Welcome Grade 7 The entire Special Education Department is happy to welcome our new 7th grade students. Please feel free to contact me at 401-270-8324 any time throughout the year. If you have any questions, comments or concerns. I enjoy hearing from parents and students at WHMS. Our Special Education Teachers are: Mrs. Andreozzi, Mrs. Cambio, Ms. Giarrusso Mrs. Jeffrey, Ms. LoPresti, Mrs. Madsen, Ms. Palazini, Mrs. Salisbury and Mr. Zolli We are looking forward to a successful and productive year, and encourage you to become an active, working member of our teams! Amy Misbin Department Chair

"At Western Hills teachers are striving to successfully accommodate different learning styles by employing a variety of innovative teaching strategies" -SALT Visiting Team

Other Support Staff Assigned to WHMS

Psychologist: Gail Campellone
Social Worker: Annette Harris
Speech Language Pathologist: M.J. Reidy
Occupational Therapist: Kim D'Allessio
Physical Therapist: Joanne Wilson
Adaptive PE: Dena Cesana
Visually Imparied: Leslie McIver-Hallquist
Nurse: Peggy Quinn
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired: Jennifer Hedberg

Our Teacher Assistants for the year are:

Mrs. Carlson, Ms. Huling, Mrs. Ruggieri, Mrs. Bruno-Miller
Ms. Okolowitz, Mrs. Imondi, Mrs. Materese, Mrs. Giardino and Ms. Rodi

Goals

At Western Hills Middle School it is our belief that all children should be educated in the least restrictive environment. We are actively involved in all aspects of the special education continuum. The reasons for our many successes include the collaboration of teachers, parents, building support staff and administration.

If you have any questions about our program or your child, please contact your child's case manager. They will be happy to assist you.

Parents

At WHMS we actively encourage parental involvement. In addition to asking you to attend your child's annual IEP meeting, we will be sending home quarterly progress reports. These differ from the report cards in that they measure your child's progress towards their specific IEP goals.

As an IEP team member we need your input for our meetings. Prior to the IEP meeting, a worksheet titled "Preparing for your child's IEP meeting" will be sent to you. (see link on this page) Please bring this completed sheet with you.

Homework Sites

BJ.Pinchbeck's Homework Helper: This award winning site developed by a student and his father includes a wonderful collection of homework helping Web sites.

Information Please Kids' Almanac: This is a great site for research particularly, on current events. It also includes links to information on sports and "cool stuff."

Ask Dr. Math: This will be a welcome site for students doing their math homework.