Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, updates, or for any other reason! We are your student's team!

Phone: (303) 982-4386 ext. 61367

Email: alisa.refuerzolangford@jeffco.k12.co.us

Class Dojo: Class Dojo Parent Link .

Attendance: The school day begins at 7:50am and ends at 2:35pm. On time arrival allows our class to make the best use of every moment of the school day. School policy requires all students who arrive after 7:50am to get a tardy slip from the front office. Please notify both myself and the office of upcoming absences. 

Birthdays: We love to make students feel special on their birthdays! Students can choose a special birthday recess or Go Noodle video.

Parties: We will have class and holiday parties throughout the school year. You will be notified through the weekly newsletter and school messenger. Families are welcome to bring food in for the parties; however, they must adhere to the District Wellness Policy. A short list of acceptable foods are fruits, veggies, crackers, cheese, and popcorn. Please see the district website for more details. 

Nut-Free Classroom: Due to students’ severe nut allergies, we are a nut-free classroom. Please do not send nuts to school for lunch or party treats. 

Classroom Seating: Students have assigned table seats. However, students may choose to work at a focus spot during independent work time. The purpose of the focus spots is to allow students to sit or stand at a location that feels comfortable for them. The teacher may move students at any time if the focus spots become detrimental to student learning or safety. 

Restroom: Students may use the restroom during independent work time, transitions, lunch, and recess. Only one student may be out of the room at a time. Students must get permission to use the restroom. If the teacher is working with a small group, the student may walk over, hold up the sign, and wait for a silent thumbs up from the teacher to go. Students must place the bathroom pass on his or her desk. Students must walk straight to the restroom, use the restroom, wash their hands, and walk straight back to class. 

Water: Students may have closed top water bottles at their seats. If the bottle becomes a distraction, students must keep their water bottles by the water fountain. Students may get water during independent work time and transitions. 

Snack: Healthy please! Please send one for the morning snack and one for the afternoon snack. Please consider if the snack provided can be independently opened and consumed (i.e. please don't send an orange that your student will need help peeling). If the snack requires a fork or spoon, please send one. Please also consider the cleanliness of the snack. Something like a fruit cup in syrup tends to spill and create a sticky mess. The simpler the better! 

Very Important Monster: Each week we have a new VIM. This student is randomly drawn. He or she is the class helper for the week. On Friday, the class interviews and writes about the VIM. The VIM may also bring in a show and tell item to share with the class. 

Room 16 learners are independent, responsible, and respectful!! We encourage students to take responsibility for all their choices. We empower students to be problem solvers and kindness ambassadors. We have the following systems in place to ensure that all students have a safe and happy learning environment! 

Classroom Rules: We have 5 classroom rules. These rules are developed in order to make sure students are safe and able to learn.

1. Follow directions quickly

2. Raise your hand to speak

3. Raise your hand for help

4. Make smart choices

5. Be kind

Voice Level Rules:

We have 5 classroom voice levels. Each part of the day has a designated voice level. The voice levels are meant to build self regulation skills and to ensure a productive learning environment. 

Voice Level 0- no voices

Voice Level 1- whisper voices

Voice Level 2- low voices/partner voices

Voice Level 3- presentation voices

Voice Level 4- recess voices

Class Chime: When the teacher hits the chime, students will give the teacher “hands and eyes”, or eyes on the teacher and hands together. 

Whole Class Systems

Smilies vs. Frownies: Students work together to earn Smiley. When the whole class is caught following 1 or more of the class rules, the teacher will reward a Smiley! When the majority of the class is not following 1 or more of the class rules, they earn a Frowny. The whole system is light hearted and meant to encourage good choices and give gentle reminders when needed. At the end of the day, we compare the Smiley and Frowny tally marks. If the class earns more Smilies than Frownies, they earn a Popcorn Point! 30 Popcorn Points = a Popcorn and Movie Party! 

Individual Systems

Class DOJO: Class DOJO is an online, interactive classroom tool. Through Class DOJO,

I can reward students points for making good choices, I can communicate with parents, and post student work and videos! Students can earn DOJO points for following the 5 classroom rules. When students earn 50 points, they receive a certificate, a shout out on Class Dojo,  and whole class recognition.  Connect to Class Dojo here: https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CHY9YUD 

Consequences: If a student is struggling to follow classroom rules, routines, and procedures, the following will occur:

1st/2nd time- redirection/reminder of rules

3rd time- in-class break (student makes the choice when to rejoin the class)

4th time- in-class break w/ teacher-student behavior reflection and remediation

*Behavior that puts student safety at risk will be directed to the office

I believe in restorative practices. It is important that students not only understand what we do or do not do something, but also why. Rather than punish, I focus on helping the student remediate the situation and learn from it. 

Please do not feel any pressure to purchase anything on the wish list. I just have this here for if/when parents are interested. 

Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2J58TIY0RTC6G?ref_=wl_share 

I welcome parent volunteers! I will post links here to sign up for volunteer opportunities. I will send out field trip volunteer information separately. 

Reading Rotation Helper: Circulate the room during Reading Rotations to help with tech issues, read directions, and provide support. Every once in a while I do have to cancel a day due to schedule changes. I will let you know as early as possible. Sign up here: Coming soon!

Friday Folders: Help file work into Friday Folders to go home with students every Friday. Please arrive before 1:00 to make sure you have enough time to finish before the we hand them out at the end of the day. Thank you! Sign up here: Friday Folder Help 

After School Plans: After School Plans 

Student Information: Student Info. 

Looking for some extra help for your kiddo? Please email me and I can get you in contact with a great tutor!

On the Friday of your student's VIM week, he or she may bring in a show and tell item from home. Please have your student practice presenting the item. Here are some things to think about:

• What is the item?

• Where did it come from?

• Why is it important to you? 

• What 2-3 things do you want to share about the item?

• Practice presenting while standing up and projecting your voice.

• Be prepared to answer 3 questions about your item from your classmates.