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Welcome toUniversity

Orientation

Arizona WildcatsMrs. Martinez

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 kelly.martinez@oxfordchampions.com

Rules

Take care of yourself.

Take care of others.

Take care of our classroom.

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

School Traffic

You are doing a great job! Keep it up!

Oaks Cross-Walk C Street

JIJI Orientation

Please make sure to stop by Honour Hall and learn about JiJi Math!

Flyers

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!

Thank you for coming to University

Orientation!

Any Questions?