Open HouseOpen HouseWWelcome to Second Gradeelcome to Second Grade

Open HouseOpen HouseWWelcome to Second Gradeelcome to Second Grade

Mrs. DentonMrs. Denton

Introduction• 2nd year at Plumb Elementary• 29th year teaching (26 in Pinellas)• Teacher on Special Assignment for 3

years• Graduate of USF (masters degree also at

USF)• Married• 2 sons

Expectations• Teach and reinforce organizational

skills • Follow school/classroom rules• Aligning our classroom process to

prepare for a smooth transition to 3rd grade

Attendance Procedures• Students are required to come to

school every day• Tardies• Absences (note required)• Attendance Problems reported to

State Attorney’s Office

Flow of The Day• 8:20-8:40 Arrival and WPNN• 8:45-9:45 Writing• 9:45-10:50 Math• 10:50-11:25 P.E.• 11:30-12:00 Lunch/Walk and Talk• 12:00-1:30 Reading Workshop• 1:30-1:40 Teacher Read Aloud• 1:40-2:40 Science/Social Studies/Health

SpecialsMonday (8:45-9:25) Music

Monday (1:55-2:35) P.E.Tuesday (12:35-1:150 Computer LabFriday (1:55-2:35) Art

Please make sure your child wears or brings tennis shoes for PE each day!

Writing• Everyday• Mini-lessons, Conferences, Sharing• Writing will begin to be focused,

organized, and contain supporting details

• Sharing and celebration with whole group and small group

Social Studies, Science, and Health

• Alternate subjects• Textbooks as well as hands on

activities• Integration with other subjects

– Non-fiction reading– Math

MathI n order to meet the

needs of all of our students, Mrs. Ferrell, Mrs. Gurian, and myself are teaming up for the math block.

Reading• Fab 5

Phonemic AwarenessPhonicsVocabularyComprehension Fluency

• Integration of all subjects• McMillan textbook• Reading Day

Read Aloud, Independent Reading, Vocabulary, Making Meaning, Word Work, Fluency work, and Small Group Instruction

Computers• Computers will be used in the

classroom and the computer lab• Consent form mandatory• Only approved websites

– Math—Harcourt, Riverdeep, and FasttMath– Reading—Riverdeep– Science and Social Studies projects– Writing assignments– Educational Games

Economics Project

•Supplies Needed: large beads, needle nose pliers, charms, keychain hooks, etc.

•Volunteers week of Sept. 29- Oct. 3 to help sell

•Tie in with recycling

Grading Policy

100-90 E (Excellent) 89-80 V (Very Good) 79-70 S (Satisfactory) 69-60 N (Needs Improvement) 59-0 U (Unsatisfactory)

• Test scores below an S: Please review with your child so that we know they understand the concepts taught.

Assessments• Observation/Conferences, Work

Projects, Performance Assessments and Effort

• Written Tests– Writing, Math, and Reading

• Common Assessments

School and Classroom Rules

» Plumb Elementary School Rules

Be ResponsibleBe Safe

• Be Kind» Classroom Rules

• Only talk when no one else is talking.• Pay attention and be a good listener.• Use the bathroom only when the teacher is

not teaching.• Keep hands and feet to yourself.

Our Jobs• Venn Diagram

– Student– Teacher– Parent

Classroom Behavior Plan

•Much positive reinforcement•Dentonville Mini-Economy

with pay for good work with completion and behavior. We will charge for unacceptable work/behavior

Homework• Homework is due the following

school day, unless specified• Reinforcement• Communication to parents • Homework Policy

Portfolios• Showcases student’s growth and

see progress• Holds student’s best work• Shared at student-led conference

Textbook Policy• All textbooks provided by Pinellas

County School Board• Math, Handwriting, SS and Science

workbooks are consumable• Hardcover books are to be used outside

of the classroom when necessary and returned in good condition

• Pay for any unreturned/damaged books

Classroom Meetings• Friday afternoons Class Meeting

and Store• Plus/Delta Chart• Idea Bin• Friday Box• Students and teachers thoughts of

the week

Communication• Planner/Agenda Book• Notes (Please remember notes for

absences or it is unexcused)• E-mail is dentonn@pcsb.org• Telephone number at Plumb is • 469-5976

Conferences• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be

scheduled in the Fall• Student-led conference in the Spring• I usually schedule conferences after

school. If you need a morning conference please let me know in writing so that I will make a morning time for you when I am scheduling. Thank you

Adopt-a-Class• Very easy and beneficial way to help

your child’s class• Donations of $150(+-) or more

Books on CD for class library, field trips, Small CD players, Leap Pads with Leap Pad games, Math Games, etc.

• Share the donation with several families or your place of business

Parent Teacher Association

• Please join to help our students• $4/person

– Parents– Grandparents– Businesses

• Purchase many items for the classrooms• Extra-curricular activities

Volunteers• MUST be registered• Lend a helping hand• Work with students in the

classroom• Field Trips• Work at home

Please do the following before you go…

• Look around your child’s class• Write a note to your child and

leave it on their desk• Please be sure you signed in• Thanks so much for coming I

love your children already…you are awesome parents!