Welcome!!!

Miss AlgaraRosa Parks Elementary

6th Grade, D Track

Meet Your Teacher This year is my first year teaching

sixth grade. I’ve taught 1st, 2nd,4th, and 5th

I graduated from University of California Riverside with my BA in Liberal Studies and History. I received my Teaching Credential from CBU, and am currently working on my Masters in Education

Outside of school, I coach the Santiago Hip Hop Team and love spending time with my family, going to Disneyland, and the Beach

Our Daily Schedule 8:25 – 9:00 Morning Warm Up and ELD9:00 – 10:00 Language Arts10:0010:00-11:00 Writing/ Grammar 11:00 – 11:55 Recess and Lunch11:55 – 12:15 Silent Reading12:15 – 1:15 Math1:15 – 1:45 Power Rotations 1:45 – 2:50 Social Studies2:50 Dismissal (1:50 on Wednesdays)

Laptop Cart 2x a weekLibrary: Thursdays after Lunch P.E.: Wednesdays Fun Friday Rotations: 2:20-2:50 Fridays only

Classroom ExpectationsClass Expectations

(what I expect from your child)1.Students will be in school everyday unless they are ill or off track.2.Students will do all homework, class work, and study for all tests and quizzes. 3.Students will pay attention in class and not cause distractions or disturb others. 4.Students will ALWAYS put 100% effort in all their work and anything they do in my class.5.Students will take full responsibility for their actions and decisions made while being prepared for the consequences (positive or negative). 6.Students will respect other students, other teachers, staff, and me at ALL TIMES. 7.Students will follow all school and classroom rules. 8.Students will be responsible for their own actions of lack of action.

Classroom Rules We have established and posted several rules for

our classroom. They are as follows: Always be ready to learn

1.Always be ready to learn 2.Allow the teacher to teach and others to learn and participate 3.Be respectful 4.Listen and follow directions 5.Take risks and make mistakes6.Believe in yourself 7.Be responsible 8.Try new things9.Dream big10.Work Hard11.Read 12.Have fun!

Class Motto: “ Everyone

participates, everyone learns.

You either do it with us, or in front of us.”

STAR 

Sit up and listen.Track the speaker.Ask and answer questions. Respect everyone. 

Grading Policy The Grading Scale is on our class website and in your students

planner Language Arts: (Reading Narrative & Reading Informational, Spelling, Writing, and Oral Language)Theme Skills Tests Grammar Tests Spelling Tests Writing Essays- Revised and On DemandWeekly Word, Debate, and 40 Book Challenge LettersMath: Investigation Quizzes, Unit Projects, ACE Social Studies and Science:Lesson Activities, RTI’s, Chapter Tests, & Projects Oral Language:Oral Presentations Fluency Checks

Effort Grades (O/S/N): Homework, Computer, PE, Art, and BehaviorParent Portal: Parent Portal: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cnusd-portal

Student Connection: Student Connection: https://studentconnect.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Weekly Progress Reports will be sent home in communication folder every Weekly Progress Reports will be sent home in communication folder every Wednesday Wednesday

Homework Policy – Each student is provided with a Student Planner to assist in

developing positive organization and academic planning.– Students are expected to: Bring the Student Planner to class every day. Write all assignments in Student Planner each day. Complete unfinished classwork as homework if they are

behind Show the Student Planner to parent(s) each day Show the teacher comments parents have made in the

Student Planner. (You can always email me too ) Please sign the Student Planner each night indicating that

you have monitored homework completion. Students who do not complete their homework on a

particular night will need to have it completed by Friday in order to participate in Fun Friday.

Students who are consistently completing their homework will be “paid”; those students who come in with no homework at all showing no effort will be “fined”

Important Must Know Information

Attendance TardinessReader’s NotebookWeekly Discussion Word Debate Club Book Club

CMP3 Math • ACE • New Approach • Deeper Thinking • Unit Projects • How can we help?

Differentiation • Depth & Complexity IconsDepth & Complexity Icons

• Attributes of a ScholarAttributes of a Scholar• Universal Themes and GeneralizationsUniversal Themes and Generalizations

• Think Like a Scholar projectsThink Like a Scholar projects

3 Common Core Ideas for You

1. Thinking Deeply 2. Integrated Learning

3. Showing what they Know

Parent Help & Class Treasure’s

• Please stop by the back table and take a class treasure, any and all donations are greatly appreciated

• Please take the time to fill out the Parent Volunteer Sheet placed on the right side of your desk along with the Student Information Sheet

One Last Note• In conclusion, teaching children is the most rewarding and

fulfilling accomplishment I have achieved thus far in my life, and I will stop at nothing to make sure every child is successful. I hope I have your full support in this endeavor, especially in the area of self-accountability and responsibility for actions and decisions made. I truly believe all children will make better decisions in life if they are held accountable for their actions. I am looking forward to a fantastic school year! Thank you for all your support. Working together as a team will ensure your child receives a victorious education.

• My Website Link: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us//Domain/5615

Thank you for coming….Please contact me if you have

any questions or concernsI look forward to a great year

and partnership with you!