Hello and welcome to Ms. Surles and Miss. Laudenslager's class. We are more than HONORED to have you are in our classroom this year. This is my thirteenth year in education. I have two children (Jahlil 17 and Madisyn 10) and a yorkie (Ginger). My philosophy of teaching is that "EVERYONE" is able to learn no matter their different abilities, culture, ethnicity, or social-economic status.

 In our class, we will focus on the following:

• Learning New Skills
• Making New Friends
  Discovering New Interests
• Learning Technology
• Having Fun
• Supporting Each Other

Homework will consist of the following:

• Reading EVERY night for 15 minute
• Please study high frequency words nightly so that your child may be able to read them on sight.
• If your child becomes frustrated, STOP and resume the next night

Our job is to keep you safe. Your job is to help us keep you and others safe. Remember, WE ARE A FAMILY! Let's Have a GRAND Year!!!