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NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY, NEWJERSEY SCHOOLYEAR - 1997/1998 ANNUALREPORT TOTHE NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION NUTLEY,NEW JERSEY SCHOOLYEAR - 1997/1998

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BOARDMEMBERS

Term Expires

Mr. Joseph Pelaia, President 2000 Mr. Vincent Moscaritola, Vice President 1999 Dr. Philip Casale 2001 Mrs. Michele Fleitell 2001 Mr. Steven Picciano 2001 Mr. Al Restaino 2000 Mrs. Maria Russo 2000 Dr. Joseph Scarpelli 1999 Mr. Louis Williams 1999

ADMINISTRATORS

Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino Superintendent of Schools Mr. John H. Walker Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. John C. Sincaglia Secretary/Business Administrator Miss Barbara Hirsch Director of Special Services

Mr. Mario Cocchiola Nutley High School Dr. James Vivinetto Franklin School Dr. Dorothy Mutch Lincoln School Mrs. Mariana Francioso Radcliffe School Miss Lucy Anello Spring Garden School Mr. Carmine D'Aloia Washington School Mr. John Calicchio Yantacaw School NUTLEYBOARD OF EDUCATION Nutley, NewJersey

Superintendent's Report August 31, 1998 Letter from the Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Education pertaining to the 1997/1998 School Year Membersof the Board of Education: The 1997/1998 school year was a wonderful year for our students, staff, and Board of Education. As in previous years, indications of academic success regarding the EWT, Nutley Achievement, IOWA,and HSPTtests continue to reveal that our students are achieving quite well. Once again, our combine SATscore of 1018 exceeded both the State and national averages. Our PSATinitiatives approved by the Board enhanced our total effort re the Achievement Testing Program. Once again, our seventh grade students realized an exceptional year.in the mathematics and verbal portions of the Johns Hopkins University Talent Search. Particularly gratifying again, was the selection of high school Edward J. Blaustein Distinguished Scholars. All three sections of the HSPT test was passed by 99.5 percent of our seniors. Also, Franklin School's eighth grade students passed the EWT"early warning test" in significant numbers - 99.2 percent in reading, 98.3 percent in writing and 96.6 percent in mathematics. A special thank you is in order to all of the faculty and students who participated in the above mentioned activities. Nutley athletes and musicians also continue to distinguish themselves with numerous awards. The NNJILTournament Championship was won by our golf team. The rifle team won the NJIRL League and State Championship. Also, the bowling team were County Champions. The music department participated in the Toronto North American 1998 Music Festival. First place awards were given to: Choralettes in vocal competition, NHSRaider Choir, NHSWinter Guard and NHS Twirling Guard. Additional positive information pertaining to students proceeding to higher education and the scholarships they received, continues to be revealing and is reflected in the following pages. Please note that 86 percent of students will be going on to higher education and that they have been offered a total of $1,534,959 in scholarship awards. Our graduates continue to attend a diverse array of quality academic institutions throughout the nation. Curriculum development occurred in the following areas: K-8 mathematics, K-8 science, K-12 art and K-12 music. District curriculum guides were revised to meet proficiencies of the NewJersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Continued in-service was provided in the following areas: Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP), critical thinking, technology implementation, open-ended assessment in mathematics, and the use of hands-on materials in science/mathe­ matics instruction. Other areas of the curriculum were also refined and made current. As we begin the 1998/1999 academic year, our school community can be certain that our excellent staff will continue its commitment to the development of our students.

Kathleen C. ·serafino, Ph.D. REPORTON COLLEGE AVMISSIONS CLASSOF 1998

ENROLLMENT•••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••.•••••••• 29 9 TOTALAPPLICANTS PURSUING HIGHER EVUCATION ••••• 257 %OF CLASSOF 1998 GOINGON TO POST-SECONVARYEVUCATION •••••• 86%

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REPORTON SCHOUSfIC AfllARVS NUTLEYHIGH SCHOOL GUIVANCE VEPARTMENT CLASSOF 1998

SCHOLARSHIPS $1,534,959 GRANTS 15,800 $7,550,759 OFFERSACCEPTEV $1,494,759 OFFERSVECLINEV 56,000 $1,550,759 NUTLEYPUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of the Superintendent

TO: MEMBERSOF THE NUTLEY DATE: JUNE22, 1998 SCHOOLCOMMUNITY

FROM:THE NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION TOPIC: 1997/1998 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTTEST SCORES

NATIONAL

IowaTests of Basic Skills National Percentile Rank

Grade K 1 -2 3 4 5 6 7 WordAnalysis 99 99 99 Reading Comprehension 96 96 91 90 84 84 87

Language Arts 96 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 Mathematics 96 99 98 96 96 93 97 91 Core Total 95 99 99 97 95 96 98 93

EARLYWARNING TEST Grade 8

Reading - 99.2 Writing - 98.3 Mathematics - 96.6

Excellent results such as these are due to a great total effort and we wish to thank everyone involved.

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NUTLEYHIGH SCHOOL REPORT...... 1 - 97

FRANKLINSCHOOL REPORT ...... 98 - 126

LINCOLNSCHOOL REPORT ...... 127 - 138 RADCLIFFESCHOOL REPORT ...... 139 - 148

SPRINGGARDEN SCHOOL REPORT ...... 149 - 160 WASHINGTONSCHOOL REPORT ...... 161 - 168

YANTACAWSCHOOL REPORT ...... 169 - 184

SPECIALSERVICES REPORT...... 185 - 189

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1997 - 1998 ANNUAL REPORT

STUDENTS ENROLLED GRADE 9 284 10 278 11 237 12 291 1090

STAFF: Classroom Teachers 85 Administrators 2 Guidance Personnel 4 Department Chairpersons/Coordinators 11 AV Coordinator 1 Librarian 1 Special Education 4 Team Leader 1 2.

CONTENTS IN SEQUENCE

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

BUSINESS EDUCATION

ENGLISH

FINE/INDUSTRIAL ARTS

WORLD LANGUAGES

GUIDANCE

MATHEMATICS

MUSIC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

LIBRARY MEDIA

COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

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Nutley High School Annual Report 1997-1998

As the 1997-98 school year comes to an end, I want to express my thanks to the Board of Education and the central administration, especially Dr. Frank T.Votto, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, and-Mr. John Sincaglia, Business Administrator. I would also like to thank the administrative team at the high school, the faculty and other staff for all of their support this past year.

This has been a challenging and fulfilling year in that we had an administrative team that included several new members who were able to achieve measurable success.

The year ended on a high note with a graduation program that was viewed by many as a lovely ceremony.

The staff at Nutley High School is always striving_for excellence to the Nth degree and the following reports will substantiate the quality of our school.

IMPROVEMENTSTO OURCURRICULUM

1. We hav~ placed more emphasis on reading in English I through th~ N.U.T.S.H.E.L.L. program which is a joint effort of the English Department and the school library.

2. We are in the process ofreviewing the grade alignment of U.S. History III and IV.

3. New textbooks that enriched all curriculum were purchased and used by sev~ral departments.

4. We have added a great deal to our technology base with the addition of more computers, new and improved software and the wiring of our school for the INTERNET. We are looking forward to being on line and the enrichment it will bring to our classrooms.

5. We are encouraging our professional staff to promote the idea of more academic competitions for our students throughout New Jersey.

6. We are expanding our inclusion classes for the 1998-99 school year. This past year, we had two inclusion classes in U.S. History and Biology.· We are adding Spanish I and Environmental Science to the program. Each class will be made up of regular and special education students and be staffed by a regular and special education teacher. These classes will enhance the learning of both student groups within the same classroom. · ·

7. We are encouraging the professional growth of our staff by attending more workshops and seminars. 4.

OTHERIMPROVEMENTS

1. We have attempted to improve our club program by initiating a club week. This program included a membership drive and Club Banner Day at a football game on the Oval. New clubs were also added. I 2. Our students entered more academic competitions throughout the area and we will encourage more of this in the future.

3. We have conducted a survey of the class of 1997 to help us elaborate our bomputer applications curriculum.

4. We have resurrected the Octets singing group and established our Raider Chorus as a mixed chorus. Our male population is being encouraged to participate in these singing activities.

5. We are working hard to improve the size of our Raider Marching Band . , I 6. We have resurrected our outstanding Career Day Program and established a career week. Two assembly programs were added and two outstanding keynote speakers delivered inspirational messages to motivate our students toward future gdals.

7. School spirit and pride are evident at Nutley High School.

8. For the first time ever, three pep rallies were held (fall, winter and spring sports). I TESTING

Out students continue to perform with commendable success on the HSPT.- The entire senior class of 1998 has fulfilled the state-mandated testing obligation. At present, 99 .5% of the current junior class have mastered the testing proficiencies. BSI and ESL Staff continue to measurably enhance many students opportunities for effective performance on the HSPT.

Mathematics and English coordinators, as well as BSI instructors, were partitularly gratified by student achievement on the TAP which was administered in April. Far fewer students failed to master the tenth grade testing proficiency levels than was the case last year. I An updated version of the Differential AptitudeTests battery, designed for ninth graders, is scheduled for implementation this coming October. z 0 -!c u :) Q Li.I Cl) Cl) zLi.I Cl) -:) co 5.

BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT YEARLYREPORT Schoo1Year1997-98

This school year the Business Department has been involved in the following activities:

1. A new department chairperson was appointed, Mrs. Nancy Kehayes, and a new teacher was hired, Mr. Michael Christadore, who taught Business Law and Keyboarding/Computer Applications.

2. During the summer of 1997 the computers in Rooms 205 and 211 had additional memory installed. This allowed us to update the curriculum in Keyboarding/Computer Applications to include instruction in the Word.Perfect 6.1 program. We had previously been ~eaching an older version. New equipment ordered this year was minimal. We received one printer and four computers through vocational funding.

3. Enrollment in our classes has been increasing. The Computer Applications for Business classes, the College Accounting classes and many sections of Keyboarding/Computer Applicationswere at maximumenrollment. We hadthree sections of Advanced Keyboarding. Next year we will add two sections of College Notetaking. Accounting I classes were able to use the computer labs although the students hadto double up on machines because of large class sizes.

4. Special Projects:

Fed Challenge Mrs. Mullane formed a team of five students to participate in the "Fed Challenge" competition sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Our team competed against teams from the New York Metropolitan region and advanced to the semi-finals. This was an excellent showing for our first participation. We plan to continue this activity next year as part of the FBLA club.

Career Day Mrs. Mullane's Advanced Keyboarding class prepared a database of all students, all speakers and room assignments for our Career Day in May. The students generated all forms and letters necessary to run the program. They did an excellent job.

Friendship Project Mrs. Mullane and Mrs. Ryder from Spring Garden elementary school coordinated a computer learning program between one of the computer applications classes and Mrs. Ryder's class. They.exchanged visits throughout the school year.

Santa Letters Ms. Hrubash's Keyboarding classes answered Santa letters for first graders from Washington School. This is a fun project for the classes that we have been doing the last 3-4 years. 6.

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5. In addition to these special projects Mr. Christadore took his Business Law class to the Morris County Courthouse to observe a trial and Mrs. Mullane took the Introduction to Business class to the Meadowlands Sports Complex for a tour and program.

6. Professional Days

Mrs. Orenstein Plaza Research Seminar, evaluating accounting kit _I Microsoft Excel 97 Workshop at Berkeley·College Exploring the Macintosh Computer, The Internet, Current Software and Peripherals. Microsoft Access 97 Workshop at Berkeley College

Mrs. Mullane Powerpoint 97 Workshop at Berkeley College Inclusion Workshop at Midland Park High School

Mr. McCrohan Microsoft Office 97 Workshop

Mrs. Kehayes Microsoft Briefing Business Education Department Chairpersons Conferenqe Workshop on Integrating the Internet into your Classrodm

"Perkins Vocational Funding Workshop I Innovations in Business Education Conference Schools to Careers, NJBEA Workshop Schools to Careers Conference sponsored by the State of NJ

7. Professional Improvement

Mr. Christadore Two accounting courses at Caldwell College, Cost Adcounting and Auditing

Mrs. Mullane Graduate course at Jersey City State College, Fall '97

8. In-Service - Two in-service courses were offered by the Business Depar[tment for the secretarial staff. Mrs. Orensteintaught one and Mrs. Mullane the other. All the~business staff members offer their assistance and expertise to the general staff regarding their gtadebooks and any other activities. In particular, Mr. McCrohan assists the main offic~ anq guidance office staff and Mrs. Mullane has helped several teachers set up a computerized gradebook.

9. Extracurricular Activities

Mr. Christadore, a new staff member, is Co-advisor to the Freshmen Class and also Freshmen Baseball Coach.

I I Ms. Hrubash is the Varsity Girls' Basketball Head Coach and Girls' Softball Freshmen Coach. 7.

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Mr. McCrohan has completed his 20th year as advisor to EXIT, the Nutley High School yearbook. He and his co-advisor supervised a staff of 12 students who put together a 176 page $28,000 yearbook. Mr. McCrohan spends many, many hours of his personal time on this activity.

Mrs. Mullane has been working on various projects in an effart to rejuvenate the Future Business Leaders Club.

Mrs. Orenstein is the Co-advisor to this year's Senior Class, an activity which takes many hours of work supervising the refreshment stand at football games and coordinating other senior activities.

Mrs. Kehayes is the advisor to the Interact Club, a service oriented organizati~n affiliated with the Rotary Club. This club has completed numerous service projects this year including food drives, trips to the soup kitchen, the food bank and the veterans hospital.

10. Mrs. Kehayesand Mrs. Orenstein were members of the Technology Curriculum Committee

11. Mrs. Mullane had a lesson plan accepted for publication in "Teaching Business Education."

12. Mrs. Kehayes conducted a survey of 1997 graduates relating to our computer applications instruction. Two hundredfifty-four surveys were sent out. To date, 45 have been returned. The graduateshave givenus valuablefeedback as to the direction we should be taking in our classes. All graduates who responded said we needed to provide instruction regarding the Internet. Almost all of them have told us they are using Microsoft Office as their main software package. We should be providing instruction in this also but are restricted by our aging equipment.

CONCERNS

1. The department is concerned about students who cannot fit the required Keyboarding/Computer Applications course into their schedule. We would like to offer a class before homeroomto accommodate these students because we believe the course is too important to be omitted from their program.

2. The departmentis concernedabout the network wiring of our computer labs and how it will affectour instruction. We need to have input into the configuration and organization of the labs and instruction on the equipment.

3. Room 217 needs to be set up this summerfor use by the Computer Applications for Business classesin the fall. Equipmentand furniture cut from the budget will make this more difficult. This is related to the previous concern about network wiring. 8.

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4. The wall between Rooms 215 and 211 is scheduled to be tom down this summer. Equipment will need to be covered, moved, etc. to facilitate this construction. And once again it is related to the network wiring concern above.

5. Next year we will recommend the replacement of computers in Rooms 205 and 1211. These are our original labs and the equipment cannot accommodate the software packages we should be teaching. There is also a question as whether and how well they will wprk with the

network wiring. I

I 6. The department recognizes that our program is expensive. All members ofthd department are willing to work to keep current with technology as much as possible but ;we need the equipment to meet our goals.

RECOMMENDATION

The Department Chairperson should be contacted during the summer months whenever decisions ~e to be made on the computer labs and wiring in the Business Department. :c Cl) ...I -u, z L&.I 9. Principal's Report 1 997-1 998

To: Mr. Mario Cocchiola, Principal of Nutley High School

From: Ms. Dianne De Rosa, Coordinator of Language Arts/ Chairperson of English Department

I. Testing

Student preparation for the High School Proficiency Test is a priority of the English Department. Students on each grade level have been given exercises which were developed to reinforce and strengthen the skills that students need to perform well on the HSPT.

From September through October juniors were given weekly reading and writing exercises which reinforced the skills tested on the HSPT.

Similar exercises were given to the freshmen and sophomores on a weekly basis from September through May.

The total number~of juniors who took the reading portion of the HSPT in October of 1997 was 235. The total number of students who took the writing portion of the HSPT was 235. The results of the Grade 11 HSPT for 1997 are as follows: Reading Test - 93.6% passed Writing Test - 98.9% passed

Students are also given materials which relate to the SAT and PSAT and correlate with daily instruction in literature, grammar, and writing.

II. Curriculum

A. The NUT. S.H.EL.L. Reading Program

English I students participated in the Nutley Senior High Electronic Library Program under the direction of Mrs. Tropiano. Students in these classes worked independently, utilizing the computer software to manage their reading records and computer generated book quizzes. Students-who participated in this program were rewarded and recognized for their reading achievement. 10.

B. Basic Skills Reading/Writing

There were ten classes of basic skills reading and writing classes this year. Classes were comprised of students who did not pass the Early Warning Test as ei~hth graders in the spring of 1997 and tenth grade students who did not pass the EWT administered to all freshman. Students entering our school who had not taken the EWT and who had not met the standard in the testing at their former school were also placed in a basic skills class.

In addition to the ninth and tenth grade basic skills classes there were six classes comprised of eleventh grade students who did not pass the TAP administered to all sophomores in the spring of 1997.

Class size was small which allowed for the type of individual instruction that is needed in a remedial course.

Windows is a final project which gives students the opportunity to ~elect, revise, and edit their favorite p1ece(s) of writing for a class publication. Students compose their work on the Macintosh and IBM computers using Microsoft word software and Print Shop. This end of the year project enables students to see their work in print and to share their work with students in the entire basic skills program. c. Journalism Program

This year twenty students were involved in the production of the school newspaper, the Maroon and Gray.

The students in Journalism Workshop and in Sophomore Journalism have been trained to use Quark XPress software on the Macintosh. Sixteen issues of the paper were produced this year which include three issues of a literary magazine, two entertainment magazines, two sports magazines, six eight to twelve page newspapers, two twelve page magazines and one Freshman orientation issue. Five of these eleven issues were printed and duplicated in-house and issues were professionally printed. In addition, two twelve page in-house additions of a newspaper were produced by the Sophomore Journalism class. All journalism classes are required to submit a minimum of five articles per week to the Nutley Sun. 11.

__r. Workshops

Journalism Workshop

Students have contributed articles to the Nutley Sun, The Maroon a~~ Gray, and the student magazines. The MAG is a literary magazine which publishes poems, short stories and essays that are submitted by Nutley High School students. The MAG is published two times a year.

Writing Workshop Students in Mrs. Mickey's writing workshop participated in the NJ Department of Education Arts and Humanities. program. Following a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, students wrote of their "adventure" by writing creative stories inspired by works of art. These stories were submitted to the New Jersey Cultural Alliance and students were commended for their outstanding efforts.

IV. Writing Co~test~ Students· are encouraged by their teachers to enter contests which are offered by community and educational organizations. Many of our students were recognized for their achievements.

Dave Sposato received first place and Carlos Proano second place in the Amvets Auxiliary ninth grade essay contest.

Eleventh grader Kyung Park received first place and Laura Perrone second place in the Amvets contest.

Knights of Columbus essay contest winners: ninth graders Christine Koo and John Ngyuen

The English department selected Stacey Kim and Ella Coscolluela as participants in the National Council of Teachers of English writing contest. v. Theater Activities Student actors under the direction of Mrs. Hyland .­ participated in a state wide musical theater competition which involved eighty-eight New Jersey high schools. The Music Man was nominated in six major categories: director, best female lead, chorus, costumes, child actor-and choreography. On June 15th a segment of the play will be performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse. 12.

VI. Staff Development Several staff members attended workshops and seminars during the 1997-1998 school year and shared information and new ideas with members of the department. The following is a list of_ workshops and seminars attended by various staff members: Mr. Bonadonna Garden State Scholastic Press Association Press Day Annual Spring Advisors Conference, Princeton, NJ

Ms. De Rosa Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of English Albuquerque, New Mexico Institute for the Humanities Montclair State University .;. New Jesery Language Arts Leaders Association Conference

Mrs. La Pierre NJECC Workshop on using the computer software program "Inspiration." sponsored by the Technology for Learning Consortorium

Mrs. Testa Special Review Assessment 11 Workshop conducted by the NJ State Department of Education Mrs. Appel Visitation: Midland Park High School VII. Enrichment A. Speakers Three speakers were invited to present career-oriented programs. The presentations were as follows: Katharine Gibbs School representative, Mrs. Kathy Schwartz, presented a workshop on career skills to seniors. 13.

A representative from Berkeley College, spoke to juniors on planning for their future educational goals. Mr. Bob Wol~, a representative from Metropolitan Technical Institute, spoke on technical and business careers. B. Field Trips: Mr. Bonadonna's Journalism Workshop students attended the Garden State Scholastic Press Association Student Day held at Rutgers University. Maroon and Gray journalism students attended High School Media Day at Continental Airlines Area. Journalism students attended Student Press Day conducted at William Paterson University. Mrs. Ame.s and Mrs. Ames English III classes attended The Paper Mill playhouse production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Ms. Hyland's Film/Media classes participated in a tour of the Museum of the moving image. Mrs. Hungler's English I class participated in a tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and viewed Mythological References in European and Sculpture Galleries.

Mr. Sasso's English IV classes visited St. John the Divine and the Cloisters for a tour on art and architecture of the medieval period. Mr. Sasso's English I Honors class attended a production at the John Harms Theatre and a production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Madison Square Garden. Mr. Viteritto's senior English classes attended a performance of "Oedipus:Private Eye" at the American Stage Theater in Teaneck. 14.

Mrs. Testa's Basic Skills classes attended a performance of the broadway play "The Titanic" and an interactive workshop based on the play.

Mrs. Trainor and Mrs. Appel's Basic Skills classes attended a production based on short stories they had read in class. This production was at the Town Hall in New York City.

VIII. Book Management Books, stored in two bookrooms in the old wing of the third floor, are annually sorted and counted for our book inventory. An inventory list is compiled and given to each teacher in September. This list contains the titles of books available, where they are stored, and the cost.

The department's secretary distributes books and collects books from teachers' classrooms, keeping an accurate total of books requisitioned for classroom use at all times.

IX. Concerns for the future:

Continued teacher training and involvement in the use of the computer as a tool for writing and research. It is a goal to have these computers connected to the internet which will enable students to research material for class assignments, writing projects and research connected with literature studied.

Staff development on the use of the internet in the English classroom is essential.

Staff participation in professional organizations and attendance at workshops and conferences which relate to the course of study is a department priority. ~< ..J ....< Qi:

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NUTLEYHIGH SCHOOL 300 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jeney 07110

FINE/ INDUSTRIAL ARTS/ TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

George M. Ackerman Telephone Supervisor 1-973-661-88S9 Department Head

May 29, 1998

TO: Mr. Mario Cocchiola

FROM: Mr. George M. Ackerman

RE: Annual Report 1997-98 School Year

The following activities summary/highlightsof the AcademicYear, 1997-98

1. STAFFWORKSHOPS - PROFESSIONALVISITATIONS .;. Various members of this department were involvedin professionalday visitations, such as: New Jersey Association of Family and Consumer Sciencesand Vocational Education AssociationFall Issues Conference,Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences.ofNew Jersey and New Jersey Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Connection Conference,Northwest Jersey Association of Family and Consumers Sciences workshop "Using the Internet to teach Family and Consumer SciencesPrograms", Quilters Heritage Conference,New Jersey Technology Conference and Expo, Art Educators of New Jersey State Conference,Bergenfield High School Graphic Arts Department, Adobe Photo Workshop, New Jersey E. C. C. 98 "Focus 2000" Conference, C-tech Seminar, COM TechnologiesAuto Cad LT Workshop, E. 0. H. S. l Training Workshop, and Middle States Evaluation-Linden H.S ..

2. FIELDTRIPS

The Home Economics classes visited the Fashion Institute of Technology,Metropolitan Museum of Art, St. Joseph's Hospital and a Newark Shirt Company. Students also attended New Jersey District of Key Club Fall Rally and District Convention. 16.

3. GUESTSPEAKERS

Schools such as Berkley School, Teterboro School of Aeronautics, Gtobs College, School of Visual Arts, Art Institute of Philadelphia, and Savannah College of Art sent representatives to speak to our students about careers in related fields. A rep~esentative from O.S.H.A. made presentations to selected classes. Fonner students returned to speak to our students about their post High School experiences.

4. SCHOOLAND COMMUNITYSERVICE

The staff participated in the following school and community service projects: Key Club Advisor, Industrial Arts Club Advisor, High School Blood Drive Coordinator; Art Club Advisor, Photography Club Advisor, Amateur Radio Club Advisor, Stage Crew Advisor, Technology Committee Members, Art Core Curriculum Committee Chairperson, Art Core Curriculum Committee Member, all school visuals (bulletinboards, program covers, assemblies banners, spirit week banners, yearbook, honor society book etc.), town visuals (parades, etc.), curtains for cafeteria windows, St. Joe's preemie baby quilts, Salvation Army bears, Senior benefit scenery, costumes, art work, Fundraisers (Indoo~ Soccer Tournament, Burger King Nights, etc.), Vice President-Kingsland Trust, History Fair · - judge, developed and printed Maroon & Gray photos, yearbook pictures, C.Ai.T. program, Chairperson of Art & Design for N.J.A.F.C.S., Chairperson of the n,bminating committee for E.F.C.S., and Arts Fest "98". · ·

s. AWARDSI SCHOLARSWPS

I Students from this Department were recipients of wards and scholarships froiii Israel Sonenshein Memorial Award, Crompton & Knowles Colors, Inc., New Jersey District Key Club, Kiwanis Club of Belleville, and Cittone Institute. ·

6. STAFF

The Fine / Industrial Arts / Technology Department is composed of one Department I Chairperson, four full time staff members, and one two/thirds staff member. 'fhis was the first year for our part time teacher. Consideration should be given in the future to return

this position to full time. I I

7. GOAL(S)LONG RANGE

To increase student awareness and interest in Fine / Industrial Arts / Technology Course Offerings. To align Course Offerings with the N.J. State Core Curriculum. Continue to integrate computers into daily use in most areas. The Graphic Arts classroom needs to be redesigned and equipment updated to properly bring Computer Technology to our program. 17.

8. CONCERNS

Mixed classes are not working well in certain areas (ie: Art); pure classes are advisableif possible. Many of our computers are becoming outdated and are in need of replacement.

9. MADELINEHUNTER

The entire Fine/ Industrial Arts/ Technology Staff is maintainingtheir commitmentand dedication to the Madeline Hunter Teaching Methodology and the "Total Teaching Art". to. COURSEOF STUDY-REVISIONS

As part of the Saturday Art CurriculumCommittee the High School Art Curriculumwas reviewed with regards to the N.I. Core Curriculum Standards. Further . revisions/refinementsof Applicationsof Technologytook effect. Automotive I was offered for the first time in a number of years and met with great success.

11. ARTSFEST "98"

On May 20, 1998 our Department set-up and displayedhundreds examples of our students creative, talented works. The displaywas moved to the Cafeteria and also featured live student participation. The Arts Fest was open during the four lunch periods to afford Ill students the opportunity to view the work of their peers and during the evening hours for parents and the communityto attend.

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NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

TO: Mr. Mario Cocchiola, Principal of Nutley High School

FROM: Mr. Ciro Violante, Coordinator of the World Languages_Department

SUBJECT: Annual Report - 1997-1998

I. StatisticalData and Staff

1. 750 students from the school population of 1092 or approximately 69o/c,were enrolled in world languages classes.

2. Ten staff members including the coordinator and one part-time teacher taught 36 sections of 19 course offerings (four teachers shared duties between the High School and Franklin Middle Sch~ol). ..

II. Curriculum

The new texts for Latin IV EcceRomani - ReadinaSeries, have been successfullyimplemented.

Every staff member in the world languages department worked very diligently and cooperatively during the articulation day in January 1998. A discussion followed on the alignment of the school district world languagescurricula with the new state Core Content Standards. Mr. Violante as well as other membersof the department have gone to numerous workshops given by Janis Jensen, New Jersey State World LanguagesCuniculum Coordinator, and others from FLENJ (Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey). The first draft of the curriculum framework from the state department of education was given to all members of the department. According to the state curriculum coordinator,the final draftwill be ready in the Fall of 1998. Afterwards, the department should start to rewrite the curriculafor each languageso that the alignmentwill be ready, if not for the 1999-2000 school year, definitely for the 2000-2001 school year when the fourth grade field test will be administered.

III. Accomplishments,Achievements and Cultural Events,

The ForeignLanguage staff is extremelyproud of the tremendous success and achievementsof many of our students. Also this school year, many awards and certificates have been bestowed upon our 19.

students who have distinguished themselves in various aspects of the foreign language experience.

1. A group of world language students participated in the AnnualPoetry Recitation Contest held at WilliamPaterson University on May 14, 1998. About 64 diffei:ent schools took! part in this contest. Three Nutley High School student were awarded trophies. The categories were Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Native in all languages. The winners were: Junior, Julie Jones, 3rd place Latin Advanced. Freshman, Noelle Bomberger, second place Latin Intermediate. Sophomore, Aiysha Esquivel, second place Spanish Native.

2. French students accompanied by Mrs. Camarda and Mrs. Baldino, attended J>trrformances of various French plays and operas. Some of them were: ''The ScarletPimpernel" on Broadway in New Yor~ "DonCarlo" at the Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Cerlter, in New York. ''Turandot"at the N.J.P.AC. Also French IIl, IV and V visited the AllianceFran~se,

1 in New York, and saw a performance of French songs in a cabaret setting. · I

3. Italian classes, accompanied by Mr. Cicchino, attended performances of three 9J>erasat the Metropolitan Opera in New York: "TheBarber of Seyille",''Don Giovanni", and "L'Elisir D'Amor'. 1

4. Mrs. Kirsten's Spanish 4, and S Honors classes, attended the performances of a Spanish Play, ''Mananasde Abrily Mayo", by the National Ballet for the Performing Art.

5. The Latin students, accompanied by Mrs. Gebbie, traveled to Washington School to teach a Latin lesson to fifth graders. The Latin National Honor Society students and Latin IVH visited the Newark Museum to see an exhibit on Roman Artisans.

6. Shanna DeCristo and Alison Mattia, two fifth year Italian students, were a'rarded each $375.00 Scholarship by the Nutley Unico for excellence in the study of the ~an language and culture. '

' 7. Mr. Cicchino's Italian4 and SH students participated in the ''Italian Culture Day Contest" in Aberdeen, NJ. About 30 schools in New Jersey participated. 1

8. The second amrualNational World Languages Honor Society induction took place on April 14, 1998. 75 students were inducted in the National Italian, French, Spanish and Latin Honor Society. It was a most successful event attended by parents, teachers, administrators and board of education members. 20.

IV. Workshops- ProfessionalConferences

1. Mr. Violante attended: 1) The annual "NortheastConference on the Teachin1iofForeiiO LaoiYaaes", held at the New York Hilton Hotel. 2) World Language Workshops for school districts for K-8 and 9-12

2. Mrs. Gebbie and Ms. Perrotta attended the NJ Classical Association in the Fall at the Newark Museum

3. Mrs. Rucinski attended the annual FLENJ Fall meeting and workshops o~ Lan21iaae AcQuisition, -

4. Mrs. Papaleo attended: 1) the annual FLENJ meetings and workshops at Raritan Valley Community College. ''MotivationalMania· Method or Madness?" -.- 2) Workshop at Bergen County College. "Howto Assessoral proficiency". 3) A workshop/lecture given by Sr. Margherita Marchione, "Therole of Italiansin World WarII in the Holocaust" 4) She organized and hosted a workshop for statewide members of VITA (Yoice of Italian Teachers in America) at Nutley High School. Topic: ''TeachinaItalian throuib sonas".

V. DepartmentalGoals (Ionaand short)

1. To continue to improve Achievement and AP Test scores in all languages. . ·

2. To hold district-wide assemblies in order to make students aware of the importance of learning a second language and, at the same time, continue to generate interest and enthusiasm in the study of world languages.

3. To have fifth year students go to the elementary schools and give lessons in Spanish, Italian, French and Latin. (If world languages are not taught by certified teachers in order to implement the state Core Content Standards).

4. To offer new courses such as Japanese, Russian or Chinese via satellite. 21.

VI. DepartmentalRecommendations

1. Change level 4 of Spanish, Italian, and French to Honors courses status.

2. Review the world language districtcurricula and align with the new Core Content Standards.

I

Respectfully submitted Ciro Violante, Coordinator June 5, 1998 LIJ (.)z < C -u,~ 22.

1997-1998

MOTLEYHIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

AHNUALREPOR.T

Introduction The counselors at Nutley High School subscribe to the basic tenets of the counseling process from which the following professional responsibilities are culled:

1. Each person has the right to respect and dignity as a human being and to counseling services without prejudice as to person, character, belief, or practice.

2. Each person has the right to self-direction and self-development.

3. Each person has the right of choice and the responsibility for decisions reached.

4. The counselor assists in the growth and development of each individual and uses his/her highly specialized skills to insure that the rights of the counselee are properly protected within the structure of the school program.

5. The counselor-client relationship is private and thereby requires compliance with all laws, policies and ethical standards pertaining to confidentiality.

Structure

The Nutley High School Guidance Department is structured to help all Nutley students develop their educational, social, career, and personal strengths and to become responsible and productive citizens.

The counseling thrust has an emphasis on helping students to learn more effectively and efficiently. There is a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of the student's potential. The Nutley High School guidance program is an integral part of the school's total education program.

Mission Stateaent

The mission of the Guidance Department at Nutley High School is to work with individual students and groups of students, directly and through the curriculum, alone and together with the whole educational team, to insure that every student has an opportunity to understand his/her own strengths, needs, and goals; learn about life career options; learn decision-making and planning skills, and develop a plan for his/her next step in life. 23.

Role of the Counselor

The guidance counselor at Nutley High School:

1. Has a primary obligation and loyalty to the pupil, who is to be treated with respect as a unique individual.

2. Is concerned with the total needs of the pupil (educational, vocational, personal, and social) and encourages the maximum growth and development of each counselee. ·

3. Informs the counselee of the purpose, goals, techniques, and rules of procedure under which he/she may receive counseling assistance at or before the time when the counseling relationship is entered. Prior notices include the possible necessity for consulting with other professionals, privileged communication, and legal or authoritative restraints.

4. Refrains from consciously encouraging the counselee's acceptance of values, lifestyles, plans, decisions, and beliefs that represent only the counselor's personal orientation.

5. Is responsible for keeping abreast of laws relating to pupils ~nd ensures that the rights of pupils are adequately provided for and protected. ,

6. Makes appropriate referrals when professional assistance can no longer be adequately provided to the counselee. Appropriate referral necessitates knowledge about available resources.

7. Protects the confidentiality of pupil records and releases personal data only according to prescribed laws and school policies. Th~ counselor shall provide an accurate, objective, and appropriately detailed interpretation of pupil information.

8. Protects the confidentiality of information received in the.counseling process as specified by law and ethical standards.

9. Informs the appropriate authorities when the counselee's condition indicates a clear and imminent danger to the counselee or others. This ls to be done after careful deliberation and, where possible, after consultation with other professionals.

10. Provides explanations of the nature, purposes, and results of tests in language that is understandable to the cllent(s).

11. Adheres to relevant standards regarding selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment techniques.

If students are to be given a responsible chance to fulfill their potential, counselors need to be able to spend time on activities that guide students toward improved self-understanding, better use of their academic talents, and increased knowledge of the options available to them. 24.

Ti'!e role of the guidance counselor is to help students. Counselors, as members of the overall district educational team, are responsible for helping students make decisions about career, education and personal life situations. When a student has difficulty with some aspect of life, counselors are there to help. Counselors also see students when other staff members or parents suggest that a student may be having a problem and could benefit from professional assistance. In some cases, such as looking over report cards to spot those students who look as if they might be-heading for difficulty, counselors initiate actions based on their own professional judgement.

Counselors recognize that students will probably face problems in the future. Therefore, counselors help students learn problem solving skills that are of value not only in handling current problems but also will be useful in the future. (The process of solving problems involves knowing yourself and what is important to you, knowing all you can about the choices that are available to you, and being able to choose and implement a course of action that will meet your needs). When a student learns the art.and skill of solving problems, he/she develops confidence in his/her ability to deal with new and different situations. The long range goal of professional counseling is to equip students with the skills they need to cope with future problem situations.

Counselors work with other members of the school team as well as the family to enable students to acquire these skills. They are reactive (helping to deal with problems a{I they occur) and proactive (taking action before a problem develop-s). As a department, we are trying to increase the amount of time we spend on being proactive. We plan to take more initiative to see to it that all students improve their ability to successfully deal with life on their own. We will continue to work with all other members of the school team, through all facets of the school program and in cooperation with the home to meet our responsibilities.

Major Guidance Objectives

A. Assist students to:

1. Progress toward productive and rewarding careers. 2. Select and enter school courses and activities. 3. Develop interpersonal relationships. 4. Develop learning skills of value,. 5. Develop self-understanding, and identities.

B. Assist teachers to:

1. Understand the students for whom they are responsible. 2. Participate in helping students attain their guidance objectives. 3. Understand and utilize the service of the guidance program.

C. Assist parents to:

1. Understand their children's educational progress. 2. Understand the opportunities available to their children. 3. Participate in helping their children attain guidance objectives. 4. Understand and utilize the services of the guidance program. 25.

Freshmen parents met with counselors in the fall to discuss the educational, career, and personal-social needs of their children.

Counselors continued to visit colleges, attend professional conferences, and host college admissions representatives at Nutley High School. These meetings are extremely valuable to the staff and students when the counselors share their experiences with them.

Each student met with his/her counselor concerning his/her program decisions for this year and their course selections for the· 1998-99 year. I The Guidance Department continued to meet with the Child Study Te•m to discuss students who evidence unique needs.

Counselors responded to many crisis situations this year. Studettts whose parents were going through a divorce or separation, a death in the family, depression, and poor self-image. The counselors referred the most serious cases to support personnel, e.g. Social Worker, School Psychologist.

The department coordinated the scholarships awards program. This year the affair was held in the evening and was well received by parents and guests. Mrs. Marie Peavy did an excellent job in contacting the scholarship sponsors and organizing this program.

The Guidanc~ Advisory Committee held three meetings during the 1~97-98 academic year and numerous issues were discussed by the committee.

I The following is a list of members of the Guidance Advisory Comm~ttee:

NAME ROLE

Mr. John Walker .•.••.••..•••••. Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mario Cocchiola ••.••••••••• Principal Mr. Joseph Zarra ••••••.••.••.•. Vice-Principal Mrs. Judith Hubert ..••.••••..•• Guidance Coordinator Mr. Gregory Catrambone .•••••••• Coordinator of Attendance and Student Activities , Ms. Barbara Hirsch •.••••••••••• Director of Special Services Mrs. Anne Starace ...... Counselor Mrs. Susan Scerbo ••.••••••••••• Counselor Mrs. Kathy Comune•••••••••••••• Counselor Mr. James Mauro •••.•••..•••••.. Counselor Mrs. Marie Peavy ••••••••••..••• Secretary I Mr. Robert HcDonald •••••.••.••. Executive Director of Nutley Family Service Bureau, Nutley, NJ' Mr. William Farkas ...... C.I.E. Coordinator Mr. Ronald Bonadonna •••••.••••• English Teacher Ms. Ann Williams ••••.••.•.••••• First Union Bank Mrs. Joy Murray ••••••••••....•• Community Representative Ms. Lori Ferrara •..••••.••••••. Senior Class President Mr. Peter Graziano •••••.••.•.•• Student Council President Mrs. Geri Safonte .••.••.•••••.• Parent Mrs. Janet Longo ••.••.•.••..•.. Parent Mrs. Tina Nguyen ••••.•••••••••• Parent Ms. Meghan Lynch •••••••••••••.• Student Reporter 26.

Guidance Progrm Freshman Orientation Program SAT Administration College Career Fair ASVABTesting Guidance Advisory Committee Financial Aid Night College Instant Decision Day Franklin School Scheduling Program Honor Society Induction AP Test Administration Senior Awards Program Career Day Career Week New Student Testing and Registration College Visit Field Trips TAP/DAT/EWT/HSPTTesting Guidance Field Trip Program - Rutgers University

Professional Days The information below will illustrate the type of programs the counselors participate in during the academic year. The programs were held during the day, eveningr and weekend. College of Saint Elizabeth Scholastic Assessment Program

Seton Hall University Financial Aid Workshop Athletic Eligibility Workshop for the Attention Deficient Student

Lehigh Valley College Tour (6 colleges)

Counselor Conference on "504" Students

Athletic Recruiting Workshop for Division I and II Colleges

William Paterson University Freshman Transfer Workshop

College Board S.A.T. Workshop Ruggs College Recommendations Workshop

College of New Jersey Counselor Workshop

Ramapo Valley College Counselor Workshop

Community College of Morris Counselor Workshop

Rutgers University Teacher Appreciation Workshop

William Paterson University Counselor Update 27.

Philadelphia Catholic College Fair (11 colleges) Rider University Psychological Disorders Workshop

New Jersey Association of College Admissions Workshop

The following colleges/universities have provided representatives. to meet with Nutley High School students: I

Muhlenberg College Virginia Polytechic Institute

University of Hartford New England College I

Mount St. Mary's College Ursinus College I Delaware Valley College St. Peter's College Paul Smith's College Albright College University of New Haven High Point College St. Lawrence University Bryant College Dickinson College North Adam State College College of New Jersey Indiana University of Pennsylvania Widner College New Jersey Institute of Technology College of Saint Elizabeth Washington & Jefferson College University of Connecticut Hampshire College Albright College Rochester Institute of Technology Caldwell College University of Scranton Lewisburg College Ramapo College Rutgers, The State University of NJ Plymouth State College Westminster College Stevens Institute of Technol:ogy Tre'Bor International Academy Lafayette College Johnson & Wales University Rollins College Loyola College University of Rhode Island William & Mary College Middlebury College Villanova University Wheaton College Carnegie Mellon University Drew University Fairleigh Dickinson University Oglethorpe University Chestnut Hill College Colgate University West Point Academy Moravian College Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of Pittsburg

Activities

The counselors were available for two days after school ended in !June, 1997, and two days before the opening of school in September 1997. These days were devoted to meeting with parents and students to discuss cri*cal issues. An example would be the role of summer school in helping the student meet the graduation requirements.

The following programs were implemented by the guidance department during the 1997-98 academic year:

1. A Freshman Orientation Program was held on August 27, 1997. The class of 2001 was provided with a tour of high school facilities and presentation by upperclassmen. 28.

2. Orientation programs were held for individual classes in September. The counselors addressed the classes and discussed the goals of the department.

3. Letters were sent home to parents of the freshmen and juniors inviting them in for conferences with the counselors. The freshmen conferences were scheduled in October to get to know the students and parents early in the academic year. ·

4. Letters were sent home to parents regarding the DAT, TAP, EWTand HSPT results. Parents were invited to make contact with their child's counselor to discuss test scores.

5. Conferences were held with the department heads at Nutley High School to review the scheduling process for the 1998-99 year. Counselors from Franklin School participated in the meetings •.

6. Counselors supervised approximately twenty-five testing sessions.

7. The Guidance Department Newsletter was issued to improve communications between students, parents and the high school. The newsletter related activities and information concerning the education of Nutley High School students.

8. Nutley High Scaool counselors were active in the Essex County Guidance Association. The association provide tours to St. Peter's College, Essex County College, Seton Hall University, Fordham University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Berkeley College, and Bloomfield College. These tours are conducted after school.

The Guidance Department increased its knowledge of one and two-year, schools and colleges. These schools and colleges are becoming more popular with our students for many reasons. The increasing cost of four-year colleges and the excellent career programs available at these schools make them a sound investment for some of our students.

In January, the department hosted an evening program to students and parents relating to the financial aid process. Seton Hall University provided the speakers who went over the proposed changes planned by the state and federal agencies.

Counselors invited parents of students to meet with them. The parents of members of the class of 1999 conferenced with the counselors in the spring. The meeting reviewed the need to plan early when considering post-secondary opportunities for education or work.

Guidance Publications

The Guidance Department continues to take a proactive stance with their numerous publications. Student and parent comments have been most favorable about these publications.

Welcome to Nutley High School Booklet Freshman Orientation Booklet 29.

4-Year College Admissions Guide 2-Year College Admissions Guide Vocational/Technical School Guide Scholarship Booklet Summer Programs Booklet Guidance Newsletter Student Guide to Clubs and Organizations

Career Education

The counselors made extensive use of career interest inventories to encourage their students in the career exploration process.

The Guidance Information System, available in the career resource 1 center, has information on over more than 1,000 careers. Counselors shared this resource information with their students.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery was given to interested juniors and seniors. The results were used in the career exploration process.-

Career Awareness Week enabled enabled the entire school to focus on the career exploration process.

Career Awareness Day was held on May 6, 1998. This program involved more than 60 speakers a~d the entire student body.

Transcripts

1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 _,199~-98

Transcripts ...... 2,580 2,601 2,518 2,643 Mid-Term Grades ....•. 211 201 168 I172 Final Grades .....•... 195 198 172 1189

Total ...... ••...•.. 2,886 3,000 2,858 3 ,:004 Closure

Through the efforts of the guidance counselors, the Nutley High School students continue to learn more about themselves - their abilities, their I interests, and their needs - through a variety of guidance services and programs.

In a counseling atmosphere that is student-oriented, students are receiving the guidance necessary for their academic, career, and personal development. It is hoped that students look upon their counselor as an advocate.who I represents their interests when dealing with professionals, family, and community agencies.

By encouraging students to develop their academic, career, and Pfrsonal potentials, the counselor seeks to have the students become more responsible to themselves, to their school, and, ultimately, to society. V) .....u

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June 5, 1998

TO: Mr. Mario Cocchiola. FROM: Mary Lou Dowse SUBJECT: Annual Report - Mathematics Department, High School

I. STAFF A. Departmental statistics indicate that thirteen teachers taught a total of 59 class sections. This included 18 regular subjects in addition to classes in the Basic Skills Improvement Program. As of April, 1998, the average class size was 20 in the regular classes and 9 in the basic skills classes.

B. In September, Mrs. Susan Gesumaria, a part-time Basic Skills teacher in our mathematics department, assumed a full-time teaching position. The change from part-time to full- t.ime has worked very well and Mrs . Gesumaria has quickly become a valuable addition to our teaching staff.

II. TESTING A. The eleventh grade High School Proficiency Test was· administered on October 8, 1997. A preparation prQgram, implemented in early September, was carefully designed to provide practice in solving HSPT type problems and to familiarize students with the actual test format. Teacher prepared materials, publisher workbooks, and previously administered due notice tests were used on a regular basis to supplement the curriculum. Results from the October, 1997, HSPT were impressive. Of the 188 regular students tested, 184 students passed the mathematics section. This resulted in a passing rate of 97.9 percent. The total mean score in mathematics was 417.5 compared to a mean score of 300 for the· state.

B. Again this year the March 1993 Early Warning Test, given to all ninth graders, and the TAP Test, given·to all tenth graders, were administered on April 7th, 8th, and 9th in order to satisfy standardized testing requirements mandated by the state. Results of these tests will be 31.

used to identify students who are at risk of failing the eleventh grade HSPT. Students who fall below the MLP for mathematics will be placed in a remediation program. In addition, results will be used to test students out of the Basic Skills Improvement program. There were seven classes of Basic Skills Mathematics this year.

C. On Friday, May 15, advanced placement tests were administered to five seniors in level AB.Calculus. Student results for this exam are normally reported in July.

III. INSTRUCTION A. The computer-resource center continues to function as an important part of the mathematics program. The room was utilized on a regular basis by three Mathematics of Finance classes, one Computer Prograrraning class, and one Mathematics IV class. In addition, the center was used by individua1 students in need of extra help or to complete computer assignments and other projects. ' .. B. In order to implement current recorranendations for!increased use of calculator technology in the classroom, and to satisfy state requirements concerning the use of calculators on the grade 11 HSPT, 30 additional TI-34 scientific calculators, 30 TI-83 graphing calculators, and two overhead graphing calculator view screens were purchased this year.

Early in the year calculators were distributed to 1 teachers of eleventh grade students in order to provide refresher practice prior to the administration of the October, 1997 HSPT. Following the test, calculators were issued to all ninth and tenth grade students in order to properly prepare them for the HSPT. Graphing calculators were isshed to all students in our Calculus, Precalculus, and Advanced Mathematics courses.

C. The SAT preparation program continues to serve our students preparing to enter college. John Suffren conducted six evening sessions in mathematics durling the fall semester from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. involving approximately 25 students planning to take the PS~T or SAT. A similar program was conducted during the !spring semester for approximately 50 students preparing to take the spring SAT. Tests from previous years were used to provide practice and acquaint students with key concepts as well as the format of the actual test. 32.

A mini SAT review course was implemented in our Mathematics of Finance course to prepare students for the SAT. A videocassette program entitled, "The SAT Edge", was purchased for use in the classroom in order to enhance lessons, help alleviate test anxiety, and acquaint students with the test format.

Results reported in September for the Scholastic Aptitude Test taken by 210 members of the class of 1997 show a mean mathematics score of 526 compared with 508 for New Jersey. Approximately 84 percent of the graduating class took the SAT with 26 percent of the students scoring above 600 on the mathematics section.

D. In October, 1997, the HSPT11 was administered to two twelfth graders who still needed a passing score on the.math section in order to satisfy the graduation requirement Both students achieved the required MLP and therefore there was no need to implement the Student Review Assessment process in mathematics this year.

E. In keeping with the recommendations of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards regarding the increased use of technology in the classroom, a site license was purchased for the Geometer's Sketchpad. This software will be used to enhance the teaching of Geometry.

IV. FIELD TRIPS On March 11th Toby D'Ambola took students from his Stock Investment Club to the American Stock Exchange in New York City. On March 18th the coordinator and Rosemary Vivinetto accompanied the Accelerated Algebra II class to an annual Mathematics Day sponsored by Montclair State University. In addition to the general session, students attended a number of stimulating lectures on interesting topics in the field of mathematics.

V. MATHEMATICSCONTESTS The Stock Investment Club, sponsored by Toby D'Ambola, continues as an extension of the Mathematics of Finance course. The club meets to discuss investment procedures and 33.

other aspects of the stock market. A club highlight is its participation in a stock market game in which teams from throughout the country begin with a theoretical fixed sum of money and, through investments, compete to achieve the highest return.

The Math Club, sponsored by Elinor Alboum and Arleen Slott, met monthly to conduct contests and to discuss problem solving strategies. Students participated in six contests during the year sponsored by the New Jersey Math League~ The contests involved approximately 45 students from all grade levels competing with other schools throughout the state.

Five teams of students participated in the Essex County Math League Contest held at N.J.I.T. on May 28th. Nutley placed fourth among the twelve schools participating. Our-Algebra I team placed second, just two points behind the first place team. Our Algebra II team placed third, and our Advanced Mathematics team placed fifth, just two points behindlthe second place team.

VI. STUDENTAWARDS, HONORS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS An award was given to Kathy Vernovsky by the Crompton and Knowles Corporation for proficiency in mathematics.

I The Rensselaer Medal was presented to Michael Iannicelli as the outstanding junior in the field of mathematics and sc~ence. High honors in mathematics were granted to five of our graduating seniors. In addition, 33 seniors were granted honors for achieving above average grades for four years of pigh school

mathematics. 1

VII. WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND OTHER VISITATIONS The Mathematics Roundtable was attended by the coordinator on September 30th at Montville and on January 22nd at, Parsippany-Troy Hills. The Roundtable includes mathematics supervisors from conununities throughout New Jersey wh'o meet periodically to discuss common concerns regarding cuririculum, teaching, and supervision.

On October 22nd Donald Tobey attended the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey Conference. The coordinator and Rosemary Vivinetto attended the same conference on October 24th. 34.

On October 16th Susan Gesumaria attended an SRA workshop conducted by the State Department of Education. On February 2nd, March 3rd, and-April 7th Toby D'Ambola attended three workshops on classroom assessment. On March 7th Mr. John Arlotta presented a workshop for the mathematics department on the Geometer's Sketchpad. The staff learned ways to incorporate the computer in teaching geometry. On March 20th Rosemary Vivinetto attended a Precalculus workshop that presented ideas in teaching precalculus.

VIII. DEPARTMENTALGOALS FOR 1998-99 A. Continue to review the secondary mathematics curriculum with regard to updating course content and textbook materials to more closely align them with the NJ Core Curriculum Content standards.

B. Continue expanding the use of computers and scientific and graphics calculators in the classroom. Teachers should be trained in the use of computers as a tool for enhancing lessons and also in the use of the Internet in the mathematics classroom.

c. Continue to incorporate the open-ended question into.our regular classroom activities and to include these types of questions on class tests. c: Mr. John Walker ....c.J VI :::, E 35.

MEMORANDUM

To: Mr. Mario Cocchiola, Principal of Nutley High School

From: John Vitkovsky, Coordinator of Music

Re: Principal's Report for 1997 - 98 School Year

The following are activities of the 1997 - 98 school year, present concerns, and recommendations that are being submitted for your review and consideration.

ACTIVITIES

1. This year enrollment in Band A, Band B, Choralettes, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus. remained the same. Due to insufficient enrollment, Fundamentals of Music I and II were not offered. After many years of inactivity, Octets was reinstituted as a class. Since the Octets class was scheduled the same period as the Choralettes, they were able to meet · · weekly with the Choralettes and form the Raider Mixed Choir ( another long dormant group at Nutley High School).

2. The faculty and students continued to use the Music Department computer to rearrange parts for the Band, Orchestra, Octets, and the Choralettes ( orchestra parts for the Senior Benefit were written using this computer). Agendas, reports, and programs for the Yuletide, All Elementary, and Spring Music Festival were written on this computer.

3. In the Fall, the Raider Band participated in the competitions and championship of the Eastern Marching Band Association, as well as all home and away football games. The band's competition scores improved steadily all season long. This success was due to the enthusiasm of the band students and the dedication of their new directors: Mr. Dennis McPartland, Mr. Jonathan Schubert, and Mrs. Dana Mellilo. The Raider Band instrumentalists, winterguard, and twirlers will participate in the NHS Music Department Trip to Toronto on May 7 - 10, 1998.

4. This was another fine year for the Orchestra. Two of our string players, Stacey Kim and Andrew Xue were selected as members of the 1998 All North Jersey High School Orchestra. Stacey Kim, a violinist, was selected for membership in the 1998 All State Orchestra, and Andrew Xue was chosen to be first alternate in the All State cello section. The orchestra continued to join together with the band, Octets, and the Choralettes in the Grand Finale of the Yuletide Concert and the Spring Music Festival. The orchestra will also perform on the Music Department Trip to Toronto. 36.

Continuing a tradition that began four years ago, the orchestra and band will combine together and perform at the NHS Graduation.

5. The Choralettes, under their new director Mrs. Kathleen Bimbi, had a very busy year which included the following performances: Nutley Rotary Club, Nutley Old Guard, All North Jersey Choral Festival hosted by Seton Hall University, the Mayor's Tre~ Lighting Ceremony, the Town Yuletide Concert, Belleville - Nutley AARP, and the invitation to perform at the May 14 meeting of the Essex County School Boards Association. Choralettes Julie Agostini, Vanessa Arnold, and Cristina Barbier were

selected to membership in the 1998 All North Jersey Region I Chorus. Also, the 1 Choralettes will be participating in the Music Department Trip to Toronto.

6. The Music Department's newest performing group, the Octets, had a most successful year. The Octets calendar included the following performances: Nutley Rotary Club, Nutley Old Guard, All North Jersey Choral Festival hosted by Seton Hall University, the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Town Yuletide Concert, the NHS Spring Music Festival, and of course the Toronto Trip.

7. At the Music Department's June District Meeting, Mrs. Marilyn Davidso~ from Macmillan/McGraw - Hill will present a workshop on the textbook, "Share the ~usic."

8. Professional Days: Mr. Vitkovsky attended workshops on the New Jersey ~ore Curriculum Content Standards given at the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City and the NJMEA Convention/Workshop in New Brunswick. August 1997, Mrs. Bimb In 1i attended the vocal directors workshop given by Shawnee Press.

9. Assemblies: The Band, Orchestra and Choralettes presented our annual Yuletide assembly for the school. This Yuletide program was also performed for the town on December 18, 1997. Also, students from the Choralettes, Octets, orchestra, and the band that participated in the "Music Man" gave a special preview assembly to the students of Nutley High.

10. Music Boosters Cafe Night: Twenty chamber groups, of varying sizes and instrumentation, performed. This year, three elementary groups under the direction of Mr. Tobias also performed.

' 11. The NHS Orchestra, Choralettes, Octets, Raider Choir, Flute Ensemble, Jnd Jazz Band have been invited to perform in an ensemble concert at Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 pm. All of the students and teachers involved are anxiously waiting for our debut at Lincoln Center. This is another first for'the Nutley High School Music Department. 37.

CONCERNS

1. There continues to be a need for additional instrumental lesson instruction periods each day. Since these lessons are offered only during periods 3 and 4, only a limited number of students can participate.

2. There is a need for additional computers to be installed in Room 102. Both before and after school, the Music Department Staff must wait their tum to use this computer. Having additional computers would alleviate this condition. Also, now that Room 102 has been wired (five outlets) for the Internet, these additional computers will enable the Music Department to take full advantage of this capability.

3. There is a need for a part-time percussion instructor to work with the Raider Band during the Fall marching season. Because the band is involved in 4 additional competitions during this time, a part-time instructor would be invaluable in assisting the percussion section with the intricate parts being written these days.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That a part-time instructor be hired so that additional instrumental instruction may be offered throughout the day.

2. Purchase four additional pentium computers for the music department.

3. Hire a part-time percussion instructor for the Fall marching season. ::c :'.j ~ ::c .....z 0..... s:::, Q ...,i..J < u..... Cl) ::c>­ C. NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL 38. 300 Franklin A venue Nutley, New Jersey 07110

Department of Health and Physical Education

Anna Melnyk Area Code 973 Department Chairperson 661-8855

TO: Mr. Cocchiola

FROM: Anna Melnyk

RE: Annual Report - Health/Physical Education Department

DATE: June 5, 1998

During the past school year ( 1997-1998) the following activities were conducted by the Health ana Physical Education Department. There were ten staff members that taught twenty three sections of Physical Education and seventeen sections ofHealth. This years staff also included Mr. Thomas Grant and Dr. John DeKenipp. Mr. Grant taught three classes at the high school and three classes at Radcliffe School. Dr. DeKenipp was a substitute fro Mr. John Flanigan who was on an extended sick leave.

In September all students participated in the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness Test. Five students, four females and two males received the annual Physical Fitness Awards. These awards are given during the annual Spring Activity and Athletic Awards Program.

Fitness test scores were converted to a grade that was a part of a student's overall physical education grade. In addition to the test students were graded on preparation, warm-up exercises, participation and skill acquisition. Aerobic conditioning, weight training, lifetime skills, individual, and team games were taught giving each student a variety of physical education activities.

During January's articulation, the States Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework was reviewed by the district's Health and Physical Education teachers. An in service lesson was provided by Mr. Tom Grant who gave an introductory lesson on Golf It is beneficial for each staff member to provide a lesson that all teachers could possibly use in their classes.

In Health the staff continues to do a very fine job following the curriculum and course proficiencies. A review of the Health Curriculum is needed.

Perhaps a needs assessment could be administered to evaluate the curriculum. It must be updated so that course work does not become redundant.

For the very first time students from the New Hope Awareness Program spoke to the health and physical education classes. This program was arranged by Lisa Santosuosso, the SAC counselor. It was a very successful program. Many students had positive comments regarding the speakers from the drug and alcohol program. It was positive since the speakers were students as well. 39. - '

Mr. Ed Looney, executive Director of The Council on Compulsive Gambling spoke to 1the health and physical education classes. The personal experiences of the compulsive gamblers kept the interest of the students. This program will continue to be part of the curriculum .

The United States Army also made a career presentation to the junior and senior physical education classes. This also was a first time presentation.

Other highlights included:

Students in the ninth grade continue to participate in the Suicide Awareness Program. . Hearing screening was administered to 1, 042 students. . Vision screening was administered t~ the 10th grade, 278 students . Physical exams were administered to 136 students. . The Health/Physical Education department screened 1,053 students for scoliosis. . Blood pressure screening was administered to 191 stafti'students. The nurses administer Mantoux testing for TB when necessary. The nurses distributed daily medication to students, approximately six to ten per day. The Nutley Police department continues to speak to the Driver Education classes on drugs and alcohol. DWI and its penalties were also reviewed . The Red Cross Blood Drive continues to be successful. Students can donate during their health and physical education classes.

Several instructors ~ttended workshops during this past year:

Mr. William Farkas - "Driver and Traffic Safety Education Workshop" "NJ School to Careers Conference" "NJ School to Work Planning and Activity Meeting"

Miss AnneMarie Kowalski - "Issues on Women's Health"

Mrs. Pat Scullen - "Aging of the Brain, Aging of the Mind"

Miss Robyn Powell - NJSIAA Workshop - "Concussion Injuries for trainers/coaches"

All instructors continue to follow Madeline Hunter's instructional objectives. All instructors continue to stay abreast of current trends in their field, using professional journals, audio-visuals, networking and visitations to and from other school districts. 1

I LOCKER ROOM SECURITY - During the past year security in the locker room has !eteriorated. I Students have had money stolen, gym suits stolen, sneakers and clothing. Each studeqt is told to have a lock on his locker when dressing for physical education. Most of the problems relate to a student not . locking his locker or not having a lock. I would like to reinstate the combination lock program that was in place before. Locks would have to be purchased for the students. The physical education teachers would give the locks to the students, keep records of locker numbers and would know what student belonged to a certain locker.

Teachers must lock the locker room once all the students are dressed. If a student is late to class, he cannot get into the locker room. If security continues to be a problem, perhaps someone should be 40. posted inside to be sure no one enters once classes have started. The problem is magnified when there are only two teachers on the floor. All of the posts cannot be covered. I have tried to be quite vigilant · about this problem. I have continually reminded my staff about this problem. Perhaps we can come up with some solutions to this problem.

The weight room has also had many pieces of equipment missing. The boys locker room contains the weight room, it cannot be secured. La.Iu z La.I u1-1 V') 41.

To: Mr. John Walker, Assistant Superintendent Date: June 5, 1998

From: Catherine Danchak, Science Coordinator8}

Subject: Annual Science Report 1997 - 1998

1. Statistics - Nine hundred eighty students or 96.2°/4 of the student body were enrolled in a science class. The Science Department had ten full time teachers and a department head who teaches two classes. The average class size was 21 students, ranging from a class of 11 in A.P:.Physics and classes of 25 in Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Science and one class of 26 in Human Physiology. Science enrollment for next year will increase by 21 students. It is important that class size be limited to a maximum of 24 students. ·

2. Classes

E nvlronmental Science - Teachers: Mr. Tagliareni and Mr. Zintl There were four- sections of Environmental Science meeting five periods per week with an enrollment of 95 students.

Introduction to Physical Science - Teacher: Mr. Zintl There were three sections of IPS meeting five periods per week with an enrollment of 75 students.

Biology Nine Honors - Teachers: Mr. Jinks and Mrs. Danchak There were four sections of Biology IX Honors meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 85 students.

Biology - Teachers: Mrs. Kasner, Mr. Kimberley, and Mr. Tagliareni There were ten sections of Biology meeting five periods per week with an enrollment of 224 students and increase of 47 students.

Mlcroblology - Teachers: Ms. Kasner and Mrs. Stave There were five sections of Microbiology meeting five periods per week with an enrollment of 126 students.

Chemistry Honors - Teacher: Miss Naturale, and Mr. Starrick There were three sections of Chem Study Honors meeting six periods. per week with an enrollment of 58 students.

Chemistry - Teachers: Mr. Mancuso and Miss Naturale There were five sections of Chemistry meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 104 students. 42. Annual Report 1997 - 1998

Physics - Teacher: Mr. Sautter and Mr. Tagliareni There were two sections of Physics meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 38 students.

Physics Honors - Teacher: Mr. Sautter There were two sections of Physics Honors meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 48 students.

Human Physiology - Teacher: Mr. Kimberley and Mrs. Stave. There were three sections of Human Physiology meeting five periods per week with an enrollment of 60 students. '

Advanced Placement Biology - Teacher: Mr. Jinks There were two section of A. P. Biology meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 35 students.

Advanced Placement Chemistry-Teacher: Mr. Starrick There were two section of A.P. Chemistry meeting six periods per week withl an enrollment of 21 students.

Advanced Placement Physics - Teacher: Mr. Sautter There was one section of A. P. Physics meeting six periods per week with an enrollment of 11 students. · ~ ·

' 3. Advanced Placement Testing - The following number of students took the AP tests: Advanced Placement Biology - 32 ' Advanced Placement Chemistry - 5 Advanced Placement Physics - 3

4. Science Awards Bausch & Lomb - Reshma Mehta Nominated Junior- Michael lannicelli Crompton & Knowles - Karen Wovkulich Dominick DiCioccio Memorial- Kathy Vernovsky William J. Jernick Ill - Reshma Mehta Nutley Shoprite - Don Hsiao Nutley Elks Youth Activities- Katherine Bonchonsky Nutley Elks Ladies Auxiliary- Antony Chou New Jersey Governor's School: Science - Kathy Vernovsky Nominated Junior - Michael Guerriero New Jersey Governor's School: Environmental Science - Aja Pfuhler Nominated Junior - Ella Coscolluela Rensselaer Medal and Scholarship - Kathy Vernovsky Nominated Junior - Michael lannicelli

5. Professional Days

New Jersey Science Teachers Convention - Mr. Kimberley and Miss Natur~le Eastern Analytical Symposium - Mr. Starrick 43. Annual Report 1997 - 1998 .4

ESPA Workshops - Mrs. Danchak Science Workshop (FDU) - Mrs. Danchak EOHSI - Mrs. Danchak NJEA Convention - Mr. Mancuso

6. Curriculum Development

The Environmental Science curriculum is being refined. An energy program from Exxon is being incorporated. Testing of the Passaic River and the Third River of the Passaic for the Audubon Society continues. Review of supplementary materials continues.

The computer room was used frequently for Physics and Physics Honors problem solving and review. Program writing for studying power transfer in Direct Current was implemented. A new program, Power Transfer, was written by Mr. Sautte~ for· use in the computer lab. ·

The following exercises were incorporated into the Mlcroblology curriculum. The integration of newly acquired audiovisual materials into the curriculum.

New labs and procedures were added to the Blology and A.P. Biology curricula. New findings in genetics.were researched. Labs emphasizing the structure of D.N.A., the role of chloro.phyll in" photosynthesis, and respiration were implem·ented. An absorption spectrum lab on chlorophyll and carotenoid was developed.

7. Career Awareness Assembly

Biological Sciences and Medical Pharmaceutical research - Hoffmann La Roche Environmental Sciences - Audubon Society and Becton Dickinson & Co.

8. Fleld Trips

Environmental Science - Mr. Tagliareni

Third River of the Passaic - tested water for the New Jersey Audubon Society for pollution and microorganisms. This is a cooperative project of the 13 communities lining the Passaic River.

Physics - Mr. Sautter and Mr. Tagliareni

Great Adventure - physics problems were calculated based on ride velocity and gravity.

9. Activities

Sports Varsity Football Coach - Mr. Kimberley Rifle Coach - Mr. Mancuso Intramural Weight lifting - Mr. Kimberley 44. Annual Report 1997 - 1998

Assistant Basketball Coach - Mr. Tagliareni

C.A.T. Astronomy - Mr. Zintl Applied Engineering in Energy - Mr. Mancuso

Clubs Aquarium Club - Mr. Jinks Rifle Club - Mr. Mancuso

1O. District wide Curriculum Enhancement

Revision of the Grades K-8 Science Curriculum to align with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - Mrs. Danchak 1 ESPA Workshop for Grades 3 and 4 Teachers - Mrs. Danchak Environmental Occupational Health Science Institute Water Pollution Workshop for elementary and middle school teachers - Mrs. Danchak

11. Industry/Community Cooperation

Hoffman La Roche donated furniture, equipment and many boxes of clean usable glassware. Other equip_!1lentdonations will be forthcoming.

New Jersey Audubon Society has implemented Project ECHO: Environmental, Cultural and Historical Outreach in the Passaic River Watershed during the 11996- 1997 school year. Water testing is being conducted and the Third River of the Passaic and Passaic River. Thirteen communities adjacent to the Passaic River are alsd involved in this study.

12. Articulation Day - The following items were accomplished:

a. N.J. Core Curriculum Content Standards reviewed b. Science curricula aligned with the NJ Science Standards c. Curriculum Proficiencies d. Budget Constraints e. New textbooks f. Departmental concerns

13. Textbook Implementation

Introduction to Physical Science - Science Insights: Exploring Matter land Energy Human Physiology - Histology Atlas and Structure and Function of tt1e Human Body

14. Scheduling Scheduling conflicts were kept to a minimum due to the coordinated efforts of Mr. Cocchiola, Mrs. Danchak, and guidance counselors.

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Nutley High School

To: Mario Cocchiola, Principal Date: June 5, 1998

From: Robert O'Dell Social Studies Coordinator

Subject: Principal's Report for 1997 - 1998 Academic Year

The Social Studies Department continues to offer a rich and varied curriculum which addresses the broad range of social studies concerns and requirements. This is accomplished through a curriculum of eleven different courses, which includes four honors courses and two advanced placement courses. Nine teachers and the coordinator cover forty sections, as well as one section of the interdisciplinary Humanities course. Total enrollment for all courses is currently 1044 students, including a substantial number of students who are taking two course~.

The 1997 - 1998 school year saw the tragic passing of Mr. Bruce Gallagher, a long­ time teacher in the department. His students and the department mourn his loss. Mr. Gerald Ryan guided Mr. Gallagher's classes through this difficult time in a very compassionate and professional manner.

I. Curriculum

A. The curriculum is well - designed to meet the current needs of the students, and is continually examined in light of newly emerging standards.

B. The faculty is continuously working to enhance and update the curriculum, and to locate and develop new materials for the various courses.

C. A continuing review of the curriculum was conducted to evaluate congruence with the new state mandated core curriculum standards. This is an ongoing process, which has already resulted in greater emphasis being placed on the incorporation of economics and the humanities into the curriculum.

D. The department continues to be in compliance with the state mandate regarding Holocaust / Genocide education. Pursuant to this mandate, and in compliance with district objectives, instruction concerning the Holocaust was infused into appropriate units of the curriculum, and a faculty generated test concerning this epoch was administered to United States History IV classes. ,,- 45.

I. Curriculum ( continued)

E. In light of the emphasis placed by the Department of Education on teaching tolerance, Nutley continues to utilize the Prejudice Reduction Education Program (PREP). Instruction concerning discrimination and prejudice was infused into appropri~te units of the United States History IV curriculum, and a faculty generated test was administered to the students in many of these classes.

F. A departmental initiative to infuse more reading into the social studies curricJum, and to enhance reading skills and raise verbal SAT scores, was continued during the 1997 - 1998 I academic year. Members of the faculty evaluated current texts, and commenced the search for other suitable works during monthly department meetings. Two supplemental readings for the United States History III course were ordered.

II. Staff Development Activities

A. The Social Studies• faculty took part in the following workshops and seminars:I

1. Two Bureau of Education and Research Workshops - Morristown 2. NJASC Advisors Convention/ Workshop -The College ofNew Jersey 3. Three HSPT II Workshops 4. Re - Interprefutg the Revolutionary War - Monmouth Battlefield 5. In - service workshops on Instructional Theory In Practice (ITIP), Critica!l Thinking, and Computer Skills.

B. Two faculty members completed the following graduate courses:

Monetary Policy and Financial Institutions - Montclair State University Administrative Theory-Jersey City State College Human Relations-Jersey City State College 46.

III. Enrichment

A. The following activities were conducted by the Social Studies faculty:

1. Participation in the History Fair, sponsored by the Academic Booster Club 2. Debate regarding the bombing of Hiroshima 2. "Create a Civilization" 3. Debates and mock trials 4. Reenactments and role playing 5. Forbear Project 6. Political Personality Profiles and Voting Analyses 7. Guest Speakers a. The Honorable Harold Fullilove, Superior Court judge. b. Carl Ohlson, Vietnam veteran c. Revolutionary War reenactor d. Social workers, Nutley Family Services 8. Internet Access Projects 9. Seminars: Africa, Social History, East Asia, the Progressives 10. Creation of travel brochures 11. Mock Elections 11. Neighborhood' Analysis (Sociology) 12. Use of library and office computers 13. Political cartoon projects 14. Poster projects 15. Black History Month projects 16. Women's History Month projects 17. The posting of appropriate bulletin boards in the Annex hallway. 18. Slave auctions 19. Re - enactment of the Convention of 1860 20. Mock Senate hearings 21. Field Trips a. New Jersey Supreme Court b. New Jersey Senate/ General Assembly c. Essex County Courthouse and Sheriff's Office d. Morristown National Historical Park e. Humanities - five field trips f. New Jersey Association of Student Councils Convention 22. Community Service: C.L.A.W. Club beautification of Board of Education properties IV. Textbook Management

A. Textbook age, condition, and inventory are continually monitored.

B. The order for the new supplemental Russian history text was received and distributed to the students this year. 47.

C. Members of the faculty have initiated a search for a suitable text for the Ui:µted States History courses. The current text is obsolete and out of print. Th.ere is also a desire to adopt a text that addresses the core curriculum standards.

V. Social Studies Awards

Awards to graduating seniors:

1. Compton and Knowles Corporation Proficiency in History - Melissa Gencarelli 2. Daughters of the American Revolution Medal in History, Yantacaw Chapter- Vincent Parrella 3. League of Women Voters ofNutley-Lori Ferrara 4. Nutley Post # 70, American Legion Auxiliary - Kevin Jackson, Reshma Mehta

5. The Carmen A. Orechio Civic Association Award - Mauro Tucci I

VI. Items New to the Social Studies Department for 1997 - 1998

A. Three n~w computers and printers, and four CD-ROMs were added to thel Social Studies Department this past year. These resources were made available t~ both faculty and students, with individual training provided when requested.

B. The selection of a student, with much input from Mr. Cocchiola, who manifests an active interest in politics, to Congressman William Pascrelll's Student Advisory Board.

C. Infusion of material regarding the Holocaust into the United States Histoey IV curriculum, as well as the administration of a standardized test, in compliance with the New Jersey state mandate. ·

D. The continuation of committees to standardize final exams, in order to provide a common measure for all students of progress in meeting New Jersey and 'district social studies proficiencies and core curriculum standards.

I E. The formation of additional committees to review district social studies qurriculum and proficiencies for congruence with NJ state curriculum standards.

F. The creation of faculty committees to enhance reading in the social studies. 48.

VII. Department Concerns and Recommendations

A. The department believes consideration should be given to expanding the course offerings to include the creation of an Advanced Placement Economics course.

B. The course sequence should be reviewed.

C. The number of supplemental readings available for the reading initiative should be increased.

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Nutley High School Library 300 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey 07110

Annual Report 1997-1998

Contents

I. Narrative

11. .. Statistics A. Deposits B. Circulation Statistics 1997-1998 C. lhterlibrary Loan Activity D. Class Visits E. Book Inventory F. Audio-Visual Materials Inventory

111. Addenda -NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading Incentive Program booklet -Citation Guide

Submitted by Mrs. JoAnn A Tropiano, Librarian June 16, 1998 • 50.

Annual Report Nutley High School Library 1997-1998

I. Narrative

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Learning to integrate the INTERNET into assignments,· learning to i manage classes while students used the INTERNET, learning to evaluate sites located, learning to prepare citations for INTERNET sources - the INTERft.JET captured the attention of the teaching staff. Students were required to utilize information from the INTERNET in almost every library project assigned this year.

Curriculum Connection Sophomore Engljsh classes preparing ten-minute speeches were ,aught to use Netscape Navigator to bookmark useful sites located using Boolean logic and the advanced search features of lnfoseek. Setting up bookmark fold~rs on their favorite machines, these students arrived in the library during home~oom,

lunch periods, _andafter school to continue the work begun during class v1isits to the library. 1 Architectural drawing and business education classes were newcqmers to the library this year. They requested orientations to the INTERNET and search strategies for locating information on building design and careers respectively. Marketing plans and travel brochures were also prepared utilizing information found on the World Wide Web and in reference books. Social Studies classes used the find/aw.com web site to locate information on Constitutional Amendments. Political parties and candidates as well ~s a

broad spectrum of social issues were researched. 1

Reading and Research Incentives and Projects . Library publishing emphasized "pathfinders" for INTERNET reseaich as well as traditional bibliographies. Pathfinders included the "Check Out" ~eries on teen sites, travel information, beginning an INTERNET address book, legal information, curriculum gateways, and search engines. Bibliographies in.eluded Scare Me!!! a bibliography of horror fiction, New Audiovisual Materials, NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading Program the ninth grade reading incentive program bibliography, Geography and History Reference Materials, American Writers, CD-ROMs to Borrow, United States History 1775-1825 Topics and Resources, Short Important Books, and Books for the Beach. Teacher response to the INTERNET pathfinders was very positive. Copies of these publications are available from the high school library.

Committee and School Involvement 51.

The librarian served on the district's Technology Committee; sponsored the Electronic Library Network (NUT.S.H.EL.L.) Club; authored a Technology Literacy Grant with Mrs. Serafino; attended workshops on the E-Rate, Universal Service Fund, and Grant Writing for Technology; coordinated Nutley's participation in the New Jersey Library Network; served on the high school Read Across America committee; and facilitated Articulation Day for the district librarians. She also served as director of the Nutley Free Public Library, executive committee member of the Nutley Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, reader for the ABC History Fair, president of the Essex County Library Directors' Association with oversight of the county-wide borrowers card program, and system Council member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.

Special Projects A citation guide in the Modem Language Association style for school-wide . use. Citations for electr.onic sources including web sites, telnet sites, e-mail, and online databases were researched and included. The guide was distributed in January.

Vital Statistics . The library served 1,270 registered borrowers including 159 staff members, 2 interlibrary loan accounts for district schools, 290 freshmen, 285 sophomores, 243 juniors, and 291 seniors. The library loaned 6,303 materials, an increase of 13.46% since 1996-1997. Freshmen borrowed 32.6% of the total; sophomores, 21.76%; juniors, 20.57%; and seniors, 22.18%. The library housed 24,530 volumes and subscribed to 114 periodicals. The card catalog and circulation of materials were automated on a network_ which included eleven student workstations and five remote stations throughout the building. The library network served 24 curriculum-related CD-ROM databases and eleven server-loaded software programs which provided ERIC digests, SAT practice, ACT practice, the Universal College Application, word processing, database and spreadsheet authoring, Print Shop, Peterson's College Database, financial aid information and application, maps, world history sources, author biography and criticism, biography, poetry, encyclopedic information, and science essays. The seating facility seats 78 students with seating at an additional 11 workstations. The staff included one full-time Hbrarian and secretarial support reduced from one and one-half to one and on-quarter secretaries. Magazine articles from 200 general interest magazines 1988 to the present were available full-text on CD-ROM. A bulletin board system allowed students, staff, and elementary school classrooms dial-in access to the library network 24 hours each day. The library offered and managed a reading incentive program which, in conjunction with the English Department, challenged all freshmen to increase 52.

their pleasure reading. The NHS Library is a member of the Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative in the New Jersey Library Network. This membership provides access to the interlibrary loan infrastructure for the State of New Jersey. A. I sits

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------September 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ------' ------October 0 0 0 0 . '0 0 0 0 0 0 -- November 0 $87.00 0 0 0 ·$95.00 $190.00 $275.00 0 0 December 0 $72.00 0 0 0 0 0 $121.00 $50.00 $504.70 January $120.00 $96.00 $190.00 $155.00 0 0 0 $185.00 0 $242.85 february $182.95 $274.00 $44.99 0 0 0 $287.40 0 $350.00 $323.19 March 0 $242.00 $105.00 $317.00 0 $211.00 0 0 0 0 - April $54.95 $358.00 $310.00 0 $141.00 $489.00 0 0 0 0 May 0 0 0 $165.10 0 0 0 $530.00 $130.00 $340.00 June $155.00 $126.00 $70.00 $255.00 $356.10 $290.00 $156.00 $269.00 $164.00 $485.00 ------

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---·- - ~ep~:__ 3 22 10 15 78 4 7 19 20 63 104 84 NA 429 818 1247 784 27 Oct. 3 3 2 14 17 0 3 6 6 25 . 28 23 NA 130 343 473 604 634 ------Nov. 3 4 5 4 17 1 0 14 16 97 20 28 NA 209 338 547 626 592 ------~ ~------·- Dec. 0 12 0 o· 31 1 1 3 14 83 56 63 1 265 302 567 603 450 Jan. 1 20 11 17 99 2 7 17 32 138 187 108 NA 639 324 963 975 394 -·--- f------Feb. 2 17 34 22 109 1 10 37 49 67 118 69 NA 535 169 704 483 523 Mar. 0 3 29 17 139 14 16 48 37 131 92 30 NA 556 251 807 706 631 ------Apr. 0 4 13 3 83 1 20 40 29 98 83 16 NA 390 249 639 528 362 May 1 9 13 4 32 4 10 11 22 64 71 11 NA 252 104 356 246 369 ---- June 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 0 17 ------97-98 13 94 117 96 605 28 74 195 225 766 759 432 1 3405 2898 6303 96-97 NA 101 103 85 481 10 94 140 145 732 610 406 2907 2648 5555 •I----- f------95-96 NA 20 74 45 274 6 61 71 158 682 374 371 NA 2136 1862 3999 ------94-95 NA 42 153 102 467 13 205 253 194 956 824 530 454 4193 2354 6547 ------.------93-94 NA 39 159 49 520 6 151 269 318 1148 861 470 846 4846 2657 7442

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C. Interlibrary Loan Activity

1997-1998 8 3 11 1996-1997 I 81 6 I 14 1995-1996 I 19 I 1 I 20 1994-1995 I 601 24 I 84 1993-1994 I 73 I 50 I 123 1992-1993 I 54 I 21 I 75 1991-1992 I 48 I 65 I 113 56.

D. Class Visits

September 20 34 6 36 31 23 • October 21 16 21 28 i 30 47 November 31 14 16 21 42 21 December 24 40 3 20 I 31 34 January 48 58 23 15 I 13 27 February 49 61 44 70 ' 38 45 March 62 76 56 74 58 58 April 50 16 14 21 32 17 May 17 15 11 13 23 10 June 6 4 0 4 11 0

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E. Book Inventory

June 1998 I June 1997 I June 1996 I June 1995 June 1994 June 1993 June 1992

' Recovered After Invent. 0 0 0 0 44 47 5 :':Nijt(a~ttl tltllt:t10.7(h ltfttttttS.JSIHtt:::t:tftt11SiUltftltftfl8a4lFfitltftfttt9.ltt tltlttftf=:Uaa::p:ftlll\tl::rrn,ao::, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL 25244 25014 27783 26624 25790 24775 24395 •• ·-·-:-·❖:-:-:-:-:•·•:•:-:-·-:-:-:-:-:-:,:-: -:-:.;.:-:-:-:-:,:.:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:,:.:-:-:-:-:'.:-:_::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::·:·:;:;:·:·:r:=:·:::;=:=r::t==::::=mf:tz•=t=•·•-rl ❖:'.:'.:::::::::'.:::::::::::'.::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::•:•:•:•:-:-:-:-:-:-:::..tt: ..❖: :.U:,:.\.-❖:'.:' :-:•:•:❖:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:..tttt'·-- ❖·:=:·=:=·:·:::::::·::T::·:· ❖':::··::·:-❖ -····::::•···::::w··•:-•,·•:-:-:•r•:•··r····:···::•:•:•:-•,•,:-;.:,:-,:.•,:,:,:-:-:•:··:· :=•:·:·:=:·:·:· Reference I 2421 I 2355 I 2252

100-199 Phil/Psych. 343 367 360 459

300-399 . Soc. Sci. 3062 I 3005 I I I I · : · 3572

1 111 111 111r1,111111111111 500-599 r Science 1020 1017 1688 {§4~2~::::r:r::::::::1 'iliij~i::$'citfl 700-799 Arts/Rec. 1720 1697 H3oos~~::::r:\ ••Uter.amr-~&2? ::::::::::::::i:11:::1::11:1:ljjlillllll1llll:li:l:J1iJll1li::11111lllll:::11::111:111~1lii: i:::::::;::::::·::::::::::::::=::::::::::::::::;;;::: 900-999 Hist/Geog. 1Wli11llil Biograpb_y •>>Ftct@mrnn TOTAL ON SHELVES B1ff~t~oo~r : M?t9iE:W!~%tII Actual• > Discarded

*T Jtomated system combines collected biography with biography. 58.

F. Audio-Visual Materials Inventory

All audio-visual materials with copyright dates of 1985 or later were included in the card catalog database in 1997-1998.

Filmstrips 133 133 -·Videocassettes 658 617 Cassettes 6 , 6 Motion Pictures 9 ; 9 Kits 3 i 3

Computer Software (disks) 33 . ! 29 CD-ROMs 51 l 28 59.

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Student Information

Nutley High School Library

NUT.S.H.ELL READING PROGRAM (Nu&., Senior High ElectronJc Ubrary = NUT.S.H.ELL)

Welcome to the Nutley High School reading incentive program. The goal ;of this program is to encourage you to read ss many books as possible during yd,ur first year st Nutley High School. As a joint effort between the English Deparlment end the NHS Library, the program utilizes computers in the NHS Library to quiz you on the books which you read. You will earn points toward your English grade for each book passed. You will als9 esm prizes from the NHS Ubrary for each 25 point •1eve1•which YO!) achieve. -

Your English class will be named for a famous American author. This will be your group name. Esch Mondsy moming, your tescher will receive the •stets• for your group. Incentives from the NHS Library will be included with your group •stets.• Your teacher will devise a method to reward you for reaching new levels.

How 10 participate

1. Read as many books as you can from the attached lists. -T~e NHS Library has three or more copies of each of these titles in paperback. They have neon green stripes on their spines to make them easy to see. The Nutley Public Library also has copies of these books. They also have neon green stripes on their spines. 2. After reading a book, come to any computer In the NHS Library and take a te~uestion multiple choice quiz. You must score eight correct answers to pass the quiz. If you pass, the point value of the title will be added to your score. 3. You will have three chances to pass the quiz. However, th• computer will not allow you to take another quiz on the same title .on the same day. Review the title before you try again. 4. You are responsible for all books checked out on your card.I If a friend wants to read the book you borrowed, please return it to the library first and then your friend may check it out on his or her own card. 61.

Incentives 1. You will receive grade book recognition for every 25 points which you earn. The type of credit awarded is at the disq_retionof your teacher. 2. Incentives from the library will be awarded for reaching the 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 175, and 250 point levels.

25 points Coupon to pay overdue book fines 50 points Coupon to pay overdue book fines 75 points Coupon for 10 pages of free photocopying 100 points Coupon for 25 pages of free photocopying 125 points Homework amnesty (1 assignment. 1 day late) 175 points Movie pass for one film and snacks 250 points Gitt certificate ($25.00) at the store of your choice 10 books Readingaward

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10 ADAMS, DOUGLAS Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 5 ADAMS, DOUGLAS Restaurant at the End of the Universe 10 ADAMS, RICHARD Watership Down 5 ADLER, DAVID A. We Remember the HQlocaust 5 ALEXANDER, LLOYD Beggar Queen 5 ,A.LEXANDER,LLOYD Westmark 10 ANDERSON, SHERWOOD , . Winesburg, Ohio 10 ANGELOU, MAYA I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 5 ANTHONY, PIERS Spell for Chameleon 5 ARRICK, FRAN What You Don't Know Can Kill You 10 ASIMOV, ISAAC Caves of Steel 15 ASIMOV, ISAAC Foundation and Empire 15 ASIMOV, ISAAC Foundation's Edge 5 ASIMOV, ISAAC I, Robot 10 ASIMOV, ISAAC Naked Sun 10 ASIMOV, ISAAC Nemesis 10 ASIMOV, ISAAC Robots and Empire 10 ASIMOV, ISAAC Robots of Dawn 15 ASIMOV, ISAAC Second Foundation 15 AUEL, JEAN Clan of the Cave Bear 15 AUSTEN, JANE Pride and Prejudice 5 AVI Nothing But the Truth 5 AVI Wolf Rider 5 BAKER, WILLIAM J. Jesse Owens: an American Life 5 BEDARD, MICHAEL Redwork 10 BENFORD, GREGORY Heart of the Comet 15 BERNSTEIN, LEONARD Joy of Music 5 BONHAM,FRANK Durango Street 10 BOOM; CORRIE TEN Hiding Place 5 BORLAND, HAL When the Legends Die 10 BRADBURY.RAY Dandelion Wine 10 BRADBURY.RAY Fahrenheit 451 10 BRADBURY.RAY Martian Chronicles 15 BRADLEY, MARION ZIMMER Mists of Avalon NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998 f2inls Author Ii1m Read?

15 BRIN, DAVID Earth 5 BRIN, DAVID Postman 10 BRIN, DAVID Startide Rising 5 BROCK, JOAN More Than Meets the Eye 15 BRONTE.CHARLOTTE Jane Eyre 10 BRONTE, EMILY Wuthering Heights 5 BROOKS, TERRY Black Unicorn 10 BROOKS, TERRY •·- Magic Kingdom For Sale - Sold! 10 BUCK, PEARL S. Good Earth 10 BURNS, OLIVE ANN Cold SassyTree 5 CAMUS, ALBERT Stranger 5 CANNON, A. E. Amazing Gracie 5 CAPPELLETTI, JOHN Something For Joey 10 CARD, ORSON SCOTT Ender's Game 10 CARD, ORSON SCOTT Speaker For the Dead 10 CARROLL, LEWIS Alice's Adventure in Wonderland 10 CATHER, WILLA My Antonia 5 CHRISTIE, AGATHA And Then There Were None 5 CHRISTIE, AGATHA Caribbean Mystery 5 CHRISTIE, AGATHA Dead Man's Folly 5 CLARK, MARY HIGGINS Stranger is Watching 5 CLARK, MARY HIGGINS Weep No More, My Lady 5 CLARK, MARY HIGGINS Where Are the Children·1 10 CLARK, WALTER VAN TILBURG Ox Bow Incident 10 CLARKE, ARTHUR C. RAMA II 5 CLARKE, ARTHUR C Rendezvouswith RAMA 5 CLARKE, ARTHUR C. Two Thousand Sixty One: Odyssey... 5 CLEAVER.VERA Where the Lilies Bloom 5 COLLINS, JULIE· Trapline Twins 10 COOK, ROBIN Mutation 10 COOPER SUSAN Grey King 15 COOPER, J. FENIMORE Last of the Mohicans 10 COOPER, SUSAN Dark is Rising . 0-, 10 COOPER, SUSAN Greenwltch w 10 COOPER, SUSAN Over Sea, Under Stone NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998

O"I ' .~ Points Author Iille Read?

10 COOPER, SUSAN Silver on the Tree 5 CORMIER, ROBERT I Am the Chesse 5 CRANE, STEPHEN Red Badge of Courage 5 CRAVEN.MARGARET I Heard the Owl Call My Name 5 CREW, LINDA Children of the River 10 CRICHTON, MICHAEL Andromeda Strain 5 CRICHTON, MICHAEL Sphere 5 CRUTCHER, CHRIS ,,. Crazy Horse Electric Game 5 CRUTCHER, CHRIS Stotan! 5 DAHL, ROALD Boy: Tales of Childhood 5 DE CLEMENTS, BARTHE. .. Seventeen & In-Between 15 DEFOE, DANIEL Robinson Crusoe 5 DEUKER,CARL Heart of a Champion 5 DEUKER,CARL On the Devil's Court 5 DICKENS, CHARLES Christmas Carol 15 DICKENS, CHARLES Great Expectations 15 DICKENS, CHARLES Oliver Twist 15 DICKENS, CHARLES Tale of Two Cities 5 DICKINSON, PETER Eva 5 DOHERTY, BERLIE White Peak Farm 10 DOYLE, ARTHUR CONAN Hound of the Baskervilles 10 DU MAURIER, DAPHNE Rebecca 15 DUMAS ALEXANDRE Count of Monte Cristo 5 DUNCAN, LOIS Killing Mr. Griffin 5 DUNCAN, LOIS They Never Came Home 5 DYGARD, THOMAS J. Quarterback Walk-On 10 ELIOT, GEORGE Silas Marner . 10 FAST, HOWARD April Morning 5 FERGUSON, ALANE Show Me the Evidence 5 FEBRlS,JEAN Looking For Home · 10 FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT , Great Gatsby- 5 FLEISCHMAN, PAUL Saturnalia 5 FOLEY, JUNE Susanna Siegelbaum Gives Up Guys 10 FRANCIS, DICK In the F~ame 5 FRANK, ANNE Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998

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10 FRANK, PAT Alas Babylon 5 FREEDMAN, BENEDICT Mrs. Mike 5 GAINES, ERNEST J. Autobiography of Miss ,lane Pitman 5 GIBSON, WILLIAM Miracle Worker 5 GILBRETH, FRANK B., Jr. Cheaper by the Doze.n 10 GOLDING, WILLIAM Lord of the Flies 10 GRIFFIN, JOHN HOWARD Black Like Me 10 GUNTHER, JOHN Death Be Not Proud 5 GUTMAN.DAN Baseball's Biggest Bloopers 5 HALL, LYNN Killing Freeze 5 HAMBLY, BARBARA Those Who Hunt the Night 5 HAMIL TON, VIRGINIA Anthony Burns: The Defeat and 5 HAMIL TON, VIRGINIA Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush 5 HANSBERRY, LORRAINE Raisin in the Sun 15 HARDING, VINCENT There is a River 5 HAUGAARD, ERIK CHRISTIAN Samurai's Tale 10 HAYDEN, TOREY L. One Child 5 HEINLEIN, ROBERT A. Between Planets 5 HEINLEIN, ROBERT A. Friday 10 HEINLEIN, ROBERT A. Starship Troopers 15 HEMINGWAY, ERNEST Farewell to Arms 10 HEMINGWAY, ERNEST For Whom the Bell Tolls 15 HERBERT, FRANK Children of Dune 15 HERBERT.FRANK Dune 15 HERBERT,FRANK Dune Messiah 10 HERBERT, FRANK God Emperor of Dune 5 HERSEY, JOHN Bell for Adano 10 HERSEY, JOHN Hiroshima 5 HERSHISER,. OREL Out of the Blue . 5 HESSE, HERMANN Siddhartha 5 HIGGINSEN, VY Mama, ~ Want to Sing 5 HINTON, S. E. Tex 15 HOMER Iliad

15 HOMER Odyssey O'l 5 HUDSON, JAN . Sweetgrass (.Tl. NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998 Ol Ol.

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15 HUGO, VICTOR Hunchback of Notre Dame 15 HUXLEY, ALDOUS Brave New World 5 IRWIN, HADLEY Kim/Kimi 5 JACKSON, SHIRLEY We Have Always Lived in the Ca 5 JACQUES, BRIAN · , Mossflower 10 JENKINS, PETER Walk Across America . 5 JOHNSTON, JULIE Adam and Eve and Pinch-Me 10 JONES, DIANA WYNNE , . Howl's Moving Castle 15 JUNGK, ROBERT Brighter Than a Thousand Suns 5 KATZ, WELWYN False Face 15 KENNEDY, JOHN FITZGERALD Profiles In Courage 5 KERR, M. E. Fell 5 KERR, M. E. Fell Back 5 KF.RR, M. E. Fell Down 5 KERR, M. E. Gentlehands 5 KERR,M.E. Little Little 5 KING, STEPHEN Eyes of the Dragon 5 KIPLING, RUDYARD Captains Courageous 5 KIPLING, RUDYARD Jungle Books 15 KIPLING, RUDYARD Kim 5 KORMAN, GORDON Don't Care High 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS Sackett's Land 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS Flint 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS Haunted Mesa 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS Last of the Breed 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS Sitka 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS . Son of a Wanted Man 5 L'AMOUR, LOUIS To the Far Blue Mountains 5 L'ENGLE, MADELEINE . Arm of the Starfish 5 L'ENGLE, MADELEINE-- Dragons-in theWaters 5 L'ENGLE, MADELEINE Meet the Austins 5 L'ENGLE, MADELEINE Ring of Endless Light 5 L'ENGLE, MADELEINE Young Unicorns 15 LASH, JOSEPH P. Eleanor and Franklin 5 LE GUIN, URSULA K. Tehanu NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998

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10 LE GUIN, URSULA K. Tombs of Atuan 5 LE GUIN, URSULA K. Wizard of Earthsea 5 LE GUIN, URSULA KN. Farthest Shore 5 LEDERER, RICHARD Crazy English 5 LEVITIN, SONIA Return 5 LEVITIN, SONIA Silver Days 5 LEWIS, C. S. Out of the Silent Planet 15 Li=WIS,SINCLAIR , . Arrowsmith 15 LEWIS, SINCLAIR Babbitt 5 LIPSYTE, ROBERT Chief 5 MAGORIAN,MICHELLE GoodNight, Mr. Tom 10 MARSHALL, CATHERINE Christy 5 MATAS, CAROL Lisa's War 5 MATHIS, SHARON BELL Teacup Full of Roses 5 MAZER.HARRY When the Phone Rang 5 MAZER, NORMA FOX Downtown 5 MAZER, NORMA FOX Hearbeat 5 MC CAFFREY, ANNE Dragondrums 5 MC CAFFREY, ANNE Dragonsinger 5 MC CAFFREY, ANNE Dragonsong 10 MC CULLERS, CARSON Heart is a Lonely Hunter 5 MC DANIEL, LURLANE Legacy: Making Wishes Come True 5 MELTZER, MILTON Black Americans 5 MELTZER, MILTON Rescue: the Story of How Genti 5 MELTZER, MILTON, ed. Voices from the Civil War 10 MELVILLE, HERMAN BillyBudd 10 MILLER, WALTER M., JR. Canticle for Leibowitz 10 MILLER, ARTHUR Crucible 5 MILLER, ARTHUR Death of a Salesman 15 MILLER, MERLE Plain Speaking 5 MIKLOWITZ, GLORIA D. War Between the Classes 15 MITCHELL, MARGARET Gone with the Wind 5 MORI, KYOKO Shizuko's Daughter MURPHY, SHIRLEY ROUSSEAU Ivory Lyre · O'I 5 --.J 5 MYERS, WALTER DEAN Mquse Rap NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998

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5 MYERS, WALTER DEAN Scorpions 5 MYERS, WALTER DEAN Somewhere In the Darkness 5 MYERS, WLATER DEAN Fallen Angels 5 NAPOLI, DONNA JO Magic Circle 10 NEIHARDT, JOHN G. Black Elk Speaks 5 NELSON, THERESA .. ' And One For All 5 NIVEN, LARRY Descent of Anansi 5 NiVEN, LARRY , . Ringworld 5 NIXON, JOAN LOWERY Candidate for Murder 5 NIXON, JOAN LOWERY Dark and Deadly Pool 5 NIXON, JOAN LOWERY Other Side of Dark 5 NIXON, JOAN LOWERY Whispers from the Dead 5 O'BRIEN, ROBERT Z For Zachariah 5 O'DELL, SCOTT Black Star, Bright Dawn 5 ONEAL, ZIBBY Formal Feeling 5 ORWELL, GEORGE Animal Farm 15 ORWELL, GEORGE Nineteen Eighty Four 5 PARKS, GORDON Learning Tree 5 PATERSON, KATHERINE Jacob Have I Loved 5 PATERSON, KATHERINE Park'sQuest 15 PATON, ALAN Cry the Beloved Country 5 PAULSEN.GARY Cookcamp 5 PAULSEN.GARY Sentries 5 PAULSEN.GARY Wooctsong 5 PECK, RICHARD Are You In the House Alone? 5 PECK, RICHARD Close Enough to Touch 5 PECK, RICHARD Don't look and It Won't Hurt 5 PECK, RICHARD Father Figure 5 PECK, RICHARQ Princess Ashley 5 PECK, RIC.HARP__ Rememberingthe Good Times 5 PECK, RICHARD UnnnisfiecfPortrait of Jessica 5 PEVSNER.STELLA How Could You Do It, Diane? 5 PFEFFER, SUSAN BETH About David 5 PFEFFER, SUSAN BETH Year Without Michael 10 POTOK, HAIM Chosen' NUT.S.H.EL.L.. .,.idingList 1997-1998

Points Author Iitl.e Read?

5 RAND, AYN Anthem 10 RAU, SANTHARAMA Passageto India 5 READING,J.P. Summerof Sassy Jo 5 REISS, JOHANNA Upstairs Room 10 REMARQUE,ERICH MARIA All Quiet on the Western Front, tr. Wheen 5 RICHTER,CONRAD Light In the Forest 10 RINALDI,ANN In My Father'sHouse 5 RINALDI,ANN ,. Ride into Morning · 15 ROSTAND,EDMOND Cyrano De Bergerac 15 SAGAN.CARL Contact 15 SANTMYER,HELEN HOOVER And Ladiesof the Club 10 SCHAEFER,JACK Shane 5 SCOPPETTONE,SANDRA Late Great Me 15 SCOTT, SIR WALTER Ivanhoe 5 SEIGAL,ARANKA Upon the Head of the Goat 5 SERVICE,PAMELA F. ReluctantGod 10 SHELLEY,MARY Frankenstein 5 SHUSTERMAN,NEAL Dissidents 15 SINCLAIR,UPTON Jungle 5 SLEATOR, WILLIAM House of Stairs 5 SLEATOR,WILLIAM InterstellarPig 5 SLEATOR, WILLIAM Oddballs 5 SLEATOR, WILLIAM Singularity 5 SLEATOR,WILLIAM StrangeAttractors 5 SOTO.GARY Pacific Crossing 5 STAPLES,SUZANNE FISHER Haveli 5 STAPLES,SUZANNE FISHER Shabanu,Daughter of the Wind 10 STEINBECK,JOHN Grapes of Wrath 5 STEINBECK,J.OHN Pearl 10 STEINBECK,JOHN Red Pony 10 STEVENSON,ROBERT LOUIS Treasure Island 15 STEWART,MARY Crystal Cave 10 STEWART,MARY Hollow Hills 10 STONE, IRVING President'sLady O'I 10 STOWE, HARRIETE. Uncle Tom's Cabin \.0. NUT.S.H.EL.L. Reading List 1997-1998

Author

10 SUTCLIFF, ROSEMARY Sword and the Circle 5 SWARTHOUT.GLENDON Bless the Beasts & Children 15 SWIFT, JONATHAN Gulliver's Travels 5 TAYLOR, THEODORE Sniper 5 TAYLOR, THEODORE Weirdo 5 TEMPLE, FRANCES last of Salt 15 THACKERAY, WILLIAM MAKEPEACE Vanity Fair 5 THESMAN, JEAN . Appointment With a Stranger 15 THOMAS, LEWIS Lives of a Cell 5 TOLAN, STEPHANIE S. Plague Year 15 TOLAND, JOHN Adolf Hitler 10 TOLKIEN, J. R. R. Fellowship of the Ring 10 TOLKIEN, J. R. R. Hobbit 10 TOLKIEN, JR. R. Silmarillion 10 lWAIN,MARK Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 10 lWAIN, MARK Adventures of Tom Sawyer 15 URIS, LEON Exodus 5 VALENS, E.G. Other Side of the Mountain 5 VAN RAVEN, PIETER Great Man's Secret 10 VERNE, JULES Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea 10 VIVIAN, E. CHARLES Adventures of Robin Hood 5 VOIGT, CYNTHIA Izzy, Willy-Nilly 5 VOIGT, CYNTHIA Jackaroo 5 VOIGT, CYNTHIA On Fortune's Wheel 5 VOIGT, CYNTHIA Seventeen Against the Dealer 5 WALSH, JILL PATON Parcel of Patterns 5 WATKINS, YOKO KAWASHIMA So Far from the Bamboo Grove 10 WELLS, H. G. Time Machine 5 WEST, JESSAMYN Friendly Persuasion 10 WHARTON, EDITH Ethan Frome 5 WHITE, ELLEN EMERSON Life Without Friends 5 WHITE, RUTH Sweet Creek Holler 5 WHITE, RYAN Ryan White: My Own Story 5 WIESEL, ELIE Night 10 WILDE, OSCAR Picture of ·oorian Gray NUT.S.H.EL.L., JingList 1997-1998

fQio.ll Author IitlA .Bud1

10 WILKERSON,DAVID Cross and the Switchblade 5 WILLIAMS,MICHAEL CrocodileBurning 5 WINDSOR, PATRICIA ChristmasKiller 5 WOLF.JOAN The Road to Avalon 10 WOOLLEY,PERSIA Child of the NorthernSpring 5 WREDE, PATRICIAC. Calling on Dragons 5 WREDE, PATRICIAC. DealingWith Dragons 5 WREDE, PATRICIAC. , SearchingFor Dragons 5 YOLEN, JANE Childrenof the Wolf 5 ZELAZNY,ROBERT Blood of Amber 5 ZELAZNY,ROGER Trumps of Doom

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CONTENTS

4.6. Citing Books 4.6. l. The Basic Entry: A Book by a Single Author 4.6.4. A Book by Two or More Authors 4.6.7. A Work in an Anthology 4.6.8. An Article in a Reference Book 4.6.11. An Anonymous Book 4.6.20. A Pamphlet 4.6.21. A Government Publication

4.7. Citing Articles in Periodicals 4. 7 .1. The Basic Entry: An Article in a Scholarly Journal with Continuous Pagination. 4.7.2. An Article in a Scholarly Journal That Pages Each Issue Separately 4.7.5. An Article in a Newspaper 4.7.6. An Article in a Magazine 4.7.7. An Anonymous Article 4.7.8. An Editorial 4.7.13. An Article in a Microfonn Collection of Articles

4.8. Citing CD-ROMs and Other Portable Databases 4.8.2. fviaterial Accessed from a Periodically Published Database on CD-ROM 4.8.3. A Nonperiodical Publication on CD-ROM

4.9. Citing Online Databases 4.9.2. Material Accessed through a Computer Service 4.9.3. Material Accessed through a Computer Network

Source: Gibaldi, Joseph. MLAHandbook for Writers of ResearchPapers. 4th ed. New York: The Modem Language Association of America, 1995.

Other Electronic Sources Email, Listserv, and Newsgroup Citations Gopher Sites FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Sites Telnet Sites World Wide Web Sites

Source: Walker, Janice R. "Columbia Online Style: MLA-Style Citations of Electronic Sources." http://www.cas.usf.edu/english/wal.ker/mla.html. Nov. 1997. 74. NHS Library ...... MLA Citation Formats

4.6.1. The Basic Entry: A Book by a Single Author

Staples, Suzanne Fisher. Shabanµ Dau~hter of the Wjnd. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1989.

4.6.4. A Book by Two or More Authors

White, Laurence B., Jr., and Ray Broekel. Optical musjons. New York: Franklin Watts Co., 1986.

4.6.7. A Work in an Anthology

Jefferson, Joseph. "Immortality." The Best Loved Poems of the American People. Comp. and sel. by Hazel Felleman. New York: Doubleday, 1936. 85 - 86.

4.6.8. An Article in a Reference Book

"Optical Illusion." The Wor1d Book Encyciopedja. 1990 ed.

"Azimuthal Equidistant Projection." Merriam - Webster's cone~jate Dictionary. 10th. ed. 1993.

Kelly, Rebecca. "William Golding." Popular World fiction, 1900- Present. Ed. Walton· Beacham and Suzanne Niemeyer. 4 vols. Washington, D.C.: Beacham Publishing, 1987.

4.6.11. An Anonymous Book

Ultra3-D Fjne Art Print Book. San Diego, California: Front Line Art Publishing, 1994.

4.6.20. A Pamplllet Treat a pamphlet as you would a book.

Best Museums: New York Cjty. New York: Trip Builder, 1993.

Sugar, Bert Randolph, ed. Mecca 1911Double-Folder Baseball Cards. Mineola: Dover, 1991.

4.6.21. A Government Publication In general, if you do not know the writer of the document, cite as author the government agency that issued it - that is, state the name of the government first.

United States. Dept. of Labor. Child Care·A Workforce Issue. Washington: GPO, 1988.

United States. Congress. House. Memphis Riots and Massacres. By E. B. Washbume. 39th Cong., 2nd sess. H. Rept. 101. Washington: GPO, 1866. New York: Arno, 1969. or 75. NHS Library ...... MLA Citation Fonnats

Washbume, E. B. Memphis Riots and Massacres. US 39th Cong., 2nd sess. H. Rept. 101. Washington: GPO, 1866. New York: Amo, 1969.

4.7.l. The Basic Entry: An Article in a Scholarly Journal with Continuous Pagination

Scotto, Peter. "Censorship, Reading, and Interpretation: A Case Study from the Soviet Union." .eMLA 109 (1994): 61-70.

4.7.2. An Article in a Scholarly Journal That Pages Each Issue Separately

Baum, Rosalie Murphy. "Alcoholism and Family Abuse in Ma~~ieand The Bluest ~." ~ 19. 3 (1986): 91 - 105.

4.7.S. An Article in a Newspaper

Manegold, Catherine S. "Becoming a Land of the Smoke-Free, Ban by Ban." New York Times 22 Mar. 1994, late ed.: Al+.

4. 7.6. An Article in a Magazine

Armstrong, Larry, Dori Jones Yang, and Alice Cuneo. "The Leaming Revolution: Technology ls Reshaping Education -- at Home and at School." Busjness ~ 28 Feb. 1994: 80 - 88.

4.7.7. An Anonymous Article

"The Decade of the Spy." Newsweek 7 Mar. 1994: 26 - 27.

4.7.8. An Editorial

"Death of a Writer." Editorial. New York Times 20 Apr. 1994. late ed.: Al 8.

Zuckerman, Mortimer B. "Welcome to Communicopia." Editorial. USNews and World ~ I Nov. 1993: 116.

4.7.13 An Article in a Microform Collection of Articles

Chapman, Dan. "Panel Could Help Protect Children." Winston-Salem Journal 14 Jan. 1990: 14. Newsbank: Welfare and Social Problems 12 (1990): fiche 1, grids AS - I 1.

4.8.2. Material Accessed from a Periodically Published Database on CD-ROM

Angier, Natalie. "Chemists Learn Why Vegetables Are Good for You." New York Times 13 Apr. 1993. late ed.: Cl. New York Times Ondisc. CD-ROM. UMI - Proquest. Oct. 1993.

4.8.3. A Nonperiodical Publication on CD-ROM

"Bronte, Emily." Djscoverini: Authors. Vers. 1.0. CD-ROM. Detroit: Gale, 1992. 76. NHS Library ...... MLA Citation Formats

4.9.2. Material Accessed through a Computer Service

Angier, Natalie. "Chemists Learn Why Vegetables Are Good for You." New YorkTjmes 13 Apr. 1993, late ed.: Cl. New YorkTimes Online. Online. Nexis. IO Feb. 1994. (Nexis is the Computer Service.)

"Middle Ages." Academic Amerjcan Encyc!opedja. Online. Prodigy. 30 Mar. 1992.

Other Electronic Sources Email, Listserv, and Newsgroup Citations Author of email message. Subject line of the message. Source. Email address of sender. Date.

Kinyon, Deborah. "Nile River Research Project results." Email. [email protected]~u.edu. 23 Oct 1996.

Gopher Sites Author. Title of gopher item. gopher://address/patb. Date.

Munson, Eric. "India: A Country in Transition." gopher://gopher.india.gov:70/11/ papers/trans. 5 May 1997.

FTP Sites Author. Title of Item. ftp://address/path/filename. Date.

Drees, Richard. "Shakespeare and his Muse." ftp://ftp.guten.net/bard/muse.txt. I Dec. 1997.

Telnet Sites Author. Title of item. telnet://address, path. Date.

~ Ritter, Matthew. "Statistical Weather Data for Ohio, January 1996." telnet://weather. machine.umich.edu, Weather Data/January l 996/States/Zooms/Ohio. 25 Jan. 1996.

World Wide Web Sites Author. Title of item. http://address/filename. Date.

Weiser, Daniel. "The Cold War Revisited: Germany." http://usa.coldwar.gov/index/coltl. war/germany.htm. 5 Nov. 1996. 77.

MBDIA DBPAR'l'MBNT YEAR END RBPORT

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Joseph Affinito 78.

1997-1998 Media Activities and Prqjects

1. This year, I have been assigned to produce ID cards for teachers that have not had an ID card_picture taken at the outset of the school year. 2. With the start of this year, the Media Department has been assigned a part time secretary (Mrs. Linda Orr). 3. We have continued to eliminate outdated audio-visual hardware and software. 4. This_past fall, the Media_pro_gram has serviced various school and community groups regarding distribution and production of audio-visual hardware and software. s. During the month of October, I supervised and coordinated the addition and the replacement of projection screens in a series of different classrooms around the High School Library. 6. The video tape of the Holocaust was duplicated for each of the schools in the district and was presented to each staff as part of an in-service program to an affirmative action request. 7. I taught and lectured Ms. Hyland's Mass Media Class on the use and technigues of videota_pin_g. · 8. The media student assistants videotaped student teachers and classroom lectures for various departments. 9. We continue to add pertinent and updated videos in all subject areas. 10. The members of the Media Club have attended two educational field trips. Our first was to the Thomas A. Edison Museum in West Orange. The second was to the Cablevision Television Studios in Oakland, New Jerse_y, our provider of the districts cable television service.

11. In addition to the above 1 our Media staff has assisted the Nutley Adult School on a bi-weekly basis and the CAT program weekly. Assistance was _provided to outside organizations with audiovisual hardware and problem solving information. Some of these or_ganizations were Jerse_y Cit_y State Colle.,ge, Nutley Police Department and the Nutley Red Cross.

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12. our daily routine consists of film and video rentals, purchases, UPS and postal service coordination, inventories, repairs, deliveries, ta.Pin_g, du.Plications, etc. 13. The Media Department serves as the liaison between Nutley Public Schools and New Jersey Public Television. 14. We assist with graduation music and sound system. 81.

Missing 1997-1998

Hardware; Cart #25 Software: None 80.

I. Film and Video 1997-1998 Film and videos used from outside sources were 127 Rental monies for films and videos used $ 104 (Postage assigned for school year) $ ;600 Kent State Film Center Rentals (working off previous years credit) $1500 II. Audio Visual Hardware Requests Daily requests 1114 Long term requests 5..6 Total 1180 III. Additional Media Requests Fall and Spring CAT Programs 20 sessions Fall and Spring Adult School 40 sessions Independent and comunity organizations requests are filled as needed throughout the year. IV. Media Room Use Study - Research - Review Maintenance of Hardware and Software AV Production Site ID Pictures (Students & Staff) Inventory Storage and Housing Office of Operation for Media Department

v. Expected Postal & Rental Expenses for 1998-1999 School Year Postage $ 650.00 Rentals 1700.00 Software Purchases 1500.00 Hardware Purchases 3000.00 Totals '$6850.00 COOPERATIVEINDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

1,1· 11 82. NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL 300 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey 07110

Mr. William Farkas (973)661-8844 CIE Coordinator FAX:(973)661-3664

TO: Mr. Mario Cocchiola

FROM: Mr. Bill Farkas

SUBJECT: End of Year Report for the CIE Program.

DATE: June 23, 1998

FACT SHEET

I. CIE Regular _program. Mailing Directory attached.

2. Began with 26 students and finished with 24 students.

3. The 24 students break down as follows:

1 will enter the Armed Forces in July. 5 will perform the same work they were trained for on the CIE program either on a full time or part time basis. 3 will go to college. ( 4) year schools. 8 will go to trade school. (2) year schools or less. 3 will enter different occupations. 2 will return to a full schedule next year. 2 are presently juniors and will return to the program for a second year and continue in their present employment.

4. Total earnings of these students during the 1997-98 school year amounted to $89,764.

5. Several of our CIE students participated in a scholarship program offered by the Armed Forces. Two Nutley CIE students won large money packages if they committed to a five year tour of duty, one student accepted and will be going to lntelligence school after basic training and receive a lump sum of S40.000. 83.

6. This year I have become very active peiforming placement service duties for all Nutley High School students, both part time and full time permanent positions. Many students (28) have been placed by this office and many others are aware of job possibilities offered through me. Job placement directory attached.

Sincerely yours, U/~~~ William Farkas CIE Coordinator

WF:ct CIE MAILING DIRECTORY 84. 1997 -1998

ANTHONY BOTTOZZI STEFANIE FERRARA

J & N Service Center Zungoli's Catering 29-35 Franklin Avenue 397 West Passaic Aveue Nutley, NJ 07110 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 235-9832 338-0055 Attn: Tom Sposato Attn: Dan Zungoli

PETER CATINO JONATHAN FREDA

Shoprite Shoprite Franklin Avenue Franklin Avenue Nutley,NJ 07110 . Nutley, NJ 07110 235-1213 235-1213 Attn: Nic_kCasale Attn: Nick Casale

PHILIP CONCA MARLA FURRULE

Dept. of Recreation Wickstrom-Kalafut Assoc. 44 Park avenue 16 Nelson place Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 284-4967 661-4800 Attn: Thomas Pandolfi Attn: Debbie W ronko

MELANIE DAISEY NICOLE GABRIELE

Kitchens by Turano Sica Electric 428 Franklin Avenue 66 Honiss Street Nutley, NJ 07110 Belleville, NJ 07109 235-0011 751-9543 Attn: Frank Turano Attn: Lu Tice

TOM IVERSEN . MIKE LA FASO·

East Nutley Garage Touch of Class 38 Washington Avenue 14 Hanover Street Nutley, NJ 07110 Passaic, NJ 07055 667-0608 471-0242 Attn: Charlie Fanelli Attn: Marilyn Madeo 85.

GERARD KINTSCHER ANYA LANE

Nutley Florist Dept. of Recreation

143 Franklin Avenue 44 Park Avenue 1 Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 667-8468 284-4966 Attn: Sue Kintscher Attn .. Tom Pandolfi

JAMIE KIRK JESSICA NAGIEWICZ

R. K. Hughes, Inc. Mega Management Corp. 185 Kingsland Street 100 Franklin Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 235-1200 284-1111 Attn: Robert L. Hughes, Sr. Attn: Bruce Weiss

JAMIE KNOTT MIKE PANICCI

CVS B. Trematore Plumbing 160 Franklin Avenue 5 Daniel Road Nutley, NJ 07110 Fairfield, NJ 07004 . 667-1141 973-227-8330 Attn: Gregory Drsulak Attn: Brian Trematore

NICOLE PHILLIPS MARK PICCININNO

Harbot Die Casting Jersey Power Equipment Inc. I • 52 East Centre Street 10 Main Avenue' Nutley, NJ 07110 Chfton,• NJ 07014! 667-0905 667-1022 Attn: Glenn Haroldson Attn: Pam Leonardis

INDIRA PRANPA T MARC RICCIO

T-Mont Inc. Micro Age i 208 Harrison Street 187E Union A vetlue Nutley, NJ 07110 East Rutherford,, NJ 284-1173 935-4100 Ext. 135 Attn: Anthonv Montanari Attn: Joe Zaccaro 86.

DANIELLE WEEDO JENNIFER WOOD

Dr. J. S. Landsman · Professional Security Ltd. 175 Franklin Avenue 88 Park Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 661-5200 661-9000 Attn: Joshua Landsman Attn: Ann Marie Longendyck

INDIRA PRANPAT ANYA LANE

Bloomfield Institute of Taco Bell Physica Therapy 508 Washington Avenue 199 Broad Street Suite#2-B Belleville, NJ 07109. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 759-2171 973-680-1971 Attn: Harold DeLoatch Attn: Cheryl Jannicelli

MARLA FURRULE VITO MORCOGLIESE

Piro-Zinna Three County Volkswagen Attorney at Law 701 Riverside Avenue i'- 360 Passaic Avenue Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Nutley, NJ 07110 201-933-8383 661-0710 Attn: Bob Senior Attn: Barbara Casale

NICOLE GABRIELE VITO MORCOGLIESE

Dr. Bruce Ollins Bistro-Italian 653 Franklin Avenue American Cuisine Nutley, NJ 07110 24 Washington Avenue 667-0771 Nutley, NJ 07110 Attn: Barbara Cofone 235-0505 Attn: Ken Mohon NICOLE GABRIELE MARLA FURRULE Peerless Stationary Company 384 Franklin Avenue The Thoracic Cardio-Vascular Nutley, NJ 07110 Group 973-667-4444 5 Franklin A venue Attn: Frank Samara, Jr. Belleville, NJ 07109 759-9000 ATTN: SUE 87. r MARLA FURRULE

Urology Consultants Clara Maass Professional Bldg. 5 Franklin Avenue Belleville, NJ 07109 759-6180 ATTN: Kathy

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ROBERT FLORES RICKY HODNETT

J & N Service Center Corbo J.ewelers 29-35 Franklin Avenue 1055 Bloomfield Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Clifton, NJ 07012 235-9832 777-1635 Attn: Tom Sposato Attn: Mike Corbo

CHRISTINA FREDRICKSON JAN LAGERQUIST

Internet Medical Group Touch of Class 181 Franklin Avenue 14 Hanover Street Nutley, NJ 07110 Passaic, NJ 07055 667-8117 471-0242 Attn: Janet Attn: Marilyn Madeo

CURTIS HALSTEAD PAUL LILOIA

William A. Godsall & Ass. Paul's Delicatessen 655 Passaic Avenue 185 High Street Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 667-1089 661-4973 Attn: Bill Godsall Attn: Paul

APRIL HAUER NICK MADARAKAS

Argus Construction Inc. Y.B. Tomm, Architect 187 Washington Avenue 242 Washington Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Nutley, NJ 07110 667-8050 667-7890 Attn: Diane Attn: Mr. Y. Tomm

MIRELLA MENECHINI MIKE RANGES

:Marc A. Catello Esq. Motorcycle Saluage Attorney at Law Barry Cycles 675 Franklin Avenue 120 \Valnut Street nutley, NJ 07110 Montclair, NJ 07042 661-1900 746-3622 Attn: Marc Calello Attn: Barry 89.

ALICIA MOSCARA JAMIE RUSIGNUOLO

T. Greco Publishing, Inc. Piro-Zinna 144 Chestnut Street Attorney at Law Nutley, NJ 07110 360 Passaic Avenue 667-6965 Nutley,-NJ 07110 Attn: Tom Greco 661-0710 Attn: Barbara Casale

JOHN PETRUCCI TARA SERIO

Franklin Reform Church Castle Town Furniture ' Church Street East Passaic Avenue Nutley,_NJ 07110 Belleville, NJ 07109 667-7055 429-9500 Attn: Linda Townsend Attn: Marcy

SHETAL PATEL SHANNON ISGRO '

Dr. Jeffrey Gold Francis J. Costenbadger 1 871 Allwood Road Attorney at Law Clifton, NJ 07012 Washington Avenue 471-8850 Nutley, NJ 07110 Attn: Angela Attn: Doreen

KRISTINE STREMLO DANIELLE WEINGARTNER

Dr. James Muglia First Choice Family 10 Franklin Avenue Chiropractic Center Nutley, NJ 07110 512 Franklin Avenue 667-2466 Nutley, NJ 07110 Attn: Jo Ann 661-3480

NICKORGO JENNIFER JINKS 1

The Rowe Manse Emporium Piro - Zinna 1065 Bloomfield Avenue 360 Passaic A venue Clifton, NJ 07012 Nutley, NJ 07110 472-8170 973-661-0710 90.

VENUS RESCINITTI PHILIP CURTISS

Primary Care Physicians, Inc. Touch of Class 187 Chestnut Street 14 Hanover Street Nutley, NJ 07110 Passaic, NJ 07055 667-4402 973-471-0242 ATTN: MaryAnn TARAH SIGNORELLI JAMIE TAYLOR R. C. Search Co. R. C. Search Co. 4 Eric Street 4 Erie Street Montclair, NJ 07042 Montclair, NJ 07042 ATTN: Rich 746-2989 74(o-~'=J8 ~ ATTN: Rich

KARIM BITAR

Touch of Class \. 14 Hanover Street Passaic, NJ 07055 973-471-0242 ATTN: Marilyn

LAUREN KOHNS

The Thoracic Cardio- Vacular Group 5 Franklin Avenue Belleville, NJ 07109 ATTN: Sue

VERON SHEPPARD

Shop Rite Franklin Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 235-1213 ATTN: Nick Casale

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NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL

JOSEPH AFFINITO 300 FRANKLINAVENUE AREA CouE 973 Director NUTLEY,NEW JERSEY 07110 661-8849 661-8850 ATHLETICS FAX 661-3664

June 24, 1998

TO: Mr. Mario Cocchiola

FROM: J. Affinito

RE: Annual Report - Athletics 1997-98

This year 620 athletes competed on 19 varsity and 24 sub-varsity teams. There were over 500 Northern New Jersey Interscholastic and independent games or meets as well as Essex County, and New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association sectional and state championship games.

These students participated in our athletic program under 47 coaches, l athletic trainer and l equipment manager. These students and their coaches shared in this important educational experience and they represented our school and community in the finest possible way.

Numerous athletes were selected to All League, All County, and All State Teams. Several of our senior athletes were honored by the Essex County Athletic Directors Association, the Men of Essex, and the NJSIAA as Scholar-Athletes.

Championships were won by several of our teams this ye~r. The Rifle Team won the NJIRL Championship and the NJIRL State Championship for the second cosecutive year. The Golf Team won the NNJIL Pacific Championship. The Bowling Team won the County Tournament. The Crew Team won numerous Gold Medals in their crew meets.

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To: Barbara Hirsch, Director of Special Services From: Lisa Santosuosso, Student Assistance Counselor Date: June 8, 1998 Re: Annual Report

The following is a report of all operations which were handled by my office from September 3, 1997 through June 8, 1999:

I. STUDENT INTERVENTIONS

Seventy-seven students were referred to the Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) for screening due to impairment in school functioning. Students were referred by guidance counselors, attendance office, health teachers, school nurses, coaches, child study team members, parents, and students. All of these students received an assessment, recommendation, and follow­ up. Forty of these students are seen by the SAC on a continuing basis for support services. Twenty-five of these students were referred to some form of treatment/counseling services and either completed or are still enrolled. Twenty-eight of the students who received interventions .. were non-compliant with recommendations and/or parents refused assistance. All of the students were offered educational materials, appropriate numbers to call for assistance, and ongoing support.

II. PROGRAMS

A. ELEMENT ARY

Five public elementary schools and two parochial schools participated in Red Ribbon Week during the month of October. All students, teachers, and administrators received a red ribbon displaying a drug-free slogan to wear for the entire week. Elementary school teachers also received a cover letter with an explanation of the tribute and suggested activities for the week. Each student signed a contract in which they committed to remain drug-free. This program was sponsored by the Municipal Alliance Committee.

A workshop called "Choices" was organized in cooperation with the Drama Director, Thomasina Hyland, to target fifth grade students. On several evenings in November students participated in focus groups where they learned positive decision-making skills through role playing. Topics such as stealing, lying, drug/alcohol use, and violence were addressed. This program was sponsored by the Municipal Alliance Committee.

"Get Real About Violence", an anti-bullying/pro-tolerance curriculum was added and implemented into every fifth grade class in the public elementary schools. The program is a three part series which consists of a video, homework assignments, a dramatic presentation, and a contest. Although the program is led by the SAC, fifth grade students were active participants in the lessons and in the contest. With the cooperation of the Drama Director, Paul Kocum, four middle school students introduced peer teaching to the district by facilitating the final component of the series through a skit and discussion. Both the peer educators and the fifth graders found 93.

this experience to be valuable according to feedback. The program initiated the possibility of a Buddy Program being implemented in the 1998-1999 school year. The curriculum cost was sponsored by the five elementary school principals and the prizes for the contest were financed by

the Municipal Alliance Committee. 1

B. MIDDLE SCHOOL

I The SAC assisted with the development of two plays directed at Franklin School. "Smoking Is Hazardous To Your Health", an anti-smoking play and "Eat A Peach", an :anti-drug were both written and directed by Paul Kocum, Drama Director. The SAC worked cooperatively with Mr. Kocum to broadcast and support the message of these performances at several events including the Princeton Day of Learning, an assembly for middle school students aimed at deterring drug/alcohol use, and a similar assembly targeting elementary school students. Students and staff at the assemblies were given a flyer with signs indicating a possible alcohol/d~g problem and resources for assistance. Community members including members of the Municipal Alliance Committee and members of the Nutley Citizens Referral and Information Group attend~d and supported the assemblies. The SAC also wrote several grants with Mr. Kocum to recei~e funding for the initiation of a mobile drug prevention program involving dramatic performances1followed

by peer led focus groups. 1

A training on "Harrassment" was implemented for all eighth grade students with the cooperation of the Guidance Department at Franklin School. This proactive program was incorporated in a timely manner with the nationwide violent incidents which have become common in public schools on a national level. Students were asked to examine how seemingly "harmless" behaviors could actually be categorized as harrassment and how these behaviors can lead to violent acts. Students were informed of the need for tolerance and resources for assistance.

Drug Awareness Day was held on May 7, 1998 on the Oval. Students and staff from the five public elementary schools, the two parochial schools, and Franklin School participated. The SAC organized a poster display from every club in the K-8 schools. These posters, co,taining original drug-free slogans, were hung by the Peer Leadership Group on the fence outside the Oval. Members of the Board of Education, the Peer Leadership Group, the Elks, the Nutley Police Department, The National Guard, the U.S. Army, and the Govomer's Office joined forces to champion this event. Several speakers addressed the drug problem in our society and the important role of kids in shaping our future. The Peer Leadership Group facilitated several activities in which students were chosen from the audience to participate in communication building exercizes. The SAC organized for this event to be videotaped by Jerry Leopaldi of Students Helping Students for cable television which was aired on May 20, 1998.

C. HIGH SCHOOL

Students participated in Part I of the lntegra Anti-Smoking Campaign. Ninth through twelfth grade students completed a smoking survey and participated in focus groups regarding perceptions of student smoking. Results of the survey were then revealed through posters which 94.

listed facts about Nutley High School smoking. It was found that student perceptions of percentage of smokers (60-70%) strongly conflicted with the true percentage of smokers (28%). This data will be utilized in future projects to deter students at the elementary and middle schools from smoking. This activity was sponsored by the Municipal Alliance Committee.

The SAC organized a trip to the Teen Leadership Institute in New York City for a workshop on substance abuse. Four juniors were selected by the principal to serve as representatives for Nutley High School. On March 18, 1998 these students, accompanied by the SAC, participated in an open forum debate and focus groups to address the topic of substance abuse and how we can foster effective prevention activities in our community. Students received information and models for programs to be utilized in the 1998-1999 school year.

The SAC brought seven adolescent recovering speakers to Nutley High School on May 15, 1998. New Hope Foundation's Extended Awareness Program was incorporated into six physical education/health classes and reached approximately 750 students. A counselor from the agency gave each class a brief educational lecture on signs/symptoms of addiction, progression of the disease, and how it is a family illness passed on through generations. The adolescent speakers shared the negative consequences of their drug use and encouraged students to remain drug-free or to stop using if they have already started. Nutley students were attentive and very receptive to__ the program. Many of the students wrote positive reaction letters which were sent to the agency.· This event was sponsored by the Municipal Alliance for Alcohol Awareness Month. In addition, a banner was displayed on Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for the entire month of June stating, "Alcohol Is A Killer ...Don't Be Its Next Victim" to coincide with the prom and graduation.

III. PEER LEADERSHIP

A The SAC served as an adult mentor in the New Jersey Middle School Peer · Leadership Initiative. This is a pilot program designed for middle school students to facilitate peer-to-peer counseling for the prevention of substance abuse. The SAC and two other adult mentors participated in the following activities relative to Peer Leadership:

1. Every Thursday throughout the school year the Peer Leaders and mentors met for 7th and 8th periods to train students, organize outreach activities, and practice group skills. 2. June 1997: The adult mentors attended a three-day training to learn group leadership skills, peer leadership activities, and effective communication. 3. September 1997: The Peer Leaders and mentors organized and attended a retreat as part of the Peer Leadership Curriculum. 4. October 1997: The Peer Leaders and mentors attended the Princeton Leadership Day of Learning. 5. December 1997: The Peer Leadership and mentors attended the Community Policing Partnership and represented Franklin School on cable television. 95.

6. December 1997: The mentors attended a second training to brainstorm and troubleshoot ideas for outreach activities. 7. January 1998: The Peer Leaders began presenting outreach activities biweekly at Franklin School. 8. April 1998: The Peer Leaders organized and attended a retreat in which 30 students were chosen to learn group skills, effective listening, and I teamwork. ! 9. April 1998: Family Night was held in which Peer Leaders facilitated small groups of parents and students in communication skills. Participkts • I learned how to buffer negative peer pressure and how to empatltjze. This event required sponsorship from local merchants for a raffle of prizes and refreshments from the PTO. Surveys from parents revealed that it was a well-received, positive experience. 10. May 1998: Peer Leaders developed a program with elementary students and fellow Peer Leaders from Bloomingdale, NJ for Drug Awar~ness Day. Students gave speeches and organized a banner encouraging youth to make positive choices. 11. May 1998: Peer Leaders attended a county-wide workshop called Students Helping Students in which the students' opinions were the main focus of . , _ the day. County officials took notes as over 200 students from d,ifferent school systems were given the opportunity to "step up to the microphone" and let adults know what is really working and not working in terms of prevention efforts. Peer Leadership was consistently cited by all !school

systems as the most positive and effective program. I 12. June 1998: Peer Leaders spoke at Franklin School 6th grade parent orientation night and displayed the year's events through posters and a scrapbook.

B. Although it was an intense year, the Peer Leadership Initiative is a worthwhile program and it is the ambition of 8th grade Peer Leaders and the SAC to extend this endeavor to the high school.

IV. CONFERENCES

The SAC attended several trainings including the following:

A. Depression in Adolescents: St. Barnabas Behavioral Health B. The Role of Resiliency in Adolescents: Association for Student Assistan'ce Professionals (ASAP) two-day conference on substance abuse C. 504/PAC Workshop: St. Barnabas Behavioral Health D. Disabilities and Addictions: St. Barnabas Behavioral Health E. Crisis Response Teams: PIRC-Department of Education 96.

V. :MEETINGS

The SAC attended meetings to coordinate services with the following groups:

A. Child Study Team B. Guidance Advisory Committee C. Nutley High School and Franklin School Faculty Meetings D. Nutley Citizens Referral and Information Group E. Municipal Alliance Committee F. Association for Student Assistance Professionals G. Parent Teacher Organization

VI. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED

A. Referral List - The SAC continued to update the referral list and completed site visits at several referral agencies including: 1. New Hope Foundation 2. High Focus Treatment Center 3. St. Barnabas Behavioral Health 4. American Day Treatment Center 5. Carrier Clinic 6. Comprehensive Family Recovery 7. Nutley Family Service Bureau 8. Associates in Counseling, Training, and Psychotherapy

B. Trainings - The SAC provided in-service trainings as requested at the following: 1. Industrial Arts Department Meeting 2. Parent Teacher Organization Meeting 3. Faculty Meetings at NHS and FMS

C. Policies - The SAC researched and made recommendations for updated substance abuse and suicide prevention/sudden loss policies. The CORE Team concept was recommended for implementation in addressing intervention and referral for regular education students.

D. Crisis Response - The SAC participated in responding to the sudden loss of a crossing guard which impacted many students and faculty in the district. Crisis response teams were organized and implemented at the elementary school where . the accident occured. Referrals and follow-up were conducted for students who witnessed the fatality.

E. Assemblies - The SAC researched and submitted a comprehensive list of assemblies appropriate for K-12 students. This list was given to principals, administrators, and PTO presidents. 97.

F. Funding - The SAC wrote several grants to obtain additional funding fqr prevention programs through the Municipal Alliance Committee, Mountainside Hospital, and Teaching Tolerance Foundation.

G. Safe and Drug Free Schools Report - The SAC completed Title IV requirements for the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) to maintain federal funding. A survey was obtained free of charge to objectively measure data and to get a baseline figure. The survey was administered in June 1998 to all 7th-12th grade students as required by IASA; results are pending. · 1 -' 0 :c0 u V) z 1-t -' z~ < ~ LL. 98.

FRANKLIN SCHOOL 325 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jersey 07110

TO: Dr. Votto DATE: June 22, 1998

FROM: Dr. Vivinetto RE: Annual Report-1997/98

The attached reports from area coordinators and department representatives are a comprehensive summary of the fulfillment of curriculum goals and objectives, on going activities and highlighted accomplishments at Franklin Middle School. This past 97/98 school year.

The Franklin School educational program continues . to· ·foster an outstanding approach in the education of the middle level child focusing upon a sound balance between academic and non­ academic elements. Student success is demonstrated in continued high achievement in subject/class grades, Nutley Achievement tests and standardized ITBS scores. Once again, the results of the eight grade Early Warning Test for 1997 indicate the highest percentiles in reading, writing and math ranking the middle school in the upper ten percent of other schools in the state District Factoring Group. In addition, Franklin students have achieved commendable results in both state and regional contests. In the Essex County Math League competition Franklin School placed second in the county in the Algebra I exam. In particular, two students won first place in the State Math League Competition and in Algebra I in the Essex Math League . Competition. Additional competitions in English, Geography and Latin I exams resulted in high honors and awards by Franklin students. Once again, a significant number of seventh graders participated in The John Hopkins Talent Search Program receiving outstanding scores in the Math and Verbal sections of the high school SATs receiving regional and state recognition. ·

Student interest in clubs, intramurals, community and school service, drama, music and art festivals remain high. Highlighted achievements this 97/98 school year focus on the Police School Partnership Club, the Junior Interact Club, the newly organized Builders Club (Jr. Key Club), the Photography Club, Math Counts, and the expansion of the Computer Network Club and the Franklin School Website on the internet. The Drama Club received outstanding recognition in tri-state competitions and production awards for the new play on substance abuse, Eat A Peach. Clubs and other school activities remain an integral part of the enhancement of curriculum and development of team participation, decision making skills and positive social interaction at this crucial age. 99.

The status of the pilot Student Peer Leadership Iniitiati ve; A Substance Abuse Prevention network remains solid and supportive by faculty, parents and students, alike. The monitoring by the Princeton Center for Leadership Training was successful 1and found Franklin Middle School to be a model sight for school visitations and emulation by new schools entering the network. The Student Peer Leadership Program will continue in the middle school focusing on substance abuse prevention, conflict resolution, tolerance initiatives and positive peer pressure areas. The model will continue to become the same vehicle allowing students to develop positive communication and decision making skills supporting the need for healthy life choices and positive student interaction in all their endeavors at the middle school .. In addition to normal teaching responsibilities, Franklin administrators and teachers continue to be actively involved in curriculum work throughout the year and during attendance at Saturday morning curriculum committees. This staff comn:1.itment toward a continuance of professional development fosters a broader enlightenment in the field and strengthens instructional expertise that benefits the students. The foilowing paragraphs will highlight some of the activity and progress at Franklin Middle School during the 1997/98 school year.

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:o: Dr. James Vivinetto, Principal of Franklin Middle School From: Ms. Dianne De Rosa, Coordinator of Language Arts Re: Annual Report Date: June 1998

I. Testing Eighth grade students take the-Early Warning Test in March. Preparation for this test is a priority of the English Department.

A. Eighth grade students were given reading and writing samples beginning in September which reinforce skills tested on the EWT. Essays were graded following the holistic scoring method used by the judges of the EWT.

The total number of eighth graders who took the writing section of the EWT in March of 1998 was 231. The total number of eighth graders who took the reading section of the EWT was 232. The results of the Grade 8 EWT for the 1997-98 school year are as follows:

Reading Test - 99.1 passed Writing Test - 98.3 passed

B. Writing, editing, and reading samples were also given to seventh grade students. Teachers guided students through a detailed writing assignment following the guidelines of the EWT on a monthly basis.

Seventh grade mini-lessons which reinforce the skills tested on the writing portion of the EWT_· were also incorporated into the curriculum from January through March.

II. Articulation Day January 12, 1998

Middle school and sixth grade language arts teachers exchanged ideas concerning writing across the curriculum, the preparation of students for the open-ended questions, and the holistic scoring method. Teachers also discussed the teaching of vocabulary skills in grades seven through twelve.

Middle school teachers also met with high school teachers and discussed the reading and writing curriculum. Teachers exchanged information about novels which ar~ studied. They also exchanged concerns and methods for the teaching of writing. 101.

III. Articulation between the middle school and the high school

Writing folders are sent to the high school at the1 end of eighth grade. Writing samples continue to be collected from students at the end of each year and are placed in this folder. Included in these folders are the graded writing samples of the Nutley Writing Achievement Test. These writing folders are made available to graduating·seniors.

Teachers were also given the opportunity to exchange ideas and address concerns on Articulation Day.

IV. Instruction I. A. This is the second year in which the revised grade 8 and grade 7 curriculum was presented to our students.

Eighth graders were required to write a research paper on a topic of their own choice and

they were guided through a step-by-step approach. 1 Students prepared an outline, note cards, a rough draft, and a detailed bibliography. Students were also introduced to the use of the computer as a source for research.

B. Writing Workshop

This elective is offered to seventh grade students. The goals of this course are to teach and reinforce writing process skills and to present the opportunity for students to learn and practice the skills of writing in relation to their abilities. Students are encouraged to explore writing for a variety of purposes and to write for a variety of audiences. An important element to this course is student conferencing which allows each writer to discuss his/her writing with a peer and to share ideas on. revision and editing for a final copy.

C. Among the many projects completed within the classroom setting are the following:

Eighth grade students wrote a research paper on an approved topic.

Seventh and eighth grade students wrote in their journals on a daily basis on various topics selected by students or assigned by the teacher in grade seven and grade eight. 102.

Eighth grade students also participated in a research project which required that they use the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. Each student chose atopic based on a problem requiring a solution, a cause and its effect, or a controversial issue. Students wrote a paper and presented their findings to the class.

Grade 7 Vector students produced a newspaper entitled Franklin News Net which involved students throughout the°school.

V. Enrichment

A. An interested group of students in the Developmental Reading Program participated in a. reading enrichment program. Interested students were given a choice of books to read from the Accelerated Reader list. They read these books on their own. When students completed the books, they had a conference with the reading teacher during class time or after school. They discussed the questions offered by Accelerated Reader tests. Those who read these books could use them in writing the daily log entries based on individualized reading. These logs were a record of pupils' daily reading.

B. Field Trips

Eighth grade students attended a production of The Diary of Ann Frank.

Seventh grade students attended a production of West Side Story at the N.J.P.A.C.

Seventh and Eighth grade students participated in Read Across America under the direction of Ms. Cyndi De Banis.

VI. Writing Contests: Several seventh and eighth grade students entered writing contests ·during the year. The following students were contest winners:

Christan Mehta - NJCTE 3rd place Sonia Blazekovic - NJCTE honorable mention Cristina Finetti - first place - Knights of Columbus

John Lampariello - honorable mention - Knights of Columbus 103.

VII. North Jersey Spelling Bee :- The North Herald Newspaper Spelling Bee was coordinated by Ms. Loretta Douglas and Ms. Judith Hardin

VIII. Drama Club The drama club presented two plays to the student body: Eat~ Peach and Death _ey_Chocolate.

The drama students, under the guidance of Mr. Paul Kocum, attended the Bucks County Playhouse Drama Festival, Playfest '97 in Media PA., and the American Stage Drama Festival in Teaneck, N.J.

The following awards were presented to members of! this club by Bucks County Playhouse:

Mr. Kocum - Choreography Award Erica Cavuoto - Excellence in Acting Joseph Cimo - Best Supporting Actor

The drama students also won awards at the Playfest in Media, PA., and the American Stage Drama Festival in Teaneak, N.J.

Mr. Kocum was presented with the Social Awareness Award for Eat a Peach at the American Stage Drama. Festival. -- -

The Franklin School drama club members performed, at the dramatic and dance program in the Creative Arts Festival at the N.J.E.A convention.

NJEA's TV program, Classroom Close-Up, did a feature story. on Mr. Kocum and the drama club for the play Smoking Is Hazardous.

This play was also presented to Gov. Christie Whitman at Peer leadership Day, October 15 in Princeton, NJ.

IX. Bookroom

The bookroom contains material in present use in the classroom. An updated inventory of these materials is prepared and submitted for September. 104.

X. Concerns for the future

A. Continued teacher training and involvement in the use of the computer as a tool for writing and research. It is a goal to increase the number of IBM computers in the English lab and to have several of these computers connected to the internet which will enable students to research material for class.assignments, writing projects and research connected with literature studied.

B. Continued participation of staff in professional organizations and attendance at workshops and conferences which relate to the course of study. V) LI.I C -::::, I­ V) ..J < u -C V) 105.

Franklin Middle ·school Principal's Report 1997 -1998

To: Dr. James Vivinetto, Principal Date: June 5, 1998

From: Mr. Robert O'Dell Social Studies Coordinator

The Social Studies Department at the Franklin Middle School maintained a strong curriculum that enabled students to meet the goals, objectives, and proficiencies of social studies education. The department offered four courses divided into twenty - three sections, which included vector, regular, and IC levels of instruction. A staff of six faculty members addressed the needs of290 seventh grade students and 271 eighth grade students.

I. Curriculum The department continues to review and evaluate the curriculum on an ongoing basis. Consistent with the emphasis on the New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards, the faculty continues to study the curriculum for congruence with the standards. The faculty has - . also continued to infuse instruction concerning the Holocaust, tolerance, and various forms of discrimination into appropriate units of the course of study. Of its own initiative, the department has begun to explore methods of incorporating a greater emphasis on reading in the social studies into the curriculum. This is part of an overall effort to raise verbal scores on various standardized tests, and to develop and enhance essential skills necessary for the successful study of the social sciences.

II. Assessment The monitoring of student achievement of district and departmental objectives remains an ongoing concern of the Social Studies Department. To this end, the department continues to utilize previously developed tests concerning the nature of prejudice and discrimination, in addition to tests measuring geographic literacy, as needed. Faculty members also have incorporated various instruments to measure mastery of the Holocaust unit into the requirements for eighth grade courses. The department is currently considering means of evaluating the increased infusion of reading into the curriculum. As always, the faculty monitors a wide range of skills and learning styles through the use of standardized tests, teacher - generated tests, projects, and presentations. 106.

III. Staff Development Activities The faculty of the Social Studies Department took part in the following workshops and seminars:

1. Workshop on Computer Networking and the Internet

2. New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Annual Convention

IV. Enrichment With the active support and encouragement of Dr. Vivinetto, the Social Studies Department conducted the following enrichment activities:

A. Community Projects: Members of the department provided strong and enthusiastic support for the History Fair sponsored by the Academic Booster Club

B. Mock Elections 1. Teacher - generated

C. Poster Projects

D. Bulletin Boards and School Displays

1. Black History Month

2. Women's History Month

3. Geography of Latin America

4. The Holocaust

5. Campaign Posters for Past Presidential Elections

6. "America ls ... " display in individual classrooms

E. Oral History Project Interviews - Survivors of the Great Depression

F. Projects Concerning the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

G. Analysis and Creation of Political Cartoons 107.

H. Oral and Written Research Projects

I. Current Event Magazines and Projects

J. Viewing of Movies and Videos

K. Field Trip to the New Jersey Vietnam Memorial

L. National Geographic Geography Bee

M. Biographies

V. Textbook Management A. Textbook age, condition and inventory are continually monitored

B. Copyright dates of the three texts being used:

1. Grade Seven Latin America and Canada, 1987 One Flag, One Land, volume one, 1988

2. Grade.Eight One Flag, One Land, volume two, 1990

VI. Concerns Many of the concerns of the department remain much the same as last year. The computer capabilities of the Social Studies Department should be enhanced, in order. that the Franklin School students and faculty be able to share some of the resources and activities now available at the high school. A future plan for networking the district's computers and resources would also foster greater articulation between the high school and middle scho~l faculties. The department is much encouraged by the ongoing support of Dr. Vivinetto and the administration towards the realization of this goal.

A major concern is the need for new textbooks. The current United States history texts are not being updated by the publisher, and fail to cover the history of the current decade. The department would like to select a more current text, which also facilitates compliance with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.

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June 5-, 1998

TO: Dr. James Vivinetto FROM: Mary Lou Dowse SUBJECT: Annual Report - Mathematics Department, Franklin School

I. STAFF A. Departmental statistics indicate that seven regular teachers taught a total of 30 mathematics classes with an average class size of 25. This includes three sections of Algebra I and three sections of Computer Applications. In a state mandated supplemental program Christopher Masullo taught two multi-level Basic Skills mathematics classes with an average class size of 13.

B. Due to the extended absence of Joseph Mulley, Mr. Christopher Masullo, a permanent substitute, assumed his teaching schedule of three mathematics classes and two · -­ basic skills classes. Mr. Masullo planned lessons, . evaluated students, and assumed all other responsibilities· to continue the program with a minimum of interruption in student learning. ·

II. TESTING A. The latest available results for the Nutley Mathematics Achievement Test given in May, 1997, indicate that the mean score in grade seven increased from 83 to 84, and ·the mean score in grade eight increased from 87 to 89. In grade seven, 26 percent fell below the passing score of 70. In grade eight, 11 percent of the students fell below.

B. Test results for the 1997 Early Warning Test were excellent. A mean mathematics score of 157.3 was achieved by 249 regular students who took the test. Scores were ranked into three proficiency levels with 64.3% of o~r students scoring in the top level, 32.9% in level II, and- 2.8% in level III, with a 97.2% passing rate. This meant that only 7 regular students and 2 LE students had to be placed in remed~ation.

C. Johns Hopkins Talent Search results for the 1997-98 school year indicate that 30 seventh grade students participated. The mean SAT score in mathematics was 489. Special recognition was given to Christina Marrazza, Gregory 109.

Montalbano, and Robert Smith for achieving scores ranging from 510-540. Raymond DeLorenzi, Lisa Hresko, Jared Krick, Jeanne Liu, Cherry Ng and Renee Vanderhoff achieved state awards for scores ranging from 550-620.

III. INSTRUCTION A. The K-8 mathematics curriculum was revised and updated this year in order to reflect the latest recommendations of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. A-committee met during Saturday curriculum sessions to review our present curriculum and to make changes and additions that it felt necessary. The committee decided not to change the current textbook series for the 1998-1999 school year but will research texts for possible_ .adoption in the 1999-2000 school

year. 1

B. To insure that students were adequately prepared for the Early Warning Test, supplementary classroom mater~als were used to reinforce the curriculum. In addition to a loose leaf binder containing reproducible practice materials, consumable commercially published workbooks were issued to each student. These workbooks were specifically designed to provide practice in preparation for the New Jersey Early Warning Test. On the seventh grade level the booklet used is entitled, "Strategies for Success in Mathematics". At the eighth grade level "The EWT Coach" provided the necessary reinforcement.

C. In February a comprehensive test was given to allleighth grade classes as a pre-test refresher for the Early Warning

Test administered in early March. 1

D. In order to implement current recommendations for increased use of calculator technology in the classroom, and to satisfy state requirements concerning the use of calculators on the grade 8 EWT, 30 additional TI-34 scientific calculators and one TI-34 overhead calculator were purchased. Calculators were issued to all 7th and 8th grade students in order to enhance daily lessons and to properly prepare them for the EWT.

IV. MATHEMATICSCONTESTS

! A. On Saturday, February 7, the Mathcounts Team, acc'ompanied by Evelyn McMullen, participated in the North Central Regional Competition at N.J.I.T. in Newark. 110.

B. Vector students on the seventh and eighth grade levels participated in the annual New Jersey Math League competition again this year. Grade 7 ranked third in Essex County.· Grade 8 also ranked third in the county and nineteenth overall out of ·275 schools that participated in the contest. Donald Peterson was one of only four students out of thousands who received a perfect score. He ranked first in the league and first in Essex County. c. The Mathematics Department also participated in the Continental Math League competition throughout the year on both the seventh and eighth grade levels. Five contests were held during regular vector classes. D. On May 28th a team of five eighth grade Algebra I students participated in the annual Essex County Math League competition held at N.J.I.T. The Algebra I team achieved a second place finish, just two points behind first place. Christoper Jinks was first out of 60 students that compe~ed in the Algebra I category.

-V.. WORKSHOPS,SEMINARS, AND OTHER VISITATIONS During the summer Denise Cleary attended an in-service workshop on Claris Home Page and the World Wide Web. On March 7th Evelyn McMullen and Mary Peele attended a workshop on the Geometer's Sketchpad. The workshop presented ways to incorporate the computer in teaching geometry. On March 16th Denise Cleary attended a standards-based workshop on number sense and discrete mathematics.

VII. DEPARTMENTALGOALS FOR 1998-99 A. Continue expanding the use of scientific calculators and computers in the classroom and promote the use of graphics calculators in the Algebra I classes. Calculators should be issued to all students along with their textbooks. B. Continue teacher training in the area of technology. Teachers should be trained in the use of _computers as a tool for enhancing lessons and also in the use of the Internet in the mathematics classroom. C. Continue to incorporate the open-ended question into our regular classroom activities and to include these types of questions on classroom tests.

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To: Mr. John Walker, As~istant_Superintendent Date: June 5, 1998

From: Catherine DanJ;~cience Coordinator

Subject: Annual Science Report 1997 - 1998

1. Franklin School Science Curriculum

Revision of the Science Curriculum Grades K-8 was accomplished during the 1997-_ 1998 school year at the monthly department meetings and Saturday curriculum workshops. Alignment of the curriculum with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards has been accomplished. Included in the K-8 curriculum is the scope and sequence of process skills and content skills, outlines of subject areas to be taught, instructional activities, and recommendations for further study. The curriculum emphasizes the four areas of life, physical, Earth, and environmental science. Work will be continue on adding activities to the Grade 7 and Grade 8 lab manuals.

2. Implementation of the Glencoe Life, Physical, Earth, and Environmental Science Texts

lmp!ementation of the new science series has occurred in Grade 7 and is proceeding smoothly. The experience of the seventh grade teachers will prove valuable to the Grade 8 teachers in the implementation of the series in the 1998-1999 school year.

2. Classes

Grade Seven Science - Teachers: Mr. Baumann, Mr. Bertuzzi, and Miss Neilley

The following projects were added or are being continued in the earth and environmental science units: wildflower restoration, songbird feeding, David Perez animal center, botanical lab, flood control and erosion model, and computer recording of weather conditions.

The following projects were added or are being continued in the physical science units: properties of matter, substances, and elements, compounds and elements, distillation, heat to do work, measuring gravity in newtons, effects of friction, power measurement, and finding simple machines. 112. Annual Report 1996 - 1997 - '/

Grade Eight Science - Teachers: Mr. Bertuzzi, Mr. Libert, Ms. Love, andl Miss Neilley

The following projects were implemented or are being continued in the science curriculum: cell model, chemistry acrostic poems, astronomy mystery clues, technology reports and presentations, and use of the library computers for research. With the newly revised curriclum, oceanography will be added to the Earth science area during the 1998-1999 school year.

3. Articulation Day - The following items were discussed:

a. Articulation with Grade 6 teachers b. N.J. Core Curriculum Standards c. Curriculum Proficiencies d. Audio/visual materials e. Consumable materials i. f. Course recommendations g. New textbook implementation h. Departmental concerns

4. Professional Days

New Jersey Sci~nce Teachers Convention - Ms. Love and Miss Neilley A.P. Environmental Science - Mr. Bertuzzi

5. lnservice

Science Curriculum - Mr. Baumann, Mrs. Danchak, and Miss Neilley EOHS I Water Pollution - Mrs. Danchak and Ms. Love

6. Field Trips

Wildflower Restoration on school grounds - Mr. Bertuzzi Field trip coordinated with the Discovery Club and special education classes - Ms. Love

7. Activities

Sports

Nutley High School Track Assistant Coach - Mr. Libert

C.A.T.

Ecology of New Jersey and Adventures in Biology - Mr. Libert

Clubs

Discovery Club - Ms. Love 113. Annual Report 1996 - 1997

Field trips to Sony Institute, Meadowlands Environmental Center, NY Museum of Natural History, Florham Park Water Pollution Control Center, Bronx Zoo, and Liberty Science Center

Greenhouse effects group - Mr. Bertuzzi Maintains botanical lab in front of the school and all the plants in the principal's and Vice Principal's office.

Outdoor Adventure Club - Mr. Bertuzzi . Fields trips to Great Swamp, Wanaque Reservoir, Stokes Forest, Sunrise Mountain, Tillman's Ravine, and Milford, Pa. (eagle watching) Discussed hunting, completed species identification of local plants, and expanded map and compass skills.

Nest Bird Project - Mr. Bertuzzi Placed bird feeders in locations around Franklin School and Nutley; locar bird feeding habits were monitored and information noted.

Personal Groomer's Club - Mr. Bertuzzi Closely managed David Perez Animal Center on a daily basis.

Projects

Science Bowl XXXII - Mr. Baumann

Science projects reinforcing the curriculum were displayed throughout the school. Project examples are robotics, space models, and solar powered homes and vehicles.

Science closets cleaning and equipment cataloging continued into a second -school year. A tremendous job, beyond the call of duty or PIP , was done by Mr. Baumann.

8. Concluding Remarks

The science department continues its commitment to student achievement. Their lessons reflect careful planning and execution with constant focus on curricular objectives.

c: Dr. Vivinetto

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FRANKLINMIDDLE SCHOOL NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY WORLDLANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

TO: Dr. James Vivinetto, Principal of Franklin Middle School

FROM: Mr. Ciro Violante, Coordinator of the World Languages Department

SUBJECT: Annual Report, 1997-1998

I. Statistical Data

1. 86 students out of 290 seventh graders were enrolled in Latin 1 or approximately 29%. 167 eighth graders out of 274 students were enrolled in Latin, Italian, Spanish, and French combined or approximately 61 %.

2. Four staff members taught 13 sections of2 course offerings and share their assignments with the H~gh School.

II. Curriculum

The Franklin School staff joined the Nutley High School staff during the articulation day on January 13, 1998. The staff was very cooperative and worked very diligently in ~ the New World Languages Content Standards and coordination of Franklin Middle School with the High School world language program. Mr. Violante and other members of the language staff have gone to numerous workshops given be the state World Language Curriculum Coordinator, and members ofFLENJ (Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey) to bring teachers and districts up to date on the state of curriculum framework for World Languages in grades K-8. The staff feels strongly that the district soon must adhere to the state mandate of offering languages in grades K-8 and that a curriculum must be in place soon. ill. Accomplishments Achievements and Cultural Events.

1. French, Spanish, Italian and Latin students participated in the Annual Poetry Recitation Contest held at William Paterson University on May 14, 1998. The students were accompanied by Mrs. Rucinski.

2. Italian students participated in the 1998 National Italian High School Contest, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers ofltalian. 115.

3. French, Spanish, Italian and Latin classes made posters for Christmas, Easter, family tree and word origin. The posters were displayed in the hallways.

4. Mrs. Stepansky's and Mrs. Gebbie's Latin students in grades 7 and 8, participated in the Annual National Latin Exam. This exam was taken by more than 103,000 students from all 50 states and ten foreign countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Zimbabwe and the Union of South Africa. Jennifer Hrubash grade 8, was awarded the gold medal and Summa Cum Laude Certificate. She answered 38 questions correctly out of 40. Cristina Finetti, Maureen Russo, Justine Grossman and Abraham George grade 8, were awarded the silver medal and Maxima Cum Laude Certificate. They answered 36 to 33 questions correct respectively out of 40. . Daniel Ritaccoand Chintan Mehta, grade 8, were awarded the Magna Cum Laude Certificate. They answered 30 and 29 questions correct respectively. Alisha Lore. Eileen Sytnyk. Christopher Umstadter, Michael Maddaloni and Melinda Burwiardt. also grade 8, were awarded the Cum Laude Certificate. They answered 29 and 28 questions correct respectively. Other students in grade 7 were also awarded Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and ribbons. One student in particular Melanie Baragyio achieved a perfect s~ore on the 1998 . INTRODUCTION TO LATIN National Exam. Only 145 students out of 11,326 who participated in the introductory exam in the entire United States attained this distinction.

5. Mrs. Stepansky's Latin one and two students attended an exhibit of"Roman Artisans" at the Newark Museum.

6. Mrs. Rucinski's and Mrs. Papaleo's Spanish classes attended a performance of "Bailes Folkloricos de Mexico" at LenapeValley Regional High School. 1

I 7. Mrs. Papaleo's Italian classes visited Ellis Island to view exhibits on Italian/American traditions.

8. Mrs. Papaleo, sponsor of the Italian club, together with the Italian classes celebrated the traditional custom of "La Befana" after school.

IV. StaffDevelopment

1. Mr. Violante attended the annual "Northeast Conference on the Teachibg of Foreign Language" at the New York Hilton, and also the World Language Workshop for school districts K-8 given by Janis Jensen, Coordinator of World Languages for the state of New Jersey. I

2. Mrs. Gebbie attended a Workshop of the NJ Classical Association in the Fall at the Newark Museum. 116.

3. Mrs. Rucinski attended the annual FLENJ Fall meeting and workshop on Lamiuaae Acguisition.

4. Mrs. Papaleo attended: 1) The Annual FLENJ meeting and workshops at Raritan Valley Community College. "Motivational Mania;Method or Madness?" 2) Workshop at Bergen County College. ''How to Assess oral proficiency". 3) A workshop/lecture given by Sr. Margherita Marchione, "The role of Italians in World War II in the Holocaust", 4) She organized and hosted a workshop for statewide members of VITA (Voice of Italian Teachers in America) at Nutley High School. Topic: ''Tea.chin~ Italian throuim songs", v. Departmental Recommendations

The department continues to recommend that also the Romance Languages (Italian, Spanish and French) be taught in the seventh grade, in order to meet the state mandate in world languages in the Core Content Standards;

Respectfully submitted Ciro Violante, Coordinator June 5, 1998 z ....C ~ (.) ::::, Q LIJ_, ~.... V) >­ :c ...... 0- :c :i < LIJ :c 117.

To: Dr. James Vivinetto

From: Mrs. Diane Williams

Re: Annual Report - Health and Physical Dept.

The Health and Physical Education Department in Franklin School is currently staffed by Mr. Chris Chern,_ Mrs. Barbara Formichella and Mrs. Diane Williams. The following are the specific assignments for our department:

Mr. Christopher Chern-teaches three seventh grade and three eighth grade physical education classes. He is also a Mentor for the group, Peer Leadership Initiative.

Mrs. Barbara Formichella-the school nurse teaches one seventh grade health class.

Miss Marie Lopa - teaches three eighth grade health classes and three seventh grade physical education class. Mrs. Diane Williams-teaches three eighth grade physical education classes, two seventh grade health classes and is the department representative. ·

The physical education curriculum was implemented by offering a variety of activities geared towards meeting the objectives of this course. Physical fitness tests were administered each marking period and areas of weaknesses were addressed.

Students in Mr. Chern's seventh grade classes continued with circuit training which combined both cardio-vascular and and strength training.

Jogging, running various foot patterns, jump ropes and aerobic steps were incorporated in developing a cardio-vascular workout. Students continued to learn to monitor their heart rates and how to determine the level at which their bodies were performing. Medicine balls, pull-ups, push-ups and various other exercises were used to develop upper body strength.

Other activities such as floor hockey, soccer, volleyball and limited softball were presented, flag football was also a part of our curriculum. 118.

Appropriate stretches preceded all activities. Special instructions for the introduction of reinforcement of basic rules and regulations, and skills and safety precautions also preceded each activity. Teachers carefully supervised and coached activities to help develop students' basic skills, to enforce rules and regulations and to encourage safe participation in all areas of physical _education. We continue to enforce the wearing of uniforms because we feel that wearing uniforms is a must and that it helps in main­ taining our successful program. We are grateful for Board policy regarding uniforms. All students were required to participate in physical educa­ tion classes unless they presented a valid excuse from parents, guardians or a doctor. An intramural program with a variety of activities was sponsored by Mrs. Williams. The program was open to seventh and

eighth graders. The health curriculum was implemented by Mrs .. 0 Formichella, Ms. Lopa and Mrs. Williams. Students are in health classes for one marking period; the other three marking periods are spent in physical education classes. Priority was given to local and state mandates such as family life and drugs. Strong emphasis was placed on th!e topics of alcohol and tobacco during the drug unit. AIDS is another topic given particular attention because of its potentially deadly nature. · 1 Students in Mrs. Formichella's health classes experi~nced a project in "family life" which entailed carrying an uncooked egg for two weeks. The objective of this project was fold­ students were encouraged to think of possible consequences of early sexual activity and students were also encouraged to recognize total responsibilities of parenthood. All units were designed to meet student objectives 1and to reinforce life skills necessary for healthful living. The use of lectures, class discussions, audio-visu~l aids, homework assignments, group participation, critical thinking and other motivational techniques were used to meet the objectives of this course. Teachers remain current on the latest data regarding critical areas of health. 119.

Ms. Lapa and I wish the new staff and Mr. Chern many successful years in this endeavor! We are ending our careers here and looking forward to our retirement. We feel that we have served Nutley well! u Cl) i- 120.

NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Franklin Middle School Nutley, NJ 07110

MEMORANDUM

To: Dr. James S. Vivinetto, Principal of Franklin Middle School

From: John Vitkovsky, Music Coordinator

Subject: Annual Music Report 1997 - 1998

The following are activities of the 1997-98 school year, present concerns, and recommendations that are being submitted for your review and consideration.

ACTMTIES

1. I am pleased to report that for that once again, half of the Middle School's students are involved in the music program (51%). This year's enrollment remained the same in the Select Choir (46), but continued to increase in the Band (96). The enrollment remained the same for the Orchestra (36), and the Mixed Chorus (85).

2. The music department of Franklin School continued to use the PC computer which was received last year. It was used to re-arrange pans for our performing groups, to write up reports, and to drill students in the basics of rhythm and pitch notation.

3. The Franklin Select Concert Choir had a very successful year. The choir's performances were enthusiastically received at: the Macy's Holiday Concert (Willowbrook Mall), the Town Yuletide Concert, the Franklin School Yuletide Assembly, and the Franklin Spring Musicale. This group continues to be the showpiece of Franklin School.

4. Both the Franklin Band and Orchestra gave fine performances at the Franklin Yuletide Assembly and the Spring Musicale playing difficult music in good fashion. On Thursday, May 14 the Franklin School Band will take part in the Northern New Jersey Region I Middle School Band Festival. This is a first for Franklin School and credit must be given to our new band director Mr. Dennis McPartland. The Band will once again march with the High School Band in the a Nutley Memorial Day Parade. 121.

Music Dept. Annual Report - Franklin Middle School

5. Once again, the Franklin Jazz Band, met as a club and practiced after school from January through May.

6. Awards Franklin School Band- Participation Award at the Northern New Jersey Region I Middle School Band Festival.

7. Workshops At the Music Department's June Meeting, Mrs. Marilyn !Davidson from Macmillan/McGraw-Hill will present a workshop on the music text "Share the Music." Mr. Vitkovsky attended workshops on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards given at the NJEA Convention at Atlantic City and the NJMEA Convention at New Brunswick.

8. Assemblies The Band, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus. Jazz Band and the Select Concert Choir presented Yuletide and Spring Musicale Assemblies for Franklin School. The NHS Raider Marching Band presented a Veteran's Day Assembly for the students and faculty of Franklin School. Also, the Franklin School Band will perform for the Drug Awareness Program on Thursday, May 7.

9. Instrument Inventory The instrument inventory for the entire school system was printed on the music department computer. ·

CONCERNS

Although the music department computer is appreciated very much it needs to be upgraded. Today's software and the new internet link demand a more powerful computer than a 386sx. Also, many programs are now on CD-ROM and require lots of hard drive space. Our computer does not have a CD-ROM drive and has little space on it's hard drive. ·

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the music department computer be upgraded at least to a 486 dx ( a pentium would be better) with a CD-ROM and 1 gigabyte hard drive.

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TO: Dr. Vivinetto FROM: Robert Ash RE: Annual Report Special Subject Areas

The culminating activity for the special·-subjects area is always the annual display of art and industrial arts projects on the night of sixth grade orientation. As usual, it was made up of a large quantity of work done by the students in their respective classes. This year the quantity was great but the quality was exceptional. ·The "Art Fest '98" was centered in the gymnasium but extended into the hallways, display cases and lobby. Ms. Hill-Trovato and Mrs. Mani·scalco are to be commended. Mrs. Maniscalco's classes made scenery for the FMS Drama Club productions, ran featured art displays in the halls and lobby, made signs and banners for the school and are making the 1998 promotion banner. Mrs. ~aniscalco is a member of the city withqut walls gallery in,Newark, and was a member of the art curriculum work­ shop this year. Ms. Hill-Trovato took her art leagµe and video production club to NYC to meet an internationally k(l.own·artist Takeshigo Amano. The 8th grade artist club went to the Museum of Natur.al History for field study sketching and the 7th grade art club and practical arts class toured the Morris Museum to view the work of artist Laura Adams. Along with the traditional industrial arts activity in drawing and woodworking, eight grades classes studied technology units involving transportation using magnetic levitation as a power source. Some students were involved in making drama club scenery. This was a very productive year in the spe~ial subject areas.

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To: Dr. Kathleen Serafino From: John R. Schwarz, Computer Network Representative, Franklin School

1998 Report on Computer Activities at Franklin School I. FACILITATING COMPUTER. USE AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL: As the Franklin School representative to the Computer Network Committee, my responsibilities included: helping other teachers .feel comfortable in the use of their computers; maintaining an inventory of software and hardware; setting up new computer equipment as requested; making back up disks; troubleshooting for determination of equipment problems; and coordinating hardware repair. Much of my time was devoted to learning the operatation of new software programs. I oversaw all computer­ related ordering, which included guidance to teachers in making their selections and elimination of duplicate orders. . Computer-related articles and course offerings, which were received by me from the Network committee, along with other articles of interest I have found, I have made available to the faculty by placing them in an easily accessible folder in the teachers' cafeteria. Throughout the year, I compiled a list of gateway internet sites for.all. subject areas. This list is not intended to be all inclusive in any one ~rea, but rather, it serves as a conduit to the internet for subject areas taught at Franklin School. The list I have provided will enable f acuity members to discover links to more specific sites for use in their individual classrooms.

II. COMPUTER USAGE AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL

A. Mrs. Dorfman kept the same emphasis in her keyboarding and word processing classes as there had been in previous years. Her students worked on learning to create their term papers on computers, as opposed to hand writing them. The students have become more proficient in their uses of word processing programs, specifically, Claris Works. The knowledge acquired in this course enables students to feel confident with the software and thereby encourages greater experimentation with commands and special features of the various word processing software.

B. Miss Cleary tias devoted considerable time to reviewing new software 124.

programs for use in her computer application course. Several of the software programs reviewed have been ordered by her for use in her lab next year. Many of the new programs she considered were designed to facilitate understanding spreadsheets and database application. MissCleary has instructed tstudents in the integration of information from the internet to spreadsheets and databases.

C. Mrs. Melani has implemented a· number of different platforms in teaching her Comp/Strat - English lab. Apple IIGS, Macintosh, and PC machines have been untilized in this lab depending on the available software, to teach essay, and letter-writing, and editing skills, to review for the writing section of the HSPT, and to develop researching techniques. In addition, students have used student centered· computer games and simulations to improve their writing skills. Students put their newly learned skills to use by creating and editing a school newsletter on the computer called "The Franklin School Net".

D. Mr. Bertuzzi has each student utilize the PC to access the internet in order to research various topics such as weather forecasting , bird migration , wolf migration,· and geological research taking place in various parts of the world. Mr. Bertuzzi and his classes have taken part in various research endeavors .

with major universities throughout the United States. His students I have spoken on line to scientists and researchers in the field, who were on location in various places throughout the world.

E. The Social Studies Department received two computers that are located in rooms 208 and 211. These computers have been used in Vector research projects implementing encyclopedia softwareand other software specific to certain time periods in American History. The students have also iUSed computer simulations to gain knowledge of various topics from the Constitution, the settlement of the West, and Immigration, and to understand the problems encountered by the U.S. in Vietnam.

F. The Library has remained the hub of the school for computer research using the internet and software-based research. Mrs Austin has continued to update and prepare the library for future upgrading as the library becomes the center for Franklin School's district wide networking.

' G. Mr. Masullo, who was responsible for creating our Franklin Sctr,ool Web Page at Nutley .com/f ms/, remained in charge of updating and maintaining the school web site. The Franklin School Computer Creations Club under his tutelage has explored networking, both in the ways computers are networked and in how they operate. This year, the club has developed an on-line homework help area for students. His club has published several issues of a newsletter called nMEGABYTES".The newsletter is designed to make 125.

students and staff better aware of existing technology. Several other projects the club has undertaken include: using E-mail to communicate and share ideas; using communication software and a microphone to talk directly over the internet; and using a scanner and OCR software to translate written text, along with speech simulation software to simulate language that is then spoken back to the computer user. The last project was done in an effort to help a special education student prepare for the work load he will encounter in high school next year.

Ill. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY

During this past year I attended two NJECC computer workshoP.s at Montclair State. One workshop was presented by Apple, entitled ' Multimedia and the Macintosh." This workshop demonstrated the use of a software program which is equipped in all Macintoshes, called "Movie Player''. This software enables the user to both create and to view real time movies. The other workshop was presented by Michael Davidson of the Rutherford High School graphic arts department. The presentation was a hands-on use of the program, Photoshop, and its many tools to enhance and improve photo · images and other artwork.

· IV. IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW COMPUTERS IN FRANKLIN SCHOOL

A. This year, Miss Cleary's computer application lab in room 103 received an additional eight new Macintoshes.

B. The social studies department received two new PC's.

C. The Comp/Strat lab in room 207 received both a new Macintosh and a new PC.

V. FUTURE COMPUTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Many staff members have contributed, and continue to contribute, to the on­ going assessment of the computer needs of Franklin School. Such persons include Dr.·Vivinetto, Miss Cleary, Mrs. Dorfman, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. M~loni, and myself, as well as others. To this end, Miss Cleary, Mrs. Austin and myself have served on the Computer Technology Curriculum Committee. As committee members, we have met at various times, and have discussed further many of the issues raised at the curriculum meetings, with an eye 126.

toward the potential impact any new ideas might have on curriculum at Franklin School, which relates to computers. We are all looking fqrward to next year, when we will team of the benefits and challenges that networking and the internet hold for our staff and students. g-I :c u V) z -I uC z 1-1 -I 127.

TO Dr. Frank Votto June 1998

FROM: Dorothy Mutch, Ed.D.

RE: Principal's Annual Report, School Year 1997-1998

This annual report will describe the priorities of the district as well as the goals and objectives specifically for Lincoln School. It also will review the activities which the Lincoln School teachers, staff, students, and parents participated during the 1997-1998 school year.

CURRICULAPRIORITIES:

When planning curriculum guidelines, one must remember that children learn best when they can control and act upon their environment. Many opportunities should be available for seeing, touching, hearing, learning and for self expression. Children need "hands-pn,, activities and choices. To construct knowledge, children need to actively manipulate their environment. To provide these opportunities, the teacher's primary role is to set the stage by offering many experiences that stimulate the children's senses and curiosity. Thusly, during the 1997-1998 school year, the topics of Math, Science, Art, Music, and ·critical Thinking were emphasized for the district, and the thorough review as well as revision of the curriculum guides related to these subjects will then afford experiences which provide intrinsic motivation for exploration and learning. Moreover, the pupils will gain information which is vital for participation in real life situations. Teachers, administrators, community members, and guest speakers during the monthly Saturday Curriculum Committee workshops have been responsible for creating these new approaches to teaching and communicating with children.

The Math Committee, under the direction of Mrs. Dowse, compared the current math curriculum guide and textbooks to the most recent New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. The committee worked diligently as they reviewed and related appropriate stages of childhood growth and development to the New Jersey State-Wide Math Standards. Revisions were made, and a new curriculum guide was developed. Skills for 128.

CURRICULAPRIORITIES (CONT'D)

estimation, patterning, problem solving, and for responding to open-ended questions were highlighted. This revised math curriculum will offer many challenges to all of the students in grades K-8.

Mrs. Danchack, Science Coordinator, along with her committee, aligned the sci,ence curriculum to meet with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards in the area of science. This updated Science Curriculum Guide was designed to be very thorough, and includes specific units of study to be taught (Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science ~d Environmental Science), as well as facts to be introduced, expanded upon and reinforced. Moreover, this science guide contains numerous resources, "hands-on" projects and computer activities. The curriculum also structures science themes to complete marking periods, and definitely is a guide to inspire learning.. · ·

Mr. Ohlson, Art Coordinator, directed his curriculum committee to investigate timely methods and trends in art education. Form, texture, color, and other art related , manipulations were reviewed. The art curriculum was then restructured at each gtade level (K-6) to include specific activities and themes in conjunction with the New J~sey Core Curriculum Standards. The new curriculum certainly will encourage students to explore emotions, expressions and interactions with art related materials. .

Music education was addressed by Mr. Vitkovsky and his curriculum committc:je. Once again, current music programs were compared to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. Instruction related to instrumental, vocal music, and music appreciatio'n was examined. The committee stressed that early beginnings in all three areas as mentioned above, lay the foundation for a life-time of involvement and satisfaction in music. Necessary curriculum guide revisions were made which support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards and strengthen the development of music skills and appreciation.

Critical thinking skills maintain high propriety as they are incorporated across the curriculum. Inservice was available for teachers to guide them in the application of Socratic questioning techniques and the utilization of Bloom's Taxonomy in the classroom.

Other areas which were addressed during the 1997-1998 school year included , computer education, special education, and gifted education. Teachers, administrators, parents, and community members were involved in keeping these programs current.

Dr. Serafino, Director of Computer Services, along with her computer committee, continued to conduct research, order computer programs as well as provide actual technical services to the schools. Access to the Internet has been emphasized, and at various grade levels focus has been placed on application of skills such as word processing, communicating, accessing data bases, and preparing spread sheets. 129.

CURRICill,,APRIORITIES (CONT'D)

Miss Hirsch, Director of Special Services has kept all administrators, teachers, parents, and community members abreast of the present Federal and State laws relating to Special Services. She has sponsored various workshops and has disseminated important literature to all.

Miss Hirsch also supervised the CAT program and managed the Primary Academic Talented Committee. Activities, materials, trips, and participation in county-wide events were provided through these groups.

Within the Lincoln School community itself, skills for scientific investigation, expository speaking, and acts of kindness for tolerance were featured as important aspects of the total curriculum. The theme ''The Circle of Courage" was utilized as an instrument to keep classes involved in the formation of a sense of belonging as well as a sense of independence, and in a mastery of skills as well as a sharing of talents. Many of the Lincoln School teachers participated in various workshops and inservice programs offered within and outside of the district in order to enhance their teaching style when addressing the aforementioned topics.

SCHOOLACTION PLAN·

The school action plan is developed to enhance curriculum goals and objectives in specific areas at designated grade levels. ·

Objective· By June 1998, 70% of the students in grades three (3) through six (6} will demonstrate proficiency in expository speaking skills. Prompts will be given. Preparation of speech and demonstration of a specific object will occur within a 60 minute time frame. Oral speeches will be presented within a 2 minute time frame. Individual speeches will be holistically scored using a 4 point rubric. The passing score will be 2.

By June 1998, 70% of the students in grades kindergarten (K) through two (2) will demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental understandings of the life sciences. Cumulative progress indicators will include:

Comparing and contrasting of living and non-living things

Showing that plants and animals are composed of different parts serving different purposes and working together for the well being of the organism

. Describing life cycles of organisms.

This proficiency will be measured through a teacher made criterion reference test whereby 70% will be a passing score. .130.

SCHOOLACTION PLAN (CONT'D)·

Activities:The principal and the teachers met throughout the year to analyze expository skills (GT"ades3-6), and to examine life science skills (GT"adeK-2) which needed further development. The teachers then prepared skill exercises for students to practice in the classroom and at home.

Results· The principal and the teachers met to discuss related expository speaking skills, as well as the rubric of evaluation for grades three (3) through six (6). The teachers taught designated Language Arts Literacy curricula regarding speaking presentations at specific grade levels. Then the teachers prepared topics, materials, and prompts for various grade level speeches. With the combined effort of the staff and the learners, the average rubric score for grade three (3) was a 3, for grade four (4) a 2.5, for grade, five (5) a 2.5, and for grade six (6) a 2.7. Thusly, the goals for demonstrating proficiency :in·­ expository speaking skills at each grade level were met. More than 70 % of the students met the standard.

In grades kindergarten (K) through grade two (2) the principal and the teacher~ met throughout the school year to analyze science skills which needed development. Mrs. Gurney and Mrs. Paschal offered an inservice program to assist primary grade teachers with "hands-on".science activities. Mrs. Gurney and Mrs. Paschal also participated in and conducted science activities at the New Jersey Liberty Science Center. They then shared their experiences with the Lincoln School primary grade staff members. Moreover, Mrs. Gurney took part in the revision of the Science curriculum for the district. She shared these revisions at various faculty meetings throughout the school year.

With the combined effort of the teachers (grades K-2), grade level criterion refere~ce science tests were created. Tests were administered, and the average score for leapiers at the kindergarten (K) level was 100% , the first grade (1) level was 96%, and the ~econd grade (2) level was 89%. Thusly, the 70% standard was achieved.

TESTING·

Assessment, both formal and informal, was an integral part of the school program. State mandated testing (ESPA) at the Fourth GT"adelevel will yield academic results regarding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards in the areas of Language Literacy, Math and Science. The Cognitive Achievement Test at the Fourth GT"adelevel provided teachers with data regarding a student's academic potential in the areas of verbal, mathematical and non-verbal abilities. The IOWA Test(GT"ades K-6) reported a qhild's actual achievement level by grade and percentile in comparison to other youngsters across the nation. The Nutley Achievement Tests which are criterion referenced, judged la student's mastery of the Nutley School District's Curriculum. Lastly, these formal as well 131.

TESTING(CONT'D)· as daily informal assessments of pupils assisted teachers as they planned and prepared lessons to meet the individual needs of the their students.

GOALSFOR LINCOLN SCHOOL 1998-1999·

Continue to enjoy the positive communication between regular education and special education

Continue to integrate and include especially challenged students in school le~sons and activities

Continue activities which encourage tolerance, acts of kindness and conflict resolution

Continue strategic planning and implementation of computer technology

Continue to.apply methods for meeting the needs of the primary gifted population

Continue to teach according to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards

Continue to practice skills for answering open-ended questions as well as for expository speaking

Implement the updated Math, Science, Art and Music Curriculum Guides

Initiate activities regarding Sexual Harassment as found in the Affirmative A~tion Plans

Examine the Nutley Achievement Tests for needed revisions

Review the results ofESPA, and plan lessons for areas of improvement if needed

Encourage parents and members of the community to support and participate in school related activities

Prepare and execute success for the New Jersey monitoring assessment 132.

SPECIALACCOMPLISHMENTS·

Much praise must be given to the regular education and the special education teachers for their fine effort in integrating all types of students within various school activities. Highlighted events were the Holiday play which was presented by the NI, EMR and Pre-school handicapped children for the entire school~ and the many '~Acts of Kindness" activities which were conducted by regular education teachers to include the developmentally challenged in field trips, games, puppet shows, story time and many other activities. Lincoln School certainly was a unified community this 1997-98 school year.

Praise must be given to numerous fifth grade students who participated in the "6ood Will Ambassador Program." These students, on a monthly basis along with Mr ..Walker, Miss Griffin and the school principal went to St. John's Church in Newark to feed the hungry. They prepared breakfast and served it to the homeless people. It was a rewarding experience for all.

The Brownie Troops deserve a round of applause for the money which they collected for Lincoln School through the "Box Tops" program, and for the waste-cans which they donated for the outside school grounds.

Finally, recognition must be given to many Third and Fifth Graders for their assembly performance entitled "Lincoln in the Limelight: Past, Present and Future". Moreover, an accolade must be extended to Miss Beverly Apple, school librarian, who guided and assisted the teachers and the students as they prepared for our June Open House which featured the "History ofNutley and the History of Lincoln School." Much appreciat!on must also be given to all faculty and staff members who helped prepare for this sp~cial occas10n.

SPECIALEVENTS·

Book Fair Pumpkin Patch Halloween Parade American Education Week (Parent Classroom Visitation) Parent-Teacher Conferences Teacher-Staff Appreciation Day Fresh Christmas Trees Display Hearing Screening Holiday Boutique (PTO Fund Raiser) Holiday Play Holiday Hootenanny 133.

SPECIALEVENTS (CONT'D)·

Staff Articulation Day Dr. Seuss-Read Across America Green Eggs and Ham Luncheon Tricky Tray (PTO Fund Raiser) Scones Baking Party Talent Show (PTO Sponsored) Kindergarten Orientation Kindergarten Screening Kindergarten Video Night Plant Sale (PTO Fund Raiser) Grade One Teachers Address Kindergarten Parents Junior Olympics Patrol Picnic Dare Picnic Lincoln in the Limelight-Open House Spring Festival Lemon Ice Treat Mini Assembly for Awards Promotion (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Grade Six)

FIELDTRIPS·

Von Thun's Country Farm - Special Education Classes Nutley Public Library - Mrs. Frikert, Mrs. Wolf Camping Trip - Grade Six Nutley Fire House - Mrs. Gurney, Mrs. O'Mara and Special Education Classes Lincoln Center "Meet the Artists" - Grade Four Liberty Science Center - Grade Five Montclair State University "The Nutcracker" - Grade Two The Snowman Musicale - Grade One Newark Museum - Grade Four Liberty Science Center - Mrs. Gurney, Mrs. O'Mara and Special Education Classes Cedar Grove Post Office - Mrs. Loffredo Newark Historical Society - Grade Four Ringling Brothers Circus - Special Education Classes Play: "Cheaper by the Dozen" - Grades One and Three Essex County Police Academy - Grade Six Madison Museum - Grade Two Play: 'The Secret Garden" - Grades Two and Five New York Renaissance Faire - Grade Six Israel Crane House - Grade Three Morris Museum - Grade Three 134.

FIELDTRIPS (CONT'D)·

Van Saun Park-Mrs. Gurney and Mrs. O'Mara Nutley Public Library - Grade Two

ASSEMBLIES· Circle of Courage Meet the Musicians "Beethoven" Ozzie Alive, Whales Native American Stories and Songs Holiday Play Franklin School Chorus Lincolnaires and Instrumental Concert Holiday Hootenanny KIDDO Safety and Personal Protection Riverdance Ballroom Dancing Power-Self Esteem Program Spring Musicale Spring Concert Treasure Island Kindergarten Play The Circus Mini Awards Assembly Promotion Exercises

:e.IQ:

I The PTO is the home, the school, and the community working together to provide for the needs, interest, and welfare of our children. Some of the activities which the PJO has conducted for the children, teachers, staff members, and families of the school inclµde: Book Fairs, Pumpkin Patch, Lincoln School Wear, Holiday Boutique, Tricky Tray~ Movie Morning, Teacher Appreciation, Candy Sale, Talent Show, Spring Festival, Schohj.rship Fund, Plant Sale, June Treats, The Circus Assembly, Junior Olympic Items, Grade/ Six T-Shirts, Grade Six Pool Party, Save the Children, and Promotion Parties.

The Lincoln School PTO is very active and deserving of accolade for their time and effort. Much appreciation is due for being devoted to all the members of our school community. 135.

NlITLEYPOLICE - SCHOOLPROGRAMS·

DARE is a program provided for students in Grade Six. Its goal is to initiate an awareness for drug and alcohol prevention. Officer Ferrara presented many worthwhile lessons to the sixth graders. He was also available to speak to children on other grade levels. His sincere concern for the children of Nutley is greatly appreciated by all. The Police - Student Partnership program was directed by Sergeant Rogers. It is for pupils in Grade Six who are interested in developing positive conflict resolution/tolerance skills. Sergeant Rogers has had a dynamic influence on our youngsters, and everyone is grateful to him for his work in the area of human relations.

NUTLEYPUBLIC SCHOOLS DRUG AWARENESSCOUNSELOR

Miss Lisa Santasusso is the school district's drug awareness counselor. She conducted a special program with the Lincoln School Fifth Graders which included topics related to peer pressure, tolerance, and conflict resolution.

EXTRACURRICULA ACTIVITIES·

The Animal Club - Advisors, Mrs. Martin and Ms. Meyers

The purpose of this club was to encourage animal/wildlife awareness. Club members were involved in organizing, creating and selling animal theme craft items to raise funds to help a variety of animal groups. This club was extremely successful in all of the its activities.

The Big Buddy Club - Advisor, Mrs. Barbagallo.

The Big Buddy Club had as its goal the creation offriendly and positive relationships among Third Grade students and Special Education students. One day per week, the children ate lunch together and completed an art project. The activities enhanced communication among all students.

Brain Benders - Advisor, Mrs. Vlasakakis

The members of the Brain Benders Club participated in many challenges as they recalled answers to a variety of trivia questions. Th club activities encouraged critical thinking skills.

The Drama Club - Advisors, Mrs. Batson and Mrs. Parigi

The members of the Drama Club were exposed to various types of plays for the stage or for broadcasting. Creative writing and dramatic acting skills were highlighted. 136.

EXTRACURRICULA ACTIYJTIES (CONT'D)·

Int~amuraJs - Advisor, Mr. Ferriol

The sport of basketball was played for intramural games. The students enjoyed interacJing during these athletic activities.

The Lincolnaires Club - Advisor, Mrs. Bender

The Lincolnaires was a singing group composed ofboys and girls. They leame~ how

to sing in different harmonies. The Lincolnaires. perfonned at various school assembliesI as well as at community functions. They were enjoyed by all. ·.

The Painting-Water Color Club - Advisor, Mrs. Loffi-edo

Many second grade children enjoyed participating in this art club. They learned how to ___ manipulate water colors and th~y produced their very own artistic creations. ·

The Patrol Club - Advisor, Mrs. Berk

The Patrols were a group of Sixth Grade students who assisted in safety matters of the school. They worked in the school and on the playground. These students received certificates and attended the Patrol Picnic.

The Peer Tutoring Club - Ad..,isor,Mrs. Vlasakakis

Under the direction of Mrs. Vlasakakis and her sixth grade club members, many Lincoln School students were given assistance in the mastery of academic skills. Toe peer tutors and tutorees had schedules to follow each lunch time. The tutors reviewed academics with needy students in Grades One - S~ and many successes were accomplished.

The Police - Student Partnership Club - Advisors, Mrs. Batson and Mrs. Vlasakakis

Sergeant Rogers, Mrs. Batson, Mrs. Vlasakakis, and the Sixth Grade students were involved in many police community related activities. Sergeant Rogers spent lune~ time with the pupils as they discussed methods for conflict resolution. He also took th~ group to the Essex County Police Academy. In addition, Sergeant Rogers arranged for the students to be taped for a special television documentary to be shown on Channel 11, WPIX, in the near future. The documentary program will feature ways to avoid danger when using the Internet. 137.

EXTRACURRICULA ACTMTIES (CONT'D)·

The Pottery Club. - Advisor, Ms. Pagano

The members of the Pottery Club designed and made their own pottery pieces. They developed many artistic skills and produced attractive products.

The Quilting Club - Advisors, Mrs. Paschal and Mrs. Mattone

Patience, fine motor coordination and creativity are the talents developed in the Quilting Club. The quilters studied various patterns and made many wonderful items.

The Singing Club - Advisor, Mr. Tobias

In this club students were exposed to many songs composed by Mr. Tobias. They learned the songs and entertained the school community at various assemblies.

The Student Council - Advisors, Mrs. Batson and Mrs. Daly

The function of the Lincoln School Student Council was to offer various services to the school, the township, and other associations. These intermediate grade representatives have conducted fund raisers for needy causes, have executed school wide spirit activities, have held school "clean-up" projects, and have managed many other special missions.

CONCERNS·

Several residents surrounding the Lincoln School property have shov.n a lack of respect for the '1'ooper Scooper'' law. Often times, dog waste products are found on the school grounds. Thusly, students, teachers, and parents are offended. The Nutley Police Department and Health Department have been involved.

There is also concern regarding the handicap entrance to Lincoln School. It appears that the ramp which leads to the auditorium entrance is too steep for electric controlled wheel chairs. School officials have been alerted, and are actively involved in finding a solution to this problem.

Comments have been made in reference to the steep walk-way which leads from Lincoln School - Harrison Street to the steps on Brown Street. During inclement weather , walking conditions may be dangerous. Appropriate school officials have been notified of this situation.

All concerns are currently under observation. 138.

CONCWSION·

We are living in exciting times with the emergence of computer technology; yet, , education is caught in multiple tensions. Tensions which involve the media, social, political, and emotional components. However, at Lincoln School despite these out~ide pressures, the teachers, administration, staff, parents, community members, and Board of Education representatives are striving to maintain excellence in education. We uphold the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards and are working diligently to impart these standards to our students. Our goal is to enhance the growth and development of all of our youngsters.

In summary, a special note of appreciation is expressed to Dr. Votto for his leadership talents which included both academic and humanistic qualities; to Mr. Walker for his·· sincere guidance and his extraordinary positive example as a role model for the entire Township of Nutley; to Mr. Sincaglia for his expertise in business matters; to Miss Ijfusch for her constant support of the developmentally challenged youngsters; to the Board of Education for their effort to keep our school programs current and in line with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards; to the Academic Booster Club for their loyalty in developing special talents in students; as well as to the Lincoln School PTO for their dedication in ser.ving the children and for their generous gift of thirty Alpha-:Smart Computers.

On a personal note, an abundance of gratitude is extended to all of the teachers, staff members and children who make Lincoln School an affective and effective place for learning. Lastly, and above all, utmost praise and admiration must be given to our school secretary, Mrs. Linda Zembrzuski. It was her high work ethic, projected vision of 41.!e dates, office management and interpersonal skill, along with many "beyond the call of duty" performances which made our 1997-1998 school year a success. Mrs. Zembrzuski has been an outstanding secretary and she is most deeply appreciated by all.

Respectfully submitted,

Dorothy Mutch, Ed.D. ...I C C u= Cl) La.I LI.. LI.. -...I ~ 139.

NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RADCLIFFE SCHOOL NUTLEY. NEW JERSEY 07110

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Frank T. Votta June 22, 1998

FROM: Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino Principal of Radcliffe School

RE: Principal's Annual Report - School Year 1997/98

The following annual report for Radcliffe School contains information gathered from the school curricula, school activities, student activities, parent activities, concerns and recommendations.

Curriculum Activities

1 . Curriculum development occurred in the following areas: mathematics,· science, art, and music. District curriculum guides were revised to meet proficiencies of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

2. Continued inservice was provided in the following areas: critical .thinking, technology implementation, open-ended questions in mathematfcs, and the use of hands-on materials in science/mathematics instruction.

School Activities

1. Grandparents'/Senior Visitation Day

On October 3, 1997, grandparents/special senior citizens visited the classroom in grades K-6. 140.

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2. National Education Week

During National Education Week, Radcliffe School had classroom visitation.

3. Dr. Seuss - Read Across America Week

During the week of March 2, Radcliffe School participated in the National "Read Across America Week", by each classroom "dropping" everything at 2:45 p.m. everyday and reading for 15 minutes (D.E.A.R.)

4. Peer Tutoring Program

Sixth grade students were individually assigned to assist first and second grade students in their basic skills.

5. DARE

Officer Ferrara, Nutley Police Department, conducted the DARE program, a drug awareness program for students in Grade 6. ·

Teacher Achievements

Radcliffe School Staff continues to grow professionally. During the school year 1997 /98, many attended conferences, workshops, in-service, and graduate courses. A number worked on curriculum committees for district priorities. The following achievements are highlighted:

1. Radcliffe School's continued participation in the New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative (SSI) for the improvement of mathematics, science, and technology. This involves attendance at monthly and summer workshops by Mrs. Gail Kahn and Mrs. Nancy Szura. Internet training is made available to each participant (currently six teachers) through Stevens Institute of Technology.

2. The continued implementation of a mini-message phone service to promote parental involvement. The costs were paid by a grant from NJEA. 141.

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3. The Radcliffe School Staff attended the following workshops/conferences:

First Grade - B.Kirk - Rutgers Annual Conference-Reading/Writing

First Grade - R.Tangorra - Conflict Resolution Workshop Self Esteem Workshop

Second Grade- L. Moscaritola - Inclusion Workshop-Rutgers University Math Mania Workshop

Second Grade- G.Kahn - NJ SSI - Rutgers University Science Workshop Holocaust Workshop - William Paterson University

Third Grade - P.Conry/M.Cristantiello - EOHSI - Exploring Water Pollution Issues

Third Grade - S. Hagert - Inclusion Workshop Montclair State University - Gifted NJ - Gifted

Fourth Grade - V.Sautter - ESPA Science Workshop - FDU Math Mania Workshop

Fourth Grade - C.Perrone - ESPA Science Workshop - FDU ESPA Math Workshop

Sixth Grade - N.Szura - NJ SSI - Rutgers University

Library - C.Lofrano - NJECC '98 Conference & Workshop Bureau of Education & Research Workshop

Special Programs

Kindergarten The Kindergarten Promotion was held June 19, 1998. The children presented a program on the "Letter People."

Grades 1-3 The students in grades 1-3 presented a musical program on May 5, 1998. 142.

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Grade 4 The Radcliffe School Drama Club held its annual play,' Hansel & Gretel., on June 9, 1998

Grades 4-6 Students in Grades 4-6 participated in a musical program on March 24, 1998.

Grade 5-6 Grades 5 & 6 participated in the "Peer Leadership" program run by Ms. Lisa Santasuosso. Students participated in a program at the Franklin Middle School and a drug awareness rally in the oval.

Grade 6 Four students represented Radcliffe on a Mayor's AdJisory Council. Meetings were held at the Parks & Recreation Building during lunch.

Class Trips Each grade participated in a curriculum-related field trip:

Kindergarten Nutley Park Shop Rite

First Grade Nutley Public Library Morris Museum John Harms Center - Paper Bag Players

Second Grade Lincoln Center Nutley Public library

Third Grade Waterloo Village Nutley Public library

Fourth Grade Crane House, Montclair, NJ Franklin Mineral Mines 143.

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Class Trips (continued)

Fifth Grade Ocean Institute at Sandy Hook, NJ

Sixth Grade The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA The Newark Museum

Student Council

The Radcliffe School Student Council was active, again, this year. . Representatives led the students in a Red Cross Food Drive, a Nutley Family Service Bureau Food Drive, a Burger King fundraiser for Special Young Adults, a Book Recovery Program, and a pet drive for pet shelters.

The Student Council held a pep rally on the morning of the Junior Olympics to encourage school spirit.

Elections were held at the conclusion of the school year. Four officers were elected by the student body, with two representatives from each class in grades 4-6.

Awards Program

An awards program was held on June 17, 1998. Awards were presented for high honor roll, honor roll, perfect attendance, and perfect social growth for the year. In addition, mathematics, geography bee, spelling bee, music, physical fitness, library, and Student Council awards were presented. Special recognition was given for scholastic achievement for Johns Hopkins essay and poster contest winners.

Presidential Achievement Awards

These awards were presented to 12 - sixth grade students at the promotion exercises on June 18, 1998. The criteria for achievement of these awards is the upper 25% of their class and above 98th national percentile on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 144.

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PTO Activities

Radcliffe School PTO President, Mrs. Karen Wlosek, led the organization through a very successful year. This year elections were held for new offi~rs. They are as follows:

President: Lee Ann Bucci Vice President: Diane Morgan Recording Secretary: Karen Wlosek Corresponding Secretary: · Cheryl Kozyra Treasurer: Nadine Meola

1. Special Assembly Programs

The Franklin Institute February 12, 1998 - Science Program

Bob Conrad March 12, 1998 - Geography Program

KIDDO - an assembly presented to the students to make them aware of safety procedures and how to protect themselves

2. Activities & Meetings

September 30 Open House

October 4 Family Welcome Picnic·

I October 18 Square Dance/Scarecrow making

December 5 Family Holiday Show

March 31 Musicale - Grades 1 - 3

April 17 Talent Show

Mays Spring Musicale - Grades 4 - 6 145.

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3. Fund raisers

December4 Santa Sale

December 18 Book Fair

February 16 Cosmic Bowling

March 12 Tricky Tray

April 20 Environmental T-Shirt Sale ·.

May4 Radcliffe Fashion-wear Sale

Maya Plant Sale

PTO Special Activities

The 1997/98 school year saw the successful continuation of a Parenting Committee for the promotion of parental involvement. Sessions on grief counseling and the fourth grade ESPA were conducted.

The PTO organized another successful Radcliffe Family Picnic which was held October 4, 1997. New families were welcomed and new acquaintances were made.

Radcliffe family and friends gathered at Olympic Bowling Alley in Belleville, NJ, for a day of cosmic bowling on February 16, 1998:

The PTO's major fund raiser was the Tricky Tray, which was held at Crystals, Lyndhurst, NJ, on March 12, 1998.

Radcliffe Review

Under the leadership of Colleen Medek and her staff, the Radcliffe Review highlighted PTO activities and the creative writings of our students.

Extended Day Program

There was continued implementation of a before and an after care program conducted in our school. 146.

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School Performance Obiectives

Results of School Level Objectives -1997198

During the 1997/98 school year, 97% of the students in kindergarten, first and second grades (k-2) successfully completed three group science projects, kept a journal record of data observations/summary of findings, and presented results to the class. The project was holistically scored, using a 5-point rubric with a passing score of 2.

During the 1997/98 school year, the students in grades three through six demonstrated proficiency in speaking through preparing a speech based on a given prompt. Students were given preparation time and materials to develop visuals. Results showed that 93% of the students in grades 3-6 scored a 2 or better on the state-developed rubric for scoring the speaking component of the fourth grade ESPA.

School-Based Planning Team

Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino, Chairperson Lee Ann Bucci Michele Cristantiello Gail Kahn Lesslie Licameli Karen Wlosek

The members of the planning team proposed the following school level objectives for 1998/99:

By June 1999, students in first and second grades (1-2) will demonstrate proficiency in speaking thruogh preparing a speech based on a given prompt. Students will be given preparation time and materials to develop visuals. A minimum of 85% of the students in grades 1-2 will demonstrate profiency by scoring at least a 2 on the state-developed rubric for scoring the speaking component of the fourth grade ESPA. 147.

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By June 1999, students in grades three through six will demonstrate proficiency in solving open-ended questions in mathematical problem solving, where a situation is presented and students are asked to communicate a response. The questions will have two or more parts, and will require both numerical responses and explanations or mathematical arguments, which help reveal thought processes employed by the students.

Possible responses may include the following:

Demonstration of a procedure Written explanation . Diagram to fit specific condition or enhance an explanation Description or extension of a pattern

Responses will be holistically scored using the New Jersey ESPA Mathematics Generic Rubric (3-0). A minimum of 80% of the students will achieve an average score of a least 2 or better on a grade-level assessment, consisting of five open­ ended questio_nsassessing proficiency in mathematical problem solving, to be administered dudring the first week of May. ·

Obiectives for the 1998/99 School Year

1. Continue to implement newly developed curriculum, aligned with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

2. Continue to provide staff development for New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

3. Closely review mastery skills related to the 4th grade Elementary School Proficiency Assessment (ESPA), 8th grade Early Warning Test (EWT), and the eleventh grade High School Proficiency Test (HSPT).

4. Continue the use of technology in mathematics and science instruction.

5. Continue to provide in-service training in science, technology, computer, mathematics, and critical thinking education.

6. Continue to encourage the integration of computers across all disciplines.

7. Address Affirmative Action goals for schools/classroom practices. 148.

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8. Continue to closely monitor safety and maintenance in and around the building.

I 9. Continue to promote moral values and self esteem in the students of Radcliffe School.

i 1O. Continue to promote independent reading through a variety of planned school activities.

11. Continue to monitor instruction through the use of Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP).

12. Monitor open-ended mathematics grade level assessment.

Concerns

Due to our increasing elementary student population, I recommend _thefollowing:

- Close examination of school facilities - Continued evaluation of the school lunch program

Conclusion

On behalf of the Radcliffe School Staff, I would like to thank the Nutley Board of Education members, Dr. Frank T. Votta, Superintendent, Mr. John Walke~. Assistant Superintendent, Miss Barbara Hirsch, Director of Special Services, and Mr. John Sincaglia, School Business Administrator, for all the help -and support they and their staffs provided to make this a rewarding and successful year for all. j;~=m2\k~ /L~een C. Serafi✓,;:'h./i /l Principal

/be SPRINGGARDEN SCHOOL 149.

SPRING GARDEN SCHOOL 59 SOUTH SPRING GARDENAVENUE NUTLEY,NEW JERSEY 07110

LUCY P. ANELLO Tel:(973) 661-8983 Principal Fax:(973) 661-5138

TO: John H. Walker, Assistant Superintendent

FROM: Lucy P. Anello, Principal

SUBJECT: Principal's Annual Report - School Year 1997/1998

The annual report represents a compendium of the following:

District and school priorities

Monitoring, challenging and encouraging staff to participate in all activities, curriculum development and school programs

CONTINUING PRIORITIESREVIEW

During the 1997/1998 school year, the K-8 reading program was successfully implemented which provided the students with new standards in scope· and sequence, related literature and current resources.

K-12 self-esteem program was implemented and provided the students with positive self-perceptions and self assessment.

K-4 Primary Academic Talent Program (P.A.T.). The P.A.T. Program continued to be developed through staff training, and in service programs. Mrs. Carol VonAchen, a Spring Garden representative attended the NJ.AC. for the gifted /talented in New Brunswick. In keeping with the challenges, the Spring Garden students participated in a knowledge-based in-district competition, "Academically Speaking" at Franklin Middle School.

F acuity members continue to attend the development of critical thinking workshops on Saturdays. Problem solving strategies and higher level thinking activities continue to be implemented in the interdisciplinary challenges provided for the students.

The teaching tolerance program continues to be developed through health and social studies addressing diversity in the culture and acceptance of social demographic and differences. 150.

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Our state mandated school-level objectives under the Quality Assurance Plan has been implemented and evaluated. The study of the solar system, earth and its forces in grades one and two were successfully implemented with desired results.

Grades three through six developed public speaking techniques utilizing prompts and a state prepared rubric. The goal was carefully monitored reviewed and successfully measured by a teacher-constructed prompt and speaking rubric.

Technology - The initial phase of technology implementation of wiring the infrastructure at Spring Garden has been completed as scheduled. Phase II of the technology plan will begin in the Fall of 1998. School parenting initiative through the efforts of and planning of the P.T.O., principal, staff members, and Lorraine Restel, conducted a workshop. entitled, "Technology Night". Mrs. Restel demonstrated the Alpha Smart desk top keyboard used in the classrooms to provide children with a medium to apply tech skills in the writing process. Parents became involved in the process. Mrs. Restel also presented a chronology and update of the district technology plan.

STAFFDEVELOPMENT

Teacher participation at the Saturday curriculum workshops was represehted by various staff members and grade levels: Critical Thinking, Computer Technology committee, K-8 Math Revision, K-6 Science curriculum, K-8 Art Revision committee. Changes, modifications and committee recommendations were reported at monthly faculty and grade-level meetings. Each committee member report included the alignment of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in the revision of the aforementioned curricula.

Areas of participation by the Spring Garden School staff in and out of di_strict:

Science seminar sponsored by Hoffinan-LaRoche. Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute.

In-service Macintosh Computer Workshop

Inclusion Workshop provided by Ms. Hirsch, the Director of Special Services

Raritan Valley Community College Workshop

Star lab/Sky lab training for a presentation during the 1998/99 school year 151.

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District Science Workshop entitled, ''Kitchen Chemistry"

Workshop entitled, ''Discipline and Strategies in the Classroom"

1998 NJAC Gifted and Talented Convention in New Brunswick

NJECA- New Jersey Education Computer Cooperat_iveWorkshop at Montclair University

The Hidden Curriculum - Seminar

Technology Workshop - Seton Hall University

During monthly faculty meetings "Instructional Theory into Practice" Madeline Hunter process was reinforced and redefined through video tapes with follow-up discussions and hand outs focusing on the importance of the elements of a good lesson.

HEALTH AND SAFETYPROGRAMS

D.A.R.E.- - Officer Nat Ferrara conducted the D.A.R.E. program. and course to the sixth-grade classes on Wednesdays and continued for the fourth year, the primary K-4 D.A.R.E. program for three weeks in October, 1997. To bring the course to closure, the sixth-grade classes participated in a district-wide field day at Monsignor Owen's Field. Certificates of Participation were awarded at a graduati?n ceremony held in the school auditorium. Drug Awareness Day - Students in grades five and six participated in a special drug program held in the Nutley Oval. Posters regarding drug awareness were prepared and sponsored by the various clubs of Spring Garden School.

Fire Prevention Week - During Fire Safety Week, (October) all grades K-6 including two special education classes participated in the Fire Prevention assembly and equipment demonstration.

American Dental Week - To raise dental health/hygiene awareness, students participated in a poster contest sponsored by the Essex County Dental Association. Special presentations were conducted by Doctors Anthony and Vincent DeVincentis.

SCHOOLACTMTIES

American Education Week - During American Education Week in November, Spring Garden School invited the parent community and grandparents to visit the classrooms, to view a myriad of activities and displays depicting American education, its past, current trends and aspects of technology. 152.

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Black History Month

Throughout the grades, Black History month was celebrated with a variety of Afro-American cultural activities. Banners lined the corridors depicting a vast range of contributions made by the Afro-American society of America. A selection of famous black Americans, civic leaders, sports figures, artists and authors were significantly displayed throughout the building.

Women's Month

A plethora of activities, corridor exhibits, videos, writing and poetry exp~riences were conducted to impact the contributions of women in American history. In conjunction with women's month, a special assembly program entitled, "Thr.ee Strong Women" was presented to raise a level of awareness on the contributions of wdmen in history.

School Safety Patrols

The Spring Garden Safety patrol comprised of fourth, fifth and sixth graders continues to be· effective as they serve at crosswalks under the supervision of adult advisors (crossing guards). They assist on the playground and monitor the kindergarten through third grades entering and leaving the building. Office patrols assist in answering the phone and separating mail during lunch hour.

Intramural Program

This district program is an organized after school activity offered to fifth and sixth graders. The program was well attended with active participation of students under the supervision of Mrs. LoriAnn Cassie and Mrs. Rosann Rizzuto.

Bears Around the World

This project involved sixth-grade students under the supervision of Mr. Adubato. Small stuffed bears with a journal insert literally traveled with relatives and friends to different parts of the world. Many bears were returned to Spring Garden School with post cards, ,memos, videos, etc. of the bears transcontinental or transworld trip. All memorabilia the students received was put into scrapbooks and the bear destinations were documented on a U.S. or World Map. Return of the bear with requested information came from all continents including Africa and Antarctica. Throughout the year, it was evident that the unique activity enhanced social studies concepts and the geographical experiences of the children. 153.

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Newspaper Club

The newspaper club met every other Monday under the supervision of co-advisors, Miss Laura Curry and Mrs. Jenifer Wilson. Four outstanding comprehensive issues were prepared by the students. The club afforded the children a successful experience in the areas of communication, writing, reading and computer skills. All issues were distributed to the student body and parents.

Art Club

The Art Club met under the supervision of Ms. Robyn Bums. Students in grades 3-6 participated in art activities on Wednesdays and Fridays during lunch period. Various projects were developed including weaving, painting, clay sculpture, murals and art appreciation.

Student Council Activities

Mrs. Claire Menza and Mrs. Sally Ryder co-advised all student council activities. They accomplish_edtheir agenda of activities with enthusiasm, support a11:dparticipation from its members and the involvement of students from grades 3-6. The mission of the council focused on school and aspects of community service. Major projects included Thanksgiving food baskets, holiday caroling throughout Spring Garden neighborhoods, Valentine Friendship grams, bake sales, Earth Day, and Talent Show.

Critical Thinking Club (Olympics of the Mind)

The club met every Tuesday under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn Hannon. Strategies began with skills of recognition and recall, working up to the more_advanced skills of analysis and synthesis. Through puzzle sheets, games, individual effort·s and team work, the students had fun and were challenged while working out problems and finding solutions.

Computer Club

The students of grades 3-6 met each Wednesday under the supervision of Mrs. Lorraine Restel. The students used computers to run favorite programs and CD Roms, developed skills using the word processor and expanded their ability to use the Macintosh computer and modem.

Garden Club

Mrs. Noreen Baris, advisor, met every Tuesday from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Gardening techniques were introduced to the students. A variety of garden tomatoes, cucumbers, 154.

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and flowering annuals were grown from seed. Special acorn wreaths and topiari~s were also fashioned for decor. Flowers grown from seed were planted around the schooll early

in the spring. Window sill box planters were cultivated and displayed during prdmotion exercises.

Chess Club

The club met every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. under the supervision of Mr. Gerard Adubato. Students from grades 4-6 learned strategies of the chess game and enjoyed competing with classmates. The challenge of chess enhances higher level thinking skills. ·

Debate Club

Under the supervision of Mr. Gerard Adubato, the newly formed club debated in a forensic format, current issues in education. The members entered a debate competition at Montclair State University.

Architecture and Engineering Club

This newly formed club afforded second grade students an opportunity to experiment with a variety of building ml:).terialsto design a variety of constructions. Critical thinking skills were encouraged to manage and build special projects. A favorite product was a balloon powered car.

Arts and Crafts Club

Students in grades 1-2 met on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:00 p.m. under the I supervision of Mrs. LoriAnn Cassie. Projects were constructed using paint, wood, seeds, wax, crayons, etc. to create specific projects. Students applied their knowledge of shapes, lines and texture to enhance their projects.

Library Club

The students involved in the library guild assisted with organizational tasks; shelving and carding books, filing cards and shelf reading. This experience allowed the

members to learn the basic operations of the library 1 155.

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Science Club The Science Club explored various areas of physical, biological, and life sciences employing the scientific method.

Jeopardy Club

The Jeopardy Club meets every Friday from 11:30-12:00. The club is open to students in grades 4-6. The game tests the students' knowledge of math, science, history, English, geography, and civics. Each week, teams accumulate points by answering questions correctly. At the conclusion of each game, teams may wager any part of their team's points iri ·Final Jeopardy. A winner is then declared. In June, teams that have accumulated the most points will play in a grade-level tounament.

Peer Buddy Club

The Peer Buddy Club was a pilot tutoring program this year involving 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Meetings were held on Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30. Students brought their lunches and ate together for about 20 minutes, and then we broke into tutoring pairs at the various learning centers in the room. Students were paired with lower grade students. The 4th graders worked with the 1st and 2nd graders, and the 5th and 6th graders worked with the 2nd and 3rd, graders. Students rotated from center to center · every eight minutes. This enabled all the tutors to assist all of the lower grade students. Basic skill development was stressed. (The Nickelodeon Channel also recognized our help during the Big Help Week.)

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(NUTLEY, N.J.) -- About 40 Nutley students will participate in Nickelodeon's Big Help Week 1998 by serving as peer tutors at Spring Garden School, 59 S. Spring Garden Ave., April 22 from 11:30-12:30. This event is part of the cable television network's five-year-old volunteer campaign for kids, which is the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award. The Big Help has grown even bigger with its newly expanded Big Help Week, April 18-24. The students, ages nine to 12, will join thousands of kids coast-to-coast who are volunteering in their communities by collecting food.cleaning parks, visiting the elderly and more during The Big Help Week. 156.

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Weaving Club

Activities centered around creating weaving projects using various yams and loops. Several projects were submitted to the Essex County Creative Arts Fair neld at Livingston Mall in 1998.

Spring Garden Chorale Concerts

• December Holiday Program • Budget Night Music Program • Spring Concert

Assembly Programs

• October 1997 - Patricia Shih, poetic song and dance • October 1997 - Annual Halloween Parade • November 1997 - Essex County Sheriff's Dept., Canine Dogs • December 19?7 - Laser Light Holiday Music Show • January 1998 - ''Einstein Alive" • February 1998 - "Honest Abe" • March 1998 - "Three Strong Women" performed by The Shoe String Players

Awards Assembly

The fourth annual awards assembly under the supervision of Mr. Gerard ft..dubato' and Ms. Margaret Dougherty honored all students who participated in school ,activities, local contests, and community service with special certificates and commendations as a form of recognition. I

FIELDTRIPS: I Gradel Nutley Public Library Turtle Back Zoo Morristown Airport

Grade 2 Museum of Natural History Newark Symphony Hall Native American Presentation - Green Meadows Farm,Parsippany Museum Hall of Fame, Teterboro Airport

Grade 3 Jenkinson's Pt. Pleasant Aquarium 157.

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Nutley Museum Waterloo Village Town Hall/Fire and Police Department Franklin Mineral Museum Tour of Nutley - Franklin Reform Church/Kingsland Manor

Grade 4 Ellis Island Bronx Zoo William Carlos Center, Rutherford Nichols Park, Nutley

Grade 5 West Point Academy, New York American Ref-fuel Co. - Newark Liberty Science Center Drug Awareness Rally

Grade 6 Camping Trip - Three day environmental program accompanied with experiences in ecology, social interaction, peer bonding skills, building and fostering self esteem and respect for each other through teamwork and group activities Intrepid Museum - New York City Ice Skating - So. Mountain Arena May9r's Youth Council Drug Awareness Rally Debate Competition - Montclair State University Policy Academy - Cedar Grove (Sgt. Roger's)

STUDENTACHIEVEMENTS

Many students received special awards and recognition in both local, county, state, and national levels this year. The following represents a list of honors in the field of literature and art.

❖ Elks Drug Free Poster Contest - First, Second and Third Place winners Elks Essay Contest

❖ Amvets Poser/Essay Contest:

Grade 3 Honorable mention 158.

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Grade 4 Honorable mention Grade 5 First Place winner Honorable mention Grade 6 Hororasble mention

❖ ABC Nutley History Fair

14 First Place 7 Second Place 3 Third Place

1 State Recognition

❖ Daughters of the American Revolution - History Essay Contest ❖ Lions Club - Intemtional Peace Poster Contest ❖ Lions Club - Spelling Bee participation ❖ American Legion Coloring Contest - ❖ Lions Club - International Peace Poster Contest ❖ American:Legion Coloring Contest - First Place local and county ❖ Academically Speaking - In-district competition

HONORROLL AND CHECKLIST

Each marking period a special Honor Roll bulletin board recognized the students who achieved Honor Roll status. A similar bulletin board recognized students who achieved all check marks in the social and personal growth areas of the report card.

P.T.O,ACTIVITIES

Dr. Gerard Parisi, P.T.O. President, led the association to a productive and successful year. They provided many unique and educationally motivated assembly programs that enriched the students with challenging ideas and perspectives. The effort and diligence of the membership fostered a positive spirit of cooperation and understanding between the school and parent community. Special P.T.O. purchase was a LCD projector which enables video instruction and viewing to be projected on a large size screen.

• September New Parents Night • October Annual Halloween Celebration Sixth Grade Camping Trip • December Holiday Boutique 159.

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• March Parent Committee Group Activity "Technology Workshop" Conducted by: Lo"aine Reste/ • April Family Night - Devil's game • May Staff Appreciation Week • June Strawbeny Festival Students "Pizza Day" Sixth-Grade Festivities - Intrepid Museum Ice Skating Kindergarten Recognition Day Promotion Activities

The Annual Book Fair - Sponsored by the school

ParentVolunteers

A number of parents assisted in our library, performing clerical and book shelving tasks. Two former Spring Garden staff members volunteered their assistance in the primary reading program. (Mrs. Rosemarie Baranko and Mrs. Betty Chapin) Mr. James Greengrove, former parent, also volunteered. Other parent sponsored activities; Daisies, Brownies, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

ProfessionalGoals Projected for the 1997/98 SchoolYear:

• to implement curriculum goals and proficiencies in science, math and art curricula • to continue to develop critical thinking skills • to continue to supplement the staff with materials and related programs in current trends and changes in education • to assess the results of the IOWA Tests, the Nutley Achievement Tests and ESPA results • to continue staff development in the ITIP process • to continue to implement all recommendations, ideas, special projects and enrichment strategies suggested by the P.A.T. curriculum • to continue to foster Parenting Committee programs • to continue to address affirmative actions goals for school and classroom practices • to continue to implement computer technology goals, and objectives as recommended for the 1998/99 school year. • to implement self-esteem strategies, recommendations and suggestions provided in the district prepared compendium • to promote the parenting committee initiative 160.

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CONCLUSION:

In closure, I would like to thank Dr. Frank Votto, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, the support of the Board of Education, Ms. Barbara Hirsch and the Child Study Team who aids us with our special education children and their programs, Mr. John Sincaglia and Mr. Donald ·stasi who have been instrumental in the maintenance of the building and to my colleagues who continue to share their experience and expertise with me.

The building principal, Ms. Lucy Anello has been appointed by the Superintendent of Schools to co-chair the monitoring committee for the Nutley School District, whi~_hwill be monitored by the state ofNew Jersey during the 1998/99 school year.

I particularly want to note the outstanding achievement of the Spring Garden students in the Nutley History Fair. A fourth grade student received recognition at William Paterson University.

Spring G~den students continue to achieve high scores in the IOWA Test of Basic Skills and Nutley Achievement Tests.

The dedicated staff, secretary, and non-professional employees continue to work diligently to renew the spirit, high standards and academic excellence that are the benchmarks of our school-district. We look forward to the challenges that await 1;1sas we bring the last years of the millennium to a close. ...I 0 0:c u V'I z

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To: Dr. Frank T. Votto From: Mr. Carmine D' Aloia Subject: Annual Report - 1997/98 Date: June 16, 1998

The following covers the priorities of district, as well as goals and objectives for Washington School.

CURRICULUM

Reading: This was the second year using the revised Reading Curriculum. The revised scope and sequence proved to enhance the teachers' ability to improve reading levels. The· teachers also continued to use the reading texts currently used and agreed that these texts are still good and would be kept until something better comes available. Next year increased use of-· computer software will be used to help supplement our reading program. Hopefully this will improve test scores and make reading more enjoyable for the children.

The Nutley Reading Test was administered at the end of May to the students of grades one through eight. Their performance, overall was excellent.

Mathematics: The Mathematics Curriculum was reviewed and revised this year by a committee of twenty teachers and four administrators. Changes to the scope and seguence were made to meet the State Core Content Curriculum Standards. It was determined by the committee that our math text contained the material necessary to meet the Standards. The Math Curriculum will also be supplemented with increased use of the computer software programs. New software programs have been provided by the P.T.O. 's book sale.

The Nutley Math Test and the IOWA Test of Basic Skills were also administered at the end of May with some outstanding results.

Language Arts: This was the second year for the revised Language Arts Curriculum. It has met the needs of the children with the use of the English text. Composition writing continues to be a top priority. The Nutley Writing Process is used as a guideline to develop good writing skills.

The students continue to do well in the writing area of the IOWA Test of Basic Skills and the Nutley Writing Test. 162.

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Science: The Science Curriculum was also revised this year by faculty members and administrative staff. The new Science Curriculum was developed to meet the Core Curriculum Content Standards mandated by the State. The committee created a curriculum that provides an excellent guide for the teachers. The curriculum developed outstanding concepts that place an emphasis on hands-on experiences, with various equipment, and provides proper instruction to prepare the fourth grade children for the ESP A Test.

Social Studies: The teachers continue to use the Social Studies Curriculum and text efficiently. The students were taken on several field trips to make the areas more meaningful. One trip was to the State House in Trenton where they met Assemblyman John Kelly, Assemblyman John DeGeatano, and Senator Gary Furnari, and received a first hand tour on how our State government works.

The Geography test was administered in May to all sixth grades. Again the1results were very good.

Computer.Curriculum: Our district's five year plan was formulated and finalized. The first phase of the plan began with the wiring of our school for the Internet. We presently have twelve lines running into our library.

A large effort was made to increase computer use in our classrooms. The P.T.O. helped purchase new software to supplement our math and reading programs. It was very evident that our teachers constantly had their children utilizing the computer and you could tell the children enjoyed it very much.

Our plan for next year will be to develop a "floating computer lab." To aceomplish this, we will purchase twelve lap top computers. Seven of these computers will be purchased with monies from our P.T.O./Mothers' Club. The lab will be housed in our library andiwe will be able to connect them to the Internet so our children can get "on-line" for school work and class projects.

In-service courses in computer technology were constantly offered to teacHers who wanted to learn more. The network person also helped his colleagues with repairs, software programs, and inventory lists. We are presently computerizing the office staff. A scanner will be purchased to enable us to get many of our required forms into our computers. This will improve our office efficiency. 163.

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Kindergarten: The kindergarten program continues to serve the youngsters of Nutley very well. The Letter People activities prepare them for first grade. These pupils adjust easier and are more successful with our reading and spelling programs.

For the first time at Washington School, there will be a Kindergarten Recognition Program. This was a program requested by the parents. The kindergarten teachers along with a parent committee put together a program that will be very enjoyable.

Special Subjects: The Art Curriculum is still excellent and serves the pupils of all grades. The Art work is outstanding with many youngsters entering a number of poster contests, and many winners are realized. They also learned much about graphic art on the computer. Many of our art decorations for special events were created by our talented students. For the first time this year, we had an art show, displaying the art work of the children from Washington School.

Our library is fast becoming the hub for our computer technology instruction. This year . our librarian performed shared duties as our network person. Four computers are presently being used by students and faculty. One computer is "on-line" with the Internet and is primarily being used by the librarian and staff to acquire educational materials. As stated previously, a "floating lab" of twelve lap top computers will be in place by September 1998. A monitor will also be installed in the library. This monitor will be connected to a computer for instructional purposes to students, faculty, and office staff

The librarian also assisted the classroom teachers, kindergarten through fourth grade, in providing challenging materials for gifted youngsters in these grade levels. The pupils spent time after school in the library doing more difficult tasks.

The physical education course of study continues to be very good. The children do well in keeping their bodies fit for various athletic activities.

The music curriculum continues to develop skills in reading music, singing and playing various instruments. The students also acquired an appreciation for classical music and learn much about the composers who created it. However, we lost our music room this year and instruction had to take place in the auditorium. We have great need for additional classrooms and hopefully this problem will be resolved and we will eventually have a music room again. 164.

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June 16, 1998 ACHIEVEMENTS

The children of Washington School maintained their good scores on the ITBS and the Nutley Achievement Tests. They met all challenges in every subject and often excelled in specific areas. Wherever indicated, individual needs were given special attention.

The support of all supplemental teachers was very important too. Due to t}:leirefforts, progress was evident in those children who needed extra support and attention.

Some members of the faculty continued to pursue their own academic endeavors. They attended graduate school to attain degrees beyond their current status. Others took in-service workshops to further their knowledge in computers, science, and mathematics, with the use of the calculator.

The youngsters continued to enter various poster and essay contests. We had several - . winners and it was wonderful that so many were willing to participate in the competitions.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

There were three P.T.O. meetings held throughout the year. They were Open House, the April Musicale, and the May Musicale Program. The attendance of parents at all pf these affairs was outstanding.

The P.T.A. sponsored a Book Fair in November. The profits received went toward the purchase of a planner book for each child in grades three through six, plus a box of crayons for each youngster in kindergarten through third grade. In addition to every classroom receiving books due to the credit from the book company, they also received new software programs for math, reading, science and social studies.

This year three parenting programs were offered by the teachers and the P;T.O. Teachers of grades four, five, and basic skills spoke on how parents could help their children with homework. Study skills, reading, mathematics and compositional writing were emphasized. The fourth grade parents were also given information on the details of the ESPA Testing Program that was mandated by the State. The parents were very pleased with these presentations and recommended that they be continued in future school years. 165.

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June 16, 1998

The Mothers' Club continues to be the fund raiser of Washington School. Through their efforts, the children and teachers get special educational materials, shows, and events. For the 1998/99 school year the Mothers' Club has agreed to provide us with seven lap top computers to help develop our "floating lab" and increase computer technology at Washington School.

Parents and grandparents visited the school during American Education Week. They participated in various topics or projects.

We also had the "Read Across America Program." Several outside groups, including students from the High School and Franklin School joined in by reading to the children in our classes.

The Elks Club and D.A.R.E. Program continued to make the youngsters aware of substance abuse. The booklets and oral presentations reinforced that tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are dangerous. We utilized our new Crisis Prevention Counselor, Miss Lisa Santosuosso, who provided a three s_essionprogram to our fifth grades, on "bullying." The program was very successful.

Project "Renaissance" was put into effect this year. Old textbooks, workbooks, etc. were collected and sent to Third World Countries.

"Denim Day" was incorporated into our school. This was a charity fund raising event that proved to be very successful. Funds were collected for four charities this year. We plan to continue this activity next year.

Washington School housed the Nutley History Fair, sponsored by the Academic Booster Club. Many Washington School students placed in the contest. The committee found our school to be an excellent venue for this affair and asked if we would house it next year.

A tree planting ceremony honoring Earth Day was implemented by our Student Council. They were able to get a tree donated by the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department through Mayor Gary Furnari.

Washington School Art Show. Sponsored by the P.T.0./Mothers' Club and Art faculty. This show displayed the art work of all our students. Several displays were very professional looking. 166.

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June 16, 1998

ASSEMBLIES

Fire Prevention Multi-Cultural Program Ozzie Alive - Children of the Sun Meet the New York Football Giants- Drug Awareness Mr. Wizard Science Program Safety Program Christmas Musicale Black History Program Women in History Program Read Across American Nutrition Program - Third Grade Primary Musicale Intermediate Musicale Nutley Library Presentation - Sixth Grade Push Cart Players - America Accepting Handicap People - Third Grade Awards Assembly Kindergarten Recognition Program Awards Assembly Sixth Grade Promotion

FIELD TRIPS

October 16, 1997 First Grades Cornell Farms November 6, 1997 Fourth Grades Waterloo Village November 12, 1997 Third Grades Newark Museum April 20, 1998 Fifth & Sixth Franklin School/Drug Awareness May 7, 1998 First & Second Theatreworks Montclair May 18, 1998 Sixth Grades Trenton State House June 4, 1998 Fifth & Sixth Junior Olympics June 10, 1998 Third Grades Meet the Mayor June 10, 1998 Fourth Grades Waterloo Village June 10, 1998 Fifth Grades Liberty Science Center [ 167.

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GOALSACHIEVED

Maintained Nutley's standards and students achieved high scores on standardized and local test.

The school environment continued to be a happy one with all learning to the best of their ability.

Self esteem booklets were used and it was apparent that the youngsters were happy and feeling successful.

Tolerance was emphasized and results were very evident.

The fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students passed with at least a 70% or better on a teacher made criterion reference science test involving force, motion, and the concept of energy. A!'eas included heat, light, and sound. This was a school objective.

The second and third grade students were given two minute speeches related to a given prompt. They were graded using a State developed rubric. The purpose of this task was to help prepare students for the fourth grade speaking component on the ESPA Test.

70% of students taking the test passed with better that 70%. This was another school objective for 1997/98 school year.

GOALS FOR 1998/99

Develop a computer lab and promote use of the Internet into various disciplines of the curriculum. A school requirement for fifth and sixth grade students will be to complete a research paper utilizing the Internet.

Increase computer technology in the office administrative duties by purchasing a scanner and loading required forms into the computer. This will be done to make this department more modern and efficient.

Implement a "once-a-week payment" for our lunch program. Again this will provide time for the office aides to perform other duties and make our school more efficient. 168.

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June 16, 1998

GOALSFOR 1998/99

Increase use of computer software to help improve math and reading scores.

I Maintain Nutley's standards and encourage high achievement in all subject areas.

Promote tolerance and self esteem.

Continue to implement Affirmative Action goals.

Continue to administer all Nutley Achievement Tests and assess results.

Dr. Votto will be greatly missed and I wish him all the best in the future. 1:m looking . I forward to working with my colleague, Dr. Serafino, and giving her all my support as she begins

her new position ~ Superintendent. 1

My first year as Principal of Washington School has turned out to be a verr enjoyable, exciting, and gratifying experience. The cooperation from the children, parents, faculty, staff and fellow administrators are the reason for my enjoyment.

I thank the Board of Education members for giving me their vote of confidence and providing me with this wonderful career opportunity. I eagerly look forward to next year and hope my leadership duties will continue to keep Washington School as great as ever.

Respectfully submitted, /1 c- , (_a 1.,,>h-• ,--(___ ~lc-u:___ Carmine D' Aloia ...J 0 :c0 ~ ~

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NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS YANTACAWSCHOOL 20 YANTACAWPLACE NUTLEY,NEW JERSEY 07110

JOHN CALICCHIO Tel: 973-661-8892 Principal

TO: Dr. Frank Votto, Superintendent of Schools

FROM: Mr. John Calicchio, Principal ofYantacaw School

DATE: June 12, 1998

RE: Principal's Annual Report - 1997-1998 School Year

This annual report represents a composite of the following: District and school priorities; monitoring and encouraging staff, curriculum development and implementation; staff development, and various school activities.

Continuing Priorities Review

The K-8 mathematics curriculum, science curriculum, art curriculum, and music curriculum was reviewed and updated so as to align with the New Jersey Core Content Standards. The scope and sequence charts were updated to reflect the alignment to the Core Content Standards. The scope and sequence charts will be reviewed for appropriateness in June 1999.

The Technology Implementation Committee's efforts were continually communicated to the Yantacaw staff by Mrs. Clerico, our Computer Network Coordinator. Mrs·. Clerico continues to monitor and upgrade our computers, selection of software, CD Roms, and other various computer items.

Several instructors from Y antacaw School attended the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) and Critical Thinking In-service Programs. Dr. Mutch is to be commended for its content, presentation, and direction.

Several instructors from Yantacaw School attended the Computer Orientation Program for all teachers new to the district. Mr. D' Aloia is to be commended for its content, presentation, and direction.

Several Computer In-service Workshops were offered this past year at Y antacaw School. Mrs. Clerico coordinated and implemented many various strategies to give the participants 170.

a positive feeling for the use of the computer in the classroom. Forty-five district staff members attended the five day program.

Various staff members attended the Special Education In-service and Science Workshops. Both workshops provided valuable information that could be incorporated into the classroom setting. The staff that attended the workshop shared that information at faculty meetings throughout the school year.

Our school objectives were implemented, monitored, and were successfully completed during the 1997-1998 school year.

The school based planning team met during March, April, and May, and the school objective for the 1998-1999 year was submitted for approval.

The Y antacaw staff consisted of twenty-one classroom teachers, four special teach~rs, one instrumental instructor, one nurse, one learning consultant, one school psychologist, one speech instructor, one ESL instructor, four aides, one and one half special educatiqn instructors, two basic skills instructors, one permanent substitute, two and one half custodians, and one secretary. There are currently 480 students enrolled at Y antacaw School. The staff continues to actively participate in Saturday Curriculum Workshops, In-service classes, Holistic Scoring for the Nutley Writing Achievement test, and the staff continues to improve instruction by taking various graduate level courses.

Principal Priorities for the 1997-1998 School Year

The Nutley Achievement Test (1-6), IOWA Test (K-6), and Geography Test were carefully reviewed. The progress of the students in Basic Skills and Special Education were closely monitored. The youngsters continue to show academic progress in all

1 subject areas. Also, test scores continue to improve in all areas. The fourth grade • Elementary School Proficiency Assessment was given this year. Feedback from sthlf and students continues to be closely monitored.

The building principal attended and participated in the various Saturday Curriculu~ Sessions. This information was shared at various parent and faculty meetings. Also, the principal attended all the Mothers' Club and PTO executive board meetings.

The building principal also attended the CAT program, Patches meetings, Superintendent's Advisory Committee, and provided input to the various committees with concerns from the staff. This information was shared with the faculty. During Articulation Day, the principal served as the facilitator for the fifth and sixth grade meetings. Core agenda items and other concerns were addressed. During the first half of the meeting, sixth grade instructors shared concerns and ideas with the middle school staff. Suggestions were well received. Recaps were reviewed and forwarded to Mr. Walker. 171.

Principal's Priorities for the 1998-1999 School Year

• Continue to implement the K-8 Health, Language Arts, and Reading Curriculums • Implement the updated K-8 Math, Science, Art, and Music Curriculums • Continue to underscore !TIP/Critical Thinking Methodology for the Y antacaw staff • Review Core Content Standards with all teaching staff • Continue to underscore the importance of the preparation of students in grades 1-4 for ESP A to all staff members · • Continue to oversee all school level objectives development, implementation, and completion • Continue to oversee the implementation of the Parent Handbook and the Self-esteem Handbook • Continue to encourage staff to implement the use of the computer in the classroom lessons. • Implement the use of the computer lab to enhance the curriculum and implement various means of research and telecommunication • Continue to encourage staff to participate in the various in-service programs • Continue to encourage staff to be a part of various Saturday Curriculum Revision Committees • Continue to encourage staff to keep abreast of the profession through graduate courses, workshops, communications with staff, administration, and first hand expenence

Principal' s Advisory Committee

Teacher Representative - Mrs. Tolve Parent Advisor - Mrs. Sandra Carella Building principal and students from grades five and six

This committee, for the 1997-1998 school year, met on alternate Tuesdays during lunch hour. The focus of this committee was to become involved in addressing school issues, reviewing various existing activities and programs, concerns of the student body by discussing the progress of our educational goals, participate in decision-making, sharing positive experiences, and to review new programs and activities designed for the student body.

School Action Plan

Objective I: By June 1998, 70% of the students in grades 3-6 will demonstrate proficiency by achieving a score of three or better on the state developed rubric. Teacher made prompts and visual preparation will be effectuated.

Objective II: By June 1998, 70% of the students in grades 1-2 will achieve a score of 70% or above on a locally administered criterion referenced test on the -172.

selected principles of toxicology and the process of related environmental health risk assessment.

Results

During the 1997-1998 school year, monthly grade level meetings were held with grades 1-2 and 3-6 instructors to identify the objectives, discuss areas of concern, and plan various preparation activities that could be incorporated into a variety of classroom lessons. During this time, criterion reference tests for grades 1-2 and speaking prompts for grades 3-6 were designed to evaluate student achievement. More than 70% of students in grades 1-2 achieved a score of70% or better in a locally administered test. Also, 70% of the students in grades 3-6 achieved a score of three or better on the state developed speaking rubric.

Other Curriculum Related Items - Staff Development

Mrs. Clerico, along with other network staff members, conducted computer in-service programs for the district instructional and secretarial staff. Many Y antacaw teache~s attended these programs that familiarized the staff with the computer and various grade level appropriate software.

Miss Hirsch conducted an in-service program which focused in the area of inclusion, 504 modifications, and other various topics dealing with Special Education.

Mrs. Carol Gurney presented a Science In-Service Workshop entitled: Hands-on 1 Activities in Elementary Physical Science. Many staff participated in the program and found many strategies discussed to be useful in the classroom.

New staff members attended the mandated Madeline Hunter's Instructional Theory into Practice and Computer Awareness Saturday programs. ·

Monthly faculty meetings continually highlight curriculum committee reports, school level objectives, Core Content Standards, Gifted and Talented (PAT), Special EducatioQ/504 accommodations, Basic Skills, committee reports, affirmative action, homework, progress reports, and other various items that need to be addressed. '

All staff members continue reinforcing and refining the elements of a good lesson. Part of all our faculty meetings included various strategies that reinforce the elements of a good lesson and encourage staff to include Madeline Hunter's Instructional Theory into Practice into all lessons.

Many staff members participated in the various Saturday Curriculum sessions, in-service programs offered by the Board of Education, as well as many programs offered outside the district. 173.

Health and Safety Programs

• Dr. Dinan visited classes K-3 directing attention to the importance of dental hygiene. • Mrs. Maguire, our school nurse, conducted scoliosis screening to the students in grades 5-6 • Mrs. Maguire performed eye exams, checked height and weight, and updated all student medical information as needed • The Lions Club conducted vision screening to all students in grade three as a service to Y antacaw School and the Nutley School District. • Dr. Barry Prystowski and Dr. Ramer conducted various physical and dental exams for the students at Y antacaw School • Miss Lisa Santosuosso visited varius classes to discuss the role of the Substance Awareness Councilor • Miss Santosuosso conducted a program for fifth graders entitled, "Bullying." The program was well received by the students · • In May, the fifth and sixth grade students attended a district-wide Drug Awareness Program sponsored by the Nutley Elks • Officer Ferrara visited classes K-4 discussing topics related to social safety, drugs, and the role of the police in the community • Officer Ferrara visited the sixth grade classes on a weekly basis to present the Dare Program. TJ;ieprogram culminated with the Dare picnic held in mid June. All sixth graders, district-wide, participated in the activities at the picnic. The program was enjoyed by all in attendance.

School Activities

Intramural Program

This successful program continued under the district supervision of Mr. SanFillipo. Ms. Schoem, Mr. Grant, and Miss Vonroth assumed responsibility for serving as faculty advisors to the fifth and sixth grade after school program.

Grandparent's Day

During National Education Week grandparents were encouraged to attend a brief meeting with the principal. At the meeting the district and school goals and objectives were addresed. The grandparents were encouraged to visit classes during the morning hours. The staff prepared many interesting activities for the grandparents.

Technology Night

Ms. Clerico, our Network Person, along with the Academic Booster Club, sponsored a district-wide Computer Technology Night. The instructor discussed the use of the computer in the classroom, available software, access to the internet, and other technology

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related items. Alpha Smarts were demonstrated as an alternative to the computer. All in attendance were able to sit at a computer under the direction of the instructor. Next year the program will be expanded.

Standardized Testing Information Night

In April, Mrs. Mariana Francioso, our Leaming Disability Consultant, along with the building principal, conducted an informational forum on the interpretation of standardized test scores. The Cognitive Abilities, IOWA's, Nutley Achievement Tests, ESPA, GEPA, and HSP A test scores were explained. Time was given for questions and answers. ·

Hopefully, this program will become an annual activity. 1

Mayors Advisory Committee

Several times during the school year, this committee, made up of five sixth grade students from each of the five elementary schools, meet with the mayor. The purpose of the committee is to discuss items and future activities that could enhance our Recreation Department and our town. This group of youngsters provided valuable insight on a large variety of topics. This program will continue to expand in future years.

Academically Speaking Team

This group of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade youngsters competed in a county wide • competition. The students, under the leadership of Mrs. Olivo, represented Yantacaw School in a very fine fashion. We are hopeful to once again compete in this Academic Jeopardy competition next year.

Guest Speakers

During the course of the 1997-1998 school year a variety of guest speakers visited our school. Many of them having expertise in a wide variety of areas. The youngsters and staff benefited and enjoyed these interesting presentations. ·

Parents New to Yantacaw

This annual meeting was held with all new families early in September in the library. A group discussion, questions and answer period, and a tour of the building were the order of the evening.

Annual Halloween Parade

This annual parade started on Y antacaw Place and ended on the campus. The whole student body and parents alike were invited to participate in this annual event. 175.

Poster/Essay Contests

This year the students in grades 1-6 participated in many poster/essay contests throughout the school year. The fact that many youngsters participated demonstrates their enthusiasm for learning. The Y antacaw staff and parents continually reinforce the importance of participation in these extra activities.

Holiday Sing-A-Long

Mr. Laubach, Mrs. Adubato, and Miss Margulies put together a sing-a-long for the kindergarten and third grade classes. The youngsters sang many holiday favorites.

Spring Musicales

Mr. Tobias, our instrumental instructor, and Mrs. Zitman, our general music teacher~ conducted two musicales in April and May. During the April program grades 1-3 sang a variety of songs that were learned throughout the year. The instrumentalists played many favorite songs. The May concert consisted of grades 4-6 singing and the instrumental group playing many songs that were practiced throughout the school year. These concerts highlighted the progress of the children in the areas of vocal and instrumental music. These programs continue to be well attended and successful.

Affirmative Action

During the course of the 1997-1998 school year Yantacaw School had many activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and Black History Month. During the month of March activities were planned to honor "Women in History" month. Activities during thes~ months were conducted in grades K-6. Some of the activities that were conducted were as follows: Reading books about famous women and black Americans, writing poetry, science reports that discuss Diane Fosse, speeches on Famous Women and Black Americans of the students choice. The first grade compiled a list of 100 Famous Black Americans and 100 Famous Women in History. With the help of the entire school, the list expanded to more than 200 names.

Assembly Programs

Fire Safety Assembly Edd Paterson Magic Show Awards Assembly Thomas Edison Program Meet the Musicians Story Builders Virginia Fazzi - "Tolerance" 176.

Parent Volunteers

Once again, Y antacaw School had many parent volunteers come in and assist in many areas. The Y antacaw staff continues to welcome them into our building and greatly appreciate the time and effort they give to our youngsters. In June, these voluntee~s were honored at a luncheon given by the Mothers' Club and PTO.

Y antacaw Clubs

Police School Partnership Program - Miss Christy

I This club consists of sixth graders. Sgt. Rogers has lunch with them and discusses 'police procedures safety tips, and crime. He asks the children for their feedback on the Nutley Police Department and any suggestions they might have to improve the communit)I. Sgt. Rogers also took the club on a field trip to see the police academy. ·

Computer Club - Mrs. Clerico

The Computer Club met at 11:30 - 12:30 on each Tuesday. There were forty youngsters that participated. This club was conducted in the new Media Center located in the1 Library.

The children used various software conducive to the sixth grade curriculum, and telecommunications. This club was well attended.

Art Club - Mrs. Felice

The Yantacaw Art Club met each Tuesday at lunch time from 11:30 AM- 12:30 RM. Each session was spent beautifying the building. The club members painted spring flowers on every window on the second floor that faces Y antacaw Place. A second project was to paint children's faces on clear plastic to go on window panes in the office. The third project was to design a mural for the first floor, center staircase, which is still iri progress and will be completed in the near future.

Singing Club - Mr. Tobias

The Singing Club met on each Tuesday during the lunch hour. The songs sung by the students were written by Mr. Tobias. Some of these were performed at Cafe Night in April at Nutley High School.

World Culture Club - Mrs. Tolve

The World Culture Club meets one or two times each month to explore our cultural backgrounds while we learn about other ethnic groups. 177.

We have had an International Luncheon, Share-A-Word Days, Flag Recognition, Recipe Exchange, and several individual presentations by members. The focus of the club is to appreciate diversity.

Principal's Advisory Committee - Mrs. Tolve

This club met twice a month to allow students the opportunity to discuss questions and concerns regarding Y antacaw School.

Several important issues have been raised during these sessions. The committee has discussed lunchroom concerns, campus situations, and tolerance within our school.

The committee also conducted fund-raisers for "Campus Beautification" and a club sponsored a "Luau Party" which was attended by 94 students.

2-Reilly Literary Club - Mrs. Reilly

The 2-Reilly Literary Club consisted of twenty-three members of Mrs. Reilly's self-contained class. The students and teacher met monthly during the lunch hour in room 107.

The students ate their lunches and socialized, first, while they brain stormed the topic for that particular meeting.

Students worked individually or in small groups and created poems, short stories, puzzles, riddles, word finds, and illustrations. These centered around holidays, seasons, important people, etc.

The students and teacher researched and studied about different authors. One such author was Marc Brown creator of Arthur. Individual style was studied and appreciated by the students.

The students' creations were shared, read, and discussed with all the classroom students and many of these creations were sent to the Tom Tom, Yantacaw's newspaper in which they were published for the entire school.

The 2-Reilly Literary Club was a valuable activity for both students and teacher.

Literature Club - Mrs. Fischer

My third grade Literature Club, consisting of seventeen students, met on alternate Mondays at lunch time. During the meetings a variety of books were read and discussed. The genre consisted of fairy tales, historical fiction, poetry, biographies, classics, and fiction. Different authors were studied to demonstrate the many styles of writing in children's literature. We viewed several videos on the life and work of authors. The '178.

children were able to gain an understanding of each author's purpose and methods used in writing.

We worked with graphic organizers to provide a visual representation and facilitate

pre-reading, post-reading, writing, reasoning, and discussion of literature. Graphic 1 organizers proved to be effective tools to use in our literature studies to organize ideas and illustrate relationships.

The children volunteered their time during the lunch hour and took a special interest to enrich their reading skills and experiences.

Student Council - Mrs. Batchelder-Mitchell, Mrs. Tolve, Mrs. Olivo

The Y antacaw Student Council is a service organization that is committed to helping others while maintaining the highest citizenship standards for ourselves. Members must participate in activities and demonstrate a positive attitude and proper behavior by maintaining their citizenship checks.

The fifth grade students who participated in the Y antacaw Student Council attended meetings, took part in our Valentine fund-raiser, visited the Nutley Senior Center, and helped us clean up our campus. The Student Council also went on a trip to Philadelphia in May. Our last service function will be a breakfast held in honor of our Y antacaw faculty and staff, to be held in June.

Drama Club - Mrs. Olivo, Mrs. Ruffo

During the 1997-1998 school year approximately 25 children met twice a month and participated in the Drama Club.

The club fosters a good self-image for the children and gives them the opportunity ~o express themselves through creative dramatics. The students create, prepare, rehearse, and perform dramatic skits and puppet shows. We have also included choral reading.

I It has been a very successful and rewarding experience for all of the participants.

Brainteaser Club - Mrs. Olivo

The Brainteaser Club met every other Tuesday during the school year at lunch time. Approximately thirty fourth and fifth graders participated. The first half of the year was spent on the computers playing different mind-challenging games. The second half of the year was spent with a select group who were chosen to participate in a county-wide event called Academically Speaking. This group of eight students represented Yantacaw School in a jeopardy-style competition. 179.

Another group of students was chosen to represent our school in a District-Wide Event to be held in June at the high school. All of the students who came to the club found it to be a rewarding experience and they truly enjoyed the challenge.

This was the second year for the club and I feel that it was quite successful. I look forward to doing this again next year.

Library Club - Mrs. Gernitis

The Library Club met weekly on Wednesdays during lunch time. It consisted of approximately fifteen students. The club allowed students to gain a better understanding of how the library functions through hands on use. Due to their efforts, a greater wealth of information is gained in areas including: the Dewey Decimal Classification System, the card catalog draw system, arrangement, and the variety of sources of information in our school library. This club fosters a love of books, reading as a life long leisure activity, and assisting the school as a volunteer.

Watercolor Painting Club- Mrs. Ruffo, Ms. Schoem

During the school year fifty children met twice a month and participated in this club.

The Watercolor Painting Club provides lessons for the children and helps th_emto express themselves through creative painting projects.

It has been a very successful and rewarding experience for all of the participants.

Chess Club - Danielle Christy

The Chess Club is for grades 4 - 6. We meet every Wednesday at lunch. The children pair up and teach each other how to play chess.

Human Relations Club - Jill Freedman

The Human Relations Club has met each Tuesday since October. We gave reports on different countries that were accompanied by food from that country. We had discussions on different "what if' situations that dealt with people relating to each other.

Some of the members packed lunches at Mobile Meals in Montclair (we even made the newspaper). The children put together a lucrative bake sale and all the proceeds went with us when we visited St. John's Church in Newark to make sandwiches and serve them to the homeless.

It has been an exciting and interesting experience. I'd enjoy doing it again next year. 180.

Make A Difference Club - Ms. Franks

This was a very successful club. The members were able to make a difference in many people's lives. They made and sold cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. They also made and sold bookmarks. The money collected went to the women and children in a ba:ttered women's shelter. They also collected from their family members items needed at tl)e shelter. At another time they each submitted old books that were in good shape and donated them to a local nursery school during "Read Across America." All of the I members seemed to really understand the importance of helping others and how even a small group of children can make a big difference in someone's life.

Craft Club- Ms. Franks

The club met at lunch time during the school year. The members made crafts that they

were able to take home. All the students followed verbal directions and used the 1 · · teacher-made model as a guide to the finished product. The members left each meeting with a positive feeling about themselves and their finished products. Some crafts Were holiday related and others were not. Every student member had a rewarding expecience in the club.

The students also sold their own ''used" personal books to their classmates to make the money to purchase craft supplies. This earned them self-respect and pride in them~elves.

Needlepoint Club - Mrs. McKenzie

Needlepoint Club met on Thursdays throughout the school year. Although the club continues to meet weekly, each homeroom class participates in the club every third week. The club was well attended by mostly fourth graders with some fifth and sixth grade_ helpers.

Lego Club - Miss Gurrera

The Lego Club met every Monday from 11 :30 - 12:30. Fifth and sixth graders spent the lunch hour constructively building with legos.

Tom Tom Newspaper - Mrs. Keating, Miss Gurrera

This club published three issues this year. A representative from each class participated, along with a few appointed members to do various feature articles, art work, or interviews.

! The sponsors met twice a month at lunch time. Collating sessions for all representatives occurred for each issue. The sponsors did all of the editing. We incorporated the office staff with help in typing and copying each issue. 181.

Current Events Club- Mr. Loffredo

Current events are discussed along with videos from Scholastic News Magazines. The videos are used with the articles.

Students learn about news around the world in a relaxed setting. They seemed to enjoy the videos.

Another project they worked on was a poster for Drug Awareness Day at the Nutley Oval.

Minnesingers Club - Mrs. Zitman

Minnesingers enjoyed a successful year. They performed in the Winter Holiday Concert in December, in the All Elementary Concert in March, the Spring Concert in April,. and·the Spring Musicale in May. All in all, they were successful in providing a firm model for the rest of their individual classes. As a result of this, thirteen of our sixth graders were accepted into Concert Choir in Franklin School, the second year in a row.

Parent Groups

The Y antacaw parent groups continue working cooperatively with our staff, students, and the community. Some of their projects are as follows:

Mothers' Club

• Plant Sale • Ice-cream Sunday Day • Holiday Boutique • Staff Appreciation Day • Fashion Show • Lunch with the Principal • Holiday Luncheon • Movie Special ( children were admitted free at the Franklin Theater during winter/spring break) • Guest speakers • Pizza Luncheon - Grades 4-6 and staff were treated to pizza, drinks, and dessert after the Olympics • Book Fair • Staff Appreciation Day Luncheon (staff, crossing guards, and volunteers) • Y antacaw T-shirts were provided for patrols, Olympic participants, and the sixth grade class • Yearbook Signing Party - pizza provided for students • Promotion Party - for all sixth graders · 182.

• Refreshments - following promotion exercises for Kindergarten and the sixth grade • Kindergarten Screening - assisted students • Various donations to the school - 27'' television and VCR for the library, blinds,for the auditorium

PTO

• Pocket folders and planners for the student body • Parent Resource Directory • Financed several educational assemblies • Gifts for the staff (to spend on their classes) • Various donations to the school such as blinds for the auditorium, and an air conditioner for the nurse's office • Staff Appreciation Day • Amateur Night/Talent Show • Co-sponsored Yantacaw Standardized Testing Night • Innisbrook Fund-raiser - wrapping paper • Birthday Books - each child received a book on his/her respective birthday • Book Fair • Funfest - Sunday family activity • Pumpkin Patch • Halloween Party for grades 1-6 • TGIF Party

Special Activities

Bear Day - Miss Schoem

Pictures of previous "Bear Days" were displayed in the hallways. Each youngster brought in his/her special bear. The parade began with a fifth grade drum lines, grades K-6, faculty, parents and friends.

Class Trips

Grade 1 - Liberty Science Center Grade 2 - Paper Mill Playhouse - Aladdin Grade 3 - Sandy Hook State Park, Kingsland Manor, Nutley Museum Grade 4 - Montclair State University Theatre - Young Thomas Edison Grade 5 - Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty Grade 6 - West Point Art - Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo Student Council - Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Institute 183.

Conclusion

Congratulations to the Y antacaw teaching and non-teaching staff for all of their help in maintaining high standards and giving all of the youngsters a chance to continue to progress socially and academically. Yantacaw students continue to have outstanding IOWA and Nutley Achievement Test scores. The Academically Speaking Team, consisting of fourth and fifth graders, competed in the Essex County Competition and represented Y antacaw School in the finest fashion. This group also participated in a district-wide Academically Speaking competition. The teams were comprised of team members from each of the elementary schools. Our sixth grade competed in the Conrail 24 Math Challenge this past spring.

A special thanks to the custodial staff, under the direction of our Head Custodian, Mr. Frank Lotito. They continue to do an outstanding job maintaining a clean and safe environment for the youngsters at Y antacaw School. Mr. Don Stasi, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, has been most helpful and cooperative and has greatly aided in keeping our school in excellent condition for our students, parents, staff, and members of the school community. I would also like to thank the Maintenance Crew for their quick response and care given to maintenance requests at our building.

Our parent organizations (PTO/Mothers' Club) were most supportive and always there for students and staff at Yantacaw. The extra touches they bring to the school help to maintain the fine tradition at Y antacaw School.

Miss Barbara Hirsch, Director of Special Services and the Child Study Team, continually assisted the staff, youngsters, parents, and administration. Their efforts to quickly meet with staff and parents, is to be commended. They continue to support what is in the best interest of all the students at our school.

Our Secretary, Mrs. Luzzi, continues to do an excellent job in coordinating the daily school activities. ·Her warm and caring manner in dealing with parents, children, and staff is to be commended. Mrs. Luzzi continues to oversee the four aides in order to keep the office running smoothly. Our lunch aides, Mrs. Linfante, Mrs. Zaccheo, Mrs. Krupka, and Mrs. Bolcato, continue to do a fine job supervising the ever growing lunch program. They also assist with other duties in the office and classroom.

Mrs. Scarpa is to be commended for the modified hot lunch program for our youngsters. The items on the lunch menu continue to be monitored so as to better meet the needs of the students. The menu offers a wide variety of food. Also, pizzeria pizza has become a popular item on the monthly menu.

Thanks to the members of the Board of Education for their continued support throughout the year. A special thank you to Mr. Pelaia, the Yantacaw School Board of Education Representative. 184.

I would like to thank Mr. John Sincaglia, Secretary/Business Administrator, for his continued support and guidance with the many maintenance and enhancement projects at Y antacaw School.

A special thank you to Dr. Frank Votto, Superintendent, and Mr. John Walker, Assistant Superintendent, for their continued support and guidance during the year. ·

Respectfully, () il/~1· t71Calicchio, Principal SPECIALSERVICES 185.

June 22, 1998

TO: Dr. Frank T. Votto

RE: Special Services Annual Report - 1997-98

FROM: Barbara Hirsc~irector of Special Services

NEW REFERRALS 1996-97 1997-98

Nutley High School 11 8 Franklin 6 10 Yantacaw 10 4 Lincoln 17 12 Radcliffe 11 6 Spring Garden 5 .9 Washington 8 10 Preschool Handicapped 14 10 Early Kindergarten Admissions 13 11 Referral Backlog 0 0 Referrals Pending 13 9 New Referrals plus 3 year eval 108 183

NEW CLASSIFICATIONS

Perceptually Impaired 31 22 Trainable Mentally Retarded 0 0 Neurologically Impaired 5 5 Auditorily Handicapped 0 0 Communication Handicapped 0 0 Emotionally Disturbed 2 5 Chronically Ill 2 1 Multiply Handicapped 0 0 Orthopedically Handicapped 0 0 Socially Maladjusted 1 0 Eligible for Day Placement 0 ·o Preschool Handicapped 12 8 Autistic 0 0

TOTAL 53 41

Students Graduated 31 42

Students Dropped Out 2 1

Students Declassified 3 1

504 Students 22 52 186.

TOTALS PROJECTED Classes 1997-98 1997-98 1998-99 Nutley High School 3 PI Classes (67) 60 1 Supplemental ( 8) 10 1 Resource Center (27) 25 Mainstreamed (38) 40

Franklin School 3 PI Classes (50) .so 1 Resource Center (10 ) 10 .5 Supplemental ( 7) 8 Mainstreamed ( 8) 15

Lincoln School 1.75 Resource Room (31) 35 .5 Supplemental ( 5) 5 2 Preschool Handi- (18) 24* capped 1 Educable Mentally(lO) 8 Retarded 2 Neurologically (18) 11** Impaired

Spring Garden 1 Resource Room (20) 20 2 NI Classes (18) 22

Radcliffe School 1 Resource Room (22) 22

Yantacaw School 1.5 Resource Room (31) 32

Washington School 1.8 Resource Room (34) 36

Home Instruction ( 71) 65

PROJECTIONS

Day Placements (60) 55 Residentials ( 1) 1 Received from other districts (21) 20 Eligible for Speech Correction (Public) (107) 100 Non-public Classified (56) 60 Vocational (full-time) ( 1) 0 (part-time) (10) 10

* 3 sections ** 1 section 187.

The following Special Services Priorities and issues were addressed in a positive manner during the 1997-98 school year: 1. Year two monitoring was completed in a commendable fashion. 2. A parent health packet was completed. 3. In-service training was provided to staff involved in the inclusion initiative during the summer of 1997.

4. Recreational activities for the disabled were expanded.

5. The special education curriculum was aligned. with the regular education curriculum and core content standards.

6. A positive, integrated learning milieu was established at Nutley High School for the disabled student.

7. The cooperative teaching initiative was expanded at all grade levels. 8. Transition planning was infused at both Franklin Middle School and Nutley High School.

9. A sudden loss intervention plan was established.

10. The role of the student assistance counselor was expanded at the elementary level. 11. The Elementary Speaking competition was initiated. 12. Policies referring to special services were reviewed and revised.

13. Classifications were decreased by approximately 20%.

14. A $1000 grant was secured from Special Olympics. 15. Twenty one disabled non-residents were accepted as tuition students for the 1997-98 school year and seven disabled non-residents were accepted as tuition students for the summer program.

16. I.D.E.A. training was provided for all staff. 188.

SPECIAL SERVICES PRIORITIES 1998-99

1. To provide training for all staff relative to the revision of Chapter 28 of the N.J. Administrative Code. 2. To open a preschool handicapped program which will focus on the needs of the PDD child.

3. To expand the primary academic talent initiative to include additional opportunities for district-wide competition. 4. To increase related services opportunities.

I 5. To extend cooperative teaching at Nutley High School to the Foreign Language Department and the English Department. 6. To develop an in-house work initiative for the disabled secondary student. 7. To revise the IEP to meet new state guidelines. 8. To develop a transition plan to meet ne~ state requirements.

I 9. To provide appropriate accommodations and alternate assessment plans for disabled students relative to the state assessment program.

. I 10. To continue to address the reduction of referrals, classifications and out-of-district placements. 11. To provide appropriate assistive technology for the special needs program. 12. To continue to supplement income by attracting non­ resident disabled students in specific programs~ 13. To seek grants for specific initiatives. 14. To continue to provide in-service training relative to the inclusion initiative.

15. To disseminate information to non-disabled students relative to the needs of their disabled peers. 189.

16. To continue to expand the role of the student assistance counselor.

17. To assist regular education staff in the development of 504 accommodation plans. 18. To continue to develop the parent support group (P.A. Ch. E. S. ) to encourage parent involvement in the educational process.

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