Principal
Joanne LaRivee
Last Page Update
January 7, 2021 8:46 AM
| Our Web Address | www.lynnschools.org/ford |
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2020-2021 School Year Calendar
September 16th Start - 170 Days
English - Spanish |
Reopening Our Schools Safely
Reopening Communications and More
Visit Our Reopening Page
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Reopening Technical Support
School Issued Laptops, Connecting - More!
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| School Year Announcements |
"Schoology" Parent Access Update - October 6, 2020
Your student's school will be reaching out to you by the end of next week with an access code for "Schoology". If you do not receive an access code by October 9th, reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. At the secondary level, you only need 1 access code and all courses will be loaded.
This account will allow you to see the work your child has submitted, discussions they have participated in, school updates, and also provides the ability to message staff at the school. Multiple children can be added to one parent account.
The following are videos (Part 1 and Part 2) showing how to set up your account and take advantage of all the "Schoology" features available to you.
PARENT ACCESS - PART ONE
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 1 - English
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 1 - Spanish
 PARENT ACCESS - PART TWO
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 2 - English
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 2 - Spanish
Parents How To Register and View Your Child's Activity:
Download the Step by Step Instructions Here. (English and Spanish) |
How To Set Up Your New Laptop - English Version
Cómo configurar su nueva computadora portátil - Versión en español |
New "Schoology" How To Videos Have Been Posted!
Visit Our Technology Page Here! |
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August 31, 2020
Letter #1
Robert L. Ford Elementary School
As you may already know, the Lynn Public Schools will begin the 20-21 school year remotely. Remote learning is students engaged in their classes and completing assignments from a remote location, not from inside the school. Although we will be learning remotely, the attendance policy has not changed. It remains the same as in previous years.
This school year will look very different as we move into teaching and learning. We have adopted a Learning Management System for Lynn Public Schools called"Schoology". A learning management system is an online application that allows for the administration of educational courses, providing teaching and learning opportunities anytime, from anywhere. Your child will be taught using "Schoology", Monday-Friday, throughout the school day and beyond. "Schoology" can be accessed through a desktop, laptop, or through the web browser on an iPad or tablet.
Students will access "Schoology" by logging onto:
https://lynnschools.schoology.com
Username: student’s email address:
stu------@lynnschools.org (6 digit ID# follows stu)
Your child’s 6-digit id# is included in their email address, immediately following stu. If you don’t know your child’s id#, please contact your building principal. Beginning on September 16th, once they are logged in, their courses will be loaded on this page and they will have access to school updates. More information will follow including videos with how to login.
Students in grades 3-12 should have already received their district issued loaner laptops at this time. If you have not had this opportunity, please contact your building principal and they will provide dates, times, and locations for pickup. Devices have been ordered for students in grades K-2, we will notify families when those arrive.
| Starting September 23rd, the school day for Grades 1 - 5 at the Ford School is Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. During that time, students will participate in teaching and learning based on the following times: |
| Morning Circle |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| English Language Arts/Social Studies |
120 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Math |
90 minutes |
(3 days a week) |
| Math |
60 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Science |
30 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Brain Break |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Closing Circle |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
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| The following are important contacts: (781) 477 - 7375 |
| Principal |
Joanne M. LaRivee - Extension 2101 |
| Clerk |
Darlene Finnigan - Extension 2104 |
| Clerk |
Elyse Spates - Extension 2104 |
| Nurse |
Serena Foley - Extension 2105 |
| Program Specialist |
Lisa M. Grassa - Extension 2148 |
| School Adjustment Councilor |
Lori Alcock - Extension 2108 |
| Social Worker |
Sandra Rago - Extension 2108 |
| Technology Help Desk |
(781) 477 - 7342
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
This is the first of multiple letters you will receive, we will share more information as it becomes available. One piece of information that is forthcoming is breakfast and lunch pick up locations. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Sincerely,
Joanne M. LaRivee, Ed. S.
Principal
Robert L. Ford Elementary School
49 Hollingsworth Street
Lynn, MA 01902
781-477-7375 Ext. 2101
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Fall 2020 - Autumn Activites At Ford Elementary!
In November, forty-five Ford Elementary School students received recognition for their progress on ST Math. ST Math is a visual instructional program that uses the brain's innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems. ST Math’s unique, patented approach provides students with equitable access to learning through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback.
Each ST Math superstar received a certificate from Jiji, the ST Math mascot, as well as a Jiji sticker to celebrate their progress on ST Math. Each student solved over 100 puzzles on ST Math during the month of November. With four students solving over 200 puzzles and one student solving 345 puzzles!
Our top 5 ST Math Superstars for November:
- Heathan A- Room 102 - 345 puzzles
- Tycari F- Room 104 - 256 puzzles
- Liam B- Room 105 - 214 puzzles
- Jessica C- Room 201 - 208 puzzles
- Elsa M- Room 101 - 205 puzzles
In the month of October, Ford families came to school to pick up learning materials that included a fun Autumn activity.
First graders made a “Falling for Me” tree telling us all about themselves while creating beautiful Autumn trees.
Second and third graders were able to create a fall wreath using tissue paper leaves in all the Autumn colors. Fourth and fifth graders received scratch art leaves to tap into their creativity to make gorgeous Autumn leaves. Here are some of the results of our creative Ford scholars!!
Click To Download Our Fall Activity Sheet
Value of the Month: Cooperation
Your family is the most important “team” that you will ever work with!
To be successful everyone in the family needs to:
• Respect each other’s space and belongings
• Listen to each other
• Do chores at the right time and with a good attitude
• Learn how to work out problems without fighting
• Communicate well so that everyone knows what is happening
• Spend time together as a family
• Celebrate each other’s successes
• Support each other through sad times
• Learn to share
Welcome To The Robert L. Ford School
The Ford Elementary School is a welcoming school community that embraces the diverse nature of our school population. At Ford, we celebrate individual differences among children and set high expectations for them. Our goal is to help our students become caring and responsible individuals in the school community who treat each other with respect and courtesy. Our focus is to develop cooperation and also individual effort with our students so that each child will acquire skills that will help him/her to become a lifelong learner. Working together as a team in each classroom is important to building character and developing academic skills.
All children deserve to feel safe, supported, healthy, challenged, and engaged. The Robert L. Ford School community is made up of students, teachers and parents who work together every day to nurture a safe and caring environment that supports academic as well as social-emotional growth for each Ford student. Parents and teachers who collaborate together make a strong support team for each student. Together we will build a culture of academic success.
Joanne M. LaRivee
Principal
Vision Statement for Robert L. Ford Elementary School
The Robert L. Ford Elementary School is a community dedicated to achieving academic success through hard work and effort, sharing responsibility for a safe and supportive environment. All students will demonstrate the ability to work together, think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively to ensure they are career and college ready.
Ford Elementary School Information
School Staff and Teacher List For 2020-2021
Our School Staff List
| Our Phone |
(781) 477-7375 |
| Our Fax |
(781) 477-2796 |
| Principal |
Joanne M. LaRivee |
| Administrative Assistant |
Darlene Finnigan |
| Administrative Assistant Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2104 |
| Administrative Assistant |
Elyse Spates |
| Administrative Assistant Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2103 |
| Program Specialist |
Lisa Grassa |
| Program Specialist Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2148 |
| Adjustment Counselor |
Lori Alcock
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| Counselor Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2108 |
| School Nurse |
Serena Foley |
| Nurse Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2105
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| Social Worker |
Sandra Rago |
| Social Worker Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2108
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| Parent Liaison |
Whinston Done |
| Liaison Phone |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2103 |
| Lynn Community Health |
Zinah Abukhalil-Quinonez |
| LCH Phone At Ford School |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2140 |
| Lynn Community Health |
Lizette Telemaco |
| LCH Phone At Ford School |
(781) 477-7375 extension 2131 |
Our School Teacher List
| Grade 1 |
| Ariel McKenney |
Grade One Teacher |
Room 101 |
| Lindsey Shalin |
Grade One Teacher |
Room 102 |
| Emily Geaney |
Grade One Teacher |
Room 103 |
| Meredith Buckley |
Grade One Teacher |
Room 104 |
| Grade 2 |
| Katelyn Boaman |
Grade Two Teacher |
Room 105 |
| Lindsey Moran |
Grade Two Teacher |
Room 106 |
| Paige Crockett |
Grade Two Teacher |
Room 107 |
| Jane McGrath |
Grade Two Teacher |
Room 108 |
| Grade 3 |
| Kaitlyn Sharkey |
Grade Three Teacher |
Room 203 |
| Katharine Ronck |
Grade Three Teacher |
Room 204 |
| Melanie Maselbas |
Grade Three Teacher |
Room 205 |
| Nicole Guarino |
Grade Three Teacher |
Room 206 |
| Nicole Davis |
Grade Three Teacher |
Room 207 |
| Grade 4 |
| Barbara Mulvaney |
Grade Four Teacher |
Room 301 |
| Thelxi Voyiagis-Cote |
Grade Four Teacher |
Room 303 |
| Shannon Gunderson |
Grade Four Teacher |
Room 309 |
| Madison Doherty |
Grade Four Teacher |
Room 310 |
| Grade 5 |
| Lauren Sampson |
Grade Five Teacher |
Room 200 |
| Noelle Wine |
Grade Five Teacher |
Room 201 |
| Ashley Raynes |
Grade Five Teacher |
Room 202 |
| Megan Fuccillo |
Grade Five Teacher |
Room 302 |
| Art |
| Laura MacCarthy |
Art Teacher |
Art Room |
| CIT and Instruction Teachers |
| Jamie Paradis |
Literacy/Tech/MCAS Teacher |
Room 302 |
| Julie Dunagan |
Math Teacher |
Room 100 |
| ELL |
| Renske Braunstein |
ELL Teacher |
Room 308-A |
| Amanda Feliz |
ELL Teacher |
Room 308-A |
| Deborah Goldstein |
ELL Teacher |
Room 308-A |
| Laurie Hanna |
ELL Teacher |
Room 308-A |
| Courtney Lopes |
ELL Teacher |
Room 308-A |
| Library Media Specialist |
| To Be Announced |
Librarian |
Library |
| Music |
| George Broufas |
Music Teacher |
Music Room |
| Physical Education |
| Dan Gordon |
Physical Ed. Teacher |
Gym |
| Reading Specialists |
| Linda Leahy |
Reading Teacher |
Room 104 |
| Jennifer Sidmore |
Reading Teacher |
Room 207 |
| Patricia Vinci |
Reading Teacher |
Room 301 |
| Speech |
| Clara Berry |
Speech Teacher |
Room 308-B |
| Resource Inclusion |
| Bianca Ladderbush |
Inclusion Teacher |
Room 306 |
| Thomas Conlin |
Inclusion Teacher |
Room 306 |
| Lauren Murphy |
Inclusion Teacher |
Room 306 |
| Christa Brent |
Inclusion Teacher |
Room 306 |
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| Last Website Update:
January 7, 2021 8:46 AM
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Welcome To Ford's Resource Page
| Welcome to the Ford School Council Webpage |
| School Council Members and Meetings - School Year 2020 - 2021 |
| Name |
School or Community Position |
| Jay Fraher |
Business Partner- Centerboard |
| Gale Thomas |
Lynn Business Education Foundation |
| Joanne LaRivee |
Principal, Ford School |
| Lisa Grassa |
Program Specialist, Ford School |
Jamie Paradis |
Literacy/Technology CIT, Ford School |
Julie Dunagan |
Math CIT, Ford School |
| Past Meeting Dates and Agenda |
Past Meeting Minutes |
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| November 18, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| January 27, 2020 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| March 23, 2020 |
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| May 04, 2020 |
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About School Councils
A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
It is important to note the School Council plays an advisory role in assisting the building principal to organize and implement a School Improvement Plan which not only addresses the areas in which the school intends to comply with the requirements of the Educational Reform Act, but also how the school intends to meet those system-wide goals and policies adopted by the school committee. Membership will consist of the principal, teachers, parents, students and community members. |
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