Wilkins Elementary
Autistic Support Grades 1-3
Mrs. Rutkai 
Welcome Back to the 2011-2012 school year!!!!
Welcome

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Hello,

My name is Mrs. Christine Rutkai.  I am the Autistic Support Teacher for grades 1, 2, and 3.  I have been with Woodland Hills School District for 5 years.  Four of those years have been teaching students with Autistism.  Every year I look forward to and take great pleasure in helping all of my students take steps toward reaching their potential.  I do have a Mrs. Donna Milko (paraprofessional) to assist in the education of your child. 

I along with Mrs. Milko are looking forward to working with your child for the 2011-2012 school year.   

My Blog Entries

Blog Archive:

8/16/2011 - Third Grade Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics

The district uses Storytown reading series.

These are the skills we will be working on this school year.

  •  reading
  •  phonics
  •  vocabulary development
  •  comprehension
  •  phonemic awareness
  • fluency

 Mathematics

Grade 3 utilizes the Everyday Math series and Mannie Math to meet our students needs.  Students will learn addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.

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8/16/2011 - Second Grade Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics

In second grade, we use the Harcourt Storytown Reading Series.  We will spend 90 minutes each day focused on reading.  This includes small group instruction, differentiated instruction, and guided reading.  

These are the skills that we will focus on this school year:

  • Main Idea
  • Details
  • Characters
  • Plot
  • Fiction/Nonfiction

In second grade we use the Everyday Math series and supplement with teacher created materials. These are the skills that we will focus on this year:

  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Money
  • Time
  • Fractions
  • Geometric Shapes
  • Measurement
  • Place Value

 

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8/16/2011 - First Grade Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics

Reading/Language Arts
Every week students will read and learn about a new story during their reading block. Throughout the week students will learn phonics, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, high frequency words, and story comprehension.  
 
Math
With the Everyday Math curriculum students will learn a variety of topics such as time, money, number relationships, measurement, fractions, addition and subtraction, place value, and geometric shapes. 
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8/15/2011 - Great Links

Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) helps those with autism achieve
their maximum social, educational, and vocational potential. -
http://aboard.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

 
Autism Speaks is an organization dedicated to changing the future for all who struggle
with autism spectrum disorders-
 http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Society is dedicated to improving the lives of all affected by Autism- 
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer 

Watson Institute is where I received TEACCH training as a paraprofessional. 
The staff is very knowledgeable and this site contains a wealth of information. 
http://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/

Cindy's Autistic Support is in the Pittsburgh Public School District. 
This site provides many informational and educational links for parents and children.
http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/aboutourclass.html
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8/15/2011 - Specials Schedule First, Second, and Third Grade

        Library with Mrs. Milarski.

                   First Grade- Wednesday

                   Second Grade- Friday

                   Third Grade- Tuesday

   Gym with Mr. Kotz 

                 First Grade- Tuesday and Friday

                 Second Grade- Monday & Wednesday

                 Third Grade- Wednesday and Thursday

 Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on gym day so he can participate.

 

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                   First Grade- Monday

                   Second Grade- Thursday

                   Third Grade- Monday

 

music-therapy.jpg Music image by kschopfer86  Music with Mr. White. 

                   First Grade- Thursday

                   Second Grade- Tuesday

                   Third Grade- Music

 

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8/15/2011 - Classroom Procedures

 Transportation- Each child is greeted at their bus by the classroom staff.  The staff then escorts the child into breakfast and remains with them until it is time to transition to the classroom. 

 Image Ref: 09-04-4 - Breakfast Cereal, Viewed 34388 times  Breakfast- Upon arrival the children are taken to the cafeteria for breakfast.  If your child chooses to eat, breakfast is free for all children. A monthly breakfast menu can be found at the following link- www.whsd.k12.pa.us/lunchMenus.aspx


 A School Hot Lunch Royalty Free Clipart Image  Lunch- We will be eating lunch in the cafeteria at 12:30.  The children will be sitting with their peers.  Lunch can be paid for on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.  If you choose to pay weekly or monthly checks can be made payable to Woodland Hills Cafeteria.  A monthly lunch menu can be found at the following link- www.whsd.k12.pa.us/lunchMenus.aspx


 Boys playing soccer or football   Recess- Directly following lunch the children have recess.  In fair weather, recess is outside on the playground.  In inclement weather recess is in the classroom or the gym when it is available. 

  Embossed Telephone Shape  Contact- If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me by phone 412-824-323 or e-mail holmch@whsd.net and I will get back to you as soon as possible. 
 
  Boy in Bed with a Fever - Vendor: Clipart.com  Absence- If your child will be absent for any reason please notify the school (412-824-3231) and don't forget that upon returning to send an excuse.



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