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E-mail: [email protected]
native San Dieganmarried 18 years(Mary)daughter (Maddie; attends 5th grade
at Dana) interests: tennis, swimming at the
Cove, alternative music, reading, San Diego sports fan (Go Padres, Chargers)
Beginning my 14th year in education (grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th)
taught at inner city schools for first 4 years; 10th year at Sunset View
BA in English from Southern Oregon University
Masters Degree in Education from SDSU
It’s easier and more conducive to learning if you build a child up, not tear him/her down
Be positive yet firm with directives Make sure students understand their role
and expectations within the classroom Attitude, Responsibility and Respect Education is a journey, not a race! “I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the
indifference of wisdom” - Anatole France
Build life long readers, writers, scientists, mathematicians, and historians
Instill a sense of security in each child’s own abilities
Build independenceHave funFoster risk taking
Math: Read and write whole numbers into the hundred millions. Use concepts of negative numbers (e.g., on a number line, in counting, in temperature, in "owing"). Round two-place decimals to one decimal or the nearest whole number and judge the reasonableness of the rounded answer. Order and compare whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places.
California history: Spanish influence in California (California Missions) Demonstrates understanding of the physical environment (such as climate, water) and the human geographic features of California (brochure). Describes the impact of the Gold Rush on immigration, society, economics, and government, including Statehood (First Person Diary)
Science focus: Knows characteristics of rocks and minerals reflect the processes that made them. Knows waves, wind, water, and ice shape Earth’s land surface. (Science Journal) Understands the unique balance of life within the Kelp Forest (MARE).
9:10 Math (daily)10:30 Reader’s Workshop (daily)11:10 Recess11:30 Writer’s Workshop (3 days) 12:45 Lunch1:30 Read Aloud (3 days)2:00 Word Study (3-4 days)2:35 S.S./Science (3 days)3:35 Dismissal
VAPA: Monday, 10:10 – 11:10am (Music, Dance, Drama)
PE: Tuesday, 1:25 – 2:25pmMusic Instrument: Wednesday,
11:45- 12:45pm (flute, violin, percussion) 12 week sessions
Computer Lab: Friday, 11:30 – 12:45pm
Scripps Aquarium (adaptations and habitats)- Apr./May
IMAX Movie/Science Museum (related to Social Studies or Science)
Indian Hills (Gold Mining)-Oct. Live Children’s Play (Spring) San Diego Mission (either SD or San Juan
Capistrano) Torrey Pines (Rocks and Minerals)-Dec. *****All drivers must fill out new
volunteer forms (at back table)
Turn in completed homework each Friday
Name and # are on each assignment Keep possession of classroom handouts Classroom chores Keep desks somewhat clean Binders are taken to and from school
daily and are kept organized Take pride in one’s work Work to the best of one’s abilities
Assignments are given out Monday and are due on Friday of that week or alternative Math sheets (Excel and Homework workbook) Reading Log (25 minutes daily) Reading Response (one each week) Word of the Week (use it in a sentence) Practice Math Facts (5 minutes daily) Problem of the Week (may need assistance on a
few) Bigger projects may come home at various times
throughout the year for completion Homework problems skipped
Math (envision program) has imbedded levels for students who need more/less support
Early Finishers (Math games, Marcy Cook Tile Boards)
Open Ended/Project based learning opportunities that allow students to take projects further
Self Selected topics of research Pretest before new unit of study (95% or higher
shows mastery) Varied Writing Topics Book Clubs
Consequences First Time: Name on board with check mark; loss
of $10 Piggy Bucks Each additional check will result in a loss of $10
Piggy Bucks 5 check marks in a one week period results in a
loss of Friday Special
Rewards Positive Verbal Praise (daily) Friday Special (weekly) Earning of Piggy Bucks (to be used on
merchandise from Classroom Store) Positive Notes Home (random) Popcorn and Movie Parties (every 10 weeks or so) The joy of learning (each day of the school year)
Friday afternoons (3:10-3:35) those that earned it (playground) those that didn’t (study hall)▪ Behavior (5 checks or more)▪ Missing or incomplete Homework assignment
Classroom Webpage Assignments Field Trips Special Events
Email (I usually check them before school each day)
Work Envelope (sent home last Friday of every month) Mail
Teacher Conferences (Fall-Nov. 15-17; Spring-March 14-16)
March 1 Jog-a-thon () March 23: Dinner/Dance Auction April 24-26; May 1-3 Star Testing Window
(If possible, please avoid scheduling vacations during this time
May 17: Open House/Art Show (tentative) June 13 :4th grade promotion: (12:45
dismissal)
Disinfectant WipesHealthy Recess SnacksGoodies for Classroom Store (old
reading books, $.99 store stuff)
Room parentFoundation Dinner basketArt Project CoordinatorClassroom PhotographerCharacter CountsArt Corp (3 per visit)Classroom Volunteers
Copying/Grading (Friday)Conference sign ups for Nov. 15 – 17