Welcome to Open House

Latrobe Elementary School

Meet Dr. Vasinko5th-6th grade support

• Graduated from Seton Hill College – 1990 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Minor in Elementary and Early Childhood Education

• Master’s Degree in Special Education from Seton Hill University – 1999

• Doctorate Degree (D.Ed) -Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Present, Curriculum and Instruction-2013

• Certified to teach Early Childhood (N-3), Elementary (K-6), and Special Education (K-12)

Expectations

• Cats’ Cash and Teacher Behavior Management System

• Bucket-Filling led by Miss Zedick, guidance counselor

• Completion of Homework

GLSD Website

• www.glsd.us• LES main page• Teacher pages• Story Town Reading Program• Go Math!• Language! Reading Program (grades 4-6)• Think Central Resources – Student log-in– LES short-cut

Home-School Connection

• Check your child’s assignment book and homework folder DAILY for important assignments and information.

• We need your help!• Volunteer opportunities:– LES Parent Tutors– Homework Club– Prep at Home– Must have PTO Clearance Packet

Home-School Connection

• Ideas for Homework Help:– Quiet space– Materials – pencil, crayons, scissors, glue– Encourage best work– Refer to class work for help

• Fun Websites for Parents & Kids:– www.starfall.com– www.pbskids.org– www.abcya.com– www.literactive.com – www.multiplication.com

Important Information

• Annual IEP meeting with teachers to review progress, establish goals for the year, and determine necessary accommodations for classroom, assignments, and testing

• Progress Monitoring reported quarterly with report card

• Failing quarter grade reported mid-quarter on progress report from subject area teacher

RtIIResponse to Instruction and Intervention

• Students will be placed in Tier I, II, or III for support and intervention instruction.

• Instruction will be provided by a highly-qualified certified teacher (classroom teacher, Title I reading specialist, learning support teacher, or classroom assistant).

• Report of progress will be sent home upon completion of intervention.

Thank You For Attending!