Parent
Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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3 Philosophy
4 Floor Plans
7 Faculty and Staff Directory
9 Faculty and Staff E-mail
11 Dates to Remember 2009-2010
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16 Extra Curricular Activities
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20 Veterans Memorial School PTO
21 Affective Team
22 Middle School Discipline Guide
25 Policies, Rules and Regulations
45 Parent’s Rights
46 Acceptable Use of Computer
Network/Computers and Resources
47 Internet Safety
50 School/Parent Compact
52 Vineland Schools Student Binder
Requirements
Vineland Public Schools
The mission of the Vineland Public schools is based upon the conviction
that all students can learn. We recognize that learning is the result of a
strong partnership of parents, teachers and the community, as students are
challenged to become active participants in the quest for excellence. Our goal
is to ensure a safe, creative, stimulating and caring environment which
promotes self-esteem, sound character, responsibility and respect for
diversity. This will enable the students to become knowledgeable, skillful,
life-long learners who are contributing citizens in our changing society. We expect the best from our students and will
give no less of ourselves.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that the middle school, consisting of
grades 6, 7, and 8, provides a desirable separate environment for children
making the transition to adolescence. In
terms of growth and development, this is a very special time of life. At the start of the middle school years very
few of the students have entered the adolescent stage. By the end of grade 8, most students have
grown physically, emotionally and mentally and are representative of this age
group.
The
full attention of the faculty and administration is required in a special way
during this age transition. The middle school
organizational pattern permits guidance of the student from the child-centered
elementary school and self-contained classroom to the more subject-centered
senior high school. We recognize that
pre-adolescent and adolescent students differ in size, rate of growth, physical
and social development, academic skills, and personal interests. Students are undergoing change in all of
these areas as they seek to belong and conform to their peer group. They seem to have special fears and problems
and are idealists concerned with ethical concepts.
To
meet the needs of this special age group, we believe our schools should do the
following:
ü Provide an educational program, which is designed to
meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the early adolescent.
ü Continue instruction in the fundamental skills and
basic knowledge.
ü Challenge the increasingly varied abilities and
interests of early adolescents by introducing them to new studies and by
offering greater depth in studies started in elementary school.
ü Be concerned with all aspects of growth and
development, including the intellectual, physical and emotional areas and
moral, civic, cultural and social needs.
ü Prepare early adolescents for more independence,
self-responsibility, leadership and the ability to cope with change, as they
progress in more complex school and community activities.
ü Provide experiences through which students will
develop decision making skills and responsibilities, including processes for
resolving value conflicts.
ü Provide opportunities for the pupils to explore and
develop new interests, especially as they relate to educational, vocational or
vocational activities.
ü Provide increasingly for the guidance and counseling
of early adolescents on their vocational plans and in their progress toward
adulthood, and to enable them to become more aware of their own potential and
self-worth.
ü Group students, in accordance with their needs and
interests, to make learning as successful as possible.
ü Foster the types of skills that will develop habits of
independent study.
ü Maintain programs to promote good health and physical
fitness in both knowledge and practice.
ü Provide a program of citizenship in which the student
learns to respect acceptable standards of behavior and to develop wholesome
moral attitudes.
ü Encourage
each student to participate in various extracurricular phases of school and
community life so that they may use their leisure time to best advantage.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Faculty and
Staff Directory
ADMINISTRATION
Rusty Phillips Principal
Sandra
Myers
Assistant Principal
SECRETARIES
Ms. Kathi Andaloro MainOffice
Ms. Miriam Flores Attendance
Mr. Alex Kaganzev Attendance/Main Office
Ms. Pam Shaw Main Office
A-TEAM
Eileen
Leri Red Team Guidance
Counselor
Bernadette
Cervino White Team Guidance Counselor
Sherri
Davis Blue Team Guidance Counselor
Aline
Cornew Health and Social
Service Co-coordinator
Carol
Kelly Nurse
Vera
Sharp Student Assistant
Counselor
ASSISTANTS
SECURITY GUARDS
Rose Anderson Instructional Patricia Brown
Kristin Demore Instructional Angela Conigliaro
Kristin Grilli Instructional Clarence Felmey
Karen Maccri Instructional Dana Pagnini
Ann McFeaters Library
Heidi Flebbe Instructional
Wendy Menz Instructional
Sherry Franchetta Instructional CHILD STUDY TEAM
Marian Pindale Cafeteria Shonda Chaplin LDTC
Daisy Ivery Instructional Robin
Waltman Psychologist
Anna Torres Instructional Hilda Velez Social Worker
Debra Vandzura Instructional Kim
Lebron Secretary
Carmen Lopez Instructional
IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Betty
Bentz
LITERACY COACH MATH
COACH
Geralynn
McCann Jeff
DuBois
RED TEAM TEACHERS WHITE
TEAM TEACHERS
Ray
Burke- Special Education Emily
Bloise- Science
Maria
Chance -Mathematics Cathy Cooper- Read
180
Sue Cicchini- Language
Arts Rob
Cresci- Social Studies
Dina
Cook- Social Studies/Science Kathy
Campbell- Mathematics
Donna
DeLouise-Mathematics
Helen
Bickett-Special Education Charlotte Ferrarie-
Language Arts
Carl
Dolente-Language Arts Katina
Kanakis- Language Arts
Melissa
Oliva-Mathematics Jack
Martine- Mathematics
Dorothy
Galberth-Social Studies Jason
Moffitt- Social Studies
Patti
Gavigan-Special Education Joe
Morello- Language Arts
James
Campbell-Special Education
Tammy
McGinley-Science Betty Slusarczyk-
Science
Erin
Rigo-Special Education Nicole
Zavis- Mathematics .
BLUE TEAM TEACHERS
Emily
Bloise- Science
Pam
Burke- Mathematics
Lou
Corradetti- Special Education
Bryan
Davis- Social Studies
Patti
Dreyer- Special Education
Patti
Gibbs - Language Arts
Frank
Gallo- Mathematics
Rhonda
Hennessy- Science
Vallerie
Leadbeater- Special Education
Dolly
Marciano- Language Arts
Kathy
Mints- Mathematics
Jason
Moffitt- Social Studies
Carol
Roche- Language Arts
Gina
Shaw- Mathematics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ralph Acevedo Liesja
Cardillo
Kyle
Cerana Tina Panzino
RELATED SUBJECTS
Lauren
Polini Nutrition & Finance
Carmi
Brooks Computers/Applied
Technology
Adaliz
DeJesus World
Language
Eileen
Eller Vocal
Music
Heather Fiori-Fiester Media Center
Lynn
Monteleone Career
Education
Victoria
Miro Art
Ed
Zatzariny Instrumental
Music
VETERANS
MEMORIAL SCHOOL ****
E-Mail
Name @vineland.org
Acevedo Ralph Health & PE racevedo
Andaloro Kathy Secretary kandaloro
Bentz Betty In school suspension Bbentz
Bickett Helen Autistic hbickett
Bloise Emily Science ebloise
Brooks Carmi Block – Technology cbrooks
Burke Ray 6th grade resource room rburke
Burke Pam Math pburke
Camp Jim Maintenance jcamp
Campbell Kathey Math kcampbell
Cardillo Liesje Health & PE lcardillo
Cerana Kyle Health & P.E. kcerana
Cervino Bernadette Guidance bcervino
Chance Maria Math mchance
Chaplin Shonda LDTC schaplin
Cicchini Susan Language
Arts scicchini
Cook Dina Science/Social Studies Cook
Cooper Kathy Read 180 kcooper
Corradetti Louis Special
Education lcorradetti
Cornew Aline Social Worker acornew
Cresci Robert Social Studies rcresci
DeJesus Adaliz World Languages adejesus
DeLouise Donna Mathematics delouise
Dolente Carl Language Arts cdolente
Dreyer Patricia Special Education cferrarie
Eller Eileen Music Teacher eeller
Ferrarie Charlotte Language Arts cferrarie
Fiori-Fiester Heather Librarian hfiori
Flebbe Heidi Teacher Aide hflebbe
Franchetta Sherry Assistant sfranchetta
Galberth Dorothy Social Studies dgalberth
Gallo Frank Mathematics fgallo
Gavigan Patricia Special Education pgavigan
Gibbs Patti Language Arts pgibbs
Hennessy Rhonda Science rhennessey
Hesser Lorraine Special Education lhesser
Hirleman Sabrina Special Education shirleman
Ivory Daisy Assistant divory
Kanakis Katina Language Arts kkanakis
Kaganzev Alex Secretary akaganzev
Lebron
Leadbeater Vallerie Special Education vleadbeater
Leri Eileen Guidance eleri
Lopez Carmen Assistant clopez
Marciano Dolly Language
Arts dmarciano
Martine Jack Math jmartine
McCann Geri Literacy Coach gmccann
McFeaters Ann Library Aide amcfeaters
McGinley Tammy Science tmcginley
Melamed Mark Language
Arts mmelamed
Menz Wendy Assistant wmenz
Mints Kathy Math kmints
Miro
Moffitt Jason Social Studies jmoffitt
Moffitt Lauren Special Education lmoffitt
Monteleone
Morello Joseph 6th grade Language Arts jmorello
Myers Sandra Assistant Principal smyers
Oliva Melissa Math moliva
Panzino Tina Health & PE tpanzino
Phillips Rusty Principal rphillips
Pindale Marian Cafeteria mpindale
Polini Lauren Nutrition & Finance lpolini
Rigo
Roche Carol Language Arts croche
Sharp Vera Student Assistant Counselor vsharp
Shaw Pamela Secretary pshaw
Slusarczyk Betty Science bslusarczyk
Vandzura Debra Assistant dvandzura
Velez Hilda CST- Social Worker hvelez
Waltman Robin CST- Psychologist rwaltman
Zatzariny Ed Instrumental Music ezatzariny
Zavis Nicole Math nzavis
VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
DATES
TO REMEMBER FOR 2009-2010
Note: This list is NOT complete, please
refer to memos, flyers, and announcements throughout the year for changes and
additional dates, times and events.
VINELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL EVENTS 2009-2010
September
September 3 Thursday Teachers
report to schools for opening meetings
September 4 Friday Staff
Workshop (7 hours)
September 7 Monday Schools
Closed-Observance of Labor Day-Legal
September 8
Tuesday Schools
Open. First day for all pupils.
September 11 Friday Opening
Day Event for all students.
September 14 Monday SPT
3:15 p.m.
September 21 Monday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
September 22 Tuesday Family
Movie Night
October
October 1 Thursday Back
to School Night
October 9 Friday Staff
workshop-District based (7 hours) schools closed
October 12 Monday Observance of Columbus Day, Legal
Holiday, School Closed
October
13 Tuesday SPT 3:15 p.m.
October 16
Friday Student
vs. Teacher Football
October 19 Monday PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
October 23
Friday Student
Dance 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
October
28 Wednesday Parent Workshop on Internet & Cell Phone Safety
6-8 p.m.
November
November 3 Tuesday School
Closed-Election Day
November 4 Wednesday Schools
Closed
November 5 Thursday
And 6 Schools
closed.
November 9
Monday SPT 3:15
p.m.
November 11
Tuesday Observance
of Veterans’ Day, Legal Holiday, Schools Closed
November 13
Friday Fall
Fun Day for Students
November 16 Monday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
November 26
Thursday Thanksgiving
Recess, Schools Closed
and 27 Friday Thanksgiving
Day, Legal Holiday, Schools Closed
December
December 2 Wednesday Parent
/Teacher Conference 6:00-8:00 p.m.
December 3 Thursday Parent
/Teacher Conferences 1:15-3:15
December 8 Tuesday Academic
Awards for students- 1st Marking period
December 10 Thursday Family
Fun Night 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
December 14 Monday SPT
3:15 p.m.
December
18 Friday Student
vs. Teacher Noodle Hockey
December 21
Monday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
December 24 Thursday Winter Recess, Schools Closed
through
January
1 Friday Winter Recess, Schools Closed
January
January 1
Friday Schools Closed, New Year’s Day
(School resumes on January 4)
January 11
Monday SPT 3:15 p.m.
January 15
Friday Staff
Workshop-School Closed
January 18
Monday Observance
of Dr. Martin Luther King-School Closed
January 19
Tuesday Student
vs. Teacher Tennis Volleyball
January 22
Friday Student
Dance 6:30-9:30 p.m.
January 25
Monday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
February
February 8 Monday SPT
3:15 p.m.
February 12
Thursday Observance
of President’s Day-Schools closed
February 13
Friday Staff
workshop-School based (7 hours) schools closed
February 16 Tuesday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
February 18
Thursday Parent Conferences/Achievement Night 5:00pm-8:00pm
February 19
Friday Parent/Teacher
Conferences 1:15-3:15
February 26
Friday Staff
vs. Student Scooter Sport
March
March 2
Tuesday Academic
Awards for 2nd marking period
March
8 Monday SPT 3:15 p.m.
March 15
Monday PTO
Meeting 6:30 p.m.
March 26
Friday Math/Science Carnival 6:00-8:00 p.m.
April
April 2 Friday Spring
Recess (Good Friday, Legal Holiday, School Closed
throuh
April 6
Tuesday Spring
Recess, Schools Closed
April 12 Monday SPT 3:15 p.m.
April 19
Monday
PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
April 23 Friday NJASK School Day Dance
April 27-30
Tuesday-Friday NJASK Testing
May
May
3-6 Monday-Thursday NJASK Make-Up Tesating
May
4 Tuesday Academic
May
7 Friday School Dance 6:30-9:30
p.m.
May
10 Monday SPT 3:15 p.m.
May 17
Monday PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
May 28 Friday Staff vs. Student Softball
Game
May 31
Monday Observance Of Memorial Day,
Schools Closed
June
June
4 Friday Talent
Show
June 9-11
Wednesday-Friday Small Learning
Community Team Days
June
14 Monday SPT 3:15 p.m.,
PTO 6:30 p.m.
June 15
Tuesday School
Field Day
June 18 Friday Last
Day for Pupils
Junde 21
Monday Last Day
for Teachers
School closings, delayed openings and early dismissals
due to poor weather conditions will be broadcast on the following FM radio
stations: WVLT-92.1; WBSS-97.3; and WMGM-103.7. On AM radio,
listen to: KYW-1060; WMIZ-1270; and WMVB-1440. . Information will also
be broadcast on cable Channel 13 and QBC Channel 2
Legal
Attendance Days: Minimum of 4 hours required.
Veterans Memorial
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ONE HOUR DELAY |
ACTIVITY DAY |
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8:25 - 8:35 |
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9:35 - 9:45 |
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8:37 - 9:17 |
8:35 - 9:00 |
9:45 - 10:17 |
8:37 – 9:04 |
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9:19 - 9:59 |
9:02 - 9:27 |
10:19 - 10:51 |
9:06 – 9:33 |
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10:01 - 10:41 |
9:29 - 9:54 |
10:53 - 11:25 |
9:35 – 10:02 |
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10:43 - 11:23 |
9:56 - 10:21 |
11:27 - 11:59 |
10:04 – 10:31 |
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11:25 - 12:05 |
10:23 - 10:48 |
12:01 - 12:33 |
10:33 – 11:03 |
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6L |
12:07 - 12:47 |
10:50 - 11:15 |
12:35 - 1:07 |
11:05 – 11:35 |
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7L |
12:49 - 1:29 |
11:17 - 11:42 |
1:09 - 1:41 |
11:37 – 12:07 |
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1:31 - 2:11 |
11:44 - 12:09 |
1:43 - 2:15 |
12:09 – 12:36 |
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2:13 - 2:53 |
12:11 - 12:35 |
2:17 - 2:49 |
12:38 – 1:05 |
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12:35 |
2:55 |
2:55 |
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3:00 |
12:40 |
3:00 |
3:00 |
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11:25 - 11:45 |
10:23 – 10:35 |
12:01 – 12:17 |
10:33 – 10:48 |
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5B |
11:45 - 12:05 |
10:35 – 10:48 |
12:17 – 12:33 |
10:48 – 11:03 |
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12:07 - 12:27 |
10:50 – 11:02 |
12:35 – 12:51 |
11:05 – 11:20 |
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12:27 - 12:47 |
11:02 – 11:15 |
12:51 – 1:07 |
11:20 – 11:35 |
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7A |
12:49 - 1:09 |
11:17 – 11:29 |
1:09 – 1:25 |
11:37 – 11:52 |
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7B |
1:09 - 1:29 |
11:29 – 11:42 |
1:25 – 1:41 |
11:52 – 12:07 |
VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
School
Planning Team
The
SPT plans and implements ways to increase a school’s effectiveness. The team is made up of administrators,
teachers, support staff, parents, and community members. The SPT tries to ensure the participation of
all members of the school community in school level decision-making and develop
a culture of cooperation, accountability and commitment. The SPT tackles issues with a team approach,
trying to make the school run smoothly and effectively to ensure the best
learning environment for students to succeed.
The main
responsibility of the SPT is decision-making, problem solving, evaluating, and
planning. They will work collectively to
improve student achievements. Although
the SPT will also act as educational and instructional guides; the principal
still has the responsibility for running the daily operation of the school.
Members of the SPT
are elected to their positions by their peers. The SPT meets once a month. An open chair is invited monthly. Each
month rotates between parent and school staff member when possible.
2009-2010 membership follows:
Rusty
Phillips-Principal Carmi
Brooks-Teacher
Sandy
Myers- Assistant Principal Pete
& Janet Ganio-
Lynn
Monteleone- Teacher
Community Liasons
Kathy Andaloro-
Secretary
Elizabeth Cary-
Sue Kaganzev-
Community Liason Community
Liason
Emily
Bloise-Teacher Parent
Membership-
Lauren
Moffitt-Teacher TBA
Patti
Gavigan-Teacher
Dee
Robinson- Community Liaison
Aline
Cornew-Social Worker
VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
EXTRA CURRICULAR 2009-2010
CLUBS AND ATHLETICS
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Baseball Girls’ Basketball
Cheerleaders Chorus Cross Country Drama Club Field Hockey Football Gabriel Project Hospitality Club Just Say No Literacy Club |
National Junior Honor Society
Newspaper Odyssey of the Mind Rogate Safety Patrol Science Club Student Council S.Y.T.E.
Technology Club Track and Field Yearbook |
**All
clubs and activities are pending
INTRAMURALS AND AFTER
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
BASKETBALL BOYS
Description: The purpose of this program is to introduce boys to the basic fundamentals of basketball. The boys learn passing, dribbling, shooting, rules of the game and teamwork/sportsmanship.
Activities: When the boys have a grasp of the rules and fundamental skills, they are broken up into teams. These teams play games against one another.
Criteria: Must be in 6th-8th grade; must not be on restricted list; must obey all rules of the program.
BASKETBALL GIRLS
Description: Learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball. Spirit of competition , school spirit and sportsmanship will be developed.
Activities: Schedule of games home and away with each middle school
Criteria: All interested 6th-8th graders- no try outs. Return permission slips; medical forms; bus forms if needed.
CHEERLEADERS
Description: The Lions Cheerleaders are a competitive cheerleading team. Cheerleaders learn to cheer, dance and stunt while working together
Activities: September through June. The Cheer Team is available to cheer all school sports as well as school events such as concerts, variety show, etc. Squad members also participate in cheerleading competitions. The Cheer Team meets approximately twice a week, with additional monthly activities including: Gymnastics Nights, Farmers Market, Fashion Show, Cheer Team Dinner Dance, Sub Sales, Car Washes, Captain’s Dinner, Team Photos, Sleep-overs, swim parties and participation in Parades. Squad members are encouraged to participate in summer cheer camp ( 4 days 3 nights).
Criteria: Cheerleaders must obey all team rules and regulations. Try-Out information is posted on the Cheer Board well in advance of try-out dates.
CROSS COUNTRY BOYS
Description: Boys compete in a 1 ½ mile running race. Practice on Monday and Wednesday.
Activities: 4 intramural races against the other area middle schools.
Criteria: Boys, grade 6-8. Attendance mandatory.
CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS
Description: Promotion of physical fitness, socialization and teamwork/school spirit.
Activities: 4 scheduled meets; 2 weekly practices (September and October)
Criteria: Any female, grades 6-8.
DRAMA CLUB
Description: To present a play and learn basic concepts of theatre production
Activities: Presentation of play
Criteria: Open to grades 6 through 8 and must audition.
FIELD HOCKEY
Description: To develop field hockey skills, sportsmanship, and to compete with other schools.
Activities: Practice 2 times a week; games versus other schools.
Criteria: 6-8th grade.
FOOTBALL
Description: Provide more instruction in skills, rules and play games within school.
Activities: Teams are developed in grade
levels. Teams play a designated schedule
against other teams at
Criteria: Be a member in good standing in school; no restricted students may participate; permission slip; bus application; medical form.
HOSPITALITY/SPIRIT CLUB
Description: To creatively reinforce skills taught in Family and Consumer Science Curriculum
Activities: Gourmet food preparation, home decorating and artistic sewing projects.
Criteria: Open to grades 7 and 8; must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, no behavior record and shows interest in the area of workplace readiness skills.
JUST SAY NO
Description: Promote juvenile decency and avoid use of drugs. Encourage participation in alternative activities/interest and hobbies. Promote good citizenship and community service.
Activities: Weekly meetings/ attendance/dues; Community service – March/April- fundraise for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Annual Bowl-for-Kids Sake, Academic Success Party, Christmas Party, Swim Party – June, Great Adventure trip—June, Fund raisers, State of New Jersey CA/DE’s 2000 Annual Essay, Partnership for a Drug Free NJ PSA School Challenge
Criteria: Grades 6 through 8; must be a student in good standing – not restricted; parental consent required; must pass all major subjects; attend 80 % of meetings; be drug free.
Literacy Club (6-8
Grade)
Description: The literacy club is a group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who meet to have book discussions on assigned readings. Their aim is to promote literacy throughout the school and community.
Activities: Meetings held on the first and third Thursday of every month.
Community service through book readings and advertisements of
books in the school.
Criteria: 6th-8th grade students who share a love or reading and commitment to complete assigned readings. Must be in good academic standing and attend meetings.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Description: Recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy
Activities: Variety of service projects, peer mentorship
Criteria: 8th grade students; principal list/honor roll (4 marking periods); no disciplinary infractions; evaluated on NJHS characteristics.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Description: To creatively present a play or skit with restrictions
Activities: Rehearsals and competition
Criteria: Open to grades 6 through 8; must audition; students usually carry through from year to year; only 7 participants allowed.
SAFETY PATROL
Description: The purpose of the club is to foster leadership skills and responsibility.
Activities: Community service that involves assisting at
community activities. Members are
rewarded with end of year activities.
Criteria: Teacher Recommendation in May based on the following
guidelines: Students must maintain a C average or better; have a good
attendance record; no ISS; no more than 3 detentions all year; a good
recommendation from the homeroom teacher; display “good citizen’ qualities.
SCIENCE CLUB
Description: Students will gain a greater insight into their science curriculum. They will find an appreciation of science in their daily lives. Finally, students will learn about careers in science.
Activities: Weather project with Channel
10, field study, trips, guest speaker
Science Fair, Q and& A
on science topics in the classroom.
Criteria: Students must be in 7th or 8th
grade. Students must display good behavior in school and in the club.
SYTE Club
Description: The Say Yes To Education club is designed to promote a positive
school climate through school and community based activities.
Activities: Monthly meetings, community service projects, school based
service/education projects, 8th grade end of year activities
Criteria: 8th grade students who meet academic criteria, have positive teacher
recommendations, and positive behavior reports
The
The
center has videos and books available for you to borrow. A variety of resources are available for you
or with your child including computers, scanners, internet access, etc. We also have a hot line available if you have
general questions about any school policies, activities, clubs, etc.
“If families teach the love of learning, it
can make all the difference in the world to their children.”
–Richard W. Riley
PTO
The Parent Teacher Organization’s goal is to ensure a quality education is provided for our children. We encourage parent and family involvement and participation in educational and social events throughout the school year to enhance their middle school experience. We encourage all parents to join and support the PTO.
PTO OFFICERS
President: Lisa Unchis
Treasurer: Connie
DeFrancesco
Secretary: Brooke Luciano
TEACHER REPRESENTATIVES
Patricia Gibbs
*** PTO meets in the auditorium the 3rd Monday of Every Month at 6:30 pm ***
JOIN
VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL PTO !!!!
Membership Fee $3.00 per person
Or
$5.00 per family
$3.00 for teacher or staff member
checks payable to “Veterans Memorial School PTO”
Name:__________________________________
Student’s Name_____________________________
Room #______________________Teacher’s
Name_____________________
Phone
#_______________________________________________________
_____Yes, I want to
join Veterans Memorial PTO
_____No, I do not
wish to join PTO at this time.
AFFECTIVE TEAM
The team includes the guidance counselors, health and social service coordinator, student assistance counselor and nurse. The team services at the middle level include:
Academic Development:
· Academic Advisement
· Educational Assessment: Analysis
· Application
· Role as Liaison to Special Needs Students
· Family Conferencing
· Professional Leadership & Coordination
o Intervention & Referral Services
o 504 Committee
o Student Transition Experiences
Personal/Social
Development
- Crisis & Development Counseling
- Counseling Lessons
- Drug & Alcohol Intervention & Prevention
- Peer Mediation Program
- Home Contacts & Visitations
- Community Agencies: Contacts & Referrals
- Parenting Programs
- Professional Leadership & Coordination
Career/Vocational
Development
· High School Course Selection/career planning
· Career Speakers
· College/Vo-Tech visitations
· Mentorship Programs
· Technology Experiences
Landis, Memorial, Rossi, and
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Bus violation |
Warning |
3 Days Off Bus |
5 Days Off Bus |
10 Days Off Bus |
30 Days Off Bus |
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CAFETERIA |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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3 |
Taking food/drink out of cafeteria |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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DETENTION |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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4 |
Skipping teacher detention |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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5 |
Misconduct teacher detention |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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6 |
Skipping administrative detention |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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7 |
Misconduct administrative detention |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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DISHONESTY |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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8 |
Forging signature |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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9 |
Lying to adult |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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DRESS CODE |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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10 |
Dress code violation |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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DRUGS/ALCOHOL/SMOKING |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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11 |
Smoking |
3 Days |
5 Days |
7 Days |
10 Days |
10 Days |
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12 |
Drug/alcohol distribution/ possession/ sale/use |
Per Board Policy: 5-10 Days |
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ELECTRONICS |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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13 |
Possession of cell phone and/or electronics |
Warning |
Confiscated, and Returned Only to the Parent/Guardian |
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EVASION |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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14 |
In an unauthorized area without permission |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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15 |
Cutting class |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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16 |
Leaving school property |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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17 |
Truancy |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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FIELD TRIPS |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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18 |
Misbehavior on school trip |
1 Day |
Banned from All Trips for the Remainder of the School Year |
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FIGHTING |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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19 |
Play fighting/horseplay |
1 Day AD |
3 Days AD |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
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20 |
Instigating fight/ antagonistic behavior |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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21 |
Threat student to student |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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Fighting:
Student to student |
3 Days |
5 Days |
7 Days |
10 Days |
10 Days |
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FIRE/FIREWORKS |
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INFRACTION |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH OFFENSE |
5TH OFFENSE |
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24 |
Misconduct during a fire drill |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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25 |
Possession of matches/lighters |
1 Day ISS |
3 Days ISS |
1 Day |
3 Days |
5 Days |
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26 |
Use of matches/lighters |
3 Days |
5 Days |
7 Days |
10 Days |
10 Days |
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27 |
Pulling a fire alarm |
3 Days |
5 Days |
7 Days |
10 Days |
10 Days |
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28 |
Setting a fire |
Board Policy:1st
Offense5-10Days |
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Possession/use fireworks/explosive devices |
Board Policy:1st
Offense 3-10Days |
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FOUL LANGUAGE |
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