Post on 31-Dec-2015
I am an Arizona native!!! I attended Arizona State University where I received my B.A. in Elementary Education and Northern Arizona University where I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. This year will be my eleventh year teaching and third year as a part of the Riggs family. I am looking forward to building a community within our classroom, where each student’s passion for learning can blossom.
When I am not in the classroom, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to read, travel, go the movies, visiting the BEST theme park in the world….DISNEYLAND and of course, cheering on MY ASU SUN DEVILS !!!!!!
I am looking forward to an excellent year and I am excited to be your student’s teacher! I’m also looking forward to meeting everyone, and working together to make this year incredible!
Hi, my name is Miss Salum! I am getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. I have student taught in second, third, fifth, and sixth grade classes. I am excited to experience fourth grade this semester.
I am a graduate from Hamilton High School and grew up in Chandler. I am a sports fanatic! I have played volleyball for 10 years and coached for 5. I enjoy movies, working out, and spending time with my family.
I am excited to not only help your students learn but also learn from this experience! Thank you for this opportunity.
Our Classroom Community
Family
School and TeachersStudents
“It takes a village to raise a child.” ~ African Proverb
Miss Marianella’s Class Mission
• All children in our class work together to create an environment where every student is comfortable and willing to take risks.
• Our classroom community works together, with great enthusiasm, to achieve lessons and curriculum that is interesting and attainable to ALL students.
• All students develop a love of learning!
Parent Communication• Daily Agenda• Weekly Newsletters (emailed home)• Specials Calendars - Monthly• Our Website • School Website • Voicemail – (480) 224-3472• Email – marianella.sara@cusd80.com
* Contact me you are not receiving weekly emails, newsletters, and/or replies
Please call the office for “same day” messages.
Grading• Daily Work/Quizzes/Tests• Observation/Participation• Average of Scores• Rubrics used for Writing and Projects
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = Below 59%
• District expectations are that parents are checking
Infinite Campus to check student progress
Continuing Common Core• Standards were developed by the highest state
standards from across the country;• Are clear, understandable, and consistent;• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge
through high-order skills;• Are informed by other top-performing countries, so that
all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society;
• Are research-based.• More than 50% of state and national assessments are
informational text.
Curriculum• Please refer to our Hero Headquarter
brochure for detailed information regarding our 4th grade curriculum
• Make sure to check the weekly classroom newsletter, which is emailed every Friday, for weekly concepts being taught.
Home Support Needed: Multiplication &
Division Facts (0-12’s)
Weekly (emailed every Friday and due the following
Friday)
Homework
Accelerated Reader (AR) & AR Book Reports
Classroom Management
• Positive Reinforcement• Earn and Return Cards• Class Compliments• Individual “Zap” Sticks • Preferred Activity Time (PAT) - Fridays• Misconduct Ticket / Office• Caught in the Act
Closed Campus
As you know, Riggs will be receiving fencing around the campus this school year to ensure safety for students.
• Fencing will go up sometime this school year, but Riggs will be enforcing these new rules on the second day of the 2014/2015 school year. • ALL visitors will need to check in and out at the front office• Only students and staff will be allowed on the playgrounds / fields
Miscellaneous
• Dress code ( Superhero Shirts)• Supplies• Daily Snacks - Healthy - *Allergy
Awareness• Water Bottles• Birthdays - treats must be store bought
and ready to serve with napkins provided
• Volunteers