“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” -Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English Naturalist

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. -John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President

All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge. -Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-Swiss-U.S. scientist.

Food For Thought

Welcome to Curriculum

Night Mr. Eric Guerrero

Kindergarten

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the

wish to learn. ~John Lubbock  

Welcome to the land of the “Little Green Monsters”!!

Hi there! My name is Greenie!

Welcome to Room 85!!!

Mr. G and I are glad you’re here!!

Eric Guerrero (a.k.a Mr. G)I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. _Robert Frost

28th year of Teaching Have “always” taught Kindergarten Father of two Grandfather of one 6 years in the US Navy (3 aboard nuclear

submarines) DJ and all around music lover. Was a gymnastics champion in Junior High School

What Are “Little Green

Monsters”?

Room 85 – Home of the Little Green Monsters

o Team Concept

o Class Cohesion

o Point of Pride

o Class Mascot

o Student Centered

o Student of the Week

o T-Shirts

o We’re all a little green.

Make Poster Get T-Shirt Greenie Comes Home Website Recognition Interview Page Green Monster Spirit Days Celebrating “Green Monster Leadership

Behavior”

Green Monster of the Week

o Arrival: School Starts Promptly at 7:40am ~ Avoid Tardies

o Lunch: Send or Purchase

o Dismissal Changes: By note, e-mail or phone call to office

o Snack: Send daily, simple items, separate from lunch

o Backpack: Send daily with Communication Folder inside

o Communication Folder: Send all non emergency items thru

o Toys and Items From Home: Don’t bring unless asked

o Library Books: Return ‘no later than’ Tuesday each week

Daily Routine

Special Classes

Special Classes: PE, Music, Art, Library & Computer.

• P.E.- Monday

• Art - Thursday

• Music - Tuesday

• Comp. Lab – Wednesday

• Library - Friday

Go to the Site Map page on my class website and click the Special Classes link located under “Help & Support” for more information regarding special classes such as:

What to wear?

What to return and when?

Who teaches each Special Class?

Class ScheduleMr. Guerrero's Daily

Schedule

Room 85 Green areas are times we are out of the classroom!!

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45 Opening Opening Opening Opening Opening

8:00 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00

8:15 Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading

8:30 Block Block Block Block Block

8:45          

9:00 9:00-9:30 9:00-9:30 9:00-9:30 9:00-9:30 9:00-9:30

9:15 Reading IFG Reading IFG Reading IFG Reading IFG Reading IFG

9:30     9:30-10:15    

9:45 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 Math 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15

10:00 Writing - HW Writing - HW Block Writing - HW Writing - HW

10:15 10:20-11:00 10:20-11:00 10:20-11:00 10:20-11:00 10:20-11:00

10:30 Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess

10:45          

11:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-11:30 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00

11:15 Math Math SCI-SS-Health Math Math

11:30 Block Block   Block Block

11:45     11:30-12:30    

12:00 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 Computer Lab 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30

12:15 Math IFG Math IFG   Math IFG Math IFG

12;30 12:30-12:45 RECESS 12:30-12:45 RECESS Release 12:30-12:45 RECESS 12:30-12:45 RECESS

12:45 12:45-1 Snack/Story 12:45-1 Snack/Story   12:45-1 Snack/Story 12:45-1 Snack/Story

1:00 1:00-1:45 1:00-1:45   1:00-1:45 1:00-1:45

1:15 SCI-SS-Health SCI-SS-Health   SCI-SS-Health SCI-SS-Health

1:30          

1:45 PE MUSIC   ART LIBRARY

2:00 1:45-2:30 1:45-2:30   1:45-2:30 1:45-2:30

2:15          

2:30 Release Release   Release Release

2:35 Release Release   Release Release

Classroom Volunteers Computer Lab Volunteers Class Party Committee Member Volunteers Work at Home Volunteers Confidentiality Agreement Probable start date after “Fall Break” (But Not

Always)!!

Volunteers

Homework

Read 15 minutes per night (min).

You read and then they read when

ready

Work on Sight Word Lists

Letters, Sounds, Counting, Handwriting and basic skills

Student Specific Work

Birthdays We will celebrate! Please do not send treats.

Dress Code No open backs, spaghetti straps, shorts and skirts must be fingertip length, careful with dresses, appropriate sayings and images.

Snack No nuts please (not necessary!)

Transportation Notify changes to office and via email.

Lunch Money Send in a sealed envelope with name on it.

Classroom Limit dropped off personal itemsInterruptions

School Policies

Cerritos C*A*R*E*S

C.A.R.E.S.

C CooperationA AccountableR RespectE ExcellenceS Safety

C.A.R.E.S. in the Hallway

CCooperation

• Walk in a single file line

AAccountable

• Use a hall pass when you are not with an adult

RRespect

•Walk quietly

EExcellence

• Acknowledge and greet others with a smile

SSafety

• Walk on the right side, keeping hands to yourself

ExpectationsC.A.R.E.S. during Dismissal

CCooperation

• Wait in line patiently for your turn to exit or enter the bus

AAccountable

• Watch for your ride

RRespect

• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself

EExcellence

•Be proactive

SSafety

•Walk on campus at all times• Cross the street and parking lot at the crosswalk

ExpectationsC.A.R.E.S. in the Lunchroom

CCooperation

• Talk in quiet voices

AAccountable

• ABC Order• Clean up your area• Stay seat until you are excused

RRespect

• Raise your hand to be helped• Walk in quietly

EExcellence

• Show good manners

SSafety

• Walk carefully into and out of the MPR

EExpectations

C.A.R.E.S. on the Playground

CCooperation

• Share playground equipment with others• Allow others to join in your games

AAccountable

• Ask the teacher for help or for permission to leave the playground

RRespect

• Use playground equipment properly and what it was intended for

EExcellence

• Pick up after yourself and others if necessary

SSafety

• No running on the sidewalk• No jumping off the swings or playground equipment

EExpectations

C.A.R.E.S. in the Bathroom

CCooperation

• Wait in line patiently

AAccountable

• Remember to flush• Use a hall pass when you are not with an adult

RRespect

• Use the restroom quickly and quietly

EExcellence

• Clean up after yourself

SSafety

• Wash your hands with soap and water• Dry your hands

EExpectations

C.A.R.E.S. on the Playground

CCooperation

• Share playground equipment with others• Allow others to join in your games

AAccountable

• Ask the teacher for help or for permission to leave the playground

RRespect

• Use playground equipment properly and what it was intended for

EExcellence

• Pick up after yourself and others if necessary

SSafety

• No running on the sidewalk• No jumping off the swings or playground equipment

ExpectationsC.A.R.E.S. for borrowing Laptops

CCooperation

• Return them in a timely manner.

AAccountable

• Use computer cards each time•Shut down correctly

RRespect

• Carry them properly•Respect the learning of others•When pockets are full, choose another room

EExcellence

• Plug in computers properly•Use appropriate language and websites

SSafety

• Walk with your computer•Keep food and water away from laptop

Harcourt Reading Scott Foresman Addison

Wesley Math Investigations in Number,

Data, and Space. Harcourt Health and Fitness Harcourt Social Studies First Hand Writing D’Nealian Handwriting Foss & Insights Science

Curriculum

Room Phone - 480 541 2385

School Email- eguerr@kyrene.org

Mobile Email- greenmonsters@cox.net

Contact Information

Our School Needs Volunteers

The PTO is looking for several volunteers to help out during the school year.

Please take a moment on your way out to sign up and volunteer for one of the many

events our school holds.Like us on Facebook: Cerritos, A

Leadership Academy

Beginning The

Seven Habits

Cerritos, A Leadership Academy

Based on the work of Stephen and Sean Covey

What Are the 7 Habits?

We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict.

What are we going to do with that one chance?

~Stephen Covey

Are used all year long

Help students monitor their own progress

Part of the leadership model

Used in “Student Led Conferences” in the spring

Data Passports

We believe that every child possesses leadership skills.

We believe that every child will serve as a leader in some way, either in their careers or with family and friends.

We believe that character education is essential.

We believe that students must be taught how to collaborate with others.

We believe that leadership training will have a positive impact on student achievement.

Why a Leadership Focus?

I have a “Can Do” attitude.

I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I don’t blame others. I do the right thing

without being asked, even if nobody is

looking.

The Habits: Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make

a difference. I am an important part of my classroom.

I look for ways to be a good citizen.

I spend my time on things that are most important.

This means I say no to things I should not do. I set priorities,

make a schedule, and follow my

plan. I am organized.

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

I want everyone to be a success.

I don’t have to put others down to get

what I want. It makes me happy to see other people happy. I like to

do nice things for others. When a

conflict arrives, I help brainstorm a solution.

We all can win!

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints.

I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people

who are different from me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve

problems. I know that “two heads are better than one”. I am a better person when I let other

people into my life and work.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

I take care of my body by eating right,

exercising, and getting sleep.

I spend time with family and friends.

I learn in lots of ways and lots of

places.

Read & discuss The 7 Habits for Happy Kids

Use the language. i.e. “How could you be proactive in this situation?”

Consider which habit your child is strong in. Which are weaknesses? Discuss & set goals.

Talk about your strengths and weaknesses. Verbalize when a habit is used.

Make a family mission statement. (Begin with the end in mind.)

Model. i.e. Write out agendas and to-do lists. (Put first things first.)

Bringing It Home

I look forward to a year of growth, fun and transition……

It always is a joy and a privilege to teach your children!!

Thanks for coming!