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Welcome to East Lyme Middle School

One SchoolThree HousesEleven Teams

The Town of East Lyme

Neighborhood Individual Family

Sound House

Bay House

Ocean House

A group of teachers and students brought

together as a learning community. At ELMS,

95 students with 5 teachers delivering the

East Lyme curriculum.

Differentiation of Instruction

Integration of Content

Active Learning

Cooperative Group Work

Multiple Intelligences

Overt Instruction

Field Experiences

Inquiry-Based Learning

Integration of Technology

Daily work Short/Long term

projects Portfolios Subject Journals Homework

assignments Cooperative group

work Presentations

Participation/ Discussion

Teacher observation Teacher/student

conferences Student effort Self assessment Rubrics Tests/quizzes Common grade level

assessments

Twice Per Year

All Grades

Responsibility For Learning

Global Language

Spanish or French

Physical Education

Music

Band, Orchestra, Choir or General Music

Art, Life Skills and Technology Education

Life Arts Classes are scheduled across Houses

Mission: To establish a continuum of effective & positive behavioral support systems in order to maximize academic achievement and a safe climate for all

studentsRESPECT: -Self -Others -RESPECT: -Self -Others -EnvironmentEnvironment

Name PositionJudy DeLeeuw PrincipalMeredith Tukey School Counselor Rodney Mosier Assistant PrincipalRachel Boucher General Education TeacherDave Costa School CounselorStacy Anderson Support Staff

(Receptionist)Valerie Crane Special Education TeacherMelissa Meadows General Education TeacherLaurel McArthur Life Arts TeacherTracy Feldman Parent Representative

PBIS Team Members

TEACHING MATRIXTEACHING MATRIXMATRIX Setting

Bus Hallways Locker Area Classroom Restroom Cafeteria Playground

Expectations

RespectSelf

Stay in seatFace forward

Walk directly to where you need to goMaintain personal space

Use locker & storage spacesKeep track of your things

Dress appropriately for schoolDo your best work Be on time & prepared

Wash and dry handsReturn to class immediately

Finish lunch before going outWalk

Dress for weatherMake safe choices

RespectOthers

Use a quiet conversational voiceUse polite language Share your seatReport unsafe behaviors

Use a quiet conversational voiceUse polite languageWalk to the right & use correct stairwellReport unsafe behaviors

Be considerate of others belongingsBe Efficient

Stay on taskUse polite language Follow classroom procedures

Honor privacyTake turns

Listen to announcementsWait your turn in lineUse polite language

Include everyoneWait your turnUse polite languageReport unsafe behaviors

RespectEnviron

ment

Keep bus cleanKeep walk areas clearKeep food and drinks in bags

Put litter in cansKeep walls and floors clean

Use trash receptacles Use lockers appropriatelyKeep floor clear

Keep room clean & organizedRecycle

Keep restroom clean

Clean up your area (table and floor)RecycleUse trash receptacles

Use equipment properlyReturn equipmentKeep playground clean

Cross Country Web Club Ski Club Video Journalism Math Counts Jazz Band Flute Ensemble Chess Club Volleyball Club Leaders Club

Intramurals Game Club Guitar Club Soccer Club Pokémon Club Yearbook Club Art Club Wellness Club Drama Club Lego Club Other Activities As Requested By Students

Looping is the practice which

allows a team of teachers and students

to remain together for a period of two

or more years.

The multiage team is the deliberate

grouping of students across grade levels

into a single learning community.

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