Welcome to Carusi Middle School New Student Orientation

Welcome to Carusi Middle School New Student Orientation 2020

Greetings! from Dr. Neil Burti Principal

WELCOME NEW MUSTANGS Meet your teachers and your school

Welcome! Dr. Julie Benavides & Ms. Michelle Smith Assistant Principals

Hello! from Ms. Michelle Smith Assistant Principal for 6 th & 8 th grade

Hello! from Dr. Julie Benavides Assistant Principal for 7 th Grade

It’s good to see you! Patty Mc. Calla & Patti Gunnarson Main Office Staff Need Video or Photo

Welcome from our Mustangs 8 th Grader Dylan Cooney Student Council “I promise you have a lot to look forward to over the next three years”

Welcome from our Mustangs 8 th Grader Alanah De. Vine Peer Leader “Peer leaders here are somebody you can look up to to guide you in the appropriate direction”

Supplies & Assignments School Supplies Summer Assignments Find out what you need for sixth grade here. Learn about your summer ELA & Math assignments here. Students should have their ELA and recommended Math assignments complete for the first day of school - September 8, 2020

Every Day of School Health screen at HOME. Wear your MASK. Carry all needed supplies for the day in your backpack. Learning begins promptly at 8: 00 am. Students need to be in their first academic period by 7: 55 am, not running in the front doors. Non-bussers: Please arrive no later than 7: 50 am. Non-bussers & parents: Expect delays the first days of school and during inclement weather! Bussers: Pay attention to your bus information that tells your bus stop and pickup time.

First Day - Sept 8 All students report to your 1 st Period class ▪ Cohort A Hybrid - Report to physical classroom ▪ Cohort A Remote - Log into Google classroom for synchronous learning ▪ Cohort B Hybrid - Log into Google classroom for asynchronous remote learning ▪ Cohort B Remote - Log into Google classroom for asynchronous remote learning Be sure to know: Bus #, Advisory Teacher, and House, Student ID

Second Day - Sept 9 All students report to your 7 th Period class ▪ Cohort B Hybrid - Report to physical classroom ▪ Cohort B Remote - Log into Google classroom for synchronous remote learning ▪ Cohort A Hybrid - Log into Google classroom for asynchronous remote learning ▪ Cohort A Remote - Log into Google classroom for asynchronous remote learning Be sure to know: Bus #, Advisory Teacher/House, Student ID

KEEP IN TOUCH! Best form of communication with staff is email. For example Dr. Burti may be contacted at: NBurti@chclc. org Carusi Staff Link: CONTACT US @Carusi. MS Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram

Transportation Information Students riding a bus or dropped off report to the Corral in nice weather. Students will be instructed by staff to enter at their grade level door and then report to their first class. MASKS ON - STAY TO THE RIGHT. In inclement weather (rain or freezing temps) busses will drop off at the gym and students will be welcomed into the school gym area to be directed to a classroom. Have students dress appropriately.

Entering School All 6 th Grade Students- Enter through A WING doors C WING E WING All 7 th Grade Students- Enter through C WING doors A WING All 8 th Grade Students- Enter through E WING doors MASKS ON - STAY TO THE RIGHT.

Transportation Information Advisory and bus information is currently available in Genesis! Only those assigned to a bus may ride their assigned bus to/from school. If you have any transportation questions/concerns please contact our District Transportation - (856) 489 -5851

STUDENT DROP OFF ENTER FIELD SIDE

EX Traffic pattern Morning Drop Off: Enter on our field side and drop off in the front of the school anywhere there is a sidewalk. ENT X IT X ER X

Security Procedures Officer Wayne Davis Campus Police ▪ As per the Return to Learn Plan, there will be “NO ACCESS FOR VISITORS” in our school buildings. ▪ In emergent situations, where families need to pick up a child, the following is required: □ Student ID # □ Photo ID (guardian or other authorized person as listed in Genesis) □ Appointment - Please contact our main office

A & B Cohorts (as seen in Return to Learn Plan)

100% Remote Learning (as seen in Return to Learn Plan)

A & B Days (Student’s Genesis schedule) A Day B Day Period Period Period Period 1 3 4 - 7 th Gr Advisory 5 - 6 th Gr Advisory 6 - 8 th Gr Advisory 7 8 4 - 7 th Gr Advisory 5 - 6 th Gr Advisory 6 - 8 th Gr Advisory 1 3

Free & Reduced Lunch ▪ Families that may be eligible need to fill out a new form annually. This year the form is located online. www. payschoolscentral. com ▪ If you do not have computer access, please contact the school and we will assist you.

Schedules/Class Assignments/ Bus Assignments shared in Genesis Back to School forms are now accessible to parents in Genesis Parent Portal and must be completed to gain access to student schedules. ▪ Student code of Conduct/ AUP ▪ School Nurse Health Record Update ▪ Military Affiliation ▪ Media Release ▪ Free/Reduced Lunch Application Process Awareness Form

Athletics Mr. Richard D’Alessandro Director of Athletics Eboard Meet the Fall Coaches Night September 9, 2020

Nurse Mrs. Michele Taylor School Nurse Mrs. Barbara Meyers Attendance/Nurse Assistant Reminder: Mandatory vaccinations are required by the State of NJ for students to attend school. Get your records in if you have not already done so. Physical forms and permissions forms due for fall sports.

Guidance team Mrs. Rosie Blumenstein 6 th Grade Guidance Counselor Mrs. Martha Brown 7 th Grade Guidance Counselor Mrs. Danielle Scibilia 8 th Grade Guidance Counselor Mrs. Connie Spencer Student Assistance Coordinator Mrs. Pam Cowan Secretary

Guidance Team Mrs. Rosie Blumenstein 6 th Grade Guidance Counselor Mrs. Martha Brown 7 th Grade Guidance Counselor

Guidance Team Mrs. Danielle Scibilia 8 th Grade Guidance Counselor Mrs. Pam Cowan Secretary

Guidance Team Mrs. Connie Spencer Student Assistance Coordinator cspencer@chclc. org 856 -667 -1220 x 3559 Join my Google Classroom: 5 OBDVMS

STOPit is a platform used to anonymously report incidents of Harassment, Intimidation and/or Bullying. The app STOPit is not monitored 24/7 and we will still encourage students and families to speak with trusted adults regarding issues of concern. All students will participate in STOPit information sessions prior to the districtwide launch. Two steps for parents: 1. Download the STOPit app from Google Play, i. Tunes, or login at https: //appweb. stopitsolutions. com/logi n 2. Enter the STOPit access code below for Carusi Middle School: JACMSMUSTANGS 9/1/ - 9/30/20 JACMSMUSTANGS 2020 10/1 - 6/30/2021

Child Study Team Mrs. Abbe Morris 7 th Grade amorris@chclc. org Mrs. Andrea Finkel 6 th Grade afinkel@chclc. org Mrs. Tiffany Alvarez 8 th Grade talvarez@chclc. org

Library Services Mrs. Kim Burger Media Specialist

Main Office Dr. Neil Burti Principal nburt@chclc. org Dr. Julie Benavides Grade 7 Assistant Principal jbenavides@chclc. org Ms. Michelle Smith Grade 6 & 8 Assistant Principal mdsmith@chclc. org Mrs. Patty Mc. Calla Secretary to the Principal pmcalla@chclc. org Mrs. Patti Gunnarson Secretary pgunnarson@chclc. org

This is US MUSTANGS … STOP HORSING AROUND AND CLICK BELOW FOR A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARUSI MUSTANG Orientation: 6 th GRADE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

SAVE THE DATES First Day of School Tuesday September 8 Carusi Welcome Back School Dance: Friday September 25 (virtual) Back to School Nights Wednesday September 16 (Grades 7 & 8) Thursday September 24 Yom Kippur (Schools Closed) Monday September 28 (Grade 6)

Music programs Mrs. Francesca Secrest Orchestra Website

Activities & Clubs Mr. Justin James Newspaper club

Join our PTA Mrs. Breanne Tomlinson President Visit us: Website Email us: carusimspta@gmail. com Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: carusims pta @Carusi. MSPTA

SOCIAL MEDIA carusi. chclc. org @Carusi. MS Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram

SEEMeet. YOU VERY SOON! your teachers and your school