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HOMEWORK:
Homework will be given nightly. Each student will be supplied
with a homework folder that needs to be brought home and back
to school daily. NIGHTLY homework will consist
of spelling practice, math, any concept we may be working
on, reading for 20 minutes (reading logs will be given to
students that need to be signed by an adult) and occasionally
any work that students were unable to finish at school. Homework
should not take more than 40 minutes (including 20 minutes
of reading). Please understand that there will be nights that
homework is light due to the students finishing in class.
ALL homework is due the following Friday
(unless no school, then it is due at the end of the week).
^TOP
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT: I have found that positive reinforcement
works well. It sets students up for success. Dream Dollars
are a school wide reward. We will keep track of student’s
Dream Dollars in class. Team points will also be used in the
classroom. Each table is a team. The team that earns the most
points each week will get to go to the treasure box on Friday!
The way they can earn points is by being the first to clean
their table off, being quiet during instruction, being good
examples, etc. The class can also earn rewards for getting
top scores in their specials. I have a plastic fish bowl and
every time the class earns a 5 in their special, they get
to put 5 cotton balls in the fish bowl. Once the bowl is filled
they can earn an educational movie and popcorn. Students who
misbehave will be given strikes. Three strikes and you’re
out! After a student earns three strikes within a week, I
will send a note home that needs to be signed and returned
to me. If the behavior persists, a parent-teacher conference
may be necessary. Each week the student will be able to have
a clean start with no strikes. Students who earn no strikes
in the week will earn a Dream Dollar. ^TOP
BIRTHDAYS:
I grew up celebrating my birthday for an entire week. I understand
how important they are to the students. However, instructional
time is very valuable. If you would like to send treats with
your child that is fine. Please send something EASY.
Cutting a cake up for 18 plus students takes too much time.
Treats don’t even have to be edible. Small prizes work
well. For example, pencils, erasers, etc. If you would like
to bring in the treats, please arrange a time with me (the
end of the day works best). ^TOP
PARENT
HELPERS: I would love to have parent helpers. If
you have the time, I have things for you to do. It would mostly
consist of helping with copying and removing and putting up
bulletin boards. Please contact me before hand, so I can let
the office know and I can be prepared for you. ^TOP
School
Supplies: We are very fortunate to have almost everything
we need to have a successful school year. However, there are
just a few optional things that we could still use: ^TOP
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Clorox Antibacterial Wipes |
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Box Tops for Education (found on Pillsbury & Betty
Crocker products)
Students will receive 1 Dream Dollar for every 5 Box Tops
they bring in. |
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Package of Wide Ruled paper (PLEASE NO
SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS) |
PROGRESS
REPORTS: Weekly Progress Reports will be issued every
Friday. They must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned
on Monday. Students who return them signed on Monday will
receive a Dream Dollar. ^TOP
PARENT/TEACHER
COMMUNICATION: Please feel free to contact me if
you have any questions or concerns. I understand how difficult
it is to pry information from a child. I can be reached during
school hours at 799-2590. Please leave a voicemail and I will
return the call as soon as I can. Email is best. You can email
me through this website TeachingBug.com
or at rlferreiro@interact.ccsd.net.
I check my email frequently. ^TOP
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