About Mrs. Martinez
Raised in Diamond Bar…Go Brahmas!
Dancer since I was 3
Bachelors Degree from CSUF in Child Development
Masters Degree for Claremont Graduate University
Married for two years… 9/10/11
Family full of teachers
2nd year at OPA
Agenda
* Class Procedures * Homework
* Communication * Test/ Quizzes
* Rules * Grading
* Behavior Management * Volunteers
* Rewards/Consequences
Class Procedures
Our classroom procedures ensure that we have minute-to-minute instruction. Morning Routines Wildcat Leaders Classroom Jobs Transitions Quiet Lines Signing of Agendas
Communication
Parent/Teacher communication is key to your Wildcats success!!!
Please email me if you have any questions or concerns [email protected]
Behavior Management
Firm, yet positive classroom management.
Your child will show growth in responsibility.
Encourage teamwork
Encourage engaged learning
Rewards/Consequences
Rewards
Verbal Recognition
Desk Points
Table Points
*Wildcat Sentence*
Consequences
Warning
“Making Better Choices” slip
Contact Parent/Conference
Office Referral
Homework
Nightly homework (Monday-Thursday)
Neatly completed and returned the next day
Please review with your child before returned
Homework Components
Spelling: Spelling Choice Science/Social Studies: varies depending on the unit.
Math: Skill practice pages Language Arts: Review of lesson taught that day.
Reading Log: Stamped at the end of the week.
Vocabulary: will be content specific (social studies, science, or math)
Standards
Language Arts
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Vocabulary = 34%
Reading Comprehension = 23%
Literary Response and Analysis = 9%
Written Conventions = 22%
Writing Strategies = 12%
Mathematics
Number Sense = 58%
Algebra and Functions = 9%
Measurement and Geometry = 22%
Statistics, Data Analysis, and
Probability = 11%
Assessment & Grading
Assessments
There will be weekly tests in spelling and language
arts.
Study guides will be provided and assessments
will be announced in advance.
Tests will be returned in their Tuesday folders.
Grading
A: Advanced 90%-100%
B: Proficient 80%-89%
C: Basic 70%-79%
D: Below Basic 60%-69%
F: Far Below Basic 0-59%
Tips for Reading Comprehension
EXPOSITORY text is important (non-fiction)
Ask your child about cause and effect from the story
Ask your child questions about what they read… Tell me in your own words what happened in the
story Describe what happened at the end of the story Tell me about two important details
Volunteers
Please sign up for a time and day of the week you are available to help.
Ways to volunteer: Room Parent, Pictures, Science Lab, Netbooks Cart, P.E., Art Masters, Game Room, MI Activities
Birthdays
Birthdays are very special. We love to celebrate in our classroom. I will provide the students with a special
treat and we will sing Happy Birthday to them. Please respect our OPA Birthday policy by not sending goodie bags or snacks. Thank you!
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