School/Team WebsiteAcademic Core Classes Information Important Dates:

Friday, September 11th – Picture Day Thursday, November 5th – Career Day

Friday, June 10th – Lake Compounce Trip

HOMEWORK – Completed and turned in on time. ~ 20 minutes per subject/per night. Posted online

Come to class prepared with all necessary materials.

Ask for help when necessary.

Every child has his or her own Drive

The Google Chrome Browser must be used to access their drive.

Teachers and students will use Google Drive to collaborate and share assignments.

• Students are expected to inform the teachers ahead of time if they are staying.

• Students are expected to be doing school work.

This is my 17th year teaching. Bachelor’s degree in Biological

SciencesMasters in Education6th Year in Ed. LeadershipProud father of a 9 year old son and

7 year old daughter

Projects/Labs/Class work 40 %Examples: Rocketry project (Newton’s Laws), Museum Curator (Machines), posters, PowerPoints, WebsitesMay revise reports after they have been graded. (Rubric and Comments should be used)Daily participation, notes, assignments

Grades are Based on (3 categories)

10 % Will support the daily classwork Always Due the next Day unless otherwise stated!!! 

Assessments 50 % Tests, Quizzes, Quick Checks Work/Assessments are revisable.

1. Measurement/Safety/Scientific Method

2. Forces – Newton’s Laws - Rocketry

3.Work, Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy

4. Machines – Simple to Complex

5.Human Biology – Circulatory, Respiratory, Skeletal, Muscular and Digestive System

6.The World of Cells

7.Food Preservation/Food Borne Illnesses

Mr. Gaucher’s Science Webpage Used for:

▪ Videos▪ Notes▪ Digital Handouts▪ Lessons

• One-way, secure and confidential text message to communicate with student and parents.

• Teachers will never see your number, nor will they ever see yours.

Mrs. Ruschmeier

I have a 11th grader, a 10th grader and a 6th grader!

This is my 19th year teaching at TE

Bachelor’s degree in Math~Actuarial Science

Masters in Math Education and Technology Education

What is the difference between Math 7 and Pre-Algebra?

Math Web-Page

IXL.com is a great web site to use for math practice!

There will be a math mid-term and a math final.

Benchmarks will be given to identify students who need math intervention.

All math books are online.

Grading Policy

Tests: 45% Quizzes: 35% Class work: 10% Homework: 10%

TOTAL: 100%

Ms. Sitarz, Mr. Wilkinson, Ms. Attardo and Mr. Canova

Sewing and Fabric Technology Students will use a combination or traditional and

computerized sewing machines to create a fabric product. Students will complete laundry and clothing care tasks.

Food & Nutrition Students will: - review kitchen equipment, measurement

techniques and cooking basics- demonstrate consumer skills of food

selection and preparation- apply meal planning techniques- prepare and evaluate combination

foods including appetizers, soups, salads, sides, entrees and desserts

Energy Solar Powered Car Wind Generator

Home Design

CRAFTSMANSHIP and QUALITY are HIGHLIGHTED !!!OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING…. SELF PORTRAITSTECHNICAL DRAWING………… USING MECHANICAL TOOLSMASKS ………………………………. PAPER and CLAYEMPTY BOWLS ………………….. 7TH GRADE EVENTRESPONDING TO ART………… USING ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Where you live affects how you live or “Without geography, you’re nowhere!”

Mrs. Goodale

I taught at Rockville High School for 10 years

I have been teaching at TE for 6 years

I graduated from the University of Connecticut… a long, long time ago GO HUSKIES!

Master’s degree from Central CT State Univ.

Mother of 4 boys and 1 girl !

What regions of the world do we study?

Sub Saharan AfricaLatin AmericaSelected Parts of Asia (China, India)

How will students learn about these regions?

Map Work Argumentative writing based

on essential questions Debates Textbook Readings Research/Note-taking Current Events Read the novel Red Scarf Girl

Grading Policy

Assignments are varied to meet different learning styles so ALL students have the opportunity to succeed

Mrs. Engel

This is my 13th year of teaching at TEMS

Bachelor’s Degree in English

Master’s Degrees in English & History

Proud mom of a 1 year old girl

I love to read and am happy to give recommendations

NovelsNovels Short StoriesShort Stories PoetryPoetry Non-fictionNon-fiction *Independent *Independent

Reading required Reading required throughout the throughout the year.*year.*

Journal ResponsesJournal Responses Summaries & QuestionsSummaries & Questions Assorted Assorted

Essays/PromptsEssays/Prompts PoemsPoems Process WritingProcess Writing

Grading PolicyPerformance Assessments/Writing Assignments: …………50%

Other Assessments: ……………25% Class work: ………………..……..15% Homework: ……………………….10%

TOTAL: 100%

nsidered to be a Writing is considered

a “work in progress.”

Encourages students to correct writing errors.

Motivates students to improve grades.

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