1. Back to School Night

2. * 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. Parent Communication I 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.sash@crsd.org * 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!

6. * 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 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 http://www.crsd.org/Page/26845 * The link below will take you to my website * http://www.crsd.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=29 876 http://www.crsd.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=29 876

7. * How our class rules came about * Being successful * Positive Attitudes * Ticket system

8. READ 180 Program

9. Read 180 also provides practice in these areas! * Spelling * Writing * Word Study * Grammar * Reading Fluency * Reading Comprehension * Exposure to different types of literature

10. * 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

11. * If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call. * I will post grades on the HAC * Any Questions?