Back to School Night

*Newtown Middle School

*My story

*Married with 3 children* Husband Dave (chemical engineer)

* Sons Phil-(Marines- Harrier pilot) Joe-(Navy F-18 Hornet pilot)

* Daughter Liz - (Special Education Teacher)

* EDUCATION * University of Louisville

* Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

* Holy Family University

* Masters Degree in Special Education

* TEACHING EXPERIENCE* Life Skills Teacher (grades 4-6)

* Inclusion Special Education Teacher (Grade 3 and 5)

* Elementary Autistic Support Teacher (Grade 1, 2 and 4)

* Middle School Autistic Support Teacher (Grade 8)

* Middle School Autistic Support Teacher (Grade 7)

*Math

In the Saxon Intermediate Book(s) we plan to cover these topics:

*Rational numbers/fractions

*Number Theory (Properties)

*Geometry

*Algebra and whole numbers

*Measurement

*Data analysis and probability

*Problem solving

*Numbers and operations

*Money/Decimals

*Elapsed Time

*Mean, Median, Mode and Range

* We also have frequent visits from our Principal, Mr. Long, our assistant

Principal, Ms. Stoertz, and our head of security, Mr. Reilly.

Adults In Our Classroom

*Mrs. Assous ~ Teacher Assistant

*Mrs. Zuber ~ Teacher Assistant

*Ms. Buonora ~Speech and Language

*Mr. Helsinger ~Behavior Specialist

*Mrs. O’Hara ~ Autistic Support Supervisor

*Dr. Narragon ~ Counselor

*Ms. Katsos ~ Occupational Therapist

Parent

CommunicationI feel that parent communication is an essential part of the educational

experience. I believe that this can help your child to find increased success in school.

There are many ways to contact me:

* My phone number is 215-944-2619 ~ it goes right to voicemail, which I can access on my email

* If there is an emergency, please call the office!!

* My email address is sash@crsd.org Please let me know if you have a new or additional email that I need to add to my contact list.

* Email is the best way to contact me.

* Use the yellow clear folder when sending in handwritten notes or other information to school Many parents find it helpful to email when sending in a note or money…this way we can look out for it!

*Quick Links to information

pages

*The link below is to our school website, it will answer many of your questions and provide useful information

*http://www.crsd.org/Page/9800

*The link below will take you to the 6 day rotating schedule that we follow that is

*http://www.crsd.org/Page/26845

*The link below will take you to my website

*http://www.crsd.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=29876

*How our class rules came about

*Being successful

*Positive Attitudes

*Ticket system

*Class Rules

*Reading and English

READ 180 Program

*English Extras!

Read 180 also provides practice in these areas!

*Spelling

*Writing

*Word Study

*Grammar

*Reading Fluency

*Reading Comprehension

*Exposure to different types of literature

*Additional Activities

*R/A – Resource Activities (also a good time for help) Monday and Tuesday I cover another homeroom during R/A

*Homeroom

*Buddy Club

*Social Skills Activities

*Arts Classes

*Drop Period

*Clinic Thursday’s 3:00 to 3:45

*Let’s Have a GREAT School

Year!

*If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call.

*I will post grades on the HAC

*Any Questions?