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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

12. Final Thoughts