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Welcome to Welcome to Parent Parent

OrientationOrientation•WelcomeWelcome•Overview of Second Grade CurriculumOverview of Second Grade Curriculum•Classroom Procedures and ExpectationsClassroom Procedures and Expectations•DisciplineDiscipline•AgendasAgendas•HomeworkHomework•GradingGrading•Parent/Teacher CommunicationParent/Teacher Communication•Cafeteria Cafeteria •ScheduleSchedule•““Annual” Paperwork/QuestionsAnnual” Paperwork/Questions

A little about the teacher….

• Lived in Catawba County my whole life. (Balls Creek, Mill Creek, Bandys)

• Graduated from Appalachian State University.

• I wanted to be teacher because of my second grade teacher.

•As you can tell from my room, I love Dr. Seuss!

•One thing I love to do outside of school is horseback riding.

What will my child be learning?

Common Core StandardsLanguage Arts

Read and comprehend fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama Read independently for 15-20 minutes daily Determine fact versus opinion, draw conclusions, author’s purpose and text

structure Use syllables, suffixes, prefixes, and root words to decode words when

reading Read aloud with fluency and expression Explain new concepts and information in their own words Expand vocabulary to generate synonyms for overused words while

communicating Plan and make judgments about what to include in written products Use capitalization, punctuation, details, and paragraphs to form written

products Spell words correctly using spelling patterns and sounds to represent all the

sounds in a word Use legible handwriting with correct letter formation and spacing

What will my child be learning?

Common Core StandardsMath

Read, write and compute using numbers through 1000 Odd and even numbers Money concepts Patterns Multi-digit addition and subtraction (with regrouping) Measurement (inches, centimeters, time, temperature) Symmetrical, congruent, and three-dimensional figures Fractions (halves, thirds, fourths…) Probability Venn diagrams and graphing Solve relevant and authentic problems using previously learned and

2nd grade concepts

What will my child be learning?

Essential StandardsScience and Social Studies

Science Air and weather Sound Changes in states of matter Life-cycles of animals

Social Studies Citizenship Communities Consumers, producers, goods and services Holidays and historical figures Government and the elective process Geography, landforms, and natural resources

Classroom and School Expectations

• Students are expected to be on time to school so that they can have enough time to unpack, sharpen pencils, and be prepared for the school day. The instructional day is from 8:00 – 3:00.

• Attendance is on the Student/Parent Handbook in agenda • Students are expected to learn, have positive work-habits, exhibit

good character, and have fun at school.• Students are expected to use kind words, listen, share ideas,

encourage others, take turns, think before acting, accept the consequences of their behavior and do their best work.

• Communication is essential and it is important that we all (teachers, parents and students) communicate with each other.

• Students may have a water bottle to keep on their desk. They need to exhibit responsible self control so that it is not a distraction.

• Snacks brought to school should be nutritious so that learning and good behavior are supported. Please, no candy or junk food.

Discipline

Learning and safety are a priority in our classroom. Students are expected to do their best to follow class rules.

Positive behavior will be recognized with:• Pawsitive Student of the week• Character Kid of the month• Praise from teachers/classmates• Classroom recognition• Special treats/prizes

Behavior MatrixBehavior Matrix and Codes:

Classroom: CRMCafeteria: CHallways: HRestrooms: RRBus: BRecess: RCar Riders: CR

Behavior Codes:1. Disruptive 2. Disrespect3. Defiant4. Inappropriate Language5. Horseplay/Touching

Others6. Teasing7. Preparedness for Class8. Not Following Directions9. Incomplete

Classwork/Homework

Behavior MatrixBehavior Matrix and Codes:

Classroom: CRMCafeteria: CHallways: HRestrooms: RRBus: BRecess: RCar Riders: CR

Agendas

• Students are expected to bring their agenda to school every day.

• Please use the clear plastic pocket for notes and lunch money. Students are expected to check this pocket every day and turn money and notes into the correct basket as they unpack.

• Specials and other events will be written every Friday afternoon in the agenda for the following week.

• Please check the clear plastic pocket daily, clean it out and initial your child’s agenda under School Talk.

Homework• Spelling units will begin September 9th. Tests will be given on

Fridays.• Students will read from a Take-Home book at least 4 days a

week.• Complete reading log with date, book and pages read.• Logs are to be signed by a parent to confirm the child read for

15-20 minutes. In addition, there will be 5-10 minutes for math, spelling review, or special projects.

• Take-Home books will begin on Monday, September 23rd.• Math homework (Superstars) will be given on Mondays and is

due by the end of each week. This will begin the week of October 7th.

• Your child is expected to turn in all assignments when they are due.

Grading

• Class work assignments will be graded usingS (Satisfactory)I ( Improving)N (Needs Improvement)U (Unsatisfactory)

• Tests will be graded using percentages

Parent – Teacher Communication

Students are successful when there is opencommunication.• Monthly Newsletter will be sent home the beginning of

each month. My webpage will also have my newsletters and important dates.

• Progress reports and report cards• Parent–teacher conferences• Please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone, email or

notes.

Email Brittany_Hass@catawbaschools.net Phone Number 828-478-2662 room number 303

Cafeteria: in Student/Parent Handbook

• Breakfast cost is now $1.05 and lunch cost is $2.25.• Supplemental items at breakfast and lunch.• Money: All lunch checks should be written for lunch

payments only. Checks or cash should be placed in a sealed envelope with the student’s name (first and last), lunch number and teacher’s name written on it.

• Parents can pay online at www.lunchprepay.com with the student’s lunch number. There is a charge for this.

Schedule

7:40 -8:00 Morning Routine8:00-8:05 Morning Announcments8:05 - 9:25 Morning Meeting/Math9:25 - 10:45 Reading/Language Arts 10:55 - 11:25 Lunch 11:30 – 12:00 Recess 12:05 - 12:50 Social Studies/Science/Healthful Living 12:50 - 1:55 Reading/Language Arts1:55 - 2:10 Snack/Pack Up2:10 - 2:50 Specials (Drama, Computer, PE, Music)

2:50 - 3:00 “Ticket out the door”/Dismiss

Please take home your child’s agenda, including annual paperwork. Return paperwork as soon as possible. Don’t forget to check out the tables in the room that have signs. “All About Me Bag” is due August 30th.

Questions…Thank you for coming. I look forward

to a wonderful school year!