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Welcome. Ms. DeBord’s 2 nd Grade [email protected]. Our Schedule. 8:20Language Arts/Centers (Science & social studies are integrated) 10:15Recess 10:35Language Arts/Writing 11:35Lunch 12:35Math 1:45Recess - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WelcomeMs. DeBord’s
Our Schedule 8:20 Language Arts/Centers
(Science & social studies are integrated) 10:15 Recess 10:35 Language Arts/Writing 11:35 Lunch 12:35 Math 1:45 Recess 2:00 Visual and Performing Arts Rotations
* tentative schedule
Attendance Regular attendance is essential. Everyday new concepts are taught
and previously introduced concepts are reinforced.
Make it your goal to have your child in school on time each day.
In case of illness, please call the school to report the absence.
Classroom Code of Conduct
“Character is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
I will be trustworthy. I will be respectful. I will be responsible. I will be fair. I will be caring. I will be a good citizen.
Classroom Behavior Plan
Consequences for inappropriate behavior will be in this order:
1st: Verbal Reminder 2nd: Warning! Move your clip. 3rd: Loss of Recess 4th: Parents contacted via email or
note home Severe Clause: Go to the office
Homework Plan
Homework in second grade should last no longer than 30 minutes.
Please check the weekly homework calendar for a list of assignments. The skills reinforced will include the following:
Reading (including fluency and comprehension) Math skill practice and fact practice Spelling Sight word practice
Web Sites for Extra Practice
Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics www.eduplace.com
Spelling City http://www.spellingcity.com/
Houghton-Mifflin Language Arts http://www.eduplace.com/kids/
Sharing Backpack Your child will pick one item to hide in the
backpack.
Please help him/her come up with 3 clues so the other students can guess what’s in the bag.
Encourage your child to choose something to share that we can learn from. For instance, if we’re studying nature, bring a pinecone!
More information about sharing is included in the folder inside the backpack.
Art Rotations Arts integration in all subject matters Theater, Music and Dance
(movement) 30 minutes, 3 times a week School wide showcases will take
place in Fall and Spring. They will showcase what we have been doing in art rotations.
Library Books Each child will have the opportunity
to check out a library book. They can leave the book in their
desk or take it home. If a book becomes lost or damaged,
you will have to replace the book or pay its cost to replace.
Library day is Friday!
Star Student
Each child will have the opportunity to be our Star Student of the week.
Please see notice for more details.
Birthdays We will celebrate birthdays once a
month.
Parents may send in birthday treats on this day. (Only store bought food)
I will send home a flyer at the beginning of the month with the date of the celebration.
Volunteers Please complete form and return
ASAP Please mark day and time and
preferences or special talents I will contact you via e-mail to set
up a set day and time You must complete paperwork at
office and get badge
HEARTHarmony
Empathy
Achievement
Reflection
Transformation