Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year! I Am Ms. Orellana and I Teach Social Science In

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! I am Ms. Orellana and I teach Social Science in room 102. This includes many subjects but primarily HISTORY (HISTORIA) and geography. I teach Eighth Grade US History as well as create the yearbook and advise Student Government. I speak Spanish(hablo español).

*A little about myself-I studied history at Cal State Long Beach and received my teaching credential from there. This is my sixth year here at GMS. Currently I am working on my master’s in counseling at Azuza Pacific University.

I would like to welcome you, my students, to my class. I look forward to teaching you all that I know about history. I present history, the study of the past, in different ways. These include presentations, readings, movies, music and other forms.

In the 8th Grade, you will learn about United States History(Historia de Estados Unidos) from its beginnings to the year 1914.

SUPPLIES(MATERIALES)

Paper, pencils, pen, colored pencils(about 3-5 colors), a 70 page spiral notebook for the whole year(a composition book works as well), occasionally some poster paper to complete projects. Get your note book as soon as possible! (Un cuaderno espiral de 70 paginas para todo el año)

COMMUNICATION (COMMUNICACION)

Room(salon) 102—(562)944-0135 Ext 3102—Prep period-4th — —TELEPARENT-electronic messaging system. I use this mostly as a reminder system( system electronico de mensajes. )

CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK/PROJECTS/TESTS(TAREAS, PROYECTOS, EXAMENES)

Class/Home work-There is ALWAYS something to do in my class. Whether this be taking notes, doing and activity or project, watching a movie, etc. Together with homework, class work is about 40% of the quarter grade.Most of the time, homework will be up to three nights a week. Some homework might be reading from the book, answering questions, making up a test, working on a map or even working on a project. (Tarea se dara a lo maximo tres dias por semana. ).

Projects- There will be one major project per quarter valuing up to 15% of the total quarter grade. These will be assigned as the year progresses).

Tests(examenes)- Several tests/quizzes will be given and they are 40% of the grade. Students will get plenty of time to study for these and studyguides. If you do not do well on these, you will get an opportunity to make up the points and get at least a 75%.

RULES(REGLAS) + CONSEQUENCES(CONSEQUENCIAS)

First, all school rules need to be followed(Las reglas de la escuela se tienen que seguir)- no gum, be respectful, no destroying property, etc. Secondly, OUR classroom rules need to be followed(seguir las reglas de la clase). They are attached (mirar la segunda pagina).

SCHOOL RULES-If school rules are not followed, consequences such as warnings, detention, suspension or expulsion may be given( si no se seguen las reglas de las escuela, puede resultar en detension, suspension o hasta expulsion).

CLASSROOM RULES- If classroom rules are not followed consequences such as calls home, after-school detention, lunchtime detention or clean up, suspension from class, etc, may be given. *My policy is that if you waste classroom time that belongs to all students, you will lose personal time. (Mi polisa es si van a perder tiempo en mi clase, que es el tiempo de todos, yo voy a usar el tiempo personal de ustedes).

RULES-What to DO in Ms. O’s room (Que hacer en la clase de Srta. O)

Ø  DO pay attention (Poner attencion)

Ø  DO be quiet while Ms. O is talking (Estar callado mentras la Srta. O hable)

Ø  DO your work (Hacer tu trabajo)

Ø  DO be respectful towards others and objects (Tener respeto con las personas y objetos en la clase)

Ø  DO use nice language (Usar buenas palabras)

Ø  DO make sure you follow school rules (be on time, no phone use, dress code, no gum, etc.) (Seguir las reglas de la escuela- llegar a tiempo, no usar telefono, ropa appropriada, no chicle, y otros)

Ø  DO get water and sharpen your pencil when Ms. O is done (during group/individual time, before class, after class) (tomar agua, sacar punta a los lapices- antes de clase, depues de clase o en tiempos de trabajo individual o grupo)

Ø  DO use the restroom before Ms. O’s class (Ir a baño antes de clase)

Ø  DO ask ‘good’ questions ( Hacer buenas preguntas)

Ø  DO use your phone on your time-after school/before school (usar telefono antes o despues de escuela)

CONSEQUENCES- What will happen when you do not follow the rules ( Que va a pasar cuando no siguen las reglas)

Ø  1st time- warning (primera vece- advertencia)

Ø  2nd time- call or note home, phone taken away to office ( segunda vece- llamada o nota a casa, telefono personal llevado a la officina)

Ø  3rd time- conference (tercera vece- conferencia)

Ø  4th time- Sent to Mr. Martinez for classroom suspension ( Quarta vece- enviado(a) a Mr. Martinez para suspencion de clase)

Ø  If student continues, they will continue being sent to Mr. Martinez.

I want all my students to do their best, do well and be ready to move to high school. Again welcome and I look forward to a great year

Please sign and return this bottom handout only by Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Also please update phone numbers if they change with the front office.(Firmen por favor que han leido esta hoja juntos, gracias. Por favor si consigen nuevos numeros, envíe una nota a la officina que han cambiado ).

STUDENT NAME______PARENT NAME______

STUDENT SIGNATURE______PARENT SIGNATURE______

CELL______HOUSE______WORK______

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! I am Ms. Orellana and I teach Social Science in room 102. This includes many subjects but primarily HISTORY (HISTORIA) and geography. I teach regular Eighth Grade US History as well as this class and create the yearbook and advise Student Government. I speak Spanish(hablo español).

*A little about myself-I studied history at Cal State Long Beach. This is my sixth wonderful year here at GMS. Currently I am working on my master’s in counseling at Azuza Pacific University. I would like to welcome you, my students, to my class. I look forward to teaching you all that I know about history. I present history, the study of the past, in different ways. These include presentations, readings, movies, music and other forms. I look forward to challenging you guys as a class.

In the 8th Grade, you will learn about United States History(Historia de Estados Unidos) from its beginnings to the year 1914.

SUPPLIES(MATERIALES)

Paper, pencils, pen, colored pencils(about 3-5 colors), occasionally some poster paper to complete projects. I would like to make sure that you have a spot in your binder for this class’ papers. I suggest a hole punched folder for your binder or one of those divider with pockets.

COMMUNICATION (COMMUNICACION)

Room(salon) 102—(562)944-0135 Ext 3102—Prep period-4th — —TELEPARENT-electronic messaging system. I use this mostly as a reminder system( system electronico de mensajes. )

CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK/PROJECTS/TESTS(TAREAS, PROYECTOS, EXAMENES)

Class/Home work-There is ALWAYS something to do in my class. Whether this be taking notes, doing and activity or project, watching a movie, etc. Together with homework, class work is about 40% of the quarter grade.Most of the time, homework will be up to three nights a week. Some homework might be reading from the book, answering questions, making up a test, working on a map or even working on a project. (Tarea se dara a lo maximo tres dias por semana. ).

Projects- There will be one major project per quarter valuing up to 15% of the total quarter grade. These will be assigned as the year progresses).

Tests(examenes)- Several tests/quizzes will be given and they are 40% of the grade. Students will get plenty of time to study for these and studyguides. If you do not do well on these, you will get an opportunity to make up the points and get at least a 75%.

RULES(REGLAS) + CONSEQUENCES(CONSEQUENCIAS)

First, all school rules need to be followed(Las reglas de la escuela se tienen que seguir)- no gum, be respectful, no destroying property, etc. Secondly, OUR classroom rules need to be followed(seguir las reglas de la clase). They are attached (mirar la segunda pagina).

SCHOOL RULES-If school rules are not followed, consequences such as warnings, detention, suspension or expulsion may be given( si no se seguen las reglas de las escuela, puede resultar en detension, suspension o hasta expulsion).

CLASSROOM RULES- If classroom rules are not followed consequences such as calls home, after-school detention, lunchtime detention or clean up, suspension from class, etc, may be given. *My policy is that if you waste classroom time that belongs to all students, you will lose personal time. (Mi polisa es si van a perder tiempo en mi clase, que es el tiempo de todos, yo voy a usar el tiempo personal de ustedes).

RULES-What to DO in Ms. O’s room (Que hacer en la clase de Srta. O)

Ø  DO pay attention (Poner attencion)

Ø  DO be quiet while Ms. O is talking (Estar callado mentras la Srta. O hable)

Ø  DO your work (Hacer tu trabajo)

Ø  DO be respectful towards others and objects (Tener respeto con las personas y objetos en la clase)

Ø  DO use nice language (Usar buenas palabras)

Ø  DO make sure you follow school rules (be on time, no phone use, dress code, no gum, etc.) (Seguir las reglas de la escuela- llegar a tiempo, no usar telefono, ropa appropriada, no chicle, y otros)

Ø  DO get water and sharpen your pencil when Ms. O is done (during group/individual time, before class, after class) (tomar agua, sacar punta a los lapices- antes de clase, depues de clase o en tiempos de trabajo individual o grupo)

Ø  DO use the restroom before Ms. O’s class (Ir a baño antes de clase)

Ø  DO ask ‘good’ questions ( Hacer buenas preguntas)

Ø  DO use your phone on your time-after school/before school (usar telefono antes o despues de escuela)

CONSEQUENCES- What will happen when you do not follow the rules ( Que va a pasar cuando no siguen las reglas)

Ø  1st time- warning (primera vece- advertencia)

Ø  2nd time- call or note home, phone taken away to office ( segunda vece- llamada o nota a casa, telefono personal llevado a la officina)

Ø  3rd time- conference (tercera vece- conferencia)

Ø  4th time- Sent to Mr. Martinez for classroom suspension (Quarta vece- enviado(a) a Mr. Martinez para suspencion de clase)

Ø  If student continues, they will continue being sent to Mr. Martinez for further consequences.

I want all my students to do their best, do well and be ready to move to high school. Again welcome and I look forward to a great year

Please sign and return the handout by Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Students will give me the signatures part and keep the top part at home or in the binder. Also please update phone numbers if they change with the front office.(Firmen por favor que han leido esta hoja juntos, gracias. Los estudiantes pueden guardar este papel en su carpeta o en la casa. Por favor si consigen nuevos numeros, envíe una nota a la officina que han cambiado ).

STUDENT NAME______PARENT NAME______

STUDENT SIGNATURE______PARENT SIGNATURE______

CELL______HOUSE______WORK______