Welcome to Room 25!

BE AWESOMEWhat inspires you to be awesome?

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Daily Schedule 8:30-8:45 Homeroom 8:45- 9:15 Olweus/CARE9:15-11:30 Language Arts11:30-12:00 LUNCH 12:03-`1:13 Math 1:13-1:48 Special1:50-2:25 Social Sciences2:25-2:45 Recess2:45-3:00 Writer's Workshop 3:15 Dismissal

Specials Schedule Day 1 - Art Day 2 - Computer Day 3 - Library Day 4 - MusicDay 5 - Physical Education

Individualized HomeworkDue to the varying levels of each student, at times homework will be individualized in order to meet their

specific needs.

Homework PlannerYour child will be given a planner that is to be used on a daily basis. The purpose is to communicate homework between home & school. A parent signature is required each

night.

HOMEWORK & GRADING`

NIGHTLY HOMEWORK`

Reading - study vocabulary words and sight words- read 10-15 minutes

Spelling-nightly spelling packet

Math-addition and subtraction facts

Responsive Classroom

A community based approach that emphasizes social,

emotional, and academic growth.

Promoting Reading

Reading should be an everyday occurrence. Incorporate reading

into your daily routine.

Community SuppliesPlease help us with the supplies

needed for our classroom community. Donations such as tissues and clorox wipes would be greatly appreciated!

Announcements Please visit our teacher website for information about

schedules and important annoucements. Our website can be found at the CVE website.

- www.svsd.net- Connoquenessing Valley Elementary

- Teacher Websites

Please contact us via email with any questions or concerns regarding your child.

pefferbj@svsd.netmorgangr@svsd.net

Check for weekly electronic newsletters!

Classroom Memory Book

Star Student

Monday - Share photosTuesday - Read favorite book to classWednesday - Teach the classThursday - Sit at back table with friend

Positive Behavior

Every week, Day 1, we will be having positive behavior meetings in our classroom. These meetings help to build a collaborative classroom community and promote a safe,

inclusive environment.T - TogetherE- Everyone A- AchievesM- More

Please Remember...

Parent Teacher ConferencesNov. 10th and 11th

Please fill out volunteer form!

Please be aware...

Classroom Snacks: Students are not permitted to bring snacks from home to be consumed in the classroom.

Special School Events: If a special school event includes the use of food, it is the classroom teacher's responsibility to work with the building administration, school nurse, parents, and activity organizer to provide for any appropriate allergy-related restrictions. A listing of suggested food choices for classroom celebrations and special events is included in the District snack list; available under food services on the SV website.

Birthday Recognition: If a parent chooses to provide the entire class with a birthday treat, the treat must be non-edible. The list below provides some examples of the types of activities that may be used to celebrate a student on their birthday. Lunch with a special person Donate a favorite book to the classroom library after reading it aloud to the class Donate a game to the classroom for indoor recess Children can bring in non-edible treats (stickers, notepads, pencils, journals, packet of seeds and flower pots, bubbles, coloring books, crayons, side walk chalk, etc.)

Walkers/special pick ups:· At 3:10 the names of students that have a parent waiting to pick them up will be called and asked to report to the cafeteria.· Walkers are dismissed at 3:13 and exit through the front main lobby doors and may be met outside by the flag pole.· Students who regularly ride a bus home are not permitted to walk home with a walker.· Students are NOT permitted to ride a different bus home than the one they are assigned to by the Transportation Department.The dismissal procedure for the 2014-2015 school year:· Students MUST bring a PM dismissal form if they are being picked up at the end of the day (one form per student unless it is for siblings in the same classroom). It must be completely filled out and have the printed name of the person that is picking up the student.· If a parent does not send a PM dismissal form to school with the student, they could arrive at the end of the day to pick them up. Blank dismissal forms will be available for parents to fill out at that time.· The names of students being picked up will be called over the PA system and asked to report to the cafeteria.

End of the Day Dismissal

Thank you for coming!

We look forward to watching your children grow as learners!