Mrs. Houser housersa@svsd.net Welcome to Room Four! Mrs. Houser housersa@svsd.net

Welcome to our classroom Welcome to our classroom! I am thrilled to share my experiences and love of learning with you and your kids! Seneca Valley graduate Westminster College BA Education/Spanish minor University of Pittsburgh- M.Ed. Instruction and Learning/Special Education Slippery Rock University – Autism Endorsement 1 year in First Grade (Anne Arundel County, MD) 11 years in Fourth Grade (Haine Elementary) 5 years in Kindergarten (Haine Elementary) Mom of 3

Transportation AM: Ride bus to school Pick Up: 11:30 am Use sign with your child’s first name, last name, and room number Allow others to merge Pick up behind classroom PM: Drop Off at 12:43 Ride bus home from school One stop unless arranged with transportation Students may not ride bus with others Special Pick Up begins at 3:25 Special Pick up always requires a driver’s license

Student Absences Send a written excuse (pink paper) or use the SV Portal Extended vacations need to be approved 2 weeks prior to trip Form can be found at svsd.net under “Forms” Work can be requested in advance, but is not necessary

Supplies Pencil box will travel back and forth Community school supplies (listed on my teacher webpage) Take Home folder travels back and forth each day Sight word boxes

Class Management Whole Brain Rules Daily review of expectations Individual conference for reminders of expectations (Think sheet signed and returned) Occasional use of Class Dojo for positive reinforcement School-wide PBA S.T.A.R. student behavior

Academics Seneca Valley curriculum based on PA Core Standards ELA: Benchmark series, whole and small group instruction Writing: Lucy Calkins Math: Expressions, hands on activities Science: ASSET Push, Pull, Go; STEM activities Social Studies: Integrated with ELA; Scholastic News CIRC opportunities Library/Technology HOMEWORK Minimal reinforcement of skills Individualized when possible

Assessments NWEA assessments in Fall, Winter, Spring ELA assessments in Fall, Winter, Spring Report Cards (new format is Standards-based) Anecdotal Formal and Informal

Communication Weekly newsletter sent home each weekend (update your portal information!) Email is fastest for questions/concerns Call school office for phone conference Conferences in November

Birthdays Seneca Valley requires Non-Edible treats (no exceptions) Pencils, treat bags, bubbles, etc. Summer birthdays celebrated as a Happy Halfa

Volunteer Opportunities Halloween, Winter, and Valentine parties Sight word testing Centers Field Trip in April/May Share your Skills!

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