Welcome!Bliss Elementary School
"The Falcon's Nest" Mr. Ramos 5A English Language Arts Room 33 |
Dear Students and Parents,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome your child to my class. We have a very exciting and rewarding year planned at Bliss Elementary. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you as partners in educating your child. I’m especially excited about this year and welcome returning students along with my new students!
I will be your child’s Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Mrs. Herrera is your child's Math and Science 5B teacher. We are committed to team teaching and working well together in order to make your child’s fifth grade year a success.
Sincerely, Mr. Ramos
It is with great pleasure that I welcome your child to my class. We have a very exciting and rewarding year planned at Bliss Elementary. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you as partners in educating your child. I’m especially excited about this year and welcome returning students along with my new students!
I will be your child’s Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Mrs. Herrera is your child's Math and Science 5B teacher. We are committed to team teaching and working well together in order to make your child’s fifth grade year a success.
Sincerely, Mr. Ramos
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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Classroom RulesClassroom expectations will follow the six pillars of character:
Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Respect, Fairness, Citizenship, and Caring. 1. Stay on task and follow directions. RESPONSIBILITY 2. Be prepared for class with all necessary materials. TRUSTWORTHINESS 3. Respect all classmates and adults. RESPECT and FAIRNESS 4. Use appropriate behavior and vocabulary. CITIZENSHIP 5. Come with a positive attitude and try your best. CARING **In addition to the classroom rules, campus-wide rules must be followed. |
Reprimands1. Think About It- Warning.
2. The student will write an action plan to be signed by parent and returned to school the next day. 3. Note; Phone call; e-mail to parent. 4. Involvement of the school administration. |
Positive Incentives1. Verbal Praise.
2. DOJO Rewards. 3. Classroom Privileges. 4. A special note; text message; and/or phone call sharing the good news with a parent. |
Class Schedule7:55 a.m. Teachers pick up students 8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell 8:15-9:00 a.m. Orchestra/Fine Arts/Enrichment 9:00-10:30 a.m. 5A ELAR 10:30-11:00 a.m. 5A Social Studies 11:00-11:40 a.m. Grade 5 Lunch 11:40-1:00 p.m. 5A Math 1:00-1:45 p.m. 5A PE 1:45-1:55 p.m. 5A Math (Wrap UP) 1:55-2:40 p.m. 5A Science 2:40-2:55 p.m. 5A Social Studies (Wrap UP) 2:55-3:25 p.m. 5A Enrichment/Intervention 3:25 p.m. Dismissal Bell Please pick up your child at 3:25 p.m. |
EPISD Grading Scale A 90-100
B 80-89 C 75-79 D 70-74 F 69 and Below Parents, please be sure to check the Parent Portal to keep track of your child’s progress. Parents will be contacted if your child’s low performance is a recurring problem. Homework Policy: Our homework will vary in each subject area each day of the week where some day’s more than one subject will be added. We try to maintain a schedule, but sometimes we need more reinforcement in one subject than another. We also integrate our subjects when allowed. All homework is due the following day unless there is an absence. It is the child’s responsibility to record their homework assignments. Students are responsible for copying their homework assignments into their planners. Homework will be posted on Schoology under upcoming events every morning. Students will be held accountable for completing homework. I will collect homework everyday and check it for completeness. Not doing homework or not turning it in on time could result in a "U" on the report card. Reading Log Guidelines: *Students are required to read at least 30 minutes each night and record it in their student planner. Chapter Book Reading: 30 minutes is assigned daily even on weekends, therefore the fluidity of the story is maintained. More than 30 minutes of reading is encouraged if allowed per individual. Students can use the student response sheet to track their progress. Click here to view. Please review the log together at home. Note: Please include the following in the log: The title of what they read, chapter, write a short summary of what they learned, and pages are to be written in for that day, as well as the number of minutes read. |
1. Read yourself.
2. Make sure your children read every day. 3. Get into the library habit. 4. Read aloud to your children. 5. Give books as a gift. 6. Make reading a privilege. 7. Encourage your children to read. 8. It can improve your child's vocabulary and overall reading performance. 9. It will increase reading stamina and your child's ability to do better on standardized tests. 10. Increased the likelihood your child will go to college. |
Setting Up a Study Area for Your Child
1. Find a quiet space away from the TV, Radio, and/or Video Games. 2. Use an old blanket or rug on the floor to mark your child's private space. Otherwise, children tend to argue over space. 3. Put the table and chair on the floor covering. 4. Move around. The space doesn't have to be in the same place all the time. 5. Make sure the study area is well lit. 6. Label items with your child's name. Information taken from "Give kids own areas to finish homework" in the El Paso Times, by Maria Cortez Gonzales. |