Open House

About Me

• 4th year teaching at STAKB
• Has taught K, 2nd-6th grades
• Graduated from University of the Philippines (Bachelors Degree)
• Graduated from Fordham University NYC (Masters Degree)

Textbooks

• Religion: We Believe
• Math: My Math vols. 1 & 2
• Science: Interactive Science 3
• Social Studies: The United States Its Regions and Neighbors
• Reading: Wonders (Florida Reading/Writing Workshop & Literature Anthology)
• Grammar & Writing: Voyages
• Writing: Strategies for Writers

Textbooks

• Grammar & Writing: Voyages
• Writing: Strategies for Writers
• Reading: Wonders

Novels (one per quarter)

• Lincoln's Legacy by Stadia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon, David Wenzel
• Who was Helen Keller by Gare Thompson
• Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
• The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Novels

• Note: Books can be ordered through STAKB.
• Orders forms will be sent home soon.
• Order forms must be returned whether ordering or not.

Accelerated Reader

• Students have been tested with STAR Reading to check their levels.
• Retesting will be done quarterly. A print out of performance will be sent home in the Blue Folder.
• Must maintain 85% passing grade and read 20 mins. everyday.
• Part of Reading grade

Curriculum

• Project Based Learning
• Students are given the opportunity to collaborate different ideas that produce different solutions.
• Hands-On activities will be done in class

Language Arts

• Grammar, Writing, and Spelling will be incorporated
• Reading will include novels and textbook stories

Math

• Pre-assessments will be given before each chapter to determine grouping
• Will incorporate "centers"
• IXL

Social Studies

• Mrs. Lopez will teach both third grade classes
• The United States and Its Regions and Neighbors

Science

• Ms. Andrews will teach both third grade classes

Specials

• P.E. with Coach Morales (Tuesdays & Fridays)
• On Fridays, bring extra set of clothes (another option is to wear it underneath regular uniform)

Specials

• Art: Mrs. Devoe
• Spanish: Mrs. Castellon
• Music: Mr. T and Ms. Tatyana
• Computer: Ms. Benach
• Learning Center: Mrs. Kuppers

A brief message from "Specials"

My Homework Policy

• Homework is not graded.
• HW will be checked as a class to make sure everyone understood the lesson.

Blackboard

• Newsletter of HW for the week will be posted between Sunday and Monday.
• Grades will be posted once tests/quizzes/classwork/projects have been graded.

About Blackboard...

My Homework Policy

• Completing assignments are part of active learner traits (report card)
• No HW = points removed from Class Dojo

Test/Quiz Retakes

• At teacher’s discretion

Test Retake Procedure

• Corrected tests/quizzes are sent home via blue folder.
• The "retake form" must be submitted attached to the test/quiz on the day the blue folder is returned to school. This must be signed by a parent.
• Student has up to ten days to retake test/quiz from the date the blue folder went home.
• Absolutely NO retakes will be given two weeks before the end date of a given quarter/grading period.
• Note: Retakes are NEVER the same test from the original.

Discipline

• Reinforced by Class Dojo
• Students will gain points to stress the positive and lose points for negative things

Class Dojo

• Please download the app and create a parent account and a student account
• Kindly donate prizes (incentives) of up to $15.00
• i.e. gift cards, toys (no weapons), cute pencils, erasers, stationery, etc.
• Pls refrain from "texting" me via Class Dojo. I will only respond to messages on official school email.

Parent/Visitor Policy

• All visitors must sign in at the office to receive a pass before going to the class.
• Visitors/Parents are not allowed to go directly to the class even if it is to drop off a lunchbox.

Boys Uniform

• Pants: Navy with PAW logo on right hip
• Shorts: Navy Bermuda with PAW logo on right hip
• Knit: White with embroidered logo
• Belt: black leather must be worn if pants/shorts have belt loops
• Shirt must be tucked in

Girls Uniform

• Jumper: Drop waist style #866 in plaid #13
• With lamb logo, must be knee length
• Blouse: White round collar

Absence/Tardy Policy

• Parents please email teacher regarding absence whether it is anticipated or unanticipated.
• A note must be turned in upon arriving to school if there was a sickness.
• Tardy is marked after 7:50am. Students must go to the office to receive a late pass before going to the classroom.

Birthday Policy

• Birthdays will be celebrated on the LAST Friday of every month.
• Please come together to get creative in treats and send with your child in the morning.
• Note: Gluten allergy in class.

Supplies

• Kindly donate some supplies for the rest of the year: Airwick essential oils refill (fresh water scent only please), Lysol Disinfecting wipes, Anti-bacterial hand soap, Kleenex tissue boxes

School Dismissal

• Reminder: New procedure does NOT allow "walkers."
• Only exception if you are walking directly home.
• This is for your child's safety.

Virtus Training

• Anyone participating in classroom activities must be cleared of fingerprints from ADOM and Virtus.

THANK YOU!

• Please write a special message on the paper on top of your child's desk. Your child will love it!