Here are our classroom rules and policies to provide a safe and positive learning environment:

Classroom Rules

  1. Be responsible for your own learning - Students will be responsible for all class assignments (missing or absent)

  2. Respect others -  This also includes respecting people's property

  3. Follow Directions

  4. Be kind and patient - Treat others how you want to be treated/no 'negative' talk.

  5. Work hard and work quietly - Do not disturb those who are working

Classroom Policies

 Rewards:

  - Stamps on homework folder (Parents are encouraged to sign calendar at the end of the week and return it Monday.)

  - Good notes home

  - Praise from teacher

  - Raffle tickets given for following school rules 

  - After 10 raffle tickets student can pick coupon reward 

  - Kerplunk used for whole class reward 

Consequences:

  -No stamp

  -Letters will be sent home if your student does not receive a stamp. 

  -Parent Contact

  May go to Principal's office, note home. 

* other ways to lose a stamp: missing homework or library books, not returning the Wednesday folder, citation on playground.

Restroom Policy

 - Students are encouraged to use the restroom before school, during recess, and during lunch

 - Students will move their clip if they ask to go right after recess or lunch

Water Bottles

  I do allow water bottles in the classroom, especially during these hot months. Water only.

Snacks

  Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to eat during morning recess. 

Social Studies and Science Flashcards

Oral Reports

Google Classroom

Google Classroom Link:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3MjM4MTYzMDc3?cjc=3fmjs4x

FAQ

Can I bring birthday treats for my child?

Unfortunately, no. Our school is trying to help our students make healthy choices. Cutting down on treats is one way to do that. Joining the walking program before school each day is another great way to encourage a healthy lifestyle!

What if we lose the homework packet?

Click on the 'Homework' tab and scroll down to find the instructions for how to print out extra homework pages, using the 'Documents' tab. Please ask your teacher for any missing pages as soon as possible. 

Supply List

Please remember to bring these items the first week of school:

Headphones for your child to keep at school

2 Boxes of 16-24 crayons

1 Small Pencil Box (approx. 9"x5") 

8 glue sticks

1 pair of Fiskar scissors

2 70-100 sheet spiral notebooks (wide-ruled)

4 Pink Pearl Erasers

4 fine point Expo or Bic dry erase markers (black only)

3 red pens (no markers)

3 Highlighters (green, yellow, and pink)

3 boxes tissues

Wish List

Donations throughout the year are greatly appreciated.  If you are able to donate some suggestions are listed below.

Thin black dry-erase markers

Extra Red Pens

Extra Glue Sticks

Extra Baby Wipes

Items for our Treasure Box

Extra Crayon Boxes

Pink Pearl Erasers

Headphone donations 

Math Flashcards (Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication)

Scholastic Orders

Online Ordering Information

Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs

Class Activation Code: VXJ8Y

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*

Being a new teacher, new books are in need.  These books will benefit all the students in the classroom.

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me. 

SELECT the books you'd like to order -- choose from thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly flyers. 

SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Thank you!

*Excludes eBooks.

Accelerated Reader (AR)

Students are given time each day to take AR tests in the classroom.

Parents can log into Renaissance Place from home to check students AR points, however, students cannot take tests from home.

You may send a sticky note to school with the title of a book when they are ready to take an AR test.  This will not only remind them to take the test, but will also help them when typing in the title.

Students earn points for each test they pass with 60% or better, however, the goal is to pass AR tests with 85% or better. In second grade, AR is not part of students' grades.

  Tags are earned when students reach the following goals for 2nd grade: 

   Tag 1 = 5 points

   Tag 2 = 10 points

   Tag 3 = 15 points

   Tag 4 = 25 points

   Tag 5 = 35 points

   Tag 6 = 45 points

   Tag 7 = 60 points

   Tag 8 = 75 points  (I also give students a certificate and prizes for 100 and      150 points.)

To receive all 8 tags, students should earn 2-3 points each week.  Since most second grade books are .5 pts., this means they'll need to take (and pass) about 5 AR tests each week to earn 75 points during the school year.  (Note: some chapter books are worth more than .5 points.)

Back to School Night Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u9bGoRJeJaLhzmMVUTmbqK1xx77V9hjiwQqVGBeE2S0/edit?usp=sharing