1. Welcome Class of 2026 & New Students! Harmony School 2013-2014

2. Teacher Introduction Mrs. Ryser Mrs. Ryser Mrs. Marich Mrs. Marich Mrs. Savio Mrs. Savio Mrs. Wisialko Mrs. Wisialko

3. Student Dismissal Students will be dismissed with their teachers to explore their classrooms Students will be dismissed with their teachers to explore their classrooms Mrs. Ryser’s Class Mrs. Ryser’s Class Mrs. Marich’s Class Mrs. Marich’s Class Mrs. Savio’s Class Mrs. Savio’s Class Mrs. Wisialko Mrs. Wisialko

4. Leading Harmony School Erik M. Paulson Erik M. Paulson Principal of Harmony Elementary School Principal of Harmony Elementary School January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011

5. The Paulson Family Your Child!

6. An educational journey that begins in Middletown Attended Middletown Public Schools - kindergarten through eighth grade Attended Middletown Public Schools - kindergarten through eighth grade Nut Swamp Elementary Nut Swamp Elementary Thompson Middle School Thompson Middle School High School High School Rumson - Fair Haven Regional High School Rumson - Fair Haven Regional High School Latchkey Program – New Monmouth Elementary School Latchkey Program – New Monmouth Elementary School College College Undergraduate – Elon University Undergraduate – Elon University BA – Elementary Education BA – Elementary Education Substitute Teacher – Middletown Public Schools Substitute Teacher – Middletown Public Schools Graduate – Georgian Court University Graduate – Georgian Court University MA – Administration, Supervision, & Curriculum Planning and Management MA – Administration, Supervision, & Curriculum Planning and Management

7. Work Experiences Student Teaching – South Graham Elementary School (2000 – 2001) Student Teaching – South Graham Elementary School (2000 – 2001) Third Grade Teacher Third Grade Teacher Hired to complete the year for my cooperating teacher Hired to complete the year for my cooperating teacher Teaching – John Adams Elementary School (2001 – 2007) Teaching – John Adams Elementary School (2001 – 2007) Third Grade Teacher Third Grade Teacher Grade Level Leader (2002 – 2007) Grade Level Leader (2002 – 2007) Curriculum Coordinator – John Adams and Judd Elementary Schools (2007 – 2008) Curriculum Coordinator – John Adams and Judd Elementary Schools (2007 – 2008) Mathematics and Science Concentration Mathematics and Science Concentration Assistant Principal – Constable Elementary School (2008 – 2010) Assistant Principal – Constable Elementary School (2008 – 2010) Stay at home father – (September – December 2010) Stay at home father – (September – December 2010) Harmony School Principal – (January 2011 – Present) Harmony School Principal – (January 2011 – Present)

8. Harmony’s Vision As professional educators, we believe that Harmony School offers a comprehensive education rooted in the belief that students will become life-long problem solvers. Through daily infusion of technology in our instruction, the students at Harmony will be armed with the decision making skills to contribute in the 21st century democratic society. Our dedication is rooted in the belief that all students learn through appropriate and natural social interactions, where all genres and styles of communication are facilitated. We believe that strong parental relationships will help achieve our vision and enable students to adopt the values that we model on a daily basis. We view our school as a professional learning community that routinely seeks new information and techniques to acquire the skill set needed in order to achieve our educational and social goals. As professional educators, we believe that Harmony School offers a comprehensive education rooted in the belief that students will become life-long problem solvers. Through daily infusion of technology in our instruction, the students at Harmony will be armed with the decision making skills to contribute in the 21st century democratic society. Our dedication is rooted in the belief that all students learn through appropriate and natural social interactions, where all genres and styles of communication are facilitated. We believe that strong parental relationships will help achieve our vision and enable students to adopt the values that we model on a daily basis. We view our school as a professional learning community that routinely seeks new information and techniques to acquire the skill set needed in order to achieve our educational and social goals.

9. A Typical Day – Arrival Student arrival Student arrival Student drop-off zone Brick walkway to the main entrance Main entrance

10. A Typical Day – School Times Doors open at 8:45am (first bell) Doors open at 8:45am (first bell) 9:00am school begins (in their seats) 9:00am school begins (in their seats) 8:45-9:00 Attendance, announcements, and lunch count 8:45-9:00 Attendance, announcements, and lunch count 9:00-12:00 Academic focus (LAL, Math, Social Studies, TDPE, Science and snack) 9:00-12:00 Academic focus (LAL, Math, Social Studies, TDPE, Science and snack) 12:00-12:30 Lunch in the classroom 12:00-12:30 Lunch in the classroom 12:30-1:30 Academic and center time 12:30-1:30 Academic and center time 1:30-2:10 Specials (Music, Spanish, Art, PE, and Health) 1:30-2:10 Specials (Music, Spanish, Art, PE, and Health) 2:10-3:00 Academic, center time, and pack-up 2:10-3:00 Academic, center time, and pack-up 3:00 Dismissal 3:00 Dismissal

11. Playground and The Hawk’s Nest Designed for children ages 5+ and purchased by the Harmony PTO The Hawk’s Nest - All purpose room, performances, lunch grades 2-5, PTO events, and community events

12. A Typical Day – Dismissal Kindergarten exits through two doors depending on the teacher Kindergarten exits through two doors depending on the teacher Mrs. Ryser & Mrs. Savio exit door #4 – Face-to-face exchange Mrs. Marich’s class exits through door #8 (back blacktop) Mrs. Wisialko’s class exits through door #1 (front entrance)

13. A Typical Day – Dismissal Leaving School Early: Must be a written note from the parent must be brought in the morning The parent must report to the Main Office to sign a student out Student will be called to the main office If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up the child, a note giving permission is necessary. ID is required Early dismissal with prior notice will only be granted until 2:50pm Emailing a dismissal change is not acceptable

14. Back to School Night Grades PK-2 Grades PK-2 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 @ 7:00pm Tuesday, September 17, 2013 @ 7:00pm Grades 3-5 Grades 3-5 Monday, September 19, 2013 @ 7:00pm Monday, September 19, 2013 @ 7:00pm Topics covered – Teacher introduction, learning space introduction, curricular focuses, and many other topics. Topics covered – Teacher introduction, learning space introduction, curricular focuses, and many other topics.

15. Communication Calendar – District website Calendar – District website www.middletownk12.org/Page/14 www.middletownk12.org/Page/14 www.middletownk12.org/Page/14 Facebook Facebook Harmony Elementary School Harmony Elementary School Harmony Parents Harmony Parents Twitter Twitter www.twitter.com/Harmony_NJ www.twitter.com/Harmony_NJ Phone Blasts Phone Blasts Emergencies and informational messages Emergencies and informational messages Used on a routine basis Used on a routine basis Email Email PaulsonE@middletownk12.org PaulsonE@middletownk12.org PaulsonE@middletownk12.org Mrs. Ryser – RyserC@middletownk12.org Mrs. Ryser – RyserC@middletownk12.orgRyserC@middletownk12.org Mrs. Marich – MarichM@middletownk12.org Mrs. Marich – MarichM@middletownk12.org@middletownk12.org Mrs. Savio – SavioP@middletownk12.org Mrs. Savio – SavioP@middletownk12.orgSavioP@middletownk12.org Mrs. Wisialko – WisialkoJ@middletownk12.org Mrs. Wisialko – WisialkoJ@middletownk12.orgWisialkoJ@middletownk12.org

16. How to communicate effectively with school employees Located on the district website Located on the district website Check your source before you react Check your source before you react Dismissal/Blacktop Buzz Dismissal/Blacktop Buzz

17. My suggested parent resources http://www.responsiveclassroom.org

18. Thank you for coming this morning! We will conduct a student dismissal. We will conduct a student dismissal. This PowerPoint will be posted on the school’s website. This PowerPoint will be posted on the school’s website.