The Stafford Intermediate School

1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin, NJ  08050

Home of the "Intermediate Iguanas"

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION!

As many of you may already know, the second phase of our solar project is underway. We had hoped that our solar project would be complete before the beginning of the new school year, but it appears as if its completion will be delayed by at least three weeks.  Although school will begin on September 7, as scheduled, we have made alternate arrangements for student pick-ups and drop-offs to ensure the safety of all and the specifics of those arrangements will be shared at building orientations, through CENS messages, and posted on the district’s website.  

The following is our plan. Stay tuned and check back for any updates!

Student Drop Off

·         Intermediate parents are asked to join the McKinley car line for student drop off.  To help ensure your child’s safety he/she should exit through the passenger side door of the vehicle.  This will also assist in keeping the car line moving.

·         After 7:55 am you will need to park and walk your child to the Intermediate Greeter located in the McKinley foyer and sign your child in to school.

Student Pick up

·         All student pickups will occur through the Intermediate Greeter located in the McKinley foyer.

Staff members will be positioned within the connector during arrival and dismissal to assist students in traveling between buildings.

Mr. William Wilkinson, Principal     Mrs. Susan D'Alessandro, Co-Principal / Director of Curriculum 3-6

Mr. Wilkinson began his teaching career in High Point, NC where he taught 5th grade for two years. Ten years ago he became a sixth grade mathematics teacher in Stafford Intermediate School. He spent six wonderful years teaching the students of Stafford. During the past four years, Mr. Wilkinson served as Supervisor of Grades 3-6 as well as the Enrichment Programs Coordinator. These two roles allowed him to spend time in both McKinley Avenue and Stafford Intermediate schools gaining knowledge of the curriculum while interacting with the students, parents and staff. As a resident of Stafford, Mr. Wilkinson takes an active role in the community. After school hours you will often find him on the soccer fields where he volunteers his time as the coach of both his son’s soccer teams. On August 1st, 2009, Mr. Wilkinson became the Principal of the Intermediate School. He is looking forward to the exciting opportunity to help the students of Stafford achieve success!     Click here to e-mail Mr. Wilkinson   Mrs. D'Alessandro was proud to be the Principal of the Primary Learning Center for the past few years. She began her career in education over 17 years ago. Over the years she has served in a variety of administrative positions at both the district and school level. Mrs. D'Alessandro holds a Masters Degree in Language Arts as well as a Masters Degree in School Administration. She also has certification in Student Personnel Services. Mrs. D'Alessandro is dedicated to assist in training future teachers as an adjunct professor at Georgian Court University and Ocean County College. Additionally, Mrs. D'Alessandro has presented at local and national conferences, and has published an article in the November 2009 issue of the School Administration Journal.    Click here to e-mail Mrs. D'Alessandro

The Intermediate Iguana

To donate a book to the Literature Legacy Program come into the main office of any of our schools to pick up a donation form or see our forms and book lists  below!

Intermediate Letter / Form        Intermediate Book List

Click on the artist's palette to see examples of Stafford students' artwork!

"The Mission of the Stafford Intermediate School is to provide a well-structured and supportive transition from the Elementary level to the Secondary level, utilizing a team teaching approach to prepare for complete departmentalization and imbedding in our instruction the development of the skills necessary for academic achievement and social tolerance."

(Click Here for Mr. Wilkinson's Web Page)

(Click Here for Intermediate School Teacher Web Pages)

AUGUST  2010

   -   26   Fifth Grade Orientation (in STAC) 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM

SEPTEMBER  2010

   -    2    Teacher Orientation Day

   -    7    School Opens for Students - Early Dismissal Day - (Early Dismissal 11:45 AM)

   -    8 / 9 / 10  Early Dismissal Days for ISG Conferences (Early Dismissal 11:45 AM)

   -   20 - 30      "Learnia" Assessments (ILA / MATH) in Grades 5 and 6

   -   27   School Pictures (5th Grade)

   -   28   School Pictures (6th Grade)

   -   29   Back to School Night in STAC - 6:00 PM

Meet our 2009-2010  Intermediate School "Teacher of the Year"!

Recent Past Intermediate School Teachers of the Year:

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