Teams
The power of a team knows no bounds. At Ricci Middle School, we use the “house system,” a method that boosts camaraderie and close-knit relationships between students, their peers, and educators. We have several “teams” at Ricci, that ensure all students feel included, supported, and a part of something larger than themselves.
Team Staff
6th grade team: SILVER TEAM
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ELA |
Marilyn McLaughlin |
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Math |
Joseph Cordoves |
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Social Studies |
Carol Catone |
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Science |
Kim Hardman |
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Resource |
Deborah Norato |
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| Mechatronics |
7/8th grade team: RED TEAM
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ELA |
Marilyn McLaughlin |
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Math |
Joseph Cordoves |
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Social Studies |
Carol Catone |
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Science |
Kim Hardman |
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Resource |
Deborah Norato |
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| Mechatronics |
7th grade team: BLUE TEAM
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ELA |
Kim Walsh |
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Math |
Julia McCormick |
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Social Studies |
Connor Fagan |
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Science |
Anna Stuart-Viera |
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Resource |
Danielle Tiernan |
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8th grade team: WHITE TEAM
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ELA |
Jill Harraka |
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Math |
George Thomas |
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Social Studies |
Teresa Connors |
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Science |
Kim DiTusa |
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Resource |
Tarra Bilyj |
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Unified Arts and Support Staff
| Speech Pathologist | Anne Annese | |
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Self-Contained |
Donielle DiFante |
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| Chorus/Music | Amanda Santo | |
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Band/Music |
Greg Berger |
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PE/Health |
David Maggiacomo |
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PE/Health |
John Hogan |
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Nurse |
Janet Gasparri |
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Tech Ed |
Beth Starring |
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| Mechatronics | ||
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World Languages |
Miriam Badger |
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| World Languages | Rachel Barrer | |
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Reading |
Jessica Kasabian |
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Library/Media |
Barbara DaSilva |
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School Counselor |
Rose Thorp |
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Art |
Caroline Gates |
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Social Worker |
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Psychologist |
Jennifer DePalma |
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ELL |
Lori Drolet |
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| Secretary | Ann Marie Ferrante |
Goal: To Improve Student Achievement in all Areas
Objectives:
- To continue the use of a schoolwide “Thinking Maps” program to increase our students’ ability to organize and communicate their thinking across disciplines. Teachers and students will complete a twelve-week rollout plan starting each September.
- Students and teachers will utilize Chromebooks on a daily basis in blended learning classrooms to increase student achievement through rigorous content specific lessons and activities.
- Students and teachers will use “Renaissance Accelerated Reader” and “Accelerated Math” to improve math and literacy skills across grade levels.
- Teachers will utilize content planning periods to analyze formative and summative assessment data in order to improve teaching and learning.
- To continue to implement our HOPS (Homework, Organization & Planning Skills) program to increase our students’ planning and organizational skills.
Goal: Ongoing Professional Development for Staff
Objectives:
- To provide professional development on blended/personalized learning and technology integration
- To provide professional development on “Thinking Maps.”
- To provide professional development on “Renaissance Accelerated Reader” and “Accelerated Mathematics.”
Goal: Forge Partnerships with Parents & Community
Communicate and partner with parents and other members of the community to prepare our students to be responsible and engaged citizens.
Objectives:
- Hold monthly parent council meetings
- Develop a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
- Foster relationships with local businesses that specialize in areas that would benefit our mechatronics program
Middle school Student Handbook 19.20
