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Meet Dr. Vasinko, an experienced educator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology; Minor in Education; Master’s in Special Education; Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Explore our school's programs, teacher pages, and resources like Story Town Reading and Go Math!. Get involved through volunteer opportunities, ideas for homework help, and essential information on IEP meetings and progress monitoring. Stay connected and support your child's educational journey.
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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.