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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

• Monday – Computers• Tuesday – Library

• Wednesday – Music• Thursday – Art• Friday – Gym

We have all of our specials with Mrs. Heller’s third grade class.

SPECIALS

The grading system for 2nd grade is the following:

E = ExcellentG = Good

S = SatisfactoryN = Needs Improvement

U = Unsatisfactory

The grading system for 3rd and 4th grades is the following:

A = 94-100A- = 90-93B+ = 87-89B = 84-86B- = 80-83C+ = 77-79C = 74-76C- = 70-73

GRADING

•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

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

LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!