Dear L-1 Parents, 
 
My name is Kristi Murakami and I am very excited to be your child’s 2nd grade teacher. 
Here is a little about myself. 
 
I began my journey in education while I was attending Mililani High School. There, I 
completed the career pathway for teaching. Then I attended Chaminade University of Honolulu. 
While attending Chaminade, I was privileged to work as a Para Professional Tutor in the 
technology resource class at Kipapa Elementary School. I graduated from Chaminade University of 
Honolulu with my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.  
 
I believe that it is important for children to grow in all areas of their life. I believe that if I 
support students to learn and grow academically, physically, socially and emotionally, students will 
be better prepared for their future. I strive to guide every student towards academic success and 
provide them with ample opportunities to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be college 
and career ready. In addition to that academic growth, I strive to better prepare them to live in an 
ever growing, challenging world through prompting the development of their character.  
 
During the first week of school, the students will be discussing routines, expectations and 
rules of the classroom. On the following pages, are policies that will be set in place during the 
course of the school year. I would greatly appreciate it if you would take this opportunity to review 
this with your child. ​Please sign the last page of this letter, and return it by Monday, August 14, 
2017.  
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time or stop by 
to see me before or after school. Thank you! 
 
Work Phone: (808) 305 - 4235 
Email: kristi_murakami@notes.k12.hi.us 
 
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
Ms. Murakami 
 
 
 
 
L-1 Classroom Rules​: 
1. Be Responsible 
2. Be Safe 
3. Be Caring 
4. Be Respectful 
 
Along with the classroom rules, students are expected to strive to develop the Six 
Pillars of Characteristics. 
       
Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility 
 
Fairness Caring Citizenship  
 
 
Consequences for individuals failing to follow class rules and expectations: 
1. Verbal Warning  
2. Verbal Warning 
3. Letter on Star Chart (Behavior Management Chart) 
4. Loss of Recess/Privileges/Teacher Conference/Fill Out Think Sheet 
5. Parent Notification 
6. Office Referral 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Star Student Behavior Chart 
 
L-1 proudly presents a star student behavior chart. Our Star Chart will be used to 
monitor behavior. Each box is one day. There is a box for each school day. Everyone 
has the opportunity to receive a star at the end of each day. If they are not doing 
what is expected of them throughout the day, a letter will be placed in their box 
accordingly. The following is a key for what each letter means: 
 
Letter Placed  What the Letter Means 
in Box 
B  Unwanted behavior 
H  Missing or Incomplete Homework 
L  Homework Turned in Late 
R  Reading Log Not Complete 
P  No Planner Signature 
D  Not fully participating in D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and 
Read) 
T  Talking at inappropriate times (Examples: when teacher 
is talking, interrupting other students sharing, during 
tests) 
N  No name, date or number on turned in 
homework/assignments/tests 
 
Students receive multiple warnings to correct unwanted behaviors before the letter 
is placed in their box. Below are the rewards and consequences for this chart. 
 
Rewards: 
1. A black star is awarded to students who have no letters in their box at 
the end of the day. 
2. A red star is awarded for every 5th star a student receives. When they 
receive a red star, they will be able to choose a reward from their ​Star 
Student Reward Card​.  
 3. The top 3 students with the most red stars at the end of each quarter 
will be able to come in for a special lunch bunch. They will be allowed to 
choose one other friend to join them. The friend they choose must have 
at least 3 red stars. 
 
Consequences: 
1. If a student does not receive a star for 10 days in a row, a behavior 
reflection completed by the student will be sent home. The reflection will 
need to be signed and returned. 
2. If a student receives 3 letters in one day, they will lose 3 minutes of 
first recess and owe $3 cougar cash (fake money). If they receive more 
than 3 letters in one day, 1 more minute of recess and $1 cougar cash 
will be added on to their consequence. 
3. If a student does not receive at least 3 red stars by the end of the 
quarter, a behavior reflection completed by the student will be sent 
home. The reflection will need to be signed and returned. 
 
Behavior charts will be sent home every day. You will have the opportunity to review 
your child’s behavior daily. On Friday, you must sign your child’s behavior chart for 
that week. Their chart will be placed inside their BEE BiNDER.  
 
The following page shows examples of the chart, how it will be used and the ​Star 
Student Reward Card​.  
 
Example of the Star Student Behavior Chart (In Class): 
#  Name  1/1  1/2  1/3  1/4  1/5  1/6  1/7  1/8  1/9 

1  Student 1  PN  N  I  IN 

         

2  Student 2  HP  TP  B  B  HPBT 

       

3  Student 3  BPN  P  TB  IN 

         
Example of Star Student Behavior Chart (Sent Home Daily): 

 
 
Example of the Star Student Reward Card: 
Star Student Reward Card 
 
Name: __________________________________________ 
 
Congratulations on all your hard work!! On your 5th star, 
choose one of the following and give it to Ms. Murakami 
to redeem your reward: 
 
$15 Class Money (1) No RAH Treasure Chest 
 
15 Minute Computer Time Lunch w/Friend 
 
Treasure Chest 5 Minute Drawing Break 
 
Classroom Assignments: 
1. All assignments must: 
○ have first name, last name, date, and student number on the upper right 
hand corner of the assignment. 
○ be done to the best of one’s ability (GLO #4 Ability to produce quality 
work) Be neat and legible. 
○ be turned in on time 
○ Assignments that are consistently turned in late will affect student 
progress. 
2. Absent students are responsible for getting missed assignments from the 
teacher.  
 
Homework Policy: 
1. Students are responsible for recording and monitoring assignments in their 
planner. It is also their responsibility to make sure their planner is signed 
daily by his or her parent/guardian. 
2. Reading at home (20 minutes) is a part of daily homework. They are 
responsible for getting their reading log signed daily. 
3. All homework needs to be completed and turned in ​on time​. If a student fails 
to turn in an assignment they will lose their recess privileges. 
4. Parents will be notified of missing assignments via the planner (assignment 
will be highlighted) and/or a call home will be made for repeated missing 
homework assignments. 
5. If homework is not completed due to an emergency or illness, a parent or 
guardian should send a note to school the next day. Students will then have 
another day to complete the assignment. 
 
*Homework Guidelines are placed inside of your child’s BEE BINDER. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 **Please sign, and return this page to the teacher** 
 
We have read, and fully understand the class expectations: 
 
 
Student Signature: _________________________ Date: _______ 
 
 
Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: _______ 
 
 
 
Questions/Comments (Optional):