PLEASE, PLEASE, Join the PTA!

Join PTA!

There's still time to join PTA. PTA is the only state and national organization which lobbies exclusively for children and children's issues. By joining PTA you are showing support for your school and giving your child a say in the decisions which affect their education.

As of this week, this is the number of sign ups we've had for each class. We'd really like to build on the start we've made this year.

Flores - 40%

Almeida -39%

Boulais/rondinella - 46%

Anderson - 32%

Clarke - 61%

Goulding - 37%

Diamond - 52%

Baade - 59%

Gibson - 37%

Lavitt - 50%

Torres - 37%

Rotunno - 37%

Hill - 50%

Carrillo - 45%

Lukehart - 17%

Blank - 3%

In this month's newsletter you'll find a PTA sign up form. If you have not already, please consider joining. The more members the PTA has, the stronger and more effective its voice will be.

Room 8 Room Reps: Mrs. Torres' Class

Mrs. Torres – Room#8	Child’s Name	Number	e-mail
Marina Perez	Gabriela Perez	(818) 841-7143	hm.perez@att.net
Diana Bessler	Natalie Bessler	(818) 562-7165 – Home (818) 512-2627 -Cell	bessler4@insightbb.com bessler4@att.net
Emma Berreth	Michael Berreth	(818) 843-1757	mikeberreth@cs.com
Mary Cassle Goodley	Jacksen Goodley	(818) 209-8229	mcicesk8@aol.com

Bean Bag Toss Booth for Room 8

We still need volunteers for the Halloween Boo Bash, on Friday, October 30th. Please email Diana at bessler4@att.net if you would like to help:

We will need 2 volunteers per session since the Bean Bag Toss booth entails taking tickets, awarding prizes and running the bean bag toss.

2pm ( Setup ) Mary Cassle Goodley _______

5-6 Kate Nicols _______________

6-7 Lori Durbin ______________

7-8 ________________ ______________

8-9 _________________ ________________

9 pm (Clean up) ________ _____________

Parent Volunteers

Parents, if you are interested in volunteering in Mrs. Torres' class, please email bessler4@att.net , to let her know the dates that you are available. Diana Bessler is one of the four Room Reps. for the class.

Also, please submit your child's birthday to bessler4@att.net if it wasn't provided on the yellow sign up form at Back to School.

Message From Mrs. Torres

Dear Parents,

I am writing to you to explain some of the routines and activities that are taking place in the classroom.

Early/Late Birds

Some parents have voiced their concerns about the requirements of early/late birds and what these groupings mean. If your child is an Early bird, it does not necessarily mean that your child is performing below the grade level standards. Early birds need more direct instruction and assistance from me. Late Birds are independent workers, and can complete an assignment with limited directions.

These groupings are not “set in stone”. If a student shows vast improvement, then s/he can be moved into a late bird schedule. I will notify you, if I see this occurrence.

Upcoming Events

This Friday, September 11^th is Patriot Day. The students are asked to wear red, white or blue on this day. The students will participate in a flag raising ceremony where they will recite the Pledge of Allegiance and listen to the Preamble of the Constitution.

If you have any questions please feel free to leave me a message with the office assistants (818) 558-5522 or email me at marisatorres@burbankusd.org

A big thank you goes out to all the parents who have donated supplies and their time. Our classroom will grow in knowledge with your support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Marisa Torres

Mrs. Torres: Behavior Management System

Behavior chart

Green card: Student had a good day and was a good citizen in class. They receive a stamp on their hand.

Yellow card: Student had to be warned about breaking one of the classroom rules.

Orange card: Student was warned a second time about breaking a classroom rule. Student sits in the thinking chair in the hallway.

Red card: Student is warned a third time about breaking a classroom rule. Student is sent to another classroom or Ms. Ginnetti’s office.

If the student changes their behavior and is being a model student they can change their card to the positive.

Gold card: If a student shows exemplary behavior (helping other students, taking care of the classroom, being a good listener, and did not receive any warnings in class) they receive a gold card in their pocket chart. Their names get written down on a post it and put in a can. On Fridays, we draw 3 names out of the can. Those students receive a prize and get to sign Ms. Ginnetti’s Principal’s Log (a book in Ms. Ginnetti’s office that the student’s sign) they receive a certificate and a ribbon for signing the book, and their name appears in Ms. Ginnetti’s Newsletter.