Back to School Night
2015 - 2016
Mrs. Silva
Room G - 103
Who is Mrs. Silva???
Daily Schedule/Attendance
• Mondays- 8:20-1:35
• Tuesday – Friday- 8:20 – 2:35
• The first bell rings at 8:18 and school begins promptly at 8:20. Go
directly to our line when the first bell rings. If you arrive after 8:20,
please go to the office for a late slip.
• If you are going to be absent, please call or send the office an e-mail.
You can also e-mail me and I will forward the message.
• Please wait 24 hours AFTER A FEVER BREAKS before sending your
child back to school 
Lunches/Snacks/Clothing
• Please provide a separate healthy snack in addition to your
child’s lunch. No soda or candy please!
• You may send money with your child for lunches or pre-pay
for school lunches in the MPR or at
www.myschoolbucks.com.
• Label EVERYTHING!!!
• Labeled water bottles are permitted in the classroom.
Classroom Rules/Positive Reinforcement
Classroom Rules
1. Listen when someone is talking
2. Follow directions quickly
3. Keep your hands & feet to yourself
4. Raise your hand to speak
5. Be safe, Be kind, Be honest
Positive Reinforcement
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Praise, Praise, Praise!
Gold Tags!!
Positive notes/calls
Fun Friday
Marble Jar/Marble Party
Classroom Management
 In my classroom I use Gold Tags as a management tool. Here is the way
the system works:
• Students will earn Gold Tags for following the rules, positive behavior,
staying on task & focused and being a good friend. Once a student has
earned 10 Gold Tags they may turn them in for a coupon!
• When a student is not following directions they will get a verbal
warning, if the behavior continues, they sign the “Oops Binder” & miss
5 minutes of recess. If the behavior is consistent I will notify you.
Gold Tags
Homework Folders
• Each student received a DAILY HOMEWORK FOLDER. This folder will be used to carry
communication notes and as well as nightly Math homework. A Newsletter will be emailed
every Friday and a Reading/Spelling Calendar will be sent home monthly. On the back of the
monthly Reading Calendar will be a monthly Spelling Menu. Please check the folder every
night!
All Writing Homework will be posted under “First Grade” on the schools website.
 Homework will consist of:
• Spelling (8/24)
• Nightly math (8/25)
• Reading 15 minutes and coloring in Reading Calendar (8/31)
• Writing (9/8)
• Rainbow Words
• Special Projects (Mini-Me Homework)
CREATE A HOMEWORK BOX!
Report Cards/Standards
• The MVUSD is on a quarter system. 1st grade students are given District
Assessments 4 times a year. Language arts assessments are one-on-one tests that
measure how well your child is performing towards meeting the standards. Math
assessments are both oral and written assessments that are given whole group as
well as one-on-one. The first set of assessments will be shared with you in October
during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• State Standards/Common Core: California is making a shift from state standards to
Common Core. MVUSD is moving slowly towards CCSS starting with math.
Curriculum Agenda
Language Arts
Reading Open Court Program (phonics based)
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Writing
Modeled writing
Independent Writing (journals)
Guided Writing
Mathematics
Go Math California
Science
Music/Art
Harcourt Brace
Social Studies
Scott Foresman
Physical Education
Sparks
The Arts at LJM
• Your child will be taught specific lessons in Art, Music, Drama,
and Dance throughout the year
• Your child will be a part of a school showcase
• The Arts will also be integrated throughout our instructional
day!
Parent Volunteers
• I LOVE parent volunteers!!
• I need volunteers for centers, copying, prep work & PE!
• Volunteers are also needed for special events, parties, field trips, etc.
I COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur: 8:45-9:45 Centers
Help on any day at any time is always appreciated!
The Other Stuff!!
Star of the Week:
Each student will be Star Student for one week
info will come home the week prior.
Awards & Assemblies:
Each student will receive either an award at a Soaring Spirit Assembly, Lunch with the Principal OR
Artist/Author Award this year. Soaring Spirit Assemblies are most Friday’s. Wear your spirit shirts!
Wish Upon a Star:
There are times when we will need things for events/projects. I will write what is needed on a Star
& stick on the whiteboard on the door. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Birthdays:
I love to celebrate birthdays in my class.
Small store bought treats may be brought to school.
PLEASE notify me in advance!! 
PE:
We will do PE every Friday starting in a few weeks. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Communication
• Communication is the key to a successful year.
• A great parent/teacher partnership leads to a successful child.
• Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns
about anything. I will return your
e-mail ASAP.
The HEART of Mails
• Harmony
• Empathy
• Achievement
• Reflection
• Transformation
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
• I am looking forward to an amazing 1nd grade year.
• Thank you for sharing your child with me this year. We are
going to learn so much and have a blast along the way!
Jessica Silva