WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

2014-2015

PLEASE SIGN IN AND COMPLETE ANY

FORMS IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE YOU LEAVE

MEET MS. MALONE

• ORIGINALLY FROM NJ- HUGE GIANTS FAN—NO BOOING ALLOWED

• BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY AND SPANISH- MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

• GRADUATE STUDIES AND TEACHING CERTICFICATE- MOUNTS SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY

• 8+ YEARS TEACHING ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

• 2 CHILDREN + 1 CAT, LIVE IN BALTIMORE CITY

TARDINESS

• Loss of learning time, respect for others learning, model good work habits

• Pledge/Prayer at 8:00am

• Homeroom (Lunch and Attendance) at 8:10am

• Child/parent responsible for make-up work

• Effort grade will be affected with excessive tardiness

DISCIPLINE POLICY

• See 2nd Grade Discipline Policy handout- review and sign… DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 29th

• Behavior Chart

DAILY FOLDER

• All school correspondence sent in folder

• Check folder daily

• Return to school next day

BOOK COVERS

• All soft cover/ workbooks

• Clear Contact paper

• Child name and number on the inside & back cover

SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM

• Reading: Super Kids- strong emphasis on phonics

• Math: McGraw- Hill- meets Common Core Standards

• Spelling: Pretest-Mondays & Final Test- Fridays…integrated within Super Kids program

• Social Studies/ Science- rotation of 6 weeks of each to cover all topics

• Religion- follow biblical teachings and scripture of Catholic Church

HOMEWORK

• Weekly homework sheet and spelling list distributed every Monday

• Refer to JPRCS website for updates and/or revisions

• Homework reinforces skills from school…MUST BE WRITTEN NEATLY, INCLUDE # ON PAPERS

• Homework includes 15 minutes of daily reading

• See 2nd Grade Homework Policy handout- review and sign… DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 29th

• Any confusion, send a note—don’t worry, be happy

ACCELERATED READER/BOOK REPORTS

• Accelerated Reader supports reading and comprehension. More information to follow once students have a chance to practice during reading and computer times

• Book Reports will be assigned monthly. More information to follow

TEST FOLDERS

• Test folders will be sent home weekly beginning September 15th

• Will include graded quizzes, classwork and tests from previous week

• Review, sign sheet and return RED test folder the following day

• Return any papers with a P- or 80% or lower

BIRTHDAYS

• You may send in a small snack to share (PLEASE NO NUT OR PEANUT PRODUCTS

• Celebrate during snack time (20 minutes)—no juice or cake

• No party invitations will be distributed unless ALL students are invited

CLASS PARTIES

• We will celebrate special occasions throughout the year

• Volunteers are always welcome

• Must be STAND trained

MORNING RECESS/ LUNCH

• Morning snack daily

• Provide a light, healthy snack with small water or juice

• Desk towel

INCLEMENT WEATHER/ EARLY DISMISSAL

• In the event of bad weather (snow, ice, extreme heat), we follow Baltimore County Public Schools decision for closings and early dismissals

• A two hour delayed opening will cancel the hot lunch program

• Always send in a light snack & drink for NOON dismissal days

ABSENCES

• Please call the office by 10:00am to request work to be sent home. Make up work will be available for pick up after 3:00pm

• Send in an absent note with your child upon their return

MONEY/CORRESPONDENCE

• Send EXACT CHANGE or PERSONAL CHECK in an envelope or plastic baggie with your child’s name & grade

• Any notes sent to school, please write your child’s name on the bottom

NEW WEBSITE

http://www.jprcs.org

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION THIS EVENING

• I look forward to a wonderful year working with you and your child

• Feel free to contact me via email: gmalone@jprcs.org

• Email to schedule a meeting with me

• QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS