Swift Middle School

Welcome to the Navy Team

 MaryBeth Gallo, English/Language Arts (Gr. 6)
   Rachel Brochu, English/Language Arts(Gr. 7)  
Keith Baer, Science 
Maia Thompson, Social Studies 
   Colleen Downey,  Mathematics            
Cheryl Kaiser, Special Education

 
 IMPORTANT DATES
      

Wednesday, May 16 - Swift PTSO Meeting 7:00
Thursday, May 31 - Quassy Trip
Monday, June 18 - Last Day of School

The members of the Navy team recommend the following strategies to help our students succeed:

Organization

Students should:

Record homework assignments DAILY in the Student Agenda.
Record long-term projects in the Student Agenda when they are assigned.
Record reminders for long-term projects each week until the assignment is complete.
'Chunk' steps needed to complete long-term projects.

 
Parents should:

Check agendas for support and for notes from the teachers.

 
Study Skills

Students should:

Attend study sessions for science and social studies when offered.
Review daily classroom notes every night.
Re-read the chapter to be tested, prior to the test.
Focus on and review key vocabulary words.
Use or make an outline, Venn diagram, timeline or other type of graphic organizer to outline complex material.
Use a study buddy to 'test' each other prior to taking the test.

 
Extra Help

Students should:

Seek extra help when needed. Teachers are available before and after school.
Use study halls wisely and seek extra help if needed. 
 
Remember: If you need help just ask!

The teachers of the Navy Team can be contacted at (860) 945-4830.