2. My education I received a B.A. and a M.A. in Special Education from Rowan University. I am certified to teach Special Education, K-12, General Education, PreK-3 and K-5, and Reading, Language, and Math, 6-8. My experience This is my sixth year at Burke School and my seventh year teaching in Bellmawr. ALL ABOUT ME

3. There are seven students in our class this year. Jason Amy Melih Isaih Caitlyn Gavin Kasey We are very fortunate to have two wonderful paraprofessionals. Mrs. Fullerton and Mrs. Gicking OUR CLASS

4. To give your child the academic skills and life skills they need to be successful, inside and outside of our classroom. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. MY GOALS

5. The subjects we cover are: Literacy (Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, and Writing) Math Science Social Studies Writer’s Workshop Handwriting Environmental Print Social Skills CLASS SUBJECTS

6. RELATED SERVICES All of the students receive different related services, as per their IEPs. These include: Speech Therapy through the CST Occupational Therapy through Rehab Connections Physical Therapy through Rehab Connections Counseling Services through the CST Behavioral Services through Interactive Kids

7. COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION I find it very useful for students to be able to practice the skills they learn in the classroom out in the community. We hope to be visiting Duffield’s Farm, the Pitman Theater, and a few other places. Please keep your eyes out for permission slips!

8. BUCKET FILLERS We are bucket fillers! Everyone carries an invisible bucket – when it is full, you feel happy and when it is empty, you feel sad. When we are nice and kind to our friends, our buckets fill up. When we are mean to our friends, our buckets empty. When all of our buckets are full, we will have a pizza party!

9. CORRESPONDENCE Please check your child’s blue homework folder and orange behavior chart each day. For students who receive Speech Services, please make sure to check their speech folder for notes and homework weekly.

10. 100 BOOK CHALLENGE We will be continuing with the 100 Book Challenge program. Students are required to read 6 steps every week. Please keep track of your child’s steps in their log that is in their 100 Book Challenge bag. The students will receive a brag tag for every 100 step they reach. Please make sure to read with your child each night.

11. Monday – Computers Tuesday – Library Wednesday – Music Thursday – Art Friday – Gym We have all of our specials with Mrs. Heller’s third grade class. SPECIALS

12. The grading system for 2 nd grade is the following: E = Excellent G = Good S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory The grading system for 3 rd and 4 th grades is the following: A = 94-100 A- = 90-93 B+ = 87-89 B = 84-86 B- = 80-83 C+ = 77-79 C = 74-76 C- = 70-73 GRADING

13. Most of your child’s supplies are provided by the school. There are a few things that we ask for to make the classroom a more clean, comfortable place. 1 blue two pocket folder 2 boxes 24 count Crayola crayons 3 thin, black Expo markers Batteries, any size Summer Skills Packet, completed Ziploc bags, any size 1 set of Fall clothes, if necessary Soft tissues Paper towels Lysol wipes Lysol spray SUPPLIES

14. I can be contacted at anytime via email at rfriend@bellmawrschools.org or please call the school between 8:15 and 3:15. Don’t forget to check our class website for updates and new photos! Thank you! CONTACT INFORMATION

15. LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!