1. Welcome to Miss Pollino’s Class First Grade A Track Room 301 Contact Info (951)736-7737 ext.83222 samantha.pollino@cnusd.k12.ca.us

2. Get to know Miss Pollino

3. “People go to school to study, work, and produce– just like in an adult workplace. School is where people go to acquire knowledge, learn skills, and develop values that will make them productive citizens and help them grow to their fullest potential as human beings.” - Harry Wong

4. Please be flexible with all information coming your way and know we are in the creating process to achieve the safest and most optimal learning environment for everyone!! Flexibility - It’s a Lifeskill

5. Miss Pollino’s Class Expectations

6. Students’ Classroom Expectations

7. Class Dojo https://teach.classdojo.com/# !/classes/5595b243447bce29 5e004338/points?sortStudent sBy=first_name

8. Principal’s Recess and Fun Friday In order to participate: Student must complete homework and turn it in on Friday! Student must have perfect attendance for the week! Student must have 5 positives on Class Dojo on Friday! Rewards Treasure box Choose any class job for one week Read in the classroom library Sit by a friend for the day

9. Grading Policies Students will be given achievement and effort grades in the following areas:  Reading-Phonics (spelling)  Reading- Comprehension  Reading- Word Recognition  Written Language  Oral Language  Mathematics  Science/Health  Social Studies Effort grades will be given in the following areas:  Handwriting  Fine Arts- Music & Art  Computer Education  Physical Education  Homework  Citizenship

10. 7:45- 9:45100 Mile/ELD/Language Arts 9:45-10:00Recess (Snack) 10:00-11:00Math 11:00-11:45Lunch (Bring or Buy) 11:45-12:50Written Language/Step-Up-to- Writing/Literacy 12:50-1:05Recess 1:05-2:05Social Studies/Science 2:10Dismissal (Bike Racks) *1:10 Early Dismissal Time on Wednesday* Daily Schedule Please send your students to school with a water bottle and their name printed somewhere on the bottle!!

11. Homework/Communication Folders Red folders must be brought to school on a daily basis. Communication forms from the school and myself will be in the folder. Please feel free to communicate with me by sending notes and/or monies via folders. Students will be assigned homework on Friday and it must be completed and returned the following Friday. Students will have 7 nights to complete homework which should take about 60 minutes per week to complete. Almost all work will be assigned through my website and will need to be printed at home. Homework will consist of: Daily sight word practice Nightly reading and completing reading log or RazKids Fluency practice Prepping for oral presentations Math practice

12. We are a secured campus; therefore each adult must sign in at the front office. Please schedule an appointment in advance if you would like to come into the class. If you are interested in helping in our room, please fill out the Volunteer Info sheet and a CNUSD Volunteer Application. I want, need, and love parent volunteers. I have an open door policy when it comes to my volunteers!! Any time given is greatly appreciated!! See me if interested. Secured Campus

13. Reagan has a “no food” policy enforced for birthdays. To celebrate your child’s birthday we will sing Happy Birthday to recognize your child. You may send in goodie bags for your child to distribute as the students leave campus (pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.) Birthdays !

14. Supplies Supplies your child will need…  Colored pencils (Crayola Twistables)  Crayons  Whiteboard makers & eraser  2 Small pencil boxes  1 Subject spiral notebook (wide rule)  Small backpack (no rolling packs for these are too big for the cubbies) Donations for the class…  Colored copy paper or card stock  Glue sticks (Scotch or Elmer brands)  Post-it sticky notes  Colored pencils  Books for our classroom library  Kleenex tissue  Playground balls (basketball, volleyball, handball, soccer)  Jump Ropes  Clorox Wipes  See star wall for take home stars for donations. Thank you!!

15. Donations Please! Parents and Guardians, Our first grade team kindly asks if each student’s family can donate $20. Your donation will be used to purchase RazKids (Reading/Fluency), ESGI (Sight Words/Heidi Songs), Scholastic/Brain Pop Jr. (Multiple Subject Learning Resources), and Nicky’s folders for the classroom. Thank you, Miss Pollino

16. Thank you very much for attending our Parent Information Night. Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns during the school year, please email me, send a note with your child, or call me and I will be happy to speak with you. Thank you, Miss Samantha Pollino samantha.pollino@cnusd.k12.ca.us (951) 736-7377 ext.83222 THANK YOU!! Please come on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7:45 a.m. for a Family Literacy and Homework training!!

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