1. Lions Team
Welcome to Open House!

2. What does it mean to be on a TEAM?
 Teaming works! 
 middle school philosophy
 action plan for your child
 We meet every day from 9:30 to 10:09
 Ms. Tammie Limmer, team guidance counselor
 Philosophy: Show Up, Step Up, Grow Up

3. What does a typical day look like for my student?
 Before 1st Period, During Flex/Homeroom
 TEAM vs. ENCORE classes:
 TEAM Periods: 1, 4,6, 7, 8
 ENCORE Periods: 2, 3, 5
 Lunch: 12:46
 Afterschool Activities:
 Homework Hub
 PJ Rama/Main Event, Student Council Events

4. Where can I find EVERYTHING I need to support my student at home?
 Lions Team Website
 Individual Teacher Websites (login or access via Portal)
 Lions Team Handbook, REMIND APP
 Grade Portal – Keep your contact info updated!
 Planners
 Office 365: office365.svsd.net and OneNote

5. Mrs. Meagan Loewy Gifted Support Teacher
Background:
Allegheny College, University of Sussex (UK), Chatham College
20+ years of experience with gifted students
Mom of twins, outstanding carpool driver
 My role:
Teach Purpose Enrichment class 
 Guide individual enrichment
Support gifted students
Advice:
Embrace struggle. 

6. Ms. Karissa Lambert Learning Support Teacher
Background:
Slippery Rock University Graduate
Learning Support Teacher at SV SHS
 My role:
Inclusion: Co-teach with team teacher.     - We plan our lessons to meet the needs of every student in the classroom.
    - We are actively helping your son or daughter succeed in the classroom.
Pull-Out Pre-Algebra: Small group learning experience, same content as inclusion Pre- Algebra curriculum 
Advice:
Ask for help when you don’t understand something! 
Room: 202P

7. Mrs. Tara Schenck World History
 History Teacher Family! 
 Curriculum:
Early Man to the Fall of the Roman Empire
 “Essential Questions” (EQs)
Ex: How is power defined, used, and transferred in ancient/modern government?
 I generally communicate with you via quick portal uploads (versus many s). I write detailed assignment descriptions and comments.
 EVERYTHING is on my website and class OneNote (via Office 365 or the app).

8. Ms. Janet Becker Strategic Reading
 Comprehension/Metacognitive Strategies:  
   Fluency Strategies
 Vocabulary Strategies:  
Prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots,
and Greek combining forms

9. Dean Leventopoulos (Mr. Levo) Science
 Background
 Teacher and golf coach at SV for 17 years 
 Life Science Curriculum 
 Hands on learning experience
 Living  organisms and ecology 
 Contact via

10. Tracy Richards Math (Principles of Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra,
and Honors Algebra)
19th year of teaching; 13th at Seneca Valley Coach a variety of middle school sports An involved kid likes school more and does better!

11. Tracy Richards Math (Concepts of Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra, or Honors Algebra)
-Class motto: Show Up. Work Hard. Be Nice. And Don't Break My Stuff. -LOTS of problem solving and THINKING!! -Kid-friendly approach to learning - Happy kids learn better! -Math is tough so contact me if your child is struggling more than a little!

12. Ms. Susan Moury Teacher Coach
Head Ryan Gloyer Middle School Cross Country Coach
Ryan Gloyer Middle School Track Coach
About Me
Mother of 2 girls
Worked at SV since 2000
Taught at senior High , have been at RGMS since fall 2015
Certifications:
MEd. Special Education from Duquesne University
English from University of Pittsburgh
Principal's Certification from University of Pittsburgh
B.S. Landscape Architecture from Penn State University

13. Support Members of Our Team
Ms. Limmer – Guidance
Mrs. Gulish – Speech and Language
Mrs. Kasper – Emotional Support
Mrs. Schauer – Co Taught Reading Support Teacher (1st Period)
Mr. Verba – Co Taught World History Classes Support Teacher (7th Period)

14. Scavenger Hunt
Find your student's locker and complete the scavenger hunt on the back of the paper taped there.
Good luck!