Meet the Teacher: Mrs. Roberts. A little about me: I have been teaching Pre-K at Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction for seven years. I grew up in Buffalo and attended Buffalo Public School #93. My 4th Grade Teacher was my inspiration into becoming a teacher. I never regretted my decision! I love being a teacher! Besides being a teacher, I am a wife and mother of two beautiful daughters! A few of my favorite things are: the beach, camping, coffee, tacos, family. You can contact me at vrroberts@buffaloschools.org, at 716-816-3400 or on class dojo (preferred.)

Meet the Teacher: Ms. Fisher

I was born and raised in Buffalo, and attended Buffalo Public Schools from K-12. I have been teaching Pre-K since 2010, here at AOE for the last seven years and this is my forever home! Contact: jfisher@buffaloschools.org 716-816-3400

My name is Andrea Brown. I have been teaching at School 61 for 17 years. I enjoy working with children and witnessing their growth. Each child learns in different ways at their own pace. It is a joy when they not only grasp academics but learn to follow rules and become positive members of the student body.

Kindergarten is a child’s first introduction to learning and writing words. reading books, and subtraction and addition. If children can master these skills in kindergarten, they can usually be successful in the upper grades.

When the boys and girls review and practice the skills they are taught in school at home, they internalize the learning. Equally important is reading at home with your child each day. Reading expands their vocabulary; helps them become stronger readers; teaches new ideas, concepts and information; and hopefully, leads to a love of reading.

You can reach me via phone 716-816-3400 or email abrownreid@buffaloschools.org.

Welcome to Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61! My name is Mrs. Miller (Special Education Teacher). I will have the pleasure of teaching your child this upcoming school year. I have been working at this school for the past 16 years in various types of classrooms and grades. It is my belief that a child's success is based on a cooperative parent/teacher relationship. I am married and have a child myself. Her name is Maddison. As a family we love to go camping at our seasonal campsite.

We also, will have the pleasure of working with Mrs. Zaman(Teacher Aide). Mrs. Zaman started working in our classroom last year and will continue to this year. Mrs. Zaman has experience working with young children. We are excited to be working together to meet all the needs of your children.

Below, you will find classroom expectations:

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

1. Students are to come into school every day ready to learn.

2. When in the hallway, students are walking quietly in a straight line.

3. Eyes are watching.

4. Ears are listening.

5. Voices are quiet.

6. Bodies are calm.

CLASS DOJO

-This will be our main form of communication. This is where I will post updates about what is going on in the classroom. I check DOJO throughout the day and will respond in a timely manner. I do try to take pictures throughout the day as well.

TAKE HOME FOLDER

-Every night your child will bring home a take home folder. There are two sides to the folder. -KEEP AT HOME-this will be work that is completed and needs to stay at home. You can keep these things. RETURN TO SCHOOL- this will consist of things that either myself or the school needs returned to us.

Please make sure that this folder is checked every single night and cleaned out. We appreciate your help with this.

Grades

-All grades will be unweighted. We will be using a holistic approach when grading this year. That means we will be looking at the assignment as a whole. This allows me to balance the various elements of an assignment once I receive my students’ work and notice any aspects that my students have struggled with.

Homework Policy

-Students will start having homework sent home with them nightly starting in the middle of the month. The homework that we send home will be review on what we have learned that day. Homework needs to be sent back to school completed daily. There will be NO homework on Friday’s. Please try and read with your child for 20 minutes every single night. This will really help them to become more confident readers.

IPAD

-Students will be bringing their iPad to and from school daily. Students need to come to school with a fully charged iPad. Students NEED their iPad every day. They will be using them throughout the day for both CORE 5, Lexi, and Mobby Max.

We are so excited for this school year. We are going to have so much fun! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things that your child will accomplish!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me by text at 716-574-0944, Class Dojo, or by email at lmmiller@buffaloschools.org with any questions or concerns that you may have. I will get back to you in a timely manner.

Hello, my name is Mrs. Gentzler. I teach kindergarten here at School 61. It is the best place to be. I love teaching kindergarten because I love to see the look on my students' faces when they learn new things daily. There is so much growth throughout the year. It is incredible.

I have a family of nine. Me and my husband, my son and daughter, as well as four children and five grandchildren who live in SC! I also have two dogs and two cats. This alone keeps me very busy!! I love to travel, hike or just be outdoors, and spend time with my family. I am excited to work with you!

You can reach me via phone at 716-816-3400 or email pgentzler@buffaloschools.org

Hi! My name is Mrs. Vangelista, and I am in my second year of teaching kindergarten. I have been teaching at Arthur o. Eve #61 for five years. I love teaching and working with children. Watching children learn and grow through reading and creativity is such a joy. You can reach me via phone at 716-816-3400 or on Class Dojo (preferred.)

My name is Kay Gibson, and I have been teaching at School #61 for seventeen years. This has enabled me to see so many students move through the grade levels from pre-k to 4th grade. It's nice to see them change and grow socially and intellectually. As part of my experiences, it has been fulfilling to teach reading; however, my love of teaching children to express themselves in writing excels that. I am proud to be part of Buffalo Public School system.

You can reach me at kabutler@buffaloschools.org.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Charleen Myles and I am beyond excited to be diving into 1st grade again this school year!

A little about me...

I began my teaching career in Maryland where I taught 2nd grade for 5 years. I then relocated to Western New York. I took a year off to be a stay-at-home-mom and another year to substitute teach in different districts in this area. I then taught 1st grade for 1 year and 2nd grade for 2 years in Kenton. I am thrilled to now be a part of the BPS community for my second-year teaching 1st grade!

A little about my education...

In 2011, I became dually certified in Elementary Education & Special Education. During that time, I earned my master's degree in Teacher Leadership as well as my Masters Equivalency through Montgomery County Public Schools.

Teaching is my absolute passion and something I have always wanted to do since I was a little girl! Let’s make this school year great!

Contact Information:

• Class Dojo (quickest way to reach me!)

• Email: cjmyles@buffaloschools.org

Kindly,

Charleen Myles

Hello and welcome to 1st grade. My name is Cheri Kwiatek and I have had the pleasure of teaching in the Buffalo Public School system for the past 14 years, I am also a proud graduate of the Buffalo Public Schools.

I love being a teacher at A.O.E because our goals are to engage and cultivate the creative learner. I am versed in grades kindergarten through 4th . It is nice and consistent that I get to loop grades with my students to encourage the best learning experience.

I am a mother of 3 school aged children. I value the importance of parent/ teacher communication to ensure the best for each child

We use class dojo as our main form of communication. Classroom 8 looks forward to an eventful, creative, and exciting year.,

You can reach me via phone

716-816-3400

or class dojo!

Name: Ms Lee

Grade 2 Teacher

ELA and Social Studies

· Master’s degree in education

· New York State certified to teach all subjects in grades Prekindergarten- 6th Grades.

· Employed by the Buffalo Board of Education for over 20 years.

My goal is to make each student reach their best potential. A hard scheduled copy of homework is provided each week and can also be found in Class Dojo.

I can be contacted at 716-816-3400 or on Class Dojo.

My name is Kitrina Graves and I have been teaching my whole career here at Arthur O. Eve #61. This will be my 17th year teaching. I have previously taught fourth and third grades, along with second grade. This has given me great insight in knowing what your student will need to succeed in the future. I only teach Math and Science.

My preferred type of communication is Class Dojo. Please message me. I check it multiple times during the day. I will also be sharing on Class Story the nightly homework. I do not check messages on Dojo after 3:10 pm. If you are not on Dojo, you can email me at kgraves@buffaloschools.org or call to leave a message for me in the office.

A fun fact about me is that I am a HUGE animal lover. One day I hope to open an animal sanctuary to be surrounded by animals!

Hello, my name is Ms. Rosa. I am a special education teacher and I have been teaching for 20 years. This year I am a teacher in a 2nd grade self-contained classroom. Before I became a teacher, I worked in the mental health field as a caseworker and later as a supervising counselor. It is during this time that I worked in a school setting providing services to students, their families, and the school community. I loved working in the classroom and watching children learn and grow as unique individuals. I made the decision to change careers and went back to school to become a teacher and haven't looked back. 

Hello! My name is Mrs. Barrett. I teach third grade ELA and social studies.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to me through:

Email: kfitzgerald@buffaloschools.org

Class DOJO (***Preferred method)

Meet the Teacher: Miss Bryant. 3rd grade math & science. Hello! I am so happy to start this new journey together as a family. Although I am new to this school, I have been teaching for over five years in the Buffalo District. I have a Masters Degree from Buffalo State College, and plan to get my doctorate soon. I love teaching and helping students reach their full potential one by one. I have an open door policy. Please never hesitate to ask me anything. You may message me on class dojo whenever and I will answer as soon as I can. I try to stay in contact with parents weekly through that app, so if your number changes, please update me ASAP. I give homework weekly on Fridays, and it is not due back until the following Friday, but may be turned in early. You may always request more work if needed.

You can reach me on class dojo or at tmbryant@buffaloschools.org.

These are a few of my favorite things: family, pets, outdoors, food and sour snacks, cooking, shopping, traveling and the Buffalo Bills. I dislike bugs/insects, scary movies, and chocolate.

I am very excited to work with your children this year and foster a rigorous and nurturing academic environment for them to learn and grow in.

Fourth grade is a very important year for your children. In April, there is the New York State English Language Arts assessment, followed by the New York State Math Assessment. During May and June we will be giving New York State Science Assessment. It is our goal that your child will be prepared for these exams and confident in their abilities.

In preparing for these tests, we ask for your help. Please encourage your child to read to you nightly for at least 30 minutes.Homework is very important also. Students will receive spelling, math, and ELA homework on a regular basis. We will be using a daily planner that will communicate assignments and messages home. Students will have a take home folder that should be checked every night for school handouts as well as assignments. It should be completed to the best ability and turned in on time. Homework is not a punishment, but an aide in your child’s learning.

We will be using Class Dojo as a positive behavior reinforcement system in the classroom and will be sending information regarding it in the beginning of the year.

Our approach to grading is comprised of 3 categories: classwork, tests, and projects. Students will mark in their planners when tests are approaching.

For this year, your child will need these supplies:

2 Composition or spiral notebooks

2 Folders

Pencils

One package of loose-leaf paper

Crayons or colored pencils

Erasers

1 boxes of tissue

A healthy snack to share

Mrs. Gilmartin

4th Grade ELA and Social Studies

Email: jagilmartin1@buffaloschools.org

Class Dojo is the best form of communication.

I am a 4th grade teacher at The Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61. I have taught all of the core subjects and will be focusing on Math, Science, ELA & Math RTI, as well as NYS Test Prep. This year is a very important year for our students as the tackle the New York State Tests as well as plan their school choices for 5th grade. We have a fun, challenging year ahead filled with new curriculum, and academic opportunities. Our main mode of communication will be through Class Dojo. We appreciate your ongoing support throughout the year.

Mr. Robson

Email:nrobson@buffaloschools.org

Class Dojo is the best form of communication.

Henri Star Muhammad has been teaching Violin in Buffalo Public Schools for 25 years, and begins his 9th year at the Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction 61.

The AOE program has grown from exclusively offering Violin, to now a full string orchestra including Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass; making the Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction one of the only early childhood center string programs in Western New York.

As a nationally recognized professional violinist and educator Mr. Muhammad has made his life's work sharing the gift of the Violin and Classical Music.

hmuhammad@buffaloschools.org

Hi, I’m Mrs. Vuich and I teach Theater Arts Teacher at School 61.

I have been teaching Theater to BPS Students for 20+ years through Programs such as Musicians United for Superior Education and Young Audiences of WNY.

I graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Acting. I then continued theater studies in NYC and London.

I have appeared in Regional Theaters such as Florida Studio Theater in Sarasota and Studio Arena in Buffalo. Locally I have appeared in many Theater of Youth productions, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Buffalo United Artists, Kaleidoscope Theater Brazen Faced Varlots, Lancaster Opera House, and others. The photo above is from when I played Mrs. Olsen at the Theatre of Youth in Little House Christmas.

I have directed productions at Lancaster Opera House, Bennett Park Montessori, Herman Badillo, and Waterfront.

This year at the end of May, we will present the musical, Lion King Kids.

If any of you would like to volunteer to help with Lion King, please contact me at jvuich@buffaloschools.org.

I’m very happy to share my love of theater with your children!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Jeanne Vuich

My Name is Natasha Perkins and I am the Dance Teacher for AOE. I am also a Professional Dancer, Choreographer and Community Artists. My career has lead me to dance and train in places such as New York City, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Alaska and many more. Currently I perform with two companies in Buffalo, New York.

When I'm not in rehearsals, I work with Buffalo Niagara Film, Sheas Performing Arts, Ujima Theater, Coordinate Festivals and go to school part-time.

I believe "The true purpose of arts education is not necessarily to create more professional dancers or artists. {It's} to create more complete human beings who are critical thinkers, who have curious minds and who can lead productive lives."

nrperkins@buffaloschools.org

Welcome Back!!!

I am so excited to have our wonderful students back this year! Please click this image (above) to go to my website!

Hello PARENTS/GUARDIANS!!!!

Let me first say thank you for all your hard work...I know without YOU we couldn't succeed.

I am excited to welcome back ALL the students to the ART ROOM!!!

Please click the image above to go to my website!

My name is Tracy Rose and I am the Arts Coordinator for AOE. I’m the person to contact regarding Arts Integration, field trips, fundraisers and the school musical. I am also the school’s Guardian of Equity.

This is my 22nd year in the Buffalo Public Schools. I’m an art teacher with experience and training in Arts Integration and Culturally Relevant Instruction. I love working at AOE!

Outside of school, I am the volunteer Social Media Manager for Starry Night Theatre, Inc. and an ally member of Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo. My family includes my husband, two daughters and three dogs.

You can reach me at trose@buffaloschools.org.

Hello! Reading and writing are 'big deal' skills that are not automatic for anyone. As 61's Literacy Coach, I'm responsible for upholding a vibrant and engaging literacy culture that embraces research-based best practices, supporting all students as they learn to read- how they learn to read. Part of my responsibility is continually analyzing data to inform instruction and intervention across all grade levels- so your child gets the differentiated instruction they need to transition smoothly from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn', and enjoy it! Please join me in this mission- one way to start is by visiting my Coach page for at-home literacy tips and resources. See you soon!

MEET YOUR TEACHER!

Mrs. Fischer

Hello! I am so excited to be entering my 15th year teaching, and my third year as a GT teacher at #61. This year I’m looking forward to some exciting projects with our K-4 GT students as well as continuing to teach Type 1 classes to all students at A.O.E.

About me: I live in Buffalo with my husband and our two sons, Oliver and Henry. My boys go to BPS schools (5th and 1st grade) during the day and and we spend most of our evenings on the soccer field. We love all of our Buffalo Sports teams, especially the Buffalo Bills!

What I teach:

Gifted and Talented.

I see all identified GT students 4 times a 6 day cycle. I also get to work with all grade levels once a month. I want to remind GT parents that I have time built into my schedule to work on Type 3 projects with you child. A Type 3 project is a student driven passion project, where the work is split between school and home.

Contact Me!

Mrs. Kristen Fischer

A.O.E. #61

716-816-3400

kfischer2@buffaloschools.org

Class Dojo

I like: Singing

• The Bills

• Cooking

• Traveling

• Teaching

• The Beach

I am excited to start a new school year full of activity and learning with your child(ren)! This will be my 13th year teaching P.E. and my 9th school year at Arthur O. Eve. I am excited to have this opportunity to get to know your child(ren) and help them achieve their best in Physical Education!

Sneaker Policy:

As a reminder, it is very important to make sure your child is wearing sneakers whenever they have Physical Education. As per BPS, students who do not wear sneakers will have to sit out of PE due to safety concerns.

Contact Me:

(716)816-3400

rdanvir@buffaloschools.org

When does my child have PE with Coach Danvir?

1st-Ms. Gibson: A,C,E

1st-Mrs. Myles: B,D,F

2nd-Ms. Graves: A,C,E

2nd-Mrs. Lee: B,D,F

2nd-Ms. Rosa: B,D,F

3rd-Ms. Bryant: B,D,F

3rd- Mrs. Barrett: A,C,E

4th-Mrs. Janas: B,C,D,F

4th- Mrs Gilmartin: A,C,E,F

4th-Mr. Robson- B,D,E,F

Hello everyone, I am Mr. Webster. I am in my 24th year as a Physical Education teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools and my third at School #61. During my teaching career I have had the opportunity to be a lead instructor for the Buffalo Public Schools for the SPARK, Yoga4Classrooms and C.A.T.C.H. curriculums. I look forward to implementing these instruction strategies at Arthur O. Eve.

Contact Me:

(716)816-3400

mwebster@buffaloschools.org

Hello! My name is Ms. Lisa Baldwin and I’m the ENL teacher at Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61. I’m dedicated to the support and development of our MLL/ELL. I currently hold a professional NYS-certification in TESOL education for students in grades K-12. . I have been working in this role for six years, in Buffalo schools for 11 years and in the early childhood field for 25 years. Although I started my education career focused on early childhood with an undergraduate degree from SUNY at Buffalo, I discovered an additional passion with an emphasis on TESOL.

Most of my time is spent caring for family and friends including my 4 adult children and my 6 grandchildren. Any excess time is spent fellowshipping and volunteering at my church.

Fun Fact! My hidden talent and favorite hobby is event planning and decorating.

Below you will find a link to my google classroom where you can click on various objects and symbols in the slide to access additional links to fun and valuable ENL resources.

Mrs.Baldwin Bitmoji ENL Class

Greetings Arthur Eve Community!

I am Heidi LaRou, your new school librarian at Home of the Arts.

I have worked as a librarian since 2006 in various settings, private, suburban and city. I started in Buffalo in 2012, and truly love working in this district.

Look forward to a monthly newsletter regarding present and future library activities!

Heidi LaRou, SLMS

BPS 061/Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction

435 Leroy Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14215

P: 716-816-3400

F:716-838-7436

A, C, E

Hello Friends, My name is John Grannell. I am a reading specialist at BPS# 61. This school year marks my 19th year working in the Buffalo Public Schools. As a reading specialist, my primary focus is to work with small groups during our Response to Intervention (RTI) block. I also have the opportunity to work with the entire student body, and to work closely with parents and staff to develop strategic lessons that enrich the reading curriculum. I am fortunate to work with a professional and highly skilled staff who are always eager to learn the newest literacy trends to add to their repertoire of teaching strategies.

You can reach me via phone

716-816-3400

or email

jgrannell@buffaloschools.org

Karen Miller MS,ccc,SLP

Hello, my name is Mrs. Karen Miller and I am the Speech and Language Pathologist here at Arthur O. Eve school#61. I am here to provide remediation for all types of speech production and language based disorders.

My contact information is: kemiller@buffaloschools.org or you can reach me at 716-816-3400 ext. 1019

My name is Alyssa Moran and I am the School Psychologist at Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction, School #61.

Our Student Support Team (SST) offers tiered supports to students and assists families with special education needs to ensure a successful school experience.

If you have concerns about your child's academic, social-emotional, or behavioral development, please first reach out to your child's classroom teacher and they will share your concerns with appropriate SST members.

I look forward to a great school year!

Mrs. Moran

(716) 816-3400 ext. 1505

Hello! My name is Jillian Miller. I am honored to be the School Counselor here at 61. As a member of the Student Support Team I assist students in navigate their social and emotional needs. I look forward to working with you all. I am here to assist with any questions you might have. I will also be working specifically with the 4th grade families as they apply to schools for next school year for 5th grade! A fun fact about myself is that in my free time I spend it with my two little nieces and my multiple rescue dogs.