Announcements
Upcoming Important Dates:
September 3rd - First Day of School (Single-Session)
September 3rd - First Day of School
Pictures with the Jr. A.
Grade 6 - 1:00 to 1:30 pm
Grade 7 - 1:30 to 2:00 pm
Grade 8 - 2:00 to 2:30 pm
September 4th - Second Day of School (Single-Session)
September 6th - 6th Grade Ice Cream Social
September 9th - TEAM DAY
September 11th - Red, White, and Blue Day
September 18th - Middle School Back-School-Night at 6:45 pm
October 3rd - MS Picture Day
October 7th to 10th - Week Of Respect
October 11th - No School (Yom Kippur)
October 14th - No School (Columbus Day)
October 16th - 8th Grade PSAT
October 16th - 6th and 7th Grade Character Ed Day
October 17th - BETA Induction Ceremony
October 31st - Halloween Dress-Up Day
November 1st - End of Marking Period 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Main Office/ Attendance‐ Mrs. Mason (201) 393‐8170
Middle School Principal- Mr. Mastropietro (201) 288-1218
Middle School Vice Principal- Mr. D’Amico (201) 338-8815
Main Office Clerical Assistant- Mrs. Behr (201) 338-8169
Main Office Fax # (201) 288‐2083
Guidance Counselor (A-L) Mrs. Gesell (201) 393-8167
Guidance Counselor (M-Z) Mrs. O’Hagan (201) 393-8156
Nurse‐ Mrs. Neumann (201) 393‐8160
Child Study Team (201) 393‐8150
Student Assistance Counselor‐ Mrs. Christianson (201) 288‐1426
MIDDLE SCHOOL GOALS: 2024-2025
Goal #1
Throughout the 2024-25 school year, all assessments will include the standards being assessed. Common Assessments will be tracked on Google Sheets. Link It Data will be utilized by teachers to enhance weak areas. The principal and Vice Principal will also review Lesson Plans, LinkIt Benchmarks, Marking Period Assessments, and Google Data Sheets.
1) Marking period assessments with cover sheets in all subject areas
2) LinkIt Benchmark Assessment
3) Data Sheets including Math IXL, Social Studies IXL, Science
NGSS, Language Art Writing, and Writing Samples in Elective Courses
4) Lesson plans weekly in Google Teacher Folders
Goal #2
The Middle School will be focused on student growth in all content areas with a strong focus on
ELA and Mathematics.
1) Student Growth measured by LinkIt, SchoolWide, IXL, and SAVVAS EnVision
2) Implementation of SchoolWide and IXL to all students
3) Restructuring of ELA and Math Courses aligned with the curriculum
4) Continued Planning with Grade Level and Department (vertical and horizontal articulation)
Goal #3
The Middle School will continue the high level of communication with all of the community stakeholders.
1) Friday Folders updates weekly (plus monthly "Mondays with Mr. Mastro."
2) Guidance Newsletters
3) Opening of School (Summer Reading/Supply List/Orientation/Handbook/Schedules/Drop off procedures/Opening Day Letter/Opening Day Assurance Sheet/Class Syllabi/Back to School Night/Title 1 Night (Virtual)/Extra Help Schedule/Important Policies)
4) Middle School news information & articles in the town electronic newspaper (TapInto) involving academics, clubs, and activities.
5) School events including Middle School Play/Geography Bee/Spelling Bee/Beta Induction/Book Fairs/Music Concerts/School Play/Field Trips (including overnight)/Field Day/Dances/PI Day/Read Across America Celebration/Junior Aviator Night/etc.
6) Teacher Meetings including I&RS, Team Meetings, IEP meetings, ELL meetings, 504 meetings, Department Meetings, ScIP meetings, School Safety Team Meetings, parent information meetings, and individual teacher meetings.
7) Staff reaching out to parents and students (email/phone call) including assisting struggling students, positive message of the week, or any other positive communication.
8) Meetings (in-person/virtual) with parents and students as needed.
