BIOGRAPHY

 

  My name is Valerie Dinich and I am a third grade teacher at the Frackville Elementary. I have been teaching at North Schuylkill for four years. I graduated from Penn State University Capital Campus and I hold a bachelors degree in Elementary Education.

 

My E- mail address is vdinich@northschuylkill.net

 

Homework Helpline telephone number calls 462-3000, 773-2211, or 889-5200, and then enter the four digit number is 7415.

 

CLASSROOM RULES

1.     Respect others, and their property.

2.     Remain quiet and attentive.

3.     Raise your hand to be recognized.

4.     Do not interrupt.

5.     Use appropriate language at all times.

6.     Complete assignments neatly and on time.

 

CONSEQUENCES

1.     Verbal / nonverbal warning.

2.     Detention as per district policy.

3.     Writing assignment.

4.     Isolation in the room.

5.     Loss of privileges.

 

REWARDS

1.     Verbal praise / positive notes.

2.     Tangible items earned.

3.     Certificates.

4.     Added classroom responsibility.

5.     Monthly activity reward.

6.     Run classroom errands.

7.     Individual recognition.

 

HOMEWORK

1.     Students are expected to complete homework neatly and return the next day.

2.     Homework is to be checked at home regularly.

3.     Homework is to be written in the homework notebook.

4.     Assignments are given credit when completed and returned on time.

5.     You will receive a note in the assignment book if any assignment is not complete.  The note must be signed and returned within two days or it will count toward a detention.

 

CURRICULUM and WEBSITES

 

Reading – Harcourt – Basel Series – Reading textbook and workbook, Spelling, Language, and Phonics- www.harcourtschool.com

 

Math – Harcourt- Textbook and workbook – www.harcourtschool.com

 

Science – McGraw Hill Science – Textbook and worksheets – www.mhscience02.com

 

Social Studies- McGraw Hill – Textbook and workbook – www.mhschool.com