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Back to School Night

Back to School Night. Ms. Mendoza. About Ms. Mendoza…. Education M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language (USF) Currently studying Learning and Instruction as a doctoral student (USF). About Ms. Mendoza…. Experience 2 years at Cal State East Bay teaching ESL

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Back to School Night

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  1. Back toSchool Night Ms. Mendoza

  2. About Ms. Mendoza… Education • M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language (USF) • Currently studying Learning and Instruction as a doctoral student (USF)

  3. About Ms. Mendoza… Experience • 2 years at Cal State East Bay teaching ESL • 1 year 4th grade ESL in Brooklyn, New York • 6 years at Maloney • Student Teaching, Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and Reading Intervention

  4. Fourth Grade Team Mrs. Kennedy Mrs. Tomasic

  5. Ms. Snowden Mr. Esguerra Fifth Grade Team

  6. Science • Houghton Mifflin- California Science • Monday and Thursdays with Mrs. Batalao (Bat-Allow) • Readings in class with me • Text, lab, projects, and videos with Mrs. Batalao

  7. Reading/ Language Arts Program • Treasures • Newly Adopted • Focus - small group, oral dialogue, writing • Literacy Centers

  8. Reading Fluency • Speed/Pace • Accuracy • Expression/Intonation • 4th – 123 or above wpm • 5th – 139 or above wpm

  9. GRADE 4 Response to Literature Informative Text Narratives Summary GRADE 5 Persuasive Response to Literature Informative Text Narratives Writing

  10. Math -Everyday Math -Concepts revisited over and over again -lessons based more on activities and discussion rather than the textbook -enrichment

  11. Social Studies • Scott Foresman • U.S. History • Supplemental Projects

  12. Library • Every Tuesday with Mrs. Jow • Must bring books back every Tuesday • 2 books • 1 AR • 1 of their choice/level

  13. Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Mr. Sardello Need to wear appropriate clothing Sneakers Layers P.E.

  14. Homework • Monday - Thursday • 30 - 45 minutes (4th) • 45 - 60 minutes (5th) • Spelling/Vocabulary Practice • Reading Skills Practice • Book it (Begins October) • Math (study link page) • Science Interactive Text Reading and Questions • Social Studies Readings/Projects

  15. Fridays with Mr. Seipert Jiji Projects AR Library Book Computer

  16. Grading Policy • Grading scale is: • 90-100% = A • 80-89% = B • 70-79% = C • 60-69% = D • 59% and below = F • Please be advised that California State Standards do not allow students to receive a grade of C or above on report cards unless they are doing grade level work that meets the standards; I will, therefore, grade assignments accordingly. • Please encourage your child to always try their best and praise your child for completing assignments on time.

  17. Homework Policy • If homework is not complete… • 1st time: Warning • 2nd time: Stay in to complete during recess time; may go out for recess when assignment is completed. • 3 or more times: Complete assignment and stay in for remainder of recess

  18. Absence • Missed work will be available in the Absent Folder when the student comes back • 2 days absent = 2 days to make up the work

  19. Classroom Management(aka discipline) • Three Personal Standards • Show respect • Make good decisions • Solve problems

  20. Classroom Management(aka discipline) • Group Points • Individual Educational Awards • Positive Feedback • Negative Consequences • Behavior/Call note home • Loss of recess time • Lunch detention • Referrals • Principals Office

  21. 4th Graders Language Arts Lesson Language Arts Workstations Math Centers Social Studies/Science with Mrs. Tomasic or Mrs. Kennedy Language Arts small group instruction 5th Graders Language Arts Workstations Language Arts Lesson Math Centers Social Studies/Science with Ms. Mendoza Language Arts small group instruction Typical Day

  22. Seating • 4th Graders sit together • 5th Graders sit together • Change seats every month

  23. Volunteers • Check homework/science study guides/math journal • Stuff Thursday folders • Copying • Update homework on webpage • Tally points for Book It • Make/Change bulletin boards • Laminate

  24. Copy paper ** Pencils ** Mr. Sketch markers Colored copy paper Glue sticks Highlighters Expo markers Sanitizing wipes Donations are always appreciated

  25. Communication • E-mail – mmendoza@mail.fremont.k12.ca.us • Note • Phone (510) 797-4426 • Leave message with Angie until voicemail situation is rectified. • Website http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us//Domain/1158

  26. Any questions?

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