Transcript Welcome to Coral!!! - South Windsor Public Schools

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School/Team Website
Academic Core Classes Information
Important Dates:
Wednesday, September 10th – Picture Day
Wednesday, November 5th – Career Day
June 2015 – Lake Compounce Trip
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HOMEWORK –
 Completed and turned in on time.
 ~ 20 minutes per subject/per night.
 Posted on Scarlet Team Webpage
Come to class prepared with all necessary
materials.
 Ask for help when necessary.
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 Every child has his or her own Drive
 The Google Chrome Browser must
be used to access their drive.
 Teachers and students will use
Google Drive to collaborate and
share assignments.
• Students are expected to inform the teachers ahead of
time if they are staying.
• Students are expected to be doing school work.
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This is my 16th year teaching.
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Masters in Education
6th Year in Ed. Leadership
Proud father of a 8 year old son and 6 year old
daughter
Grades are Based on (3 categories)
 10 %
 Will support the daily classwork
 Always Due the next Day unless otherwise stated!!!
Projects/Labs/Class work
 40 %
Examples: Rocketry project (Newton’s Laws), Museum Curator
(Machines), posters, PowerPoints, Websites
May revise reports after they have been graded. (Rubric and
Comments should be used)
Daily participation, notes, assignments
Assessments
 50 %
 Tests, Quizzes, Quick Checks
1. Measurement/Safety/Scientific Method
2. Forces – Newton’s Laws - Rocketry
3. Work, Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
4. Machines – Simple to Complex
5. Human Biology – Circulatory, Respiratory,
Skeletal, Muscular and Digestive System
6.The World of Cells
7.Food Preservation/Food Borne
Illnesses
Mr. Gaucher’s Science Webpage
Used for:
▪ Videos
▪ Notes
▪ Digital Handouts
▪ Lessons
• One-way, secure and confidential text message to communicate with
student and parents.
• Teachers will never see your number, nor will they ever see yours.
Mrs. Ruschmeier
 I have a 10th grader, a 9th grader and a 5th
grader!
 This is my 18th year teaching at TE
 Bachelor’s degree in Math~Actuarial
Science
 Masters in Math Education and
Technology Education
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What is the difference between Math 7 and
Pre-Algebra?
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Math Web-Page
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IXL.com is a great web site to use for math
practice!
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There will be a math mid-term and a math
final.
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Benchmarks will be given to identify students
who need math intervention.
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All math books are online.
Grading Policy
Tests:
Quizzes:
Class work:
Homework:
45%
35%
10%
10%
TOTAL: 100%
Ms. Sitarz, Mr. Wilkinson, Ms. Attardo and
Mr. Canova
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Sewing and Fabric Technology
 Students will use a combination or traditional and computerized sewing
machines to create a fabric product.
 Students will complete laundry and clothing care tasks.
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Food & Nutrition
 Students will:
- review kitchen equipment, measurement
techniques and cooking basics
- demonstrate consumer skills of food selection
and preparation
- apply meal planning techniques
- prepare and evaluate combination foods
including appetizers, soups, salads, sides,
entrees and desserts
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Energy
 Solar Powered Car
 Wind Generator
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Home Design
CRAFTSMANSHIP and QUALITY are
HIGHLIGHTED !!!
OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING…. SELF PORTRAITS
TECHNICAL DRAWING………… USING MECHANICAL TOOLS
MASKS ………………………………. PAPER and CLAY
EMPTY BOWLS ………………….. 7TH GRADE EVENT
RESPONDING TO ART………… USING ELEMENTS &
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Mrs. Goodale
Where you live affects how you
live or “Without geography,
you’re nowhere!”
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I taught at Rockville High School for 10 years
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I have been teaching at TE for 5 years 
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I graduated from the University of Connecticut… a
long, long time ago  GO HUSKIES!
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Master’s degree from Central CT State Univ.
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Mother of 4 boys and 1 girl !
What regions of the world do
we study?
Sub Saharan Africa
Latin America
Selected Parts of Asia (China, India)
How will students learn about
these regions?
 Map Work
 Argumentative writing based
on essential questions
 Debates
 Work as a team and present
a newscast
 Textbook Readings
 Research/Note-taking
 Current Events
 Read the novel Red Scarf Girl
Grading Policy
Grades are based on the following weighted
system:
•Homework:
10%
•Social St. Skills
10%
•Tests:
30%
•Quizzes:
20%
•Performance tasks: 30%
•(essays, debates, projects)
Assignments are varied to meet different learning styles
so ALL students have the opportunity to succeed
Mrs. Engel
This is my 12th year of teaching at TEMS
Bachelor’s Degree in English
Master’s Degree in English & am currently working
towards a second Master’s Degree in History
Proud mom of an 8 month old girl 
I love to read and am happy to give
recommendations
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Novels
Short Stories
Poetry
Non-fiction
*Independent
Reading required
throughout the
year.*
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Journal Responses
Summaries & Questions
Assorted
Essays/Prompts
Poems
Process Writing
Grading Policy
Performance Assessments/
Writing Assignments: …………50%
Other Assessments: ……………25%
Class work: ………………..……..15%
Homework: ……………………….10%
TOTAL: 100%
nsidered to be a
 Writing is considered a
“work in progress.”
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Encourages students to
correct
writing errors.
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Motivates students to
improve grades.
We hope you enjoyed our
presentation.