Welcome to Mrs. Ramirez’ 1 Grade Class Room G-102

Welcome to Mrs. Ramirez’
st
1 Grade Class
Room G-102
Attendance
• The first bell rings at 8:18 and school begins promptly at 8:20. Go
directly to our line when the first bell rings. If you arrive after 8:20,
please go to the office for a late slip.
• If you are going to be absent, please call or send the office an email. You can also e-mail me and I will forward the message.
• Please wait 24 hours AFTER A FEVER BREAKS before sending your
child back to school 
Daily Schedule
• Mondays- 8:20-1:35
• Tuesday – Friday- 8:20 – 2:35
• Friday is grade level PE in the mornings so please have your child bring sneakers, water bottle, and physical
education attire. This starts the Friday after labor day.
(This schedule is subject to change and is similar on Mondays)
**library is TBD
8:20-8:45- Morning Opener- attendance, lunch count, journal, Daily Language Practice
8:45-9:55- literacy centers
10:00-10:20-recess
10:20-11:15- Language Arts
11:15-11:55- Lunch
11:55-12:30 iRead (computer lab)
12:30-1:15- calendar/math board/Math
1:15-1:35- Science/Social Studies/or writing
1:35-1:45- Recess
1:45-2:20- Arts enrichment or writing
2:20-2:35- Clean-up and dismissal
Lunches/Snacks/Clothing
• Please provide a separate healthy snack in
addition to your child’s lunch. No soda or candy
please!
• Pre-pay for school lunches at
www.myschoolbucks.com. This is greatly
appreciated by our cafeteria staff and keeps our
line moving quickly and hungry kids fed!
• Label EVERYTHING!!!
• Labeled water bottles are permitted in the
classroom. I prefer “pop” tops over lids (spills!!)
Classroom Rules/Positive Reinforcement
Classroom Rules
1. Listen to the person speaking
2. Follow Directions
3. Work quietly
4. keep your hands, feet, and objects
to yourself
5. Be kind with your words and
actions
Positive Reinforcement
1. Praise, Praise, Praise!
2. Stickers
3. Respect checks /treasure box
Classroom Management
• In my classroom I use a Behavior Clip Chart as a classroom
management tool. The colors are as follows:
• -Purple: Super- Respect check and ultimate treasure box
• -Blue: Nice Job! Respect check and sticker
• -Green: Good! (we all start here each day) Respect check
• -Yellow: Warning This is a 2nd warning!! (a verbal warning was already
given)
• -Orange: Time out
• -Red: Lose recess and note/call home!
Homework and Star Binder
•
Each child will be given a STAR binder: Students Taking Active Responsibilities. This is an important tool to keep your child
organized and responsible for their academic resources. The STAR binder needs to be brought to school EVERYDAY. Please
assist your child in keeping this binder safe and clean. It is a very important tool for your child and it should last all year. It
contains homework, lunch calendar, classwork, and academic resources. The binder is also a great form of communication
so please feel free to drop a not in it under “Homework .”
•
Spelling and writing is posted on our school website under homework. Math is sent home daily. They are not required to do
spelling at home. Please document reading on their monthly homework calendar.
Homework will consist of:
• Go Math daily- possibly supplemental math sheets (due daily)
• Reading 15 minutes daily (listed on homework calendar)
• Rainbow words- this can be apart of your child’s daily reading
• As time progresses there will be basic writing homework with detailed
Instructions will also be posted on our 1st grade website and our class website
• I will post spelling words, but you do not need to do activities since they will be done in class.
Report Cards/Standards
• 1st grade students are given District Assessments 4 times a year. Language
arts assessments are one-on-one tests that measure how well your child
is performing towards meeting the standards. Math assessments are both
oral and written assessments that are given whole group as well as oneon-one. The first set of assessments will be shared with you in October
during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• State Standards/Common Core: California is making a shift from state
standards to Common Core. MVUSD is moving slowly towards CCSS
starting with math with full implementation in the year 2016.
Parent Volunteers
• I LOVE parent volunteers!!
• I need volunteers for centers, prep work, Rainbow words
program, & Read Naturally
• Volunteers are also needed for special events, parties, field trips,
etc.
• A parent volunteer form is in your child’s binder. Please fill out
and return. 
I COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
The Other Stuff!!
Star of the Week:
Each student will be Star Student for one week
info will come home the week prior
Super Scientist:
This student will take home a jean bag that contains a lab coat, protective glasses, and a science book.
This book will contain simple experiments that they can do with you and they will record their findings
as well as take pictures of their science experiment. This bag will also be sent home on Fridays and will
be due the following Thursday to give you and your child sufficient time to complete.
Wish list:
My classroom wish list will be posted on the board inside the door and posted on our class website.
All donations are greatly appreciated!
Birthdays:
I love to celebrate birthdays in my class.
Small store bought treats may be brought to school.
PLEASE notify me in advance!! 
The Other Stuff!!
Book orders:
Periodically throughout the year, you will be receiving a book order newsletter from Scholastic, Troll Book
Club, etc. These offer great children’s books at a minimal cost to you.
Soaring Sprit Awards:
These awards are given at Soaring Assemblies. There is a theme for each
award that includes the schools motto: HEART as well Character counts. You will be notified in advanced if your child will be
receiving an award so that you can attend the assembly. I will notify you via email.
Lunch with the principal
These awards are given to students throughout the school year that are showing academic
achievement/improvement. They will be given an invitation to the lunch on Thursday and I will also let you
know via email.
Artist and author of the month
I will submit work from your child and it will be judges by a panel of teachers. I will notify you if you child is a
recipient of an artist or author of the month award via email. They will receive their award at one of our
Friday Spirit Assemblies.
Communication
• Communication is the key to a successful year.
• A great parent/teacher partnership leads to a successful child.
• Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns
about anything. I will return your e-mail ASAP.
• [email protected]
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
• I am looking forward to an amazing 1st grade year.
• Thank you for sharing your child with me this year. We are
going to learn so much and have a blast along the way!
Mrs. Ramirez