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NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL2021-2022Student/Parent Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTSA. GENERAL INFORMATIONWelcome/Telephone Directory . 4Newtown Public Schools Mission Statement, Core Beliefs and Student's Personal Mission Statement . 5Social and Emotional Learning . 6Newtown Middle School StaffCluster Teachers . 7Additional Newtown Middle School Staff . 8Newtown Middle School SchedulesClass Time Schedule . 9Delayed Opening – 2 Hour . 10Early Release – 2 Hour. 11Delayed Opening – 3 Hour . 12Early Release – 3 Hour 13B. STUDENT INFORMATIONArrival Procedures for Students and Parents . 14Bicycles . 14Bookbags . 14Bus Information . 14Bus Rider Safety Regulations . 14Cafeteria . 14Cell Phones .14Closed Campus . . 14Deliveries .15Dismissal. .15Dismissal (Early) . .15Dress CodeNewtown Middle School Clarification of Dress Code . 15District (Student Dress and Grooming) . 15Fire Drills . 16Hall Passes . 16Library Media Center . 16Lockers . 16Lost & Found . 16Physical Education . 16Physical Education Dress Code . 16School Counselors . 16Selling of Merchandise . 16Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades . 16Student Visitors . 17Textbooks . 17C. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINESNewtown Middle School Philosophy of Discipline . 18School Behavioral Standards . 18Disciplinary Guidelines . 18-19“No Tolerance” Practices . 19D. ACADEMIC INFORMATIONAcademic Concern/Retention Procedure . 20Achievement Ratings . 20Effort Ratings (Citizenship) .20Grades (Changing of) . 20Math Pathways .20Homework . 20Honor Roll . 21Interscholastic Sports (Grades) . 21Progress Reporting . 21Standards for Promotion/Summer School . 212
E. ACTIVITIESAfter School Games . 22Eighth Grade Moving-Up Dinner Dance . 22Field Trips . 22Interscholastic Sports . 22Intramurals/Activities . 22Student Council . 22F. PARENT INFORMATIONAccident Insurance . 23Addressing Classroom Concerns . 23Attendance Procedures and Tardy Policy . 23Child Custody . 23Emergency Procedures . 24Health Services: Pre-Entrance Requirements for Entering Students, Screening Programs,Administration of Medication, Exclusion for Communicable Diseases, Physical Education Excuses,and General Suggestions . 24-25Health Education Program. 25Health Office: Passes . 25Inclement Weather . 25News Releases . 26P.P.T Schedules on Delayed Start Days . 26PTA Roster . 26School Breakfast and Lunch Program . 26Student Obligations . 26Student Records . 26Visitors and Volunteers . 26G. STUDY SKILLS STANDARDSStudy Skills Standards . 27Homework and Study . 27Written Work Standards . 27Special Procedures . 27Guidelines for Productive Study . 28Ready to Research Guidelines . 28Self-Directed Learning (A Guide for Parents) . 29What Parents Can Do to Help . 30Shared Responsibilities . 30H. DISTRICT POLICIESAcademic Dishonesty Policy (5121.3) . . .31Safe School Climate Policiy (5131.914) . . .31-35All other District Policies can be found on the Newtown District Website (Newtown Board of Education Policies)3
WELCOMEWelcome to Newtown Middle School. We are looking forward to a successful and exciting school year.The entire faculty is eager to offer you help and assistance, but remember you are responsible for your ownsuccess. You must be an active learner. You can guarantee your success by giving the maximum effort.Do not hesitate to seek advice or assistance. Please ask your teachers, your counselor, assistant principal, orprincipal. We encourage your best efforts and are confident you will have a great year.TELEPHONE DIRECTORYNewtown Middle School11 Queen StreetNewtown, CT 06470Fax: (203)270-6102Website: https://newtown-nms.campuscontact.com/ATTENDANCE: (203) 270-6145 – CALL IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT OR LATEPrincipal - B-Wing Office (203)426-7642Mr. Thomas Einhorn Email: einhornt@newtown.k12.ct.usAdministrative AssistantMrs. Terri GreenfieldAssistant Principal – C-Wing Office (203)426-7641Mr. James Ross Email: rossj@newtown.k12.ct.usAdministrative AssistantMrs. Sue ZimmermanAttendance/C-Wing Office (203) 426-7638Mrs. Mary Pat FrobeyGuidance Counselors (203)426-7644Mrs. Tina Broccolo (7O/7G), Mrs. Tanya Hague-Doehr (8R/8B), Ms. Marisa Underberger (7R/8P)Administrative AssistantMrs. Lisa PetrovichNurses’ Office (203)426-7636Mrs. Andrea Trager, RNMrs. Kim Carrino, RNSchool PsychologistsMrs. Erika Finklea (203) 426-7640Mrs. Sarah Martin (203) 270-6129School Resource Officer (203)270-7640Officer William ChapmanSocial WorkersMrs. Christen Cowden (203)270-6188 Ms. Lauren Beeson (203)426-7631Speech/Language Therapist (203)270-6112Ms. Kayla GarzynskiLibrary/Media Specialist (203)426-7633)Mr. Andrew San AngeloThe Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to BoyScouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educationprogram, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability orlearning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Newtown PublicSchool District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiriesregarding the Newtown Public School District’s nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 District Compliance OfficerAnne Uberti, Assistant Superintendent3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470(203)426-7617Title IX, Title VI CoordinatorSuzanne D'Eramo, Director of Human Resources3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470(203)270-6176504 CoordinatorDeborah Mailloux-PetersenDirector of Pupil Personnel3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470(203)426-76294
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLSMISSION STATEMENTNEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLSCORE BELIEFSWE BELIEVE THAT:The mission of theNewtown Public Schools,a partnership of students, families,educators and community, is to Each individual is unique and has value. Everyone can and will learn well. It takes effort and persistence to achieve one’s full potential. High expectations inspire higher level of performance.INSPIRE EACH STUDENTTO EXCELIn attaining and applying the knowledge,skills and attributes that lead to personalsuccess while becoming a contributingmember of a dynamic global community.We accomplish this by creating anunparalleled learning environmentcharacterized by: High expectations Quality instruction Continuous improvement Civic responsibility Honesty, integrity, respect, and open communicationbuild trust. Quality educationexpands theopportunities forindividuals and is vitalto the success of theentire community. Educating children is a shared responsibility of the entirecommunity. Family is a critical influence in each individual’s development. Understanding all forms of diversity is essential in a globalsociety. All individuals are responsible for their behavior and choices. Educated and involved citizens are essential for sustaining ademocratic society. Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to the greatergood of the community. Continuous improvement requires the courage to change.www.wordle.net 08/20/09STUDENT’S PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT5
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Newtown Middle SchoolCluster Teachers 2021-20227 Orange8 RedTeacherRoomSubjectTeacherRoomSubjectMrs. NuciforaMs. StevensMr. DeBenedettoMrs. CataneseMrs. MalkinMrs. SteevesMrs. KaneMs. BacharMrs. BroccoloA16A20A17A21A15A7C17A19CounselingLanguage ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceFrenchSpanishSpanishSpecial EducationSchool CounselorMrs. KontraMrs.HanMrs. EspositoMr. SchuppA12A13A14A3Language ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceMrs. MalkinMrs. SteevesA15A7FrenchSpanishMrs. BissonMrs. Hague-DoehrA-AnnexCounselingSpecial EducationSchool Counselor7 Green8 PurpleTeacherRoomSubjectTeacherRoomSubjectMrs. ConnollyMrs. MoraisMrs. PereiraMrs. MuscoMrs. WuhrerMrs. PaceMrs. BroccoloC11C14C9C7C5C8CounselingLanguage ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceSpanishSpecial EducationSchool CounselorMs. LangMrs. PopeMrs. OliverMrs. BeteshMr. ZetoffMs. GarrisonMs. UnderbergerA8A9A10A4A6A11CounselingLanguage ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceSpanishSpecial EducationSchool Counselor7 Red8 BlueTeacherRoomSubjectTeacherRoomSubjectMrs. LaferriereMrs. MaagMr. RyanMs. DyeMrs. MalkinMrs. KaneMs. McClayMs. UnderbergerC18C16C15C13A15C17C20CounselingLanguage ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceFrenchSpanishSpecial EducationSchool CounselorMr. WashburnMrs. HartMr. CruzMs. NeffC4C3C2C1Language ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceMrs. SantiagoC6SpanishMr. GendreauMrs. Hague-DoehrC10CounselingSpecial EducationSchool Counselor7
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLADDITIONAL STAFF 2021-2022Unified Arts TeachersArt-Miss ColesArt-Mrs. LadueBand/Music Lab– Mr. MahoneyOrchestra/Music Lab – Miss OhngemachChorus/Music Lab-Mr. PopeComputer Integration-Mr. CirellaFood Science – Mrs. IaciofanoHealth Education – Ms. FontaineHealth Education – Mr. TammeroTechnology Education-Mr. EppleyFrench – Mrs. MalkinSpanish – Mrs. KaneSpanish – Ms. WuhrerSpanish – Mrs. SantiagoSpanish – Mrs. SteevesSpanish – Mr. ZetoffPhysical Education – Ms. FontainePhysical Education – Mr. KantorPhysical Education – Mr. LaRosaProject Adventure – Mr. ChivinskiReading/Writing – Mrs. ColwellReading/Writing – Ms. PapaliaSpecial EducationSpecial Education Supervisor – Mrs. HallLiteracy – Ms. RoseLibrarian/Media SpecialistMr. San AngeloProject ChallengeMr. SaraceniSAIL ProgramMs. SimonMr. TammeroAdministratorsMr. Thomas Einhorn – PrincipalMr. James Ross – PrincipalNursesMrs. Carrino, RNMrs. Trager, RNSchool PsychologistsMrs. FinkleaMrs. MartinSchool Resource OfficerOffice Will ChapmanSocial WorkersMrs. CowdenMs. BeesonSpeech PathologistMs. C17C5C6A7A6A/B GymsA/B GymsA/B GymsB7/B GymB4B2C-Wing OfficeA5Library Media CenterA25B9B9B-Wing OfficeC-Wing OfficeHealth OfficeHealth OfficeC-Wing OfficeE1C-Wing OfficeC-Wing OfficeA-AnnexC-Wing Office8
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER SCHEDULES2021-2022 DAILY SCHEDULE7 ORANGE7 m18:09-8:53Core Academics18:09-8:53Core Academics28:57-9:41Core Academics28:57-9:41Unified Arts39:45-10:29 Core Academics39:45-10:29 Core -11:18SEL4B10:56-11:18Lunch511:22-12:07 Core Academics511:22-12:07 Core Academics612:11-12:56Unified Arts612:11-12:56 Core Academics71:00-1:44Core Academics71:00-1:44Core Academics81:48-2:32Unified Arts81:48-2:32Unified Arts7 RED8 om18:09-8:53Core Academics18:09-8:53Unified Arts28:57-9:41Unified Arts28:57-9:41Core Academics39:45-10:29 Core Academics39:45-10:29 Core Academics410:33-11:18 Core Academics410:33-11:18 Core -12:07SEL5B11:45-12:07Lunch612:11-12:56Unified Arts671:00-1:44Core Academics71:00-1:44Unified Arts81:48-2:32Core Academics81:48-2:32Core Academics8 RED12:11-12:56 Core Academics8 18:09-8:53Core Academics18:09-8:53Unified Arts28:57-9:41Core Academics28:57-9:41Core Academics39:45-10:29Unified Arts39:45-10:29Unified Arts410:33-11:18 Core Academics410:33-11:18 Core Academics511:22-12:07 Core Academics511:22-12:07 Core -12:56SEL6B12:34-12:56Lunch71:00-1:44Unified Arts71:00-1:44Core Academics81:48-2:32Core Academics81:48-2:32Core Academics9
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER SCHEDULES2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING7 ORANGEPERIOD 10:00-10:027 GREENHomeroomPERIOD 10:00-10:02Homeroom110:05-10:35 Core Academics110:05-10:35 Core Academics210:38-11:08 Core Academics210:38-11:08311:12-11:42 Core Academics311:12-11:42 Core Academics411:46-12:16411:46-12:16512:20-12:50 Core Academics512:20-12:50 Core Academics612:54-1:24Unified Arts612:54-1:24 Core Academics71:28-1:58Core Academics71:28-1:58Core Academics82:02-2:32Unified Arts82:02-2:32Unified ArtsLunch/SEL7 REDPERIOD 10:00-10:02Unified ArtsSEL/Lunch8 PURPLEHomeroomPERIOD 10:00-10:02Homeroom110:05-10:35 Core Academics110:05-10:35210:38-11:08210:38-11:08 Core Academics311:12-11:42 Core Academics311:12-11:42 Core Academics411:46-12:16 Core Academics411:46-12:16 Core :24Unified Arts612:54-1:24 Core Academics71:28-1:58Core Academics71:28-1:58Unified Arts82:02-2:32Core Academics82:02-2:32Core AcademicsUnified Arts8 REDPERIOD 10:00-10:02Unified ArtsSEL/Lunch8 BLUEHomeroomPERIOD 10:00-10:02Homeroom110:05-10:35 Core Academics110:05-10:35210:38-11:08 Core Academics210:38-11:08 Core Academics311:12-11:42311:12-11:42411:46-12:16 Core Academics411:46-12:16 Core Academics512:20-12:50 Core Academics512:20-12:50 Core AcademicsUnified ArtsUnified ArtsUnified 8-1:58Unified Arts71:28-1:58Core Academics82:02-2:32Core Academics82:02-2:32Core Academics10
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER SCHEDULES2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE DAY (ERD)7 ORANGE7 m18:05-8:35Core Academics18:05-8:35Core Academics28:38-9:08Core Academics28:38-9:08Unified Arts39:12-9:42Core Academics39:12-9:42Core 10:20-10:50 Core Academics510:20-10:50 Core Academics610:54-11:24610:54-11:24 Core Academics711:28-11:58 Core Academics711:28-11:58 Core Academics812:02-12:32812:02-12:32Unified ArtsUnified Arts7 REDUnified Arts8 om18:05-8:35Core Academics18:05-8:35Unified Arts28:38-9:08Unified Arts28:38-9:08Core Academics39:12-9:42Core Academics39:12-9:42Core Academics49:46-10:16 Core Academics49:46-10:16 Core 1:24Unified Arts610:54-11:24 Core Academics711:28-11:58 Core Academics711:28-11:58812:02-12:32 Core Academics812:02-12:32 Core Academics8 REDSEL/LunchUnified Arts8 18:05-8:35Core Academics18:05-8:35Unified Arts28:38-9:08Core Academics28:38-9:08Core Academics39:12-9:42Unified Arts39:12-9:42Unified Arts49:46-10:16 Core Academics49:46-10:16 Core Academics510:20-10:50 Core Academics510:20-10:50 Core nch711:28-11:58Unified Arts711:28-11:58 Core Academics812:02-12:32 Core Academics812:02-12:32 Core Academics11
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER SCHEDULES3 HOUR DELAYED OPENING7 ORANGEPERIOD 11:00-11:027 GREENHomeroomPERIOD 11:00-11:02Homeroom111:05-11:28 Core Academics111:05-11:28 Core Academics211:31-11:54 Core Academics211:31-11:54311:57-12:20 Core Academics311:57-12:20 Core Academics412:23-12:46412:23-12:46512:49-1:12 Core Academics512:49-1:12 Core Academics61:15-1:38Unified Arts61:15-1:38Core Academics71:42-2:05Core Academics71:42-2:05Core Academics82:09-2:32Unified Arts82:09-2:32Unified ArtsLunch/SEL7 REDPERIOD 11:00-11:02Unified ArtsSEL/Lunch8 PURPLEHomeroomPERIOD 11:00-11:02Homeroom111:05-11:28 Core Academics111:05-11:28211:31-11:54211:31-11:54 Core Academics311:57-12:20 Core Academics311:57-12:20 Core Academics412:23-12:46 Core Academics412:23-12:46 Core 1:15-1:38Unified Arts61:15-1:38Core Academics71:42-2:05Core Academics71:42-2:05Unified Arts82:09-2:32Core Academics82:09-2:32Core AcademicsUnified Arts8 REDPERIOD 11:00-11:02Unified Arts8 BLUEHomeroomPERIOD 11:00-11:02Homeroom111:05-11:28 Core Academics111:05-11:28211:31-11:54 Core Academics211:31-11:54 Core Academics311:57-12:20311:57-12:20412:23-12:46 Core Academics412:23-12:46 Core Academics512:49-1:12 Core Academics512:49-1:12 Core AcademicsUnified ArtsUnified ArtsUnified 2:05Unified Arts71:42-2:05Core Academics82:09-2:32Core Academics82:09-2:32Core Academics12
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER SCHEDULES3 HOUR EARLY RELEASE DAY (ERD)7 ORANGEPERIOD 8:00-11:027 GREENHomeroomPERIOD 8:00-11:02Homeroom18:05-8:28Core Academics18:05-8:28Core Academics28:31-8:54Core Academics28:31-8:54Unified Arts38:57-9:20Core Academics38:57-9:20Core 49-10:12 Core Academics59:49-10:12 Core Academics610:15-10:38610:15-10:38 Core Academics710:42-11:05 Core Academics710:42-11:05 Core Academics811:09-11:32811:09-11:32Unified ArtsUnified Arts7 REDPERIOD 8:00-11:02Unified Arts8 PURPLEHomeroomPERIOD 8:00-11:02Homeroom18:05-8:28Core Academics18:05-8:28Unified Arts28:31-8:54Unified Arts28:31-8:54Core Academics38:57-9:20Core Academics38:57-9:20Core Academics49:23-9:46Core Academics49:23-9:46Core 10:15-10:38Unified Arts610:15-10:38 Core Academics710:42-11:05 Core Academics710:42-11:05811:09-11:32 Core Academics811:09-11:32 Core Academics8 REDPERIOD 8:00-11:02Unified Arts8 BLUEHomeroomPERIOD 8:00-11:02Homeroom18:05-8:28Core Academics18:05-8:28Unified Arts28:31-8:54Core Academics28:31-8:54Core Academics38:57-9:20Unified Arts38:57-9:20Unified Arts49:23-9:46Core Academics49:23-9:46Core Academics59:49-10:12 Core Academics59:49-10:12 Core nch710:42-11:05Unified Arts710:42-11:05 Core Academics811:09-11:32 Core Academics811:09-11:32 Core Academics13
SECTION BSTUDENT INFORMATIONARRIVAL PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTSStudents should not arrive at school before 7:30AM, unless they have made prior arrangements with their teachers toreceive extra help.A-Wing students will report to the A-Gym and C-Wing students will report to either the cafeteria until 7:50 AM. Students willreport to their homeroom beginning at 7:50AM.For students being dropped off by a parent or guardian, A-Wing students should be dropped off at the horseshoe areaand C-Wing students should be dropped off at the cafeteria doors. DO NOT USE THE MAIN PARKING LOT,INCLUDING THE C-WING ENTRANCE FOR DROP-OFFS UNTIL AFTER 8AM. Please do not park in the horseshoeparking area.We value every child’s safety and appreciate your cooperation.BICYCLESIf you ride a bicycle to school, park it in the bike rack provided. Do not ride the bike on school property between 7:30AMand 3:00PM, instead walk your bike on or off campus. All bicycles should have locks. Reminder: Students must followstate law when riding a bike, including use of a helmet.BOOKBAGSBookbags must be stored in lockers during the entire school day. Certain circumstances may require modifications to thisrule.BUS INFORMATIONBe on time at your designated bus stop. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter. Youmay not ride on any bus other than the one to which you are regularly assigned without permission from the office. Suchpermission will be granted only in emergencies or in cases of verified job requirements and temporary or permanentchanges of residence. Written requests must be sent to Mrs. Frobey in the C-Wing office by your parents if thesecircumstances occur. Bus passes cannot be issued for a Friday night sleep-over at a friend's house, etc.BUS RIDER SAFETY REGULATIONSAll school behavioral standards apply to the bus.1. Remain seated at all times.2. Keep arms, legs, head, and any materials you may be carrying inside the bus at all times.3. Observe all other safety rules regarding entering or leaving the school bus. When crossing to the oppositeside of the street, proceed only after checking for approaching cars from either direction and upon signalfrom the bus driver.4. Do not walk in between buses parked on school property. Students must form an orderly line prior toboarding their bus at its departure point and time. All students waiting for buses outside the schoolare to wait quietly without running and playing in the bus area.5. Refrain from eating food or drinking beverages on the bus.CAFETERIAAll School Behavioral Standards apply in the cafeteria.CELLPHONESStudents are not allowed to use cell phones for personal use in school. They should remain in their lockers during schoolhours. The office telephones should be used by students for emergencies only.CLOSED CAMPUSYou must remain on school grounds from 7:50 AM or your time of arrival until you board the school bus after dismissal.You may not leave school grounds without a teacher or administrator’s p
Newtown Middle School Staff . G. STUDY SKILLS STANDARDS . STUDENT’S PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT. 6 . 7 Newtown Middle School Cluster Teachers 2021-2022 7 Orange 8 Red Teacher Room Subject Teacher Room Subject Mrs.
