Mrs. Alevizos-Peña

Hi, I'm.....Mercy Pena-Alevizos, known to the students as Mrs. A.   My daughter is Marina, and my husband's name is Mike.  We love to explore, so we camp and hike often.    

I graduated magna cum laude from ASU's West Campus Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College with a  Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.  I have an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Learning and Development with Distinction.  My first love was preschool, which I taught for over 15 years.  I have also worked as an administrator, and I trained new teachers.  The knowledge and experience I have acquired is invaluable for my future. 

My work is my passion. I look forward to working with you and your family. 

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Unknown

Mercy Pena-Alevizos Kindergarten Class

Mrs. A 

Full Day

Time	Subject
8:45-10:15	ELL
	8:45-9:15	Reading & Vocabulary
	9:15-9:45	Foundation Skills phonological awareness/ letters and sound /word work/ phonics
	9:45-10:15	Small Groups  Small groups focus on students' individual needs with the goal of developing academic skills.
10:15-10:45	Social Studies	Social Studies
10:45-11:30	Recess/Lunch
11:35-11:55	Win-Win
11:55-1:15	Math	Whole Group
	12:55-1:15	Small Groups Small groups focus on students' individual needs with the goal of developing math skills.
1:15-2:05	Specials
2:05-2:20	Recess
2:20-3:00	Writing	Writing workshop-handwriting and grammar
3:00-3:30	Science

Daily Folder: Your child will have a folder that he/she brings to and from school each day.  Please make sure to check your child’s folder daily and put it back into his/her backpack.  This folder will include papers to stay at home and papers that may need to be returned.

Homework:  Each day, homework will go home with activities to practice.  This homework is good practice and a chance to see what your child is learning.  These can be turned in for a reward.  In addition, please continue to read with your child at home and practice the sight word lists.  Each night it is recommended that you read 15-20 minutes with your student. 

Behavior Calendar:  There will be a monthly behavior calendar in your child’s folder.  Each day, your child will have one of the faces colored in.  Please initial this calendar nightly and discuss his/her behavior.  

Family Projects:  Each month I will be sending home the Family Projects with your child.  I’ll ask you to help your child decorate the shape for each month.  Some months have specific ways to decorate, and some months allow for free expression.  I will be sending the projects home with a direction sheet at the beginning of each month with a “due” date on the direction sheet, but your child is more than welcome to turn them in earlier.  These are displayed in the Kindergarten hallway. 

Water Bottles:  Students may bring a bottle of water to school.  Please do not let your child freeze it before bringing it to school.  It causes a distraction during class time.  It might be a good idea to cover the water bottle with a sock to keep things dry and write his/her name on the bottles as well.  

Transportation:  Please make sure I have accurate information on how your child goes home everyday.  If you are picking up your child early, you must present your ID to the office, and your child will be called to the office to leave. 

Label Everything:  Please label everything your child brings to school with a permanent marker.  This will help me return these “lost & found” items to the proper student. 

Extra Clothes:  Please send a change of clothes for your child and place it in a ziploc bag with his/her name written on it.  This bag will stay in his/her cubby.  This change of clothes will be used in case of an accident or spill. 

Dress Code:  Students need to dress in comfortable clothing for work or play.  Please keep in mind that your child may be painting, playing with playdough, etc. during the day.  No flip-flops please. 

School Hours:  School hours are 8:40 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Please make sure your child is on time to school.  Please contact the office to let them know if your child is going to be absent.  The attendance line is 623-445-4390.

Volunteer Information:  Volunteering can be anything from donating materials, chaperoning field trips, or copying for me.  If you are interested in volunteering, you must attend the Volunteer Training Offered through the district.  If you have already taken it you do not need to take it again.  Please refer to the district website for training dates and information.  https://www.dvusd.org/volunteering  

Weekly Information:  I will email a newsletter each week with information about what we are learning in class, important upcoming dates, and any donations needed.  Please make sure the front office has your updated email address.