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Godwin School
Back to School Night
Midland Park Elementary PTA (MPEPTA)
- Assembly Programs to support academic and character goals.
- Funding of grants to support academic, character, and lunch programs.
- Planning of many exciting student activities and community events.
- Organization of parent volunteers for school and classroom events.
- General PTA Meeting 9/23 – Referendum Presentation
Midland Park Education Foundation (MPPEF)
Funding grants to support academic excellence over $220,000 in funded grants!
Innovative Programs and Tools:
• Accelerated Readers, iHome Music, CD Players• Virtual Math iPad Grant/Speech Language iPad Grant• MACimizing Reading Instruction• Summer Reading Star Signs• “Access to All” which included laptops, COWs and IWBs• And more…
Academic Highlights
Over 20 iPads for instructional/student use
IXL Math Online Program
IXL Language Arts Online Program (Grade 2)
Improved Interventions for Reading
Data Driven Decision Making
Technology Instruction 1st/2nd Graders
Mobile Laptops for classroom activities
Character Education
Second Step Program with Mrs. Scala
Student Expectations
School Wide Assemblies
Quarterly Lessons and Home Activities
School Safety Team
Parent Involvement How can I help at home?
- Read with your child and talk about what you read
- Establish a routine and workspace for homework
- Provide guidance during homework and check work
- Acknowledge your child’s successes and encourage him/her to learn from mistakes
- Reach out to your child’s teacher when you have concerns (academic, behavior)
- The more we know as educators the better, inform us if you have a concern
RemindersLunchtime
- new Pay It Forward system – much easier than money
Healthy Treats and Celebrations
- Contact the school nurse before birthdays or parties
- See list of suggestions in the nurse’s office
Drop off
- use the designated drop off zones, please don’t exit your car in the car line
Noteworthy
Attendance/Tardy
- Nothing is more important than being in school, on time, if your child is healthy.
Invention Convention
- Students create an invention based on a problem. Registration forms available tonight and online.
CommunicationMidland Park School District Website
- www.mpsnj.org
- Student Backpack on home page – with flyers
Principal’s Corner
- Monthly message, blog, educational updates
- Twitter @godwinprinc
- Email address: [email protected]
Thank you
Thank you for your support, dedication, and commitment to our school, staff, and community.
Enjoy your evening!
