1. Welcome to Our Class Learning should be an exciting journey we all willingly embrace.

2. Edna M. Gutierrez n From Harlingen, TX n Bicultural n 7 years teaching experience PK – 4 th bilingual n Hobbies: running & Zumba

3. Araceli Rios n From Laredo, TX n 7 years teaching 1 st & 3 rd grade dual language n 2 nd year at Cambridge n Bicultural

4. Our Commitment to the Student n To be prepared n To be fair n To create a nurturing environment n To listen n To care n To expect their best n To teach from both the heart and the mind n To create an appreciation for the Spanish language.

5. Our Commitment to the Parent n To listen n To give timely feedback n To focus on each child as an individual n To respect the role of the parent in education n To work as a team n To put the child first n To keep lines of communication open n To be honest

6. A Day in the Life of Your Third Grader n Grading n Homework n Schedule

7. Grading n A = 90 – 100 n B = 80 – 89 n C = 75 – 79 n D = 70 – 74 n F = Below 70

8. Homework n Lots of online HW n No more than 30 minutes n Reading nightly n Please check your child’s homework. n Corrections and incomplete work will go home if needed.

9. Schedule n 8:00-8:15 – Learning Block 1 n 8:15-8:45 – Tier Time (Intervention) n 8:45-9:45 – Learning Block 1 n 9:45-10:05 – Recess n 10:10-10:45 – Learning Block 1 n 10:45-10:50 – Switch Classes – Learning Block 2 n 10:55-11:55 – Specials n 12:00-12:55 – Learning Block 2 n 1:00-1:30 – Lunch n 1:35-2:40 – Learning Block 2 n 2:45-2:50 - Pack-up/Dismissal

10. STAAR n Much more difficult than TAKS n Actual test question: Gilbert had a total of 85 CDs to put in stacks. He put 27 CDs in one stack and 39 CDs in a second stack. How many CDs did Gilbert have left to put in stacks? Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

11. Technology n Digital responsibility n Daily exposure across subjects n Keyboarding (15 - 20 wpm) Dance Mat n Online research skills n Your child will be allowed to bring their own device when announced.

12. Other Information n Classroom volunteers n Conferences n We are here for you. Call, text, or email us if you have any questions or concerns.

13. Contact us? n Remind is best (we check our messages during our conference period) n E-mail (we check emails during our conference period) n Call the school (leave a message) n Keep in mind….the more we check email, the less time for planning engaging lessons.

14. Questions?