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DUMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & SUPERVISION To: Mr. Emanuele Triggiano, Superintendent of Schools From: Maria Poidomani Re: Middle School Monthly Guidance Report Date: October 12, 2020 Selzer School-Mrs. Jaclyn Mandile As the school year began, Mrs. Mandile worked closely with building administration and grade level teachers to update accommodations for students with 504 plans. In addition, Mrs. Mandile worked with team teachers to check in on how students transitioned to the new grade level expectations and the new model for the school year. On September 15th, Mrs. Mandile attended SEL and Self-Care hosted by Pure Edge. Through this professional development, resources were provided for self-care. Mrs. Mandile also attended Social Emotional Character Development on September 17th hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. This workshop placed a heavy emphasis on educator well-being. It is important to create an environment with a safe space to foster educator well-being in order to successfully implement SEL. Motivational factors for learning were identified as psychological safety, model curiosity, be vulnerable, and create an atmosphere of growth mindset. Happiness is very important for success. Participants worked in small groups to identify aspects of their own lives, which fit into the categories of the pleasant life, the good life, and the meaningful life. Participants were encouraged to identify how they can transcend momentary moments of happiness into the meaningful life. Growth mindset is critical to SEL and realizing it is not that someone cannot do something, but that they cannot do it yet – they need to learn how first. On September 23rd , Mrs. Mandile met with the 6th grade class to introduce herself as their Middle School Counselor and explain the ways a school counselor can support them throughout middle school. Students completed a series of self-assessments regarding their approach to assignments, homework and studying, as well as how they utilize their time. Pitfalls to organization were addressed; in addition, strategies to overcome these pitfalls were explored. Through this process, students gained a deeper understanding of how they approach their assignments and how they are truly spending their time. Students also reflected on habits – both positive and negative. The reflection continues as students identify which organization techniques would be beneficial to incorporate into their daily routines. Mrs. Mandile also attended Smoking, Vaping, and Covid-19: A Dangerous Mix on September 25th hosted by Nova Scotia University. Statistics regarding smokers were explored. Vapers are often young adults and are most susceptible. Unfortunately, vaping is not controlled by the FDA and products may not be BPA free posing additional risks. Additionally, the damage being caused internally can only been seen through X-ray. Third hand smoke is something that is not spoken about much, but it very harmful to others. Nova Scotia University is currently offering free services to aid in quitting. On September 29 th, Mrs. Mandile attended the information session for Bergen County Academies and Technical High Schools to stay up to date with programs and admission procedures. The different campuses now available for admissions are: Bergen Academies in Hackensack, Bergen Tech in Teterboro, Bergen Tech in Paramus, Applied Technology at the Bergen Community College Campus, and Institute for Interactive Design Technology at Northern Valley campuses in both Demarest and Old Tappan. There is an admissions test for both Bergen Tech and Bergen Academies. Interviews are required for Applied Technology, Bergen Academies, Bergen Tech- Paramus, and Institute for Interactive Design Technology. In addition, Mrs. Mandile attended team and 504 meetings during the opening months of September and October. Honiss School – Ms. Sonali Gurjar During the opening weeks of school, Ms. Gurjar assisted students with a re-introduction to in- person learning by presenting information through videos uploaded to homeroom google classrooms. Students who asked for individual assistance were provided one-on-one counseling over Google Meet. Ms. Gurjar also conducted virtual groups for new students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students who are new to the district were also invited to participate. Group discussions centered on information about Honiss School, important things to know, questions from students, and introduction to middle school life. A virtual group was also conducted for 8th grade students interested in applying to Bergen County Academies. This group focused on educating students about the new application process. Ms. Gurjar engaged in a variety of additional activities during the month of October in her role as a Middle School Counselor. For example, Ms. Gurjar continued to be available during the day to intervene in situations identified by teachers (students not attending class, students having difficulty with work completion, emotional support, etc.). She also conducted individual counseling as required through Google Meet and has participated in 504 meetings (virtual) and other staff team meetings. Ms. Gurjar also collaborated with outside agencies (with parental consent) to foster a seamless plan of care for students receiving care from community agencies. Additionally, Ms. Gurjar consulted with her counterpart at Selzer School to develop materials and strategies for middle school counseling. Ms. Gurjar also assisted with elementary students when necessary. Recently, Ms. Gurjar attended a virtual information session for Bergen County Academies to learn about the application process for interested students. Ms. Gurjar also created and distributed an information sheet about high school applications to 8th grade students. DUMONT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 Submitted: October 2020 _____________________________________________________________________________________ TO: Dumont Board of Education FROM: Mr. James Wichmann DRILLS Fire Drill (Faculty) 9/17/2020 8:12 AM 3 Minutes Communication Drill (Cohort A) 9/22/2020 10:10 AM 8 Minutes Communication Drill (Cohort B) 9/24/2020 10:10 AM 3 Minutes Fire Drill (Cohort B) 9/25/2020 10:10 AM 17 Minutes Fire Drill (Cohort A) 9/29/2020 10:12 AM 17 Minutes SUSPENSIONS The Assistant Principals reported 0 suspensions and 1 truancy during the month of September 2020. ART Ms. Makowsky’s Art Survey students are manipulating drawings. ​ ​ Ms. Makowsky’s Ceramics students are designing dishware. ​ ​ Ms. Makowsky’s Drawing & Painting students are learning to draw round objects in ​ perspective. Ms. Makowsky’s Drawing & Painting IS students are creating artwork for college ​ ​ portfolios. Ms. Makowsky’s Digital Photography 1 students are creating “silly” photos. ​ ​ Ms. Wagner’s Ceramics students are learning about relief sculpture, line and pattern. ​ ​ Ms. Wagner’s Graphic Design students are learning about the history of graphic design ​ and typography. BUSINESS Mr. Clark’s Business Law & Marketing students are learning about the history of law ​ and its affiliation with English Common Law. Mr. Clark’s College Career & Finance students are learning how time management ​ and staying healthy are important factors in managing stress levels. Mr. Clark’s Personal Finance students are learning how time management and staying healthy are important factors in managing stress levels. Mr. Force’s College Career & Finance students are learning how time management and staying healthy are important factors in managing stress levels. Mr. Force’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing students are learning about the history and evolution of the sports and entertainment industries. Ms. Pasqualone’s College Career & Finance students are working on learning time management skills and how these skills effectively make for a better life. Ms. Pasqualone’s Tomorrow’s Teachers students are understanding who they are and ​ what they have to offer before becoming teachers. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Mr. Banicki’s Fabrication students are learning project planning, shop safety, material ​ processing, and organization. Mr. Banicki’s Technical & Architectural Design 1 students are learning concepts of ​ design as it relates to engineering, architecture, product development, graphic arts, animation, and fashion. Mr. Lamond’s Advanced Engineering H students are working on the planning and ​ research phases of their ergonomic handheld product line project and learning how to create and deliver a professional level multimedia presentation. Mr. Lamond’s Design & Fabrication students are learning basic sketching and lettering ​ ​ techniques and how to photograph, scan, edit, name, create and manage electronic PDF versions of their freehand sketches/drawings. Mr. Lamond’s Intro to Engineering students are learning how to create and dimension ​ ​ 2D multi-view orthographic drawings along with a few new sketching techniques to control proportions and improve the quality of their sketches. Mr. Lamond’s Independent Study Advanced Engineering student is researching and ​ ​ learning the basics of electronics, electrical circuits and how different electronic components function. ENGLISH Mrs. Cerone’s SAT Prep students identified and applied the strategy of SQ3R and ​ RIP/RAP to passages on the SAT Reading Test by annotating passages and viewing videos on EdPuzzle and Khan Academy. Mrs. Cerone’s English 1 H students viewed a video on rhetoric to assist with analyzing ​ ​ the rhetorical situation presented in Martin

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