Open House2015-2016Ms. Noriega

Room 16

• Welcome• Daily Schedule

• Classroom Management Plan• Grading Scale

• Homework Procedures• Attendance Policy• Volunteer Hours• Uniform Policy

• Classroom Expectations

Agenda

• My name is Ms. Noriega• I was born and raised in Miami, FL. • I graduated from Florida International University (FIU)

with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with an ESOL endorsement.

• This will be my fifth year working at Mater. • This is my second year teaching 2nd grade.• I love to teach! Children to me are like sponges, they

absorb everything. • My goal is to guide and help students reach their

fullest potential. • I strive in making learning a positive experience for

my students.

• My name is Ms. Nani

Mater Academy Teacher: Noriega

Section: M2F Grade: 2nd Room: 16

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:15-8:20

Math Music - Benito

8:20-8:258:25-8:30

8:30 - 8:358:35 - 8:408:40 - 8:458:45 - 8:508:50 - 8:558:55 - 9:009:00 - 9:059:05 - 9:109:10 - 9:159:15 - 9:20

Writing

Art-Paula

Library

Math

9:20 - 9:259:25 - 9:309:30 - 9:359:35 - 9:409:40 - 9:459:45 - 9:50

Spanish - Benito

9:50 - 9:55

Science

9:55 - 10:0010:00 - 10:0510:05 - 10:1010:10 - 10:1510:15 - 10:20

Social Studies Science10:20 - 10:2510:25 - 10:3010:30 - 10:35 Science10:35 - 10:40

Reading / Language Arts

10:40 - 10:4510:45 - 10:5010:50 - 10:5510:55 - 11:0011:00 -11:0511:05 - 11:1011:10 - 11:1511:15 - 11:2011:20 - 11:2511:25 - 11:3011:30 - 11:3511:35 - 11:4011:40 - 11:4511:45 - 11:5011:50- 11:5511:55 - 12:0012:00 - 12:0512:05 - 12:10

LUNCH ~ LINE A ~ TABLE 7

12:10 - 12:1512:15 - 12:2012:20 - 12:2512:25 - 12:3012:30 - 12:3512:35 - 12:40 Social Studies

Writing

12:40 - 12:4512:45 - 12:50

Technology

12:50 - 12:5512:55 - 1:001:00 - 1:051:05 - 1:10

Science Social Studies Science

1:10 - 1:151:15 - 1:201:20 - 1:251:25 - 1:301:30 - 1:351:35 - 1:401:40 - 1:451:45 - 1:50

P.E.

P.E.

1:50 - 1:55 1:55 - 2:00 2:00 - 2:05 2:05 - 2:10 2:10 - 2:15 2:15 - 2:20 2:20 - 2:25 2:25 - 2:30

Social Studies

Recess2:30 - 2:35 2:35 - 2:40 2:40 - 2:45

• Everyday I will provide your child with instruction in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Special Areas:• Spanish- Monday & Tuesday from

9:45am – 10:30am – Mrs. Benito• Art- Wednesday from 9:15am –

10:15am – Ms. Paula• Music- Friday from 8:15am – 9:15

am – Mrs. Benito• P.E.- Monday-Friday except for

Wednesday from 1:45pm – 2:25pm – Coach Arias & Coach Figuerola

• Raise your hand to speak if you have something to ask or say.

• Be respectful kind, and considerate to your teacher, friends, and classroom.

• Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Be safe!

• Always do your personal BEST! Be confident and PROUD!

• Listen carefully and follow all directions carefully!

Takes care of materialsDemonstrates self-control

Cooperates, shares and takes turnsCompletes tasks

Listens to and follows directionsWorks independently

Participates in class activities

CONDUCT: SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH

Grading Scale: A= 90-100% (Excellent)B= 80-89% (Good)C= 70-79% (Satisfactory)D= 60-69% (Minimal)F= 59% and below (Unsatisfactory)

Assignment Grades: Tests = 50% Classwork/Quizzes = 25%Projects = 15%Homework = 5%Technology = 5%

Procedures• Homework is copied

in the Agenda as soon as students walk in.

• It is to be done daily.• Spelling and

Vocabulary are to be done in the Homework Journal.

• Math comes from Practice Book

Schedule• Spelling:

– Rainbow 3x each– ABC Order– Sentences– Pyramids

• Vocabulary: – Definitions– Pictures– Synonyms/ Antonyms– Sentences

• Reading Passage:– Everyday

• Reading Log:– Everyday

• Your child is expected to be in school every day. Please send a note explaining the absence within 3 days of returning to school. After 10 written notes by parent/guardian a doctor’s note will need to be submitted to the teacher in order to be marked excused.

• 10 tardies = a referral; all tardies are considered unexcused

• 5 unexcused early dismissal = a referral; Must bring a note explaining the early dismissal within 3 days of returning to school.

As per the 2015-2016 Parent Contract that was signed, each family must complete thirty (30) volunteer hours each school year. The thirty hours will be split between siblings in the school. Hours can be met by:

-donating items to the classroom that are on the wish list (please include a receipt to receive credit)-chaperoning on school field trips-volunteering for parties/in class/in school events.-purchasing books from Scholastic wish list.

At the end of each quarter, a letter will be sent home informing you of how many volunteer hours have been completed. This letter must be signed and returned.

• Uniform is MANDATORY EVERYDAY• Shirts should be tucked in at all times• During cooler weather, rugby long-sleeved uniform shirt may be worn or a

plain white long sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath the polo shirts. • Uniform jackets/sweaters may be worn. These jackets must be hunter

green.• Shoes must be closed, solid black, brown, or white shoes or sneakers.• White tights may be worn underneath skorts for Kindergarten through

second grade students. No leggings!• 3 warnings = a referral • Jeans Day – Do not bring $1.00 twice you will get a uniform warning

Lunch: 12:05 pm – 12:35 pm

Please make sure your child has a complete lunch everyday. Check school menu to ensure your child will eat from the cafeteria or if they will need lunch

from home.

For birthday celebrations, please let me know at least 48 hours in advance. Must be done in cafeteria during lunch time.

We will be learning:1. Grammar Skills

a. Types of Sentences2. Grammar Mechanics

a. Capitalization/Punctuation

We will be learning:1. Comprehension Strategies

2. Comprehension Skills3. Genre

4. Vocabulary Strategies

We will be learning:1. Narrative Writing

2. Informational/Explanatory Writing

With the new Florida State Standards, student will now be

required to write multiple paragraphs.

We will be learning:1. Numbers Concepts, Place Value and Counting

Patterns2. Two/Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction with

and without regrouping3. Counting Money

4. Telling Time5. Measurement

6. Geometry7. Fractions Concept

8. Equal Groups/Multiplication

We will be learning:1. Practice of Science2. Properties of Matter3. Changes in Matter4. Forms of Energy

5. Forces and Changes in Motion6. Organization and Development of Living

Organisms7. Interdependence8. Earth Structures

We will be learning:1. Geography and Map Skills

2. Economics3. Native Americans4. Colonial America

5. Immigration6. Citizenship

7. Government8. Symbols in America

• First come, first serve basis. • Parents will only be allowed to go

on 1 field trip in order to give the other parents a chance.

Reflex Math: www.reflexmath.com• At least 3 times a week for a

grade

• A session is complete when the light turns green at the top right corner of the screen

• Login information– UN: snoriega– PW: ID #

My On Reader: www.myon.com• At least 3 times a week for a

grade• May be used for Reading Log• Login information

– UN: ID #– PW: ID #

I-Ready:• In class ONLY• Reading and Math

Brainpop Jr.www.brainpopjr.com

Read Write Thinkwww.readwritethink.org

IXLwww.ixl.com

It is very important that students read every day in order to build their

fluency, comprehension, and stamina.

Scholastic Reading Club:https://orders.scholastic.com/L7T8R

READ

Email: SNoriega@materelementary.com

School Phone:(305)698-9900

School Website:www.materelementary.com

• Make sure you have signed all documents.

• Don’t forget to visit our Special Area Teachers in the Cafeteria!

Thank You!