Welcome Stinson Skyhawks! 2013-2014 School Year

8th Grade U.S. History Teacher Mrs. Cassie Fernandez 8th Grade U.S. History Teacher

Teacher’s Background Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas Jackson M.S. and Lee H.S. Graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville Married for 8 years Taught at Hobby for 4 years, Garcia for 1 year I received my Masters degree in Administration Social Studies coordinator

Hobbies Playing Drums Love to decorate Reality TV Clothes!!! Spending time with my husband and my three children

My family Two younger sisters (Joy & Melody) My dad is….. TONY ROMO!!!  My mom substitutes for northside Michael    Charlotte Joy Fernandez, Amelia Shine, Jude-Michael Paul

Charlotte Joy

My Expectations Best effort in class Positive attitude Bring all materials needed to succeed Be in seat before the bell rings I release you, not the bell!

The BIG B’s Be on Time!

The BIG B’s Be Prepared

The Big B’s Be Safe

The Big B’s Be POSITIVE

Interactive Binders Interactive Binders are 2 inch binders used to consolidate all of your daily assignments, journals, quizzes, and prompts. You will receive grades from your binder You don’t have your binder, you don’t get a grade. You must bring your binder to class everyday

B.A.F.? Agenda- always write down your agenda Binders- first thing you do when you come into class is get your Interactive Notebook Agenda- always write down your agenda Focus- Begin working on focus or wait for the teacher to give you instructions for the focus.

Remember! Be seated and ready to work by the bell Throw your trash before and after class

Remember! Ask permission before getting out of your seat Check for your absent work

They act as money in my classroom Suggestions for privileges What are LT’s? LT= Little Tickets They act as money in my classroom Earn Privileges Suggestions for privileges

Teacher’s Assistant (TA) I will be accepting applications for Teacher’s Assistants this week. I choose a different assistant every month Some responsibilities include Attendance LT giver Grading Running errands

Any Questions?

Have a successful year