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SEMINOLE SIGHTINGS

The Intermediate South Family Newsletter

Paul T. Gluck Thomas Regan Beverlee Tegeder, Psy.D Main Number
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (732) 505-3900

Guidance Attendance Nurse Child Study Team
(732) 505-3910 (732) 505-3906 (732) 505-3916 (732) 505-3913

MAY/JUNE 2013

June 2013 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Dear Parents, Matt Yuro—Cycle 63
Diana Petrizzo—Cycle 73
As we are rapidly approaching the end of what has Troy Petersen—Cycle 83
proven to be another busy and successful school year,
I wish to thank all of you for your continued support CONGRATULATIONS!
during the past year. Intermediate South continues to
make considerable progress in making a great school END OF YEAR DATES
even better. I always consider myself fortunate to
have the privilege of serving as the building June 14th—8th Grade Graduation Dance
principal. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

During our summer recess, it is important that our Girls should wear a school-appropriate party dress.
students continue to read, write, and do everyday Boys should wear shirt and tie or suit.
math applications. It is very difficult for any of us to
discontinue using our skills for two and a half months Early Dismissal: 12:20 p.m.
and then pick them up right where we left off. Tuesday, June 18
Practicing these skills will help advance them to long Wednesday, June 19
term memory.
Thursday, June 20
In closing, there is not a better place to work than at Friday, June 21
Intermediate South. The truth is that our students and
staff make my job and the school’s mission look Last Day of School: Friday, June 21
easy. Our students and staff (the best there is)
deserve the highest of all accolades for a job well ***Intermediate South***
done. Parents, enjoy the summer months with your
children and I look forward to seeing many of you at ***Graduation Date***
Graduation or during the next school year. I wish all
of you a safe, happy and healthy summer. Go Thursday, June 20, 2013
Seminoles! INSIDE GYM
3:30 P.M.
Paul T Gluck (Rain or Shine)
Principal

Attention All Eighth Grade Parents

The eighth grade graduation ceremony will be held at Intermediate South’s
gymnasium on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 3:30 P.M. Reporting time for graduates is 2:30
P.M. Graduates will assemble in a designated classroom provided to them during
graduation rehearsal. Graduation rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. That
day, each graduate will receive three tickets for admission to the ceremony. On graduation
day, there will be additional seating available in the cafetorium. The cafetorium will have a
live video feed of the ceremony for non-ticketed guests.

Graduates are asked to bring their gowns to the Intermediate South graduation
ceremony on a hanger. Clothing under the gown and footwear should be appropriate for the
ceremony. Boys should wear pants and a collared shirt. Girls should wear dresses/skirts.
(No flip flops or sneakers, please)

If you are driving and dropping off a graduate, please enter from Pinewald Road
using the main entrance (doors #1 & #25) or the back entrance (door #17). All guests
should enter the MAIN ENTRANCE ONLY (doors #1 & #25). Additional parking will
be available across the street at the Beachwood Municipal Building, the soccer field
parking lot and cross streets to Cherry Street. If you need handicap parking, please contact
the Main Office. This will help prepare additional spaces if necessary. Beachwood police
will only recognize state issued handicap license plates or hang tags.

Please provide ample time to drop off, park and enter the ceremony.

If you have any questions concerning graduation, please contact the school. I thank
you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing all of you at the ceremony.

Paul T. Gluck
Principal

Cycle 61 Cycle 72

Cycle 61 welcomed springtime by blasting off into Social Studies
space with a variety of cross-curricular activities! This year has been full of changes in Social

In Miss Severin’s and Mrs.Dorst’s math and science Studies! We started out the year by studying ancient
classes, 6th graders researched all the planets in our solar world history and have moved all the way through
system. For every planet, they calculated the diameter, modern times. We discussed some fascinating topics
number of moons and rings, and average distance from including; The Islamic Empire, Medieval Asia,
the sun. Students also learned each planet’s position, Medieval Europe, The Renaissance, The
how and when it came to be named, and who was Enlightenment, The French Revolution, WWI,
responsible for its discovery. The final project WWII, and the Holocaust. Our students have
presentations were “out of this world!” Also during admired watching the world change as we traveled
science lab, cycle 61 students created the phases of the through about one thousand years of history.
moon using Oreo cookies! Students matched a moon
phase name with its moon phase appearance. We have conducted research on topics that
interested them, while debating and discussing
During language arts and social studies lessons with several current news stories along the way. We have
Mrs. Weed and Mrs. Ruch, 6th graders read from The also analyzed the quotes of several influential
Day We Walked on the Moon, and traced the important people throughout history, such as; Confucius,
moments that led to America’s historic landing. Gandhi, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, and JFK. We
Spacecraft cubes were created to honor the history of will shift our focus again in the 4th quarter to begin
manned space travel, and then were displayed in our the study of American History, where we will
classroom. After reading National Tragedy, learners discuss colonial America. This will be an especially
also partnered up to create an original space shuttle exciting time for our students, as they discover how
insignia as a tribute to the astronauts of the Challenger our country was created. It has truly been a
crew who were killed in a 1986 space shuttle explosion. remarkable year for our cycle, and school spirit feels
In addition, students stepped into the shoes of astronauts like it is at an all time high!
while role playing a transcript of Apollo 11: Air to
Ground Transmission, which highlights actual Language Arts
conversations from that infamous space mission. Cycle 72 has been working very hard in

As a final learning activity, cycle 61 viewed the Language Arts this year. For the past couple of
movie Apollo 13; the true story of the moon-based weeks before the NJASK, the students have been
mission that developed severe trouble and required writing like crazy. We have been practicing many
planned skill and determination for the astronauts’ safe different types of writing, including narratives and
return. 6th graders watched the film, and saw how this persuasive essays. It has been wonderful to see how
rescue effort united us as a nation. much their writing has improved. The students were
very prepared for the NJASK test. We have also
Overall, this space exploration unit took students’ had a student teacher, Miss DeBoard, with us for the
thinking skills… “To infinity and beyond!” last few months. She has really enjoyed getting to
know the students of cycle 72 and seeing how far
Ms. Severin they have come in the short amount of time she has
Mrs. Dorst been here. Miss DeBoard is very upset to be leaving
Mrs. Weed this great cycle!
Mrs. Ruch
Now that the NJASK testing is over, cycles 721
and 723 are enjoying the classic novel, The
Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Despite the fact that it
takes place in the 1950s, the students find it very
relatable to current times. This book often becomes
one of the students’ all-time favorite reads. Cycles
722 and 724 have started reading The Giver. This
novel has given them a chance to think outside the
box. Lois Lowry's novel forces the students to think

about what could go wrong in a perfect society, and Cycle 74
that what appears to be perfect might not be so great
after all. All classes will be finishing out the year with Cycle 74 is springing into action as the warmer
these novels. It has been such a wonderful year in temperatures start to return. To begin with, fun and
Language Arts! exciting activities are coming up in science class!
During the month of May, the students will be
Science designing an Underwater City. This will incorporate
From forces and motion through the digestive all the features of the ocean that the students are
currently learning about in their Earth’s Waters book.
system across moving plates and exploding volcanoes The students have an awesome time with this task
to being thrust in the middle of our moving oceans, 7th every year because it involves exploring a part of the
grade science takes students to many exciting places! ocean that they never knew existed! So break out
Students are currently learning about “Water on Earth” those ideas and put on your creativity caps! Also,
which includes the properties of water, the importance our students will be dissecting frogs in June. We
of water as a major resource, and the movement of our save the best lab for last! Students will get a chance
oceans. We will finish the year exploring the different to examine and explore the internal make-up of
ocean zones and the organisms that inhabit them. bullfrogs and learn how the organs operate. This is
Jenkinson’s Aquarium will be coming to Intermediate definitely a lab to remember for these kids and a
South on June 5th to present a lesson on the horseshoe great way to end our year in science!
crabs tidal mating ritual. Students will discover how the
survival of one species impacts many others as this Furthermore, after months of successful NJ ASK
process plays a major role in the successful migration preparation and completion of our first novels in
of many species of birds. language arts class, our children will be departing the
settings of London and a futuristic utopia, and they
Math will be arriving in Oklahoma to enter the world of
As usual, time flies when you’re having fun in The Outsiders. Here, they will be introduced to a
memorable gang of characters, learn how to
mathematics! To some, the words “fun” and appreciate poetry and sunsets, confront timeless and
“mathematics” should never be in the same sentence, universal adolescent issues, challenge discrimination,
but our goal this year was to redefine the word “fun”. and embrace the Seminole 4: Tolerance,
In cycle 72, we continue to have enriching and Responsibility, Respect, and Honesty. It promises to
intellectual conversations about our mathematical be a most memorable adventure.
ideas. Included in our conversations are meaningful
experiences by students, teachers (mathematics and Next, during the fourth marking period in math,
beyond) and professionals in the work force. In an our pupils will be working on three-dimensional
effort to continue the application of our mathematics measurement and probability. They will be using
ideas to real life, students continue to work on Math At hands on projects (making 3-D figures out of paper)
The House (M.A.T.H) projects on a weekly basis to explore surface area and volume of various shapes
where they are asked to have conversations at home including rectangular prisms, cylinders, spheres,
with family and friends about what they are learning cones, and pyramids. Then, students will finish the
that week and report on its application. Moreover, we year exploring probability by conducting some
were lucky enough to have a local civil engineer visit classroom experiments!
our class to discuss the application of scale to paper
designs for real life projects. One specific project Last, but not least, our students will begin to
mentioned was a new water drainage system in travel to the time of American colonization in social
response to Hurricane Sandy flooding issues. Before studies. During the third marking period, the
you know it, the last day of school will be here. Have a students finished up world studies, and now, they will
great summer! be learning how our nation was created. They will
read about the English coming and settling in this
Mrs. Cornelius great continent, and how they got along with the
Mr. Fazzini Native Americans. Also, they will be delving into
Mrs. Pentifallo the discontent among the colonies and how that leads
Mrs. Worth
Mrs. Evans

to them breaking free from England. The students will Cycle 82
become part of actual history by reenacting some of the
events in order to experience what it felt like during the This school year, more than any other has truly
beginning of our country. So, join Cycle 74 as we bring flown by. However, Cycle 82 has been working
our wonderful year to a close with captivating and hard not only in their studies, but also preparing for
creative curriculum! the NJ ASK. Our students participated in a Cross
curricular activity revolving around Black History
Mrs. Petrecca Month. The students chose a famous African-
Ms. Jannarone American scientist or inventor, and researched their
Mrs. Mayne person during Social Studies. When they completed
Mr. Huyler their research, they completed a poster in their
Science class depicting their famous African-
Cycle 75 American. While preparing for NJ ASK, they
completed numerous writing pieces. They wrote
Recently the students of cycle 75 put their Language persuasive and argument essays, as well as
Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math skills to the test explanatory essays in their Language Arts class.
when they participated in a Science Experiment Day.
This year a new Algebra curriculum was
In Social Studies, students studied the thinkers and introduced to our students, and they flourished
scientists responsible for the Scientific Revolution of the during this time. This was a welcomed new
1500s and 1600s such as Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, addition to the math program and it better prepares
Nicolaus Copernicus, and Galileo, and Isaac Newton. our students for their freshman year. All of this hard
From this list, students chose a scientist that interested work paid off when Intermediate South began a new
them and used the Ocean County Library website and our tradition, Spirit Week. This week was filled with
books from the media center to continue their research. exciting activities such as Twin day, Restore the
After doing so, they used their collection of informational Shore/Tourist day, and School Colors Days. Cycle
text to write a summary biography of their chosen 82 had great participation during this time. This all
scientist. Our students spend many hours writing essays built up to an exciting Pep Rally in which the entire
and stories, but it was particularly interesting to write Intermediate South staff and students attended.
about the scientists and thinkers who helped shaped our Students witnessed their spirited teachers compete
learning across the curriculum. and race in several activities. Fun was had by all!
Spirit Week was a true success and unified not only
The research continued in Science as the students our cycle, but the whole student body.
learned and practiced the steps of the Scientific Method
that was established during the Scientific Revolution. Mrs. Reid
Excitedly, they acted as the scientists that they researched Mrs. Poling
and organized and conducted a variety of science Mrs. Lee
experiments. The experiments included a cookie taste Mrs. O’Neill
test, baking soda/vinegar explosion, paper towel
absorbency test, and a sugar solvency test. Each
experiment required their sharp math and reasoning skills
as they applied the method and drew their conclusions. It
was a great day of hands on discovery and connecting
learning skills!

Mrs. Sheran
Mrs. Monda
Ms. Peto
Mrs. Petrizzo

Cycle 86 Life Skills I

On Tuesday, May 7, students in Mrs. Hawkes, On May 13, 2013, Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Feliz’s
Ms. Florie and Mrs. Batullo’s classes welcomed Pat sixth grade Life Skills I Classes were treated to a
Grasso from Home Depot to our school. Mr. Grasso wonderful food demonstration by renowned Chef
brought along an herb garden for the students to Lou Smith of Fire Fly Restaurant in Manasquan and
build. Using teamwork and Mr. Grasso’s directions, Prime 13 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Chef Lou’s
the students created an herb garden planter to give to daughter, Emma, is in Mrs. Koch’s Life Skills I
their mothers for Mother’s Day. The students were Class. Emma’s father, Chef Lou, offered to come in
super excited and asked if Mr. Grasso could return to school and show the students some of the many
and do another project with them. We would like to skills needed and used daily in restaurant food
send a big thank you to Mr. Grasso and Home Depot preparation. Dr. Tegeder came to watch as well. Chef
for a wonderful project. The students say “ You Lou said he had such a wonderful time that he would
Rock Mr. G.” like to revisit in the Fall again to share his expertise
and real life experience with more classes. Fun was
Ms. Florie had by all either watching or participating in the
Mrs. Hawkes demo and of course tasting the sushi rolls. Yes, some
Mrs. Batullo of the students helped the chef roll the sushi
California rolls and did a great job assisting,
chopping ingredients and then assembling. For
students to witness an actual chef sharing his
experience is such a valuable real life lesson. Chef
and parent, Chef Lou Smith, helped to educate our
students in career planning, and we gratefully
thanked him for spending his time and talent with us.

Mrs. Koch
Mrs. Feliz

GUIDANCE NEWS

It seems like only yesterday we were beginning the 2012-2013 school year and now we will be waving
goodbye to our 8th graders as they embark on a new journey and welcoming a new class of 6th graders! It’s
been a great year and the Guidance Department continues to work with students and parents to end this
year successfully. Please remind your child that if he/she would like to speak with the Guidance
Counselor, we have appointment request slips available in classrooms and in Guidance. Additionally, if
you would like to speak with your child’s counselor or set up a conference with your child’s teachers and
counselor, please contact our department at 732-505-3910.

The counselor assignments continue as follows:

A - Ge – Mrs. Zsido
Gh - O – Mrs. Cuneo
P - Z and the CI program – Mrs. Starr

Toms River Regional School District has gone paperless for progress reports and report cards. These reports can
now be accessed on our Parent Portal through the Toms River Schools website. You must be the legal guardian of
the student in order to have access to this information. To sign up, please visit our Guidance department to fill out
the form and bring a photo ID with you. You may also download the form from www.trschools.com under the
“Technology” tab and bring it to the Guidance department along with your photo ID. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Guidance at 732-505-3910. If you do not have internet access, please contact our
department so we can make note of this.

A MESSAGE FROM THE NURSES’ OFFICE:

PLEASE REMEMBER: the Toms River School District will offer free sports physicals for the 2013-
2014 school year on June 3, 4, and 5 (3pm to 6pm) at the Pine Belt Arena @ High School North. You can
come any of the three days. There will be only one make-up day: August 6th 3pm to 6pm, also at the Pine
Belt Arena @ HS North. No other dates will be offered for the 2013-2014 school year. Please make it
a point to attend if you want the school sports physical.

If there are any questions about sports physicals please call the Nurses’ Office at 732-505-3916.

Best wishes for a bright future to all our graduating 8th graders. Have a great summer and remember your
sunblock!

Your nurses,
Ms. Adamek and Mrs. Danyo

INTERACT NEWS The Interact Club members brought the can tabs
collected and got to see the fruits of their labors
Pasta for Pennies while touring the facility, watching an
In February, Intermediate South’s Interact Club raised informational video, and having their questions
answered. Don’t throw away those can tabs!
money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through
their Pasta for Pennies Program. The classroom that raised STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
the most money (Mr. Power’s class) was rewarded with a
pasta party from the Olive Garden on April 19, 2013. Mmm As the school year comes to a close, Student
mmm good! Council is staying hard at work trying to do all
we can to benefit our community. Most
Make-A-Wish recently, we sponsored a Pajama Day to benefit
Through proceeds of popcorn sales, the Interact Club the Howling Woods Farm of Jackson, NJ. This
farm is a breed-specific shelter and adoption
was able to donate $2,500 to adopt a wish of a child with center that specializes in domestic wolves, wolf
the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Make-A- dogs, and other wolf dog hybrids.
Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with In addition to doing our part to aid those in
hope, strength and joy. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish New need, we are also gearing up for the 8th Grade
Jersey has granted wishes to more than 7,400 seriously ill Dance, which is to be held on June 14 from 6:00
children throughout all 21 counties in every city, town, and -8:00PM. This year's theme is "A Starry Night
municipality in the Garden State. Wishes are granted to in Paris". Our goal for the 8th grade class is to
medically eligible children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 give them a night to remember!
years old. A wish is the child’s answer to the question, “If
you could have one wish, what would it be?” Any 6th or 7th grade student who missed
out on the fun of Student Council this year can
Interact members took a trip to the The Samuel & certainly join in the activities when we return to
Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place in Monroe Township, NJ Intermediate South in September. On behalf of
on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. This 20,000-square-foot Student Council, we wish everyone a safe and
castle is the only one of its kind. It provides spaces for happy summer!
“making” a wish in an unforgettable setting, for sharing and
celebrating a wish experience with family and friends, for
volunteer training, family gatherings, and for office and
conference space. The students toured the facility, watched
an informational video, and presented the foundation with
the check of $2,500 for adopting a wish of a local child.
Wishes really do come true!

Ronald McDonald House
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 the Interact Club took a

trip to the Ronald McDonald House (The House That Love
Built) in Long Branch, New Jersey. When children are
faced with life threatening medical emergencies, they need
their parents close by for comfort and reassurance. Parents
also need a place to turn for understanding from others.
During the time of stress and uncertainty, families of sick
children can stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Long
Branch.

Toms River Intermediate South students collect
aluminum can tabs in school, which are donated to the
Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch. The tabs are
recycled and cashed in by the pound, providing assistance
with operational expenses and the ability to waive the room
fee for families in need, while they are staying in the house.

A few notes from the Instrumental Music Lights, Camera, Sing!
Department…
The Seminole stage came alive on Wednesday
There are many exciting things going on in the evening, May 22, 2013 as Intermediate South’s
Instrumental Music Department here at Intermediate chorus rocked the stage singing some of the top
South. songs known to date! From their opening song
“Good Time” to their closing song “Y.M.C.A”, you
On Saturday, May 4th, four sixth grade Seminole band never had to feel like you were attending just any
members traveled to Absegami High School in Galloway ordinary chorus concert! Mrs. Padalino, the
Township to perform with students from all over South conductor of the show, incorporated many different
Jersey. Our students’ dedication and commitment to the genres of music that appealed to the audience.
music program was instrumental in their terrific There was pop music, country music, love songs,
performances. Miss Szakal also conducted one of the soft rock, and so much more; it was hard to find a
bands this year! song you didn’t like! Both boys and girls participate
in Intermediate South’s chorus, and the girls and
Congratulations Miss Szakal and our Seminole boys always have at least one song to themselves.
students: Speaking of that, there were 103 students on the
Seminole stage in this spring concert; that’s a
Nichole Craig, Clarinet record! This year, the girls’ chorus sang “A
Alexa Carles, Bass Clarinet Thousand Years”, “We are Never Getting Back
George Zachary Higham, Trumpet Together”, and “Beautiful” with featured soloists
Joseph Eisman, Percussion Shea Collins and Mackenzie Cotten. The boys took
the stage singing “Layla” with guest guitarist and
On Thursday, May 16th, members of our Symphonic bass players Mr. Grill and 8th grade student Andrew
Band traveled to Freehold Township High School to Santora, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” with
perform in a festival sponsored by the New Jersey Music accompaniment from the girl’s 8th grade ensemble,
Educators’ Association. They did an outstanding job and “When I Was Your Man” with featured soloists
representing Intermediate South and gave a dynamic Justin Magnaye and Hassan Reid. These boys did a
performance! fantastic job and should be an inspiration to others!
There was also one song that stood out… “My
Most recently, our Jazz Band performed on Tuesday, Way” performed by Mr. Miller, one of the retiring
May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd. Students in this group teachers at Intermediate South! After a teaching
rehearsed after school once a week with Mr. Lee to learn career of 42 years, he made his final curtain call on
to play music in a jazz style. They also learned the art of the Seminole stage; with back up singing from the
improvisation with their instruments. Mr. Lee hopes they girl’s 8th grade ensemble, Mr. Miller sang his heart
had a swingin’ good time and will continue to pursue their out! This show was flawless, and there were so
interest in jazz. many songs that you could relax and sing along to.
The incorporation of teachers and students in the
Our final concert of the 2012-2013 school year is show made Intermediate South’s concert a huge
coming up. Our band and orchestra concert will be held success!
on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm. There will also be
performances for the student body and staff on
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th at 8:05am.
We hope to see you all there at this noteworthy event.

Track and Field Girls Softball

The 2013 Spring Track & Field season has come The 2012-2013 girls softball team showed a lot
to an end. The team did an outstanding job all season. of heart and character during the season. The girls
With a young team we started off slow, but after from all three levels came together as a team to
working hard all season, we picked up some big wins make this a successful year. The 8th graders grew
going into counties to finish on a positive note. over the last few years and will have an impact on
County highlights include our track runners: Dylan the high school softball teams in the future. Two 8th
Danelson, who placed 5th in the 100m, Chris Kluxen, graders, Alexis Colangelo and Carlyn Earls, were
who placed 6th in the 400m, and Andrew Santora, selected to represent our school in the Ocean County
who broke the school record for the 200m Dash with a All-Star game this season. Our 6th and 7th graders
time of 25.4 seconds; our 4x100m boys relay team, will be an asset to Intermediate South as we build
Dylan Danelson, Andrew Santora, Ben Baranker, and our softball program next year.
Chris Kluxen placed 3rd and also broke the school
record with a time of 49.4 seconds; our girls 4x400m It is not only a pleasure to coach the girls in the
relay team, Maddy Meise, Lauren Baranyay, game of softball, but also to be surrounded by a
Mackenzie Ryan, and Shannon Kearney placed 5th; great group of young ladies.
our boys 4x400m relay team, Kevin Knoetig, Jeff
Brown, Cooper Guzzi, and Chris Kluxen placed. Mrs. Marks and Ms. Ciupinski
County highlights also include our field athletes:
Andrew Santora, who broke the school record for the CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Long Jump with a jump of 18 feet ¼ inch, Todd
Stueber, who placed 2nd in Shotput and 5th in Discus, MAY
Shannon Sorrentino, who placed 4th for Shotput, and 1, 2
Annalyse Marchetti, who placed 6th for Shotput. 6-9
6-10
Mrs. Pagano 13-17
Mrs. Hickey 20-24
Mr. Stein 21
Mr. Austin 22
Mr. Barnes
27
NJ ASK TESTING GR 7 & 8
29 NJ ASK TESTING GR. 6
30 NJ ASK MAKE-UPS GR. 7 & 8
NJ ASK MAKE-UPS GR. 6
FINAL Yearbook Sale
Spring Choral Concert; 8:15am;
Spring Choral Concert; 8:15am; Evening
Performance 7:00pm

SCHOOL CLOSED-MEMORIAL
DAY
Spring Instrumental Concert; 8:15am
Spring Instrumental Concert; 8:15am;
Evening Performance; 7:00pm

JUNE 8th Grade Graduation Dance 6:00-8:00
14 pm
8th Grade Graduation 3:30 pm
20 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
21 Close of 4th marking period
21

TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NON-DISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARASSMENT

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Federal law prohibits educational program and employment discrimination on the basis of gender (Title IX of the
1972 Educational Amendments); handicap (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973); age (Age Discrimination
In Employment Act of 1967); and race, color, religion, gender, or national origin (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964). New Jersey Title 6 prohibits educational program and employment practices discrimination on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, and social/economic status.

The Toms River Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender,
ancestry, national origin, social/economic status, age, affectional or sexual orientation (real or perceived), or
handicap in its educational programs or employment practices in accordance with the applicable statutes.

In addition, the Board of Education is committed to maintaining an instructional and working environment that is free
from harassment of any kind. It shall be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students, or for
students to harass staff members, or for staff members to harass students through conduct or communications of a
sexual nature.

Sexual harassment is a violation of State and Federal law. It has been defined under the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission as unwelcome and sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Findings of sexual harassment will result in disciplinary action which may include parental conference, suspension
(either in- or out-of-school), and a report with the Beachwood Police Department and any other disciplinary action
deemed necessary and appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools/Board of Education.

The Toms River Regional Board of Education has non-discrimination/affirmative action policies and a grievance
procedure whereby any student, parent, teacher, administrator, or member of the community who has a grievance (a
complaint of discrimination or harassment) may present such grievance for consideration. These policies and
grievance procedures are available in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Principal’s Office at each
school, and in the district Affirmative Action Office.

Inquiries regarding compliance with nondiscrimination laws may be directed to:

Ms. Wendy Rozwadowski Dravis Ms. Kelly Kernasovic
District Affirmative Action Officer District Affirmative Action Officer
50 Blue Jay Drive 60 Walnut Street
Toms River, NJ 08755 Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920 (732) 505-5900

Mr. John Coleman N.J. Division of Civil Rights
504 Coordinator 140 E. Front Street, 6th Floor
1144 Hooper Avenue PO Box 090
Toms River, NJ 08753 Trenton, NJ 08625-0090
(732) 505-5561 (609) 292-4605

U.S. Department of Education
for Civil Rights, Region II (for federal laws)
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
(646) 428-3900

Intermediate South 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

High Honor Roll Grade 6

Applegate, Taylor Christ, Lindsay Golubowski, Olivia M adigan, M organ Singh, Anisha
Arellano, Barbara M cCarthy, Arianna Smith, Emma
Avendano, Lucas Cimer, Aaron Hearne, Amy M cCoy, Olivia Smith, Brianna
Bardales, M elissa M cNerny, Kayla Sullivan, M aisy
Batchelder, Corey Conover, Samuel Higham, George M endez, Julia Tambe, Jake
Briscoe, Simone M ohammed, Ashamir Tomkowich, Stephanie
Brown, Savon Craig, Nichole Jeffers, Jordan M ulholland, Lucie Toscano, Cheyenne
Byrnes, Olivia Nguyen, Dung Touch, Vivian
Canfield, Aliya Curry, Haneefah Kaye, Dalton Pennell, Shane Trivigno, John
Carles, Alexa Priolo, Vincent Veith, Samantha
Carlock, Carlee Czech, Reagan Killian, Kate Reccoppa, Jacqueline Whalen, Riley
Carroll, Caitlin Revaitis, Laura Wilfrid, Jake
Chaudhari, Vishal Degroot, Cody Knoll, Catherine Rivera, M arina Yuro, Timothy
Christ, Danielle Roessler, Jacob Yuro, M atthew
Christ, John Delcioppo, Jarrad Kowalewski, Carly Sansone, Trevor Zaky, Gamaleldeen
Zappola, Jonathan
Duncan, Rachel Kupersavage, M adison

Ebeling, Julia Laroche, Abigail

Eckert, Kristen Lerche, Tyler

Eisman, Joseph Lightbody, Hailey

Erbe, Jordan Lovell, Josefina

Figular, Logan Ly, Lilian

Frusteri, M arissa M ackle, Nora

Regular Honor Roll Grade 6

Adcock, Jordan Distasio, Dylan Hembling, M arisa M ontague, Elizabeth Scarlett, Gabriel
Ahmed, Sarah Schnakenberg, M atthew
Aimarino, Stephany Dolison, Destiny Hendricks, Jessica M unkens, Gabriel Scott, Damian
Akinlolu, Samuel Servis, Gabriella
Battista, M atthew Dorn, M ariah Hernandez, Joshua M unzelle, Bernard Sharp, Jenna
Blair, Gina Shiplee, Hayley
Bocchino, Savannah Driscoll, Gabriel Irwin, Emily Nocera, Kayle Snyder, Corey
Bonilla, Justin Sosa, Zya
Bowens, Haley Duell, Christopher Jennsch, Wendy Novoa, Alexia Spedaliere, Dominic
Breibart, Elizabeth Szablewski-Paz, Christian
Brown, Gretchen Dueno, Abraham Johnsen, Alexandria Opepe-Obrien, Alycia Taylor, Laura
Bucko, Brianna Taylor, Elena
Burnett, Ryan Emmett, Jamie Kandil, Yasmine Ortiz, Jazmin Toscano, Sydney
Capaccio, Giana Townsend, Anthony
Carew, Jessica Ferraro, Blake Kehr, Jamie Palmer, Hayden Valis, Jacob
Carlson, M atthew Versacio, Nicholas
Carpinteyro, Yamilet Fischer, M atthew Kierney, M ason Pappalardo, Haley Vieira, Caleb
Caruso, Daniel Vyas, Adam
Catalan, Janae' Flores, Gustavo Kozak-Teron, Alexzandria Parnell, Adena Wagner, M allory
Clayton, Alexis Ward, Ryan
Colangelo, Victoria Foerst, Travis Krimin, Carlie Pataky, Ashlee Waters, Shawn
Coles, Thomas Whitaker, Jordan
Converse, Shyann Ford, Gabriel Lampard, Joseph Patel, Janvi Whitehead, Jack
Cotton, Victorria Williams, M akayla
Criscione, Nicollette Fredman, Jeron Lapham, Casey Paul, Tabitha Winton, Craig
Curry, Hy'kiemah Wixner, Jasmine
Dawkins, Samantha Gallegan, Alexis Laycock, Ryan Pellegrino, Lauren Xiques, Andrew
Diaz, Tyler Zyckowski, William
Dippolito, Sam Gangemi, Ashley LeGrand, M olly Piccoli, Andrew

Garcia, Kristine Leatherman, Brandon Platt, Jenna

Giersch, Christopher Liguori, M adison Post, Everett

Gil, Sophia Lindsay, Daniel Preslar, Julia

Gleason, Daniel Lopez, Andres Rabstein, Jessica

Glover, M aliq M arino, Gianna Raimondi, Ryan

Glunk, M organ M atrano, Antonio Reina, Jessica

Gomes, Nelson M cKinney, Shane Rivera, Erin

Gottlieb, Ethan M cLelland, Lily Rodgers, Elisabeth

Grady, Kathryn M eise, Nicholas Rodriguez, M elanie

Greenstein, M ichelle M erola, Anthony Rojas, Edgar

Gregorio, Ariana M ichelson, Tyler Romano, Rebecca

Gunn, Diana M ignone, Frank Sanchez, Aldo

Harris, Jadyn M iller, Caitlin Santos, Amber

Hartshorn, M atthew Savoca, Jeffrey

Intermediate South 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

High Honor Roll Grade 7

Brown, Jeffrey Embert, Bailey Kroon, Kerri Oksen, Emily Stankovics, Zachary
Chaudhari, Sonali Petrizzo, Diana Tillander, Joshua
Claus, Hannah Guzman, Jericho M abie, Lindsay Ryan, Sean Towell, Jake
Donzanti, Emily Scully, Kara Veracruz, Julio
Edwards, Seth Hewson, M ichelle M eier, Alexis

Kenney, Christine M itchell, Destiny

Ketcham, Taylor Nguyen, Jake

Regular Honor Roll Grade 7

Adams, Brooke Cogliano, Lana Hamilton, Jaida Nappi, Rocco Speer, M organ
Aluko, Ololade Newell, Anthony Starmer, Clarissa
Amato, Simon Corrigan, Cole Hart, Danielle Nguyen, Jensen Stephan, Hannah
Appignani, Eric Oliver, Kaley Swindell, Natalie
Arana, Dennis Cotten, M ackenzie Hartmann, Jacob Oliveri, Kyle Tamaro, Hayley
Archer, Blake Quiles, Erica Targos, James
Arellano, Andrea Cox, William Hogan, Rory Raichle, Evan Taylor, Jade
Armstrong, Travis Ramirez, Jessica Tobin, Dennis
Augustino, M ason Cruz, M arisel Hope, Dillon Ravallo, Kyle Trapasso, M ark
Babcock, M atthew Reigel, Katie Turner, Rebecca
Barone, Angela Czech, Nolan Hrusovsky, Kashonda Reyes, Angel Umlauf, Demetria
Barone, Virginia Rizzo, Derek Urbaczek, Dustin
Bartz, Zachary Damato, Daniel Huston, Sean Rodriguez, Veronika Vasilakis, Evangelia
Begane, Sara Rodriguez, Gabriel Venere-Coyle, Joseph
Blonder, M eghan Danelson, Julia Irizarry, Herman Rojas, Brenda Vieira, Justin
Brehme, Emily Ross, Joseph Wall, Samantha
Brescia, Nicholas Davidson, Kylen Jean-Louis, Janelle Sacco, Julia Wardell, Tyler
Brinson, Destini Sanchez, Ciani Wentworth, M adison
Butler, Victor DeRogatis, Lauren Keefer, Carli Sanders, Robert Weston, Anthony
Campbell, Daniel Sanns, Jade White, Garrett
Campbell, Benjamin Debonis, Nicholas Kenney, Christopher Sansone, Richard Wickes, Justin
Caprara, Giuliana Satterlee, Nicholas Williams, Roy
Carpinteyro, M iguel Dickinson, Casey Kierney, Skylar Scarlett, Robert Wilson, David
Carrero, Stephanie Schneider, Andrew Wood, Phoebe
Cashman, Joseph Doberentz, Zachary Knowles, Andre Schwing, Samantha Wutzer, Cassidy
Chambers, Kaitlyn Sicoli, Angelina Yuro, Danielle
Christopher, Julia Dominguez, Isaiah Lanzarrote, Kevin Snyder, Derek

Eager, Noelle Ledesma, Benigno

Elmendorf, Derek Lezama, Arllitzy

Essman, Keary Lopez, Juana

Fiala, Anthony M adigan, Christopher

Florio, Nicholas M archetti, Annalyse

Fouassier, Antonio M arshall, Ashley

Gallo, Ruben M cGinley, Katie

Gisinger, Evan M cGovern, Lucis

Golda, M elissa M ellott, Christopher

Gonnella, Nico M ichowski, M ia

Graziosi, Anthony M inniti, Justin

Guker, Seirra M orris, Serena

Guzman, Joshua M ullin, Declan

Intermediate South 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

High Honor Roll Grade 8

Baranker, Ben Cupo, Kasey Guzzi, M aya Lovinfosse, Caylee Schwartz, Katherine
Bentivegna, Brianna M eyh, M ackenzie Shunk, Rachel
Bishop, Zachary Davis, Najee Guzzi, Cooper M eziane, Yasmeen Simon, Lauren
Bradley, Nash M organ, Hannah Soucy, Kayleigh
Brennan, M ichael Dudeck, Caroline Harding, Brittany M urray, Zachary Vernachio, Rebecca
Bruno, Jessica Olivares, Ariana Wahlers, Willow
Calcara, Abigayle Elmo, Joseph Hogan, Kaeli Rapsas, Jade Werder, Kayla
Cortes, Juan Romero, Alyssa Wismar, Angela
Fall, Justin Holichork, Alexandra

Fernandez, Krisha Kearney, Shannon

Froriep, Kayla Killian, Lauren

Gural, Daniel Laing, Drew

Regular Honor Roll Grade 8

Adcock, Jenna Demarco, Edward Hernandez, Odalys M aldonado, David Santora, Andrew
Akinlolu, Faith M arsh, Jada Satterlee, Gabrielle
Albaugh, Alexandria Depasquale, Philip Higgins, Cierra M arshall, Alyssa Scutt, Sabrina
Allen, Trent M arshock, Sawyer Sevastakis, Coury
Alvarez, Anthony Dixon, Serena Hollis, Joshua M artin, Deirdra Shepherd, Brittany
Anwander, Brielle M artins, Victoria Sorrentino, Shannon
Aschoff, Kaitlyn Dorso, Devon Holloway, M eghan M eise, M adison Stilton, Nicholas
Barrett, Jessica M irto, Cira Stone, Skylar
Belvett, Alana Earls, Carlyn Hotz, Varin M orga, Emily Stroud, Emily
Bollock, M ariellen Nay, Kayla Stueber, Todd
Brown, M iranda Ebeling, Joshua Huber, Delaney Nelke, Ryan Swindell, Christopher
Brown, Benjamin Nolan, M egan Taylor, Brandon
Buccella, M atthew Egnatuk, Tyler Jackson, N'Ziah Nycz, Carly Testa, Anthony
Capron-Frey, Veronica Odebode, Damaris Thompson, Avery
Carballo, Luke Engelbach, John Jackson, Alexis Orellana, David Touch, Kevin
Carballo, Lea Page, Nicholas Tupper, Sarah
Carlson, Samantha Esposito, Emileigh Jones, Sara Parks, Dylan Van Nest, Justin
Carter, Logan Parks, Kristen Velazquez, Timothy
Cats, Blanca Estelle, Douglas Kaiser, Timothy Petersen, Troy Walsh, Destyne
Cats, Alma Petersen, Sarah Washington, Deandre
Caufield, M ichael Evans, M organ Kinge, John Pizzi, Dominic Weiss, Kelly
Clarke, Alyssa Powitz, Jenna Weltner, Ryan
Clinch, M arina Fairhurst, Caroline Kluxen, Christopher Prozzo, Richard Westmark, Kyle
Cocozzo, Briana Raulerson, Shannon Weston, Kerri
Conway, Charles Fernandez, Tyler Knoetig, Kevin Reid, Hassan Wilson, Dominick
Crespo, Lyzette Riddle, Dean Winterstein, Alex
Cruff, Jennifer Flath, Brooke Kohrmann, Thomas Rogers, Destiny Yuro, Katrina
Danelson, Dylan Rosen, Eli Zaky, Nurmeen
Dang, Vy Foerst, Cameron Kolas, Taryn Salmons, Callie Zonin, Emily
Debuduo, John
Ford, Cheyenne Krempel, M aia

Fort, Cecilia Krish, Casey

Gary, Taylor Labianca, Samantha

Golembeski, Taylor Lampert, Haylie

Gonella, M addison Leonard, Alexia

Gowen, Brandon Lester, Wanda

Gregory, Kollin Lezama, Oscar

Hall, M orgyn Lindsay, Taylor

Hammack, Katherine Lucas, Jillian

Hansen, Jamie Lucas, Ethan

Havens, Kristen Lyon, Lauren

Hayden, Benjamin M ackle, Shauna

Henk, Laurel M adrigal, Adrian

Hernandez, Kelly M agnaye, Justin