Vreeland Group

1. Vreeland Group John H. Walker Middle School Nutley, N.J.

2. GroupMembers • Mr. Marra- Social Studies- Room #223 mmarra@nutleyschools.org • Mr. Sasso- Math- Room #222 fsasso@nutleyschools.org • Mrs. Griwert- English- Room #221 jgriwert@nutleyschools.org • Ms. Dwyer- Science- Room 218 jmdwyer@nutleyschools.org

3. RULES – VREELAND GROUP • 1. RESPECT EVERYONE (LISTEN WHILE OTHERS ARE SPEAKING). • 2. KEEP YOUR VOICE AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL. • 3.FOLLOW ALL RULES IN THE SCHOOL HANDBOOK. • 4.RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK. • 5. FOLLOW CLASSROOM PROCEDURES.

4. PROCEDURES – VREELAND GROUP • Sign in and out when leaving the room. • If you need to use the bathroom, ask then sign out and go- one person at a time. • When entering a classroom, always check the board for “Do Now”, “Essential Questions”, “Enduring Understanding or Big Idea”, Objectives, Directions, and Homework. • Bring all materials to class (binder, folder, notebook, writing tools, agenda pad, etc.) and be prepared for class when the bell rings. • Utilize class website for pertinent information/ homework/ rubrics, etc.

5. PROCEDURES – VREELAND GROUP • Copy homework for in agenda pad before leaving the room. • Return all materials at the end of the day. • Do not initiate dismissal procedures until instructed by teacher. • When absent, see teacher or refer to calendar and the make up bin in the room. • Read and review “essential question” and objective. • Clean work area and put all materials in their proper places. • Keep classwork/homework/notes neat and organized so they can used as a reference.

6. PROCEDURES – VREELAND GROUP • Follow roles in groups ( leaders, analyzer, communicator, materials). • Ask for clarification of directions. • Raise hand to answer and ask questions. • Returned borrowed materials. • Bring pass when entering late. • Keep noise level down. • Follow lab activities and directions. • If you need something (pencil, paper, ruler, etc.) raise your hand and ask the teacher.

7. PROCEDURES – VREELAND GROUP • Copy problems and show all work neatly. • Raise you hand and wait to be called on to speak. • Closure-answer essential questions. • Stay on task. • Arrive on time.

8. SUPPLIES – VREELAND GROUP • 1 inch 3 ring binders- 1 per subject with paper fillers, or 3-hole spiral notebook. • # 2 pencils • Pens • Calculator (Math) 300-es Casio • Post it • Dry erase markers • Pencil case- 3 ring • Colored pencils pack (12) • 2 pocket folders -1 per subject • Agenda pad ( provided by school)

9. WHY THE NAME VREELAND? • What do you know about the name Vreeland in reference to Nutley? • Can you tell me…. • 1. • 2 • 3.

10. WHY THE NAME VREELAND? Old Vreeland House Vreeland House Today

11. Nutley- Revolutionary War Monument Do you see any names that look familiar?

12. Nutley – Civil War Monument Do you see any names that look familiar?

13. Nutley Monuments - Questions • Do you know where these historic areas are in Nutley? • 1. Vreeland House • 2. Revolutionary War Monument • 3. Civil War Monument • How many can you answer?

14. Nutley Monuments - Answers • 1. 216 Chestnut Street • 2. 300 Franklin Ave. Nutley High School. It is located at the corner of Franklin Ave. and New Street. • 3. 300 Franklin Ave. Nutley High School. It is located opposite the Franklin Ave. front entrance