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My name is Ms. Mendoza. I have a daughter, a fiance and 5 crazy cats! I enjoy summertime spent on my paddle board at the lake. Family is very important to me. Teaching is my passion and I cannot wait to get to know you all and help you learn new 2nd skills!

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1.) Positive Attitude

Come with your thinking cap ready to learn

Use kind words with self and others

You CAN do it, it just takes time

2.) Show Integrity

Be honest

Take responsibility for self and own actions

Always be respectful

3.) Do the right thing

Think before you DO (speak, act, etc.)

Use your words kindly

Have fun learning!

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I have an open door policy before and after school hours in which I am available for any questions, concerns, or any reason you may need to contact me. If it is an emergency during school hours, you can contact the front office to speak with admin or they will transfer you to me. Return wait for after hours is usually 24 hours.

7:30am-8:00am Open door

3:00p-4:00pm Open door

Email anytime: smendoza@spjusd.com

Classroom Phone: (530) 993-4484 ext. 264

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1. I will be sending a folder with your students name on the front every Friday. In that folder you will receive a Newsletter for the following week. That letter will include an outline of what to expect for the week such as homework assignments, fun activites, what we will learn and focus on for the week and any updates. The folder should return to me every Monday.

2. If I have any concerns, we need to meet, or simply just have a question I will email and call just in case I can't get in touch through either one.

3. I will also maintain progesss monitoring 1 a month. I will send a copy home for you to also see the growth or what needs improvement.

4. This website will remain updated as a part of our classroom news such as events, testing dates, field trips etc.

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I thrive on having good communication. I would love to build a healthy relationship with all my students as well as their families.

Family engagement is key in your child's success. Working with them at home, "research shows that parent involvement with reading activities has a positive impact on reading achievement, language comprehension, and expressive language skills, as well as students’ interest in reading, attitudes toward reading, and level of attention in the classroom" (Stanford, 2023)

Parent/teacher conferences 3 times a year.

1. Beginning, 2. mid-year, 3. end of year

to ensure student is prepared for 3rd grade!

Newsletters will be a constant to keep parents/guardians updated

Supporting your child with their math homework at home has also proven to show higher test scores as well as scoring at grade level.

I would like for you to know that your students success is my number one concern. I expect for each student to give me their best effort, and I would expect the best from parents/guardians. I understand we all work and have many other responsibilities, but just remember, if the child sees our dedication to their success, they are more likely to want to succeed themselves.

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Many of you would like to know how to contribute to our classroom or would like to volunteer, I love that! The following are some volunteer opportunities we will have later in the year. I will send home information about each opportunity, dates, location and what we are in need of.

1. Holiday parties

Halloween party

Thanksgiving feast grades 1-3

Christmas program

Valentines Day

St. Patricks Day

2. Activities/field trips

Earth day

Discovery Museum

Support local business (reward)

Mother's Day

Father's Day

Last days of school activities

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Our number one goal is to ensure that each and every student succeeds. Not only in academics but in relationship with others, communicating, as well as building and maintaining emotional and social skills.

“When parents become involved at school by, for example, attending events such as open houses or volunteering in the classroom, they build social networks that can provide useful information, connections to school personnel (e.g., teachers), or strategies for enhancing children’s achievement,” (Stanford, 2023)

In order for this to come to life, we must work together. Often times we see that students who have family support in school or in their interests such as sports, reading, etc. they are more likely to succeed. I am easy to get a hold of, again, if I don't answer a phone call, message or email just know I will get back to you within 24 hours. If it is an emergency you an always reach out to my admin through the schools front office. Thank you in advance for all your support, love and encouragement to your child! Let's make this a great year!

With Care,

Ms. Mendoza

Reference:

Stanford, L. (2023, July 25) Does Parent Involvement Really Help Students? Here’s What the Research Says https://www.edweek.org/leadership/does-parent-involvement-really-help-students-heres-what-the-research-says/2023/07