My name is Mrs. Flores. I have been teaching for 9 years. I've taught Kinder, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade. This year will be my fourth year here at Columbia and I am proud to be an astronaut. I grew up here in California not too far from Lancaster. I graduated from Cal State Northridge and earned my teaching credential there as well. After graduation, I move to Las Veagas and taught there for six years. A few years ago I moved back to California to be closer to family and am happy to be back. 

Teaching is a job that requires a lot, but it also gives you back so much more. I am happy to say that I love watching my students learn, meeting their families, and working as a team to help students reach their maximum potential.

READING
Fluency- Students will read 100 or more words per minute.
Vocabulary- Students will increase their vocabulary bank and use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Comprehension-Students will be able to answer and ask level 1 and 2 questions that ask students to take their comprehension to the next level.
Independent Reading- Students will become independent readers and be able to read 2nd grade level books while maintaing a summary sheet to help in comprehension.

Math
Adding and Subtracting- Students will take their previously learned addition and subtraction skills further by adding and subtracting muti-digit numbers up to 1000.
Word Problems- Students will learn about the different type of word problems and use models to help solve the problems.
Geometry- Students will learn about shapes and their features, measuring legth, time, and liquid.

2nd Grade Basics-FAQ

What time can my child be dropped off?
Our school gates open at 7:45 a.m. There is no supervision before that.

What time does my child have to be in the classroom?
Class starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students who arrive after 8:00 a.m. will be marked Tardy.

What about breakfast and lunch?
Our school will be offering free breakfast for all students. Breakfast begins first thing in the morning at 8:00 a.m and ends at 8:15 a.m. If you plan on having your child eat school breafast, please make sure they arrive on time.

Lunch applications for free and reduced lunch can be filled out at home on the district website on eastside.usd.org or you may come in to fill them out here in our computer lab. Our lunch is scheduled from 11:00-11:40 a.m.


Where do I pick my child up?
We will dismiss at the gate that is by our school flag pole.

How do I apply for my child to stay for Boys and Girls Club?
Please see the office for an application. Boys and Gitls club fills up quickly but they do have a wait list once they are at full capacity.

Volunteering in the Classroom

If you are interested in volunteering, we would feel honored to have you help in our class. There are a variety of ways in which you can help:

• At home volunteer- work on preparing materials at home
• Classroom volunteer- work in the classroom (reading with kids, preping materials, making copies)
• Field Trip chaperones- help by attending a class field trip

Our district requires that parents who will be helping on a regular basis complete district volunteer paperwork and get fingerprint clearance. 

Homework Expectations

In our classroom, homework is intended to help students practice the skills we learned that day and review previously learned skills. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis, Monday-Thursday. Students will recieve a spelling activity and a math sheet to complete each night. Homework is due the next day. Please help your child learn as much as possible by establishing a homework routine.