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Mrs. Smith & Ms. Chamchuen2011-2012

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6th year in CNUSD

THRILLED THRILLED to be a returning Lincoln Lion!!!

Avid reader, beach

lover, dog (and baby)

walker, laundry

avoider…have I

mentioned proud

Mama?

Wife and PROUD

Mommy

*Wanna see pictures?

BA Psychology

& Social Behavior; Education

MA Teaching

MS Teaching Credential

8:00 – 8:15 Morning Debriefing (attendance, check in homework, ELD

rotation…)

8:15 – 8:30 Language Arts: Spelling & Sound Cards

8:30 – 9:30 Language Arts: Reading Fluency & Comprehension

9:30 – 10:05 Language Arts: Writing & Grammar (SUTW – Step Up to Writing)

10:05 – 10:20 Recess

10:20 – 12:05 Mathematics

12:05 – 12:45 Chow Time at the Commons

12:45 – 1:15 PLCs: Professional Learning Communities

1:15 – 2:08 Science & Social Studies (rotating curriculum)

T & TH 1:55 – 2:20 Basic Training (Physical Education)

2:08 – 2:28 Afternoon Debriefing & Dismissal 

Library: TBD

Computers: TBD 4

Textbooks: Houghton Mifflin (Language Arts) Scott Foresman (Math) Macmillan/McGraw-Hill (Science) Harcourt (Social Studies)

Software Internet - Class Website That Quiz! Microsoft Office (Word, Excel…)

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Brick and Mortar…Corona Public Library650 S. Main StreetCorona, CA 92882(951) 736-2381

C.M. School Supply4103 Tyler St.Riverside, CA (951)689-6400

The Teacher Stop629 N. Main St., Suite C-4Corona, CA(951) 270-0222

Technical Support…**OUR CLASS WEBSITE**www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Domain/1134

LAS Websitewww.cnusd.k12.ca.us/LIES

Corona-Norco Unified School District

www.cnusd.k12.ca.us

Language Arts Supportwww.eduplace.com/rdg/hmr/6/(correlated to our Language Arts textbook)

Math (enVision)Supportwww.(correlated to our Math textbook)

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Part of being a successful agent is taking responsibility for one’s own choices. We have designed our agency goals in order that each child will personalize these standards and make

appropriate, responsible choices in and out of the classroom.

Borrowed from some of America’s greatest leaders, our classrooms goals serve to inspire us to be people who make a difference!

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I WILL MAKE MY OWN GOOD CHOICES“It is better to be alone than in bad company.” ~George Washington

I WILL ALWAYS GIVE MY BEST EFFORT“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” ~Unknown

I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE SAME AS I WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED...WITH RESPECT!

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” ~Abraham Lincoln 

I WILL KEEP OUR CLASSROOM & SCHOOL CLEAN & SAFE“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” ~Abraham Lincoln 

 I WILL COMPLETE MY WORK ON TIME (AND NEATLY!)“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln

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Agent Smith believes that doing the right thing is a reward in itself!

HOWEVER, the following are in place to reward those agents who demonstrate exceptional behavior:

Respect & RecognitionA pat on the back, a note or call home, a celebratory visit to Principal Scott!

Trimester-ly Awards34 kiddos competing for 2 citizenship awards per trimester…what motivation!!!

Responsibility!Class jobs, curriculum or homework choices…

“Fun” ActivitiesProjects, alternative HW assignments, plays, math themed Kickball/Basketball…

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Agents begin each day at The Safehouse, with the following

consequences for those who choose to go “A.W.O.L”…

Alpha Alert (aka “The Gentle Warning”)

Detainee Camp (aka “Recess Detention”)Includes a written reflection to be signed by a parent/guardian

Classified Contact with Parental Agents (aka “The Call Home”)

May be accompanied by a Citation depending on the nature of the behavior

Counter Mission to Command Control (aka “Principal Scott”)

Board Policy states that students in grades 4-6 may have 45 minutes of homework up to 4 days per week This is for the “average” worker. Should you find that your child is struggling or soaring, please

contact me to make arrangements for modifications

Homework includes 20 minutes (nightly!) of Silent Reading Wednesday Night will include 30 minutes of reading, intended to help you child meet his Classical Reading goals

Unfinished class work becomes ADDITIONAL homework

Parent Responsibility: Check & INITIAL your child’s agenda each night, to ensure that all assignments are complete. PLEASE look over your child’s work to make sure adequate effort was made and to assist with their difficulties.

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Where do all my blood, sweat and tears go? (per subject area)

Tests & Quizzes…………………………….50% of overall grade For scores below 70%, I will accept a one time correction (must be corrected to 100% - open book, notes & family

members!) to earn a passing grade; must be completed and returned within 1 week AND signed by a parent-

guardian

Homework & Projects……….25% of overall grade

Classwork & Participation….25% of overall grade

When can I expect to receive intelligence? Intelligence Folders (aka Parent Communication Folders) sent home

weekly

Progress Reports will be sent home trimesterly *or upon parental request

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Percentage Letter Grade OSU “Equivalent”

100 A+ O+

93 – 99 A O

90 – 92 A- O-

87 - 89 B+ S+

83 – 86 B S+

80 – 82 B- S+

77 – 79 C+ S

73 – 76 C S70 – 72 C- S-

60 – 69 D N

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Electronic MailSchamchuen@cnusd.k12.ca.us (until August)Mksmith@cnusd.k12.ca.us (beginning September 6)

Land Line: (951) 736-3336

Tête-à-Tête 7:45 – 8:00 am, EVERY DAY! By appointment (I will try my best to accommodate your schedule)

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Looks like you need a refresher course in our Agent Code of Conduct. Copy the rule you feel

was broken, summarize your poor choice &

summarize the excellent choice you’ll make in the

future. Sign, date and MOVE ON…we all make

mistakes!

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