3. Lowell Joint School District Olita School Mrs. Saieva 2013-2014 Whooooo’s the Teacher?

4. Thank you for trusting me with your children this year! 2013-14 It’s ‘Owl” About Learning!

5. About me… This year begins my eighteenth year of teaching. All of them have been here at Olita. The majority of my career has been in second grade, with a brief stint in sixth grade. This is my first year as a third grade teacher. I love what I do and am always striving to serve my students in better and more creative ways. I have a B.A. in History from Cal State Fullerton. I also went through the CSUF Teaching Credential Program. I hold a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Azusa Pacific University. Personally, I am a mother of two amazing kiddos, Jackson and Mia. I am married to Bob. We are also parents to two kitties and one very spoiled golden retriever named Max.

6. Goals My goal this year, and every year, is to ensure that my students reach their potential under my guidance. I recognize that each child has their own unique strengths and talents, and I am always looking for ways to help them be successful in what ever ways they can. I want each student to leave my room a better and more thoughtful reader, a more responsible citizen and learner, and well-equipped to handle what their future schooling has in store for them. In my classroom, I wish to foster creativity and problem-solving skills that will help your child to be successful in life.

7. Class Rules Make Good Decisions Solve Problems Show Respect

8. Grades This year 3 rd grade is transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. The report card will look differently. No letter grades. Our teaching and curriculum will be shifting to align with the CCSS.

9. Homework Policy Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday each week. Generally speaking, there will be two assignments. They are due the following day at 8:30 a.m. Consequences for not having homework… In addition to nightly assigned work, your child should also spend some time each night working on memorizing math facts, studying weekly vocabulary, and of course reading. Weekly assignments…

10. You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be - I have a mother who read to me.” ― Strickland W. Gillilan

11. Website Links Accelerated Reader: use arbookfind.com to find out if your book is an Accelerated Reader book and to find the book level. www.Khanacademy.org has free video tutorials on a variety of subjects grades K- 12. ST math : www.stmath.com

12. School Schedule We have early dismissal on Mondays at 1:45 Tuesday through Friday dismissal time is 3:00 Please try to schedule appointments for your children in the afternoons, if at all possible. Children should NOT be dropped off at school prior to 8:15 or picked up later than 3:15. There are no teachers on duty to supervise them.

13. Class Schedule Computer Lab: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Library: Thursday Physical Education: Monday and Friday Music: Wednesday

14. Contact Info Phone: 562-902-4251 Email: asaieva@ljsd.orgasaieva@ljsd.org Website: http://olita.ljsd.org/ http://olita.ljsd.org/ Send a handwritten note

15. What does it take to have a successful school year?

16. How can parents help? Volunteer as tutors Make copies Sharpen pencils Be a journal buddy Volunteer for school activities Work in the library or computer lab Serve on the PTA Donate an item our classroom needs Reinforce classroom rules and good study habits