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JGMS - LABBBJGMS - LABBB
How to contact LABBB Staff at JGMS
• Dianne Costello - Program Coordinator 781-275-1700 ext. 4500 781-861-6500 ext. 257 e-mail: [email protected]
• Katrina Wright (teacher) /Melissa Allen (teacher) /Mark Sexton (assistant) 781-275-3201 ext. 2227 e-mail: [email protected]
Staff (continued)
• Counseling: Bernie Leclerc/Cindy Malia
• Speech Therapist: Antigone McHugh [email protected]
• Occupational Therapist: Krissy DiMascio
• Physical Therapist: Margaret Tessler
JGMS LABBB classroom 781-275-3201 ext 2227
OrBedford High School
781-275-1700 ext 4500
Sign in & out
• When parents/visitors come into the building you are required to sign in at the front office.
Attendance/Late Arrivals
If your child is going to be absent, late, getting picked up early, please call the cab company.
Please call the classroom by 8am to let staff know.
7:50-8:07 Functional Day
Class Meeting / Journal Class Meeting / Journal
Class Meeting / Journal
Review Functional Math HW
Block 18:07-8:47
Swimming Word Study/Reading Inferencing Group
Language Arts/Reading
Word Study
Block 28:51 -9:45
Swimming Pragmatics Group(Speech)
Visualize and Verbalize/Syntax Group (Speech)
LA/Writing
9:49 -10:03
Swimming Classroom Meeting/Snack Classroom Meeting/Snack
Classroom Meeting/Snack
Classroom Meeting/Snack
Block 310:06-11:00
10:10 - 10:20 Word Study/Snack10:20 – Functional
Math 10:00-10:30 Figurative Language Group(Speech)
Shopping Ice Skating/Resource
Block 411:04-12:00
10:50 – 11:30 FunctionalMath11:35 – 12:00 – Problem Solving
Science 10:30-11:10Math
CookingOr
Science/Social Studies
Resource
Ice Skating
LunchSocial Studies 11:10-12:00
Science
12:0212:23
Lunch
Keyboarding/Community/Resource
Yoga/Resource
Lunch Lunch
Block 512:27- 1:21
Self-Advocacy/Resource
Social Studies Gym Current Events/Resource
Block 61:25-2:10
1:35 – 2:05Boys Group/Resource
LA/Writing Word Study 1:45 Auditory ComprehensionOr
Resource
Mainstream Classes
• Most students are signed up for classes.
• If students are new to the program we sign them up in January for a non-academic class.
• We are sending home individual schedules tonight.
• LABBB teachers are the contacts for the mainstream classes. We will address any questions/concerns you have with the teacher.
Mainstream 6 day Schedule
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
BLOCK 17:50-8:47
Math Math Math Math Math
BLOCK 28:51-9:45
BLOCK 310:06-11:00
BLOCK 411:04-12:25
BLOCK 512:27-1:21
BLOCK 61:25-2:20
Snacks/Lunch
• Snacks cost between $0.50 to $1.75.
• Bottled water is $1.00.
• The lunch menu is online at http://www.bedford.k12.ma.us/jgms/resources/menu.html
• Lunch costs $2.00.
• Super Lunch (larger portion) is $3.00
Homework
• Teachers will assign homework Monday through Thursday night.
• It is the student’s responsibility to write down the assignment in his/her agenda book.
• Occasionally, there will be a long term project.
LockersThings kept in locker:
• Jacket/Sweatshirt/Hat
• Backpack
• *Cell Phones * - Taken from the JGMS Student Handbook:• Cell phones, Ipods, MP3 players, personal gaming systems, CD players, laser
pointers or any other electronic devices that may interfere with the optimal learning environment should not be utilized inside the school prior to 2:20 p.m.
• It is the responsibility of each student to lock up and store all valuables brought to school in their school provided lockers during the school day.
• The unauthorized recording of any visual images or audio during the school day, whether it is done through cell phones or other means is prohibited.
Cooking Class
• Cooking class will be on Thursdays.
• Each Wednesday we will collect $7.00.
• Students will still participate in the food preparation, even if they aren’t eating what we prepare in class.
Wallets/Purses
• We encourage students to carry a purse and/or wallet. This helps with organization and independence.
• This also helps student keep track of their money for snacks, lunch and community.
School Supplies
• This year we are going to continue with our academic organizational practice. Students will be required to purchase two 2-inch binders, four packages of tab dividers, a package of lined-paper and one sturdy, plastic coated HW folder.
• In addition, students should have extra pencils, a pencil
case/holder, a calculator, two or three highlighters and a large notebook.
• Please help your student remember his/her toothbrush and toothpaste for ADL’s in a toiletry bag.
• Some mainstream classes require additional materials. Please see class expectations for list of materials.
Swimming Class
• Swimming will take place on Monday morning at Belmont High School. Swimming begins on September 21st.
• Please remember to bring in the following items in a swim bag:
• 1 towel • Bathing suit • Body Soap • Swimming goggles (optional) • Shampoo/Conditioner • Hair brush/comb • Deodorant
Breaks• There is a 3-5 minute break after each academic period.
• Choices during break:• Talking with peers• Games/Puzzles/Drawing• Bathroom/Drinks/Walk around building/Sensory breaks• Computer Time (with teacher permission)
• * If a student has work to make up, mainstream work or homework, break is a time to check in with the teacher and complete it.
Ice Skating
• Ice Skating is held each Friday at Hayden in Lexington.
• Students need to bring in their own skates, jacket, hats, gloves, pads and helmets to class.
Community Trips
• Each week the class will be going out into the community on Tuesdays.
• Some typical trip destinations: CVS, Stop and Shop, Staples, TJ Maxx,
Marshall’s, Whole Foods, Restaurants, library etc.
• Students can purchase snacks however, we recommend healthy choices (water, juice, crackers, trail mix etc).
Classroom Beliefs
The JGMS LABBB classroom belongs to staff and students. In order to have an optimal learning environment in which the students know that their voice matters, they have generated a list of classroom beliefs.
These are posted on the wall for the entire year with the signature of all members of the class, including the teachers.
Things to Know about School Medical Policies • If your student has medication that needs to be taken at
school, there must be a doctor’s order with the corresponding container containing the medication (not your own bottle).
• It is also helpful to let staff know if there are any medicine changes at home so we can be aware of any possible behavior changes in school.
• If your student has an injury (ex. broken bone), there must be a doctor’s order outlining any physical limitations.
• If your student has any changes in his/her medical status at home (ex. seizure activity, medication reactions, etc.) it is important to let staff at school know as well.
H1N1 – Swine Flu• Students with a temperature over 100.4 should stay
home. Students will be sent home if they have a temperature 100.4.
• They can return to school if they are temperature free after 24 hours.
• Nurse will be monitoring all absences and illnesses.
School Cancellation and Delays
• Bedford school cancellations and delays are announced in several different ways:
• Announced on local radio & TV stations
• Posted on the JGMS web site in the news scroller windows on each main page.
• Posted on web sites of local radio and TV stations such as: – WCVB TV Channel 5 – WRKO TV Channel 7/WRKO 680AM – WBZ Ch4 / AM1030
• Superintendent Details How School Closing Decisions Are Made
Dates to Remember…
Professional Days are aligned with the LABBB calendar, NOT JGMS.
• Next Professional Day – September 24 Half day – dismissal at 11:15Other upcoming Professional Days:October 14 (no school), November 25 (half day),
January 14 (half day), March 4 (no school), May 13 (half day), June 21-25 Planning Week (Staff
Only)
PALS• LABBB students
participate in fun activities with the John Glenn Middle School Students
• More information will follow in the upcoming weeks
After School Recreation • Bowling• Monthly Trips• Overnight trips
• Contact Person: Paula Rizzo
• E-mail: [email protected]
Questions?• Teachers will come around to
touch base.
• If you are interested in seeing your child’s mainstream teacher we will try to have you see them..