1. Welcome to Back to School Night
First Grade
Mrs. Rodriguez

2. A Bit About Me Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters of Education from National University
6th year working with children as a Tutor, Teacher Assistant, Preschool Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
San Marcos High Alum

3. A Bit About Me Continued…
My Family :)
My husband Anthony and our 2 year old son Myles

4. Daily & Weekly Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:45-9:00
Calendar Math
Calendar Math/Flag Salute
9:00-9:20
Foundations
Foundations Review
9:20-9:40
Whole Group Language Arts
Shared Reading
Foundations Assessment
9:40-11:00
Differentiated
Reading Groups
11:00-11:45
Lunch & Recess
11:45-12:05
Silent Reading
Music (11:45-12:15)
12:05-12:40
Writing
Drama/Art (12:30-1:00)
Catch Up Time
12:35-1:10
Library (12:30-1:00)
Drama/Art continued
Math
Fun Friday
1:10-1:30
Snack & Recess
1:35-3:00
PE (1:30-2:10) Science (2:10-2:40)
PE (alternating weeks) Dismissal at 2:10
PE (1:30-2:10) Art/Buddies
3:00-3:10
Clean Up
Alternate week schedules:
** Science Lab is on alternate weeks.
**PE alternates most Wednesdays. PE = shoes that tie

5. Homework Homework will be optional
ELA Unit and Math Unit suggestions to do at home
Reading!! 20 minutes at home
Lexia, DreamBox, etc.

6. Positive Reinforcement
Teacher Recognition
Clip Chart with prizes on Fridays
Table Points for Group
Marble/Gem Jar for Whole Class
Eagle Passes

7. Consequences Verbal Warning
Second Warning = Move clip to yellow “Think About It”
Third Warning = Move clip to orange “Teacher’s Choice”
Repeated offenses result in moving clip to red (lose Fun Friday time)and a note home to parents
Extreme circumstances may result in a referral and a meeting with the principal

8. Parent Communication Class Website http://www.smusd.org//Domain/1795
“Take Home Folder” Please check daily. Students bring to school and home everyday
/phone
Parent Conferences - November 14th & afternoons of 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th in the afternoons

9. Parent Volunteers
THANK YOU in advance for your support and involvement!
Without you, our academic program would not be as strong as it is.
Please use the sign-up sheets if you are interested.
All volunteers are required to attend one training session unless attended training last year.

10. Additional Information
School Supplies
Friday Flag Salutes
Awards
Student of the Month
Mathematician of the Month
Accelerated Reader

11. for being here this evening!
Questions?
My door is always open.
I am available via or phone however, is my preferred form of communication 
Phone: (760) ext. 3204
View our class website at:
Thank you
for being here this evening!