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=Welcome and Bienvenidos!=

I am looking forward to a wonderful first grade year with your child and you parents. First grade is a team effort between you, your child, and me. Working together opens up a limitless world for your child. I am here to serve you and your child. You can let me know of any concerns or questions. Please don’t hesitate to talk to me. If you need to talk to me, I am available before and after school. After school hours you can contact me through email at maestramoralesrv@gmail.com I look forward to meeting each one of you.

**Teaching Philosophy** My main goal as a teacher is to create meaningful learning experiences for children. Classroom instruction is centered on the student.
 * Every student is at a different stage and every learner has different learning styles. My goal is to meet the needs of all students.
 * Learning will be interesting and fun in my class.
 * I will target the multiple intelligences from my students.
 * One personal goal is to teach students to learn to learn. Learning to learn and loving to learn is very importantl in my classroom. This is emphasized throughout the year to establish good student skills and promote lifelong learners.
 * A balanced literacy program.
 * Meaningful learning experiences.
 * Teaching strategies that consider student age, individual differences in learning styles, diverse backgrounds, and cultural differences.
 * The regular use of technology will be integrated throughout the curriculum.
 * Varied evaluation techniques employed for ongoing assessment of student progress; assessment utilized as basis for future planning of instruction.
 * A balanced education integrating all subject areas including physical education, art, and science.

A monthly letter will be emailed about what is happening in our classroom. Please take the time to read each one. Best way to contact me is through email. maestramoralesrv@gmail.com amorales@lsusd.net
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It is important to keep in mind that I can’t speak English to your child and to you in front of students unless emergency or safety concern.
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8:30 Calendar and morning routine 8:45-9:45 Reading 9:45 -10:00 Recess 10:00-11:15 Math 11:15-12:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Writing 1:00-2:00 Science and Social Studies 2:00-2:50 Art/PE/music
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(Wednesdays we have early release at 12:55) (Tuesdays and Thursdays we have centers from 12:30-2:30 which include reading and writing)

P.E. will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is important that students come prepared. Dress Code: no sandals, no open toe shoes, no backless dresses/shirts, no spaghetti straps, and no heal shoes. If girls are wearing dresses make sure they wear shorts underneath.
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We take turns bringing things in for “Show and Tell.” There will be a weekly schedule and your child will have the opportunity to share once a week. Please help your child prepare for what will be said.
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When your child is absent, a note is required upon his/her return. Please have your child give it to me. You may also call the school to report the absence. Your child has one week to make up his absent work. However, if he/she needs more time, please let me know.
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I have many rewards in the classroom. One of them is the money system. Students earn money by being caught doing something right and following rules. Once or Twice a month I have a student store in which students can purchase things. Donations of prizes are welcomed!!! Examples include stickers, pencils, erasers, playdoh, bubbles, party favors or even small toys
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You are welcome to bring in birthday favors if you choose. Please call and let me know in advance if you decide to bring in something. If you wish to pass out birthday party invitations during class time make sure all students are invited, if not possible please do this outside of school hours. Birthday celebrations in class may be scheduled for the last 5 minutes of class time.
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Volunteers are greatly needed in the classroom. There are many ways to volunteer.
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On a weekly basis from 12:30-2:230 on Tuesdays and Thursdays students work in groups of 4 or 5 in literacy centers. Volunteers are needed to help run some small groups.

On a weekly basis from 8:45-9:45 volunteers are needed for the AR program. Also volunteers are needed to help with projects such as cutting, stapling, gluing, organizing, etc.

Students will need to turn in their homework in their “Homework Folder.” The Riverview folder is for graded spelling lists, quizzes and tests, and previous week’s work. Homework will be assigned on Friday and it is due on Thursday. Homework will consist of math worksheets, spelling words, and a book report. The book report can be on a book in English or Spanish. The written response should be in Spanish of what happened in the beginning (primero), in the middle (después) and in the end (al final). This should also include the title, author, and genre (fiction or non-fiction).
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A part of the weekly homework assignment is for your child to read 15 minutes daily. Homework is to have student name and date. Homework assignments should be worked on daily. It should take 15 minutes daily. Emphasis is on reading, math, writing and Spanish. Please take time to look over your child’s work. Encourage excellent work and question work that is less than your child’s best.