Our class homework folder is red. You should bring this to school everyday because we will write down your nightly homework in it.
100
What do you do if you need to use the restroom?
Raise your hand, show the bathroom signal, and then I 'll ask you to go with a partner.
100
What days can you eat breakfast and how much does it cost?
You can have breakfast whatever day you'd like! It's here each morning and it's free for everyone. If you don't want it, then you don't have to have it.
100
What is your principal's name?
Mrs. Soto
200
What are our school colors?
Purple and Black
200
Can you bring your favorite toys to share with the class?
We don't need toys at school, but each day you should bring your backpack, homework folder, and homework.
200
What do you do if you have an answer to a question that I ask?
Please raise your hand when you want to be called on. Sometimes I ask for volunteers, sometimes I pull popsicle sticks so it's random.
200
How many recesses do we have in 2nd grade?
We have one in the morning for snacks and then we play after lunch too.
200
What is the other second grade GATE teacher's name?
Mrs. Lynch
300
What is our school mascot?
Roadrunner
300
What days will you go to Spanish?
In a few weeks, Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) will begin. You will go each day. Mrs. Ledesma will be your teacher.
300
Who gets to be our line leader?
Each week a few classmates will be chosen to do specific jobs. The line leader gets to go to the front of the line each time we line up, except first thing in the morning.
300
How much does it cost if you want to buy lunch in the cafeteria?
$2.00- remember your lunch code too!
300
What is our librarian's name?
Mrs. Archbold
400
What time do we get out of school?
2:20 on most days, but 1:30 On Mondays
400
What day do you need to bring in your class t-shirt?
You can bring it in whenever... but in order to get it tie-dyed you need to have it at school by Friday the 24th.
400
What do you do if you get to school and we aren't in line, but already in the classroom?
Don't worry... sometimes we run late. If we are already in class, just walk down to the office and grab a tardy pass.
400
What do you do when the bell rings at recess or lunch?
You immediately freeze and stop playing. When the whistle blows, then you can walk to your lines.
400
Do you know any other GATE teachers' names?
There are quite a few!
500
Where do we go when school is out?
Some of you will go to the bus stop, some of you will meet your parents at our classroom door, some of you will go to Boys and Girls Club/ CDI, and most of you will come to the front and wait in the car line.
500
Why are you in GATE?
You are a scholar. You have shown your teachers and parents that you take school seriously and what to learn everything you can. We will challenge you in GATE and allow you to learn in new ways. It will be a fun and exciting year!
500
If you get a warning in class, what happens next?
Everyone needs reminders about how to behave. After one warning, you would change the color of your clip. After you change your clip two times, you owe me a recess.
500
Where and how do you line up after recess and lunch?
We always line up in the same spot... right next to the tree. We line up in number order each recess/ lunch.
500
What are the secretaries' names?
In the office we have Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Alfaro.