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SECOND GRADETRACK A
Back to School Night2021-2022
About Me
Mrs. Kortum► Professional Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State Teach, CSU Fullerton
• 2nd Grade• 4th Grade
Goals for the Year
1. Have every student reach or exceed Common Core State and District standards.
2. Provide a fun-filled learning environment where children thrive.
3. Increase each child’s academic success in all subject areas.
4. Develop student’s sense of responsibility.
Expectations►Get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast.
►Students come to school by 7:50 and are with the teacher at 8:00 PREPARED TO LEARN.
►Make illness the only excuse for absences.
►Absent work will be given on the day the student returns. It must be returned by the given due date.
►Complete classwork and homework assignments on time.
►Read 20 minutes every day in addition to regularly assigned homework.
►Memorize math facts to automaticity (study nightly).
Behavior Expectations► Please remind your student to follow school and
classroom rules. ► Rick Morris Behavior Clip Chart:
► Red: Outstanding- Demonstrates exemplary behavior all day.
► Orange: Great Day- Going above and beyond what is expected.
► Yellow: Good Day- Going a little beyond what is expected.
► Green: Ready to Learn- Doing what they are supposed to do.
► Blue: Think About It- A reminder to redirect behavior.
► Purple: Teacher’s Choice- Discussion with teacher and a missed recess.
► Pink: Parent Contact- A phone call home, email, or notification on daily behavior calendar.
Incident Logs► Incident Logs are used for OUTSIDE minor playground
offenses.► Examples: running before, during, or after school, pushing, playing after bell, using
bathroom after the bell …
► Parent signature REQUIRED► Grades 1-6
► Incident Logs will warrant the following consequences (per trimester):► 1st: Warning► 2nd: Loss of a recess and citizenship grade on the report card
lowered one level► 3rd: Office referral for 1 lunch detention► 4th: Parent/Student/Teacher Conference with an Administrator
Curriculum & Grading ► All grades are a combination of class work, tests, quizzes, class
participation, homework, and/or teacher observation.
► The school district adopted a Standards Based Grading Report
Card, resulting in students receiving the grades of 1, 2, 3, and 4.
► The second-grade curriculum is based on Common Core State
Standards for Language Arts, Writing and Math, and state
standards for Science and Social Studies.
Reading and English Language Arts
► Consists of: ► Vocabulary Instruction
► Reading Comprehension Skill Development
► Phonics
► Spelling
► Grammar
► Writing
► Writing Domains: ► Informational
► Narrative
► Opinion
MathematicsSavvas EasyBridge
► Focus will be on: ► Operation and Algebraic Thinking
► Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
► Measurement and Data
► Geometry
► Online Access:► Online access for students and parents can be found on
your child’s ClassLink account.
Grading ScaleGrade/Number Meaning
4- Excelling
Students at the excelling level of performance are consistently performing at grade level, can demonstrate independence, and can extend the grade level standards, when applicable and expected at this point of the school year.
3- AchievingStudents at the achieving level of performance demonstrate an adequate understanding of and ability to apply skills needed to meet grade level standards at this point of the school year.
2- ProgressingStudents at the progressing level of performance are partially meeting the grade level standards expected at this point of the school year.
1- BeginningStudents at the Beginning/Standard Not Met level are not yet meeting grade level standards expected at this point of the school year.
Classwork
► It is important that each student completes his/her classwork. If classwork is not finished in the time allotted, the student may have to complete it at the during recess or at home. To ensure that students always do their best, they may be asked to do an assignment over.
Homework►
► Epic!/Book reading 20 minutes daily.► XtraMath(Math Facts) Daily for 10 minutes► Prodigy daily for 10 minutes.► Memorize addition, subtraction, and multiplication
facts!
Absences►Please make sure your child is in school unless ill. ATTENDANCE
COUNTS! Please try to schedule appointments after school. If you are
taking your child out of school, please let me know ASAP. Work missed will
need to be completed.
►Missed tests will be given the next day the student returns or when time
permits.
►TARDIES do count against perfect attendance!
Birthdays ☺
► Birthdays’ will be celebrated in class with a birthday song and dance. ► Parents are asked not to bring any treats to school.
► Cupcakes, cake, candy, gift bags, and other items are NOT ALLOWED.
► Birthday invitations can only be given out before/after school off campus. No invitations will be passed out in the classroom.
We’re College Bound!
Graduating Class of 2036Wear Cal Aero College shirt every Monday!!
University of Notre Dame
School Supplies
Please replenish necessary school supplies throughout the year as needed.
►Pencils, Paper, Crayons, Expo Markers, Glue Sticks, etc. **** Please pack chapstick
Classroom Donations** Donations **
oWhite copy paper (8 ½ x 11)oKleenex, Unscented baby wipes, Clorox wipes
oExpo Markerso Pencils
oTreats/prizes ( Oreos, Sour Candy) WateroGlue sticks
o Amazon Wish List-On Classroom Webpage (coming soon)
Conferences► Parent-Teacher Conferences will be coming
up. ► Please sign up for a date/time when you
receive the notification.
Contact Information
Please feel free to send me a note or an email regarding any questions or concerns.
Cal Aero Preserve (909) 606-8531
I’m looking forward to a terrific year!
Thank you ☺
Remind Code
Cell Phones & Other Electronics
o Off and away while on campus.o Outside gates before & after school.
o Students use office phone to contact family members if they have an emergency.
o Parents contact the office to reach your child.
Dress Code
o Leggings cannot be see through.o Modest tank tops and sleeveless shirts are allowed with a
minimum of 2-inch shoulder straps (No tube tops or halter tops that show undergarments).
o No low-cut tops or bare midriffs.o Shirts need to cover lower back and stomach.o Shorts and skirts must be 4 inches inseam.
o Dress Code Citations:1) Warning/Change of clothes 2) 30 min after school
detention 3) 1 hour after school detention 4) 2 hour after school detention and parent/student conference.
