WELCOME TO FIRST GRADE Mrs. Rezac Room 16 El Rincon

Meet Mrs. Rezac  5 th year teaching in CCUSD  B.A. from UC San Diego  M.A. in Education in Reading with a Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential  Love teaching reading and early literacy

Daily Schedule 8:45 Morning Meeting 9:00 Language Arts Lesson 9:30 Writing 10:00 Snack 10:15 Workshop 11:50 Lunch 12:45 P.E. with Mr. Lopez 1:15 Math 2:25 First Grade Rotations (Math Lab, Social Studies, Science) 3:15 Dismissal

Weekly Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Language Arts Snack MathWorkshopMathWorkshopScience Lab/Art (biweekly) WritingRead AloudTechnology in Computer Lab Read AloudLibrary Lunch P.E. SuccessMaker in Computer Lab MathCaring School Community Math Math LabSocial Studies (w/ Ms. Carlan) Science (w/ Mrs. Moniz)

Additions to the Schedule  Library- Friday  Computer Lab SuccessMaker Program-Monday Technology Lesson-Wednesday  Science Lab-every other Friday  Art-every other Friday  Music Program through Music Center-Schedule TBA

First Grade Standards  Please visit to view standards for English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education.  See packet for standards

Attendance, tardies and dismissal  School starts promptly at 8:45  Drop off is from 8:20-8:40 on the blacktop. Please encourage your child to use the restroom at this time and to bring a book or sight word flashcards to review.  All notes for absences and tardies should go to the office  School dismisses at 3:15 and students will be dismissed by me on the playground on #16  Please help your child remember to say goodbye to me with a “high 5” when you pick him or her up

Classroom Expectations  Classroom rules  I will be kind  I will follow directions  I will raise my hand to speak or get up  I will keep my hands and feet to myself  I will try my best!  Rewards and consequences  Caring School Community Program and Olweus

Homework  Assigned and collected on Wednesday  Purple folder should come to school daily  Homework in first grade is not independent; support your child in doing homework, but let it be his or her own  Reading is a required part of homework and should be recorded on weekly reading log  Home Reading Program-Goal is 500 pages a month

Birthday and Party Policy  District “no sweets” policy  Other ideas: donate a class book, game or art supplies, read to the class, give individual, non- edible treat (pencil, stickers etc)  We will have two parties, one before Winter Break and one at the end of the year which is our First Grade Picnic

Conferences and Report Cards  December 10 th -December 18 th but I may contact you sooner to discuss your child’s progress  3 report cards given (December, March, June)

Ways to Help  Volunteering in the classroom: -must complete a volunteer application including a tb test and fingerprinting -Workshop (Tu/Th 10:20-11:50) & Computer Lab (Mon 1:45-2:25)  Volunteering for El Rincon -Growing Great Program & SuccessMaker (before and after school)  Volunteering at home  Donating school and classroom supplies  Reinforce learning at home!

You’re Invited to the Parent Prep Party! Wednesday, October 3 2:00 p.m. in Room 16 Please come enjoy some refreshments and help prepare 1 st grade materials for the year!

PTA and CCEF  El Rincon PTA- please join!  Culver City Education Foundation All for 1 Campaign  Room Rep: Tiffany (Sydney’s Mom)

Contact Information Tiana Rezac me at School Phone: (310) Class Website: Grade Levels>1st Grade>Tiana Rezac Please check often for updates, learning links and our class blog