John Drugan School12451 Pellicano

El Paso, TX 79928Phone: (915) 937-6801

Fax: (915) 937-6815

• Your child’s 2nd Grade Teacher• Graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a

Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Education.

• 7 years teaching experience: First Grade (2 years) Third Grade (5 years) • 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach• Middle child of a family of five. I have an older brother and a

younger sister. • I am married and have a daughter named Mya who is 3

years old and am expecting 2nd child in two weeks!! • I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading

books, and watching or playing sports.

About Mr. Rodriguez

I strongly believe that your support and commitment will play a huge role in your child’s academic success. If you have any questions or

concerns, you may contact me at (915) 937-6801 or at mrodri01@sisd.net.

Responsibilities as my student:1. Come to class on time.2. Respect yourself and others (property, personal space, and feelings.3. Follow directions and procedures at all times.4. Speak at appropriate times with appropriate voices.5. Come prepared with school materials and homework at all times.6. Obey all school rules and school property.

Consequences1st time: Verbal Warning 2nd time: Student Conference

3rd time: Lunch Detention for 15 min. and a note sent home 4th time: Lunch Detention for 30 min. and parent phone call

5th time: Incident report/sent to office

*Extremely disruptive behavior will be dealt with individually.

Rewards-Verbal praise-Positive notes-Stickers-Marbles in the marble jar-Certificates/ ribbons

Second Grade Schedule 7:45-8:00 

 Announcements/Morning Routines

 8:00-9:25

 ELAR

 9:25-10:20

 P.E./Conference

 10:20-10:30

 Handwriting

 10:30-11:05

 Lunch

 11:05-11:20

 Read Aloud/Chapter Book Discussion

 11:20-12:50

 Math

 12:50-1:45

 Science/SCAN TEK

 1:45-2:30

 Social Studies

 2:30-3:15

 Enrichment Time

Fine Arts  Tuesday 8:20-9:00Library  Wednesday 12:15-1:00Technology   Thursday 11:30-12:30

Language ArtsEstablish purpose for readingRetell important events in a storyMake connections to own experiencesUse context to determine meaning of unknown wordsLocate facts clearly stated in textRead aloud grade level text with fluency

Science That scientists make careful observations, communicate clearly and ask questions.Identify that objects have observable properties.Identify tools used to collect and analyze data.Identify that objects can move in various ways.Identify that objects have patterns of movements based on their shape.

Math Recall addition and subtraction factsUse a variety of strategies can be used to learn and recall addition and subtraction facts.Use Mathematical strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction Identify patterns in related addition and subtraction basic factsIdentify context of a real-life problem involving addition and subtraction Identify the value of a number depends on the position of the digitsIdentify that numbers are described, compared, and ordered using place value.

Social StudiesIdentify characteristics of good citizenship,Identify historical figuresIdentify other individuals who exemplify good citizenshipInterpret Landmarks, including monuments and government buildings,Interpret maps and globes help people understand the location of placesIdentify songs, people, symbols, and landmarks reflect our national identity.

Attendance

Attendance-“Make Every Day Count”  District/campus initiative to improve attendance.

Schedule medical and other appointments outside school hours

Students may begin to arrive to school from 7:30 to 7:44. Students who arrive after 7:45 a.m. are tardy and will need to report to the office for a tardy slip. 

This school year students will be graded on a percentage scale 0-100%. 69% or below is a failing grade for all core subjects: Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Students may redo any assignment in which they score a 69% or below. Further information will follow when the first progress reports of the year are issued. (After the 1st 3 wks of the school year)

• Each student will have a John Drugan agenda that will be taken home daily and returned to school daily (Monday thru Friday) signed or initialed. Children will also be provided with a weekly homework newsletter which will be stapled into their agendas. After students have completed their homework, parents are asked to check their child’s homework and sign or initial the weekly homework newsletter in Agenda nightly. Daily behavior will be indicated in your child’s agenda. Homework will be collected on Fridays.

• Royal blue, orange or white polo shirts are required by the end of next week August 16, 2013 for new students.

• Khaki or black pants, shorts, or skort bottoms are required.

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.• Jackets must remain zipped down during the

school day. (indoors) Hoody sweaters are not recommend, as they may not be worn in doors due to covering the school uniform.

Breakfast in the Classroom

When: Begins the First day of school from 7:30-7:45. Where: In the homeroom classroom  (Elementary)/1A or 1B Classroom (Middle      School).Who: All students are able to eat and teachers     who are helping coordinate the breakfast in      the classroom.

Students are allowed to select their breakfast items.  Note:  Students may not take two (2) of the same item. 

OLWEUSBullying Prevention Program

Olweus is a district wide initiative for the prevention of bullying. It is the most researched and best known programs developed and available today. It was developed by Dr. Dan Olweus of Norway

The goal of OBPP is to change the norms around bullying behavior and to restructure the school setting itself so that bullying is less likely to occur or be rewarded. The implementation of OBPP is to be seen as a long-term effort- not something that is “completed” in a year. 

Definition of Bullying : When someone repeatedly and on purpose says of does mean or hurtful things to another personwho has a hard time defending himself or herself.

What would you like to know about me as your child’s teacher?

How strict are you? I am fair but consistent.How demanding are you?Here at John Drugan we believe in “Beyond Excellence” and I will do my best to follow through with the school’s expectations.How do you implement effective classroom management?I create a positive and encouraging environment which students will be allowed to learn through exciting and engaging activities through out the school day. These attributes help students in their Daily Behavior (Individual) and socially through the use of our Marble Jar System (Community). Are you a parent?Proud parent of soon to be two children!