Welcome to Back to School Night!

Ms. Durand

Second Grade

Pepper Drive School

Introduction : Meet Ms. Durand• This is my 5th year as a full-time classroom teacher. Prior to

teaching 2nd grade at Pepper Drive, I taught 3rd grade, 7th grade Language Arts and World History, and 8th grade Language Arts and U.S. History at Carlton Oaks.

• I have been a Literacy Coach at PRIDE Academy, a private tutor, and a substitute teacher for every school in the Santee School District.

• I attended Cajon Park School for Kindergarten through 8th grade

and graduated from West Hills High School.

• I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English with distinction in the field from San Diego State University. I also received my teaching credential from SDSU.

8:30 – School Starts8:30-9:00 – Morning Meeting

9:00-10:00 – Math 10:00-10:15 – Recess

10:15-11:15 – Reading Groups11:15-11:40 – Mentor Sentences

11:40-12:20 – Lunch 12:20-1:00 – Language Arts

1:00-1:45 – Writing1:45-2:20 – Social Studies / Science / P.E. / Art

2:20 – Dismissal

Daily Schedule

Common Core State Standards• On each desk is a handout that details the exact California Common

Core State Standards for 2nd grade.

• The Common Core is a rigorous set of standards for Language Arts and mathematics curriculum that has been developed based on best practices of schools and organizations around the country and world.

• The Common Core focuses on “The Four Cs:” Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. This school year, your student will be engaged actively in all four Cs frequently.

• For further information on California Common Core, please visit: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

Technology in the Classroom • Students will be using a variety of technology this school year to

encourage their learning: Language Arts will be supported with:

RAZ Kids ( http://www.raz-kids.com/main/login ) Reading A to Z (https://www.readinga-z.com/ ) Multiple other technology based items to ensure conceptual

understanding Mathematics will be supported with:

Dreambox ( http://www.dreambox.com ) Multiple other technology based items to ensure conceptual

understanding

• The aforementioned websites are supported and required by the Santee School District to ensure student success in the classroom.

• These websites are helpful in that they work with the student’s particular lexile level to encourage individualized growth.

iPad Distribution • Devices will begin distributing to K - 2 after Winter Break.• Students have and will continue to receive instruction on digital

citizenship. • Parents have the option of having their child’s iPad kept at

school or having it taken home.• To help protect students from inappropriate content, all iPads

will access the Web through a security filter both at school as well as away from school.

• Teachers will be receiving training and support from the Curriculum Resource Team beginning in January to support both students and parents.

• To learn more about the 1:1 digital learning program, please visit: www.santeesd.net/1to1

Class Work• Students will do an array of activities in

class every day. Some of these will be completed the same day and some will be completed over time.

• These activities include individual, partner, and group work.

• Papers completed in class will go home with students. A stamp or sticker will show you that your student completed their work. These do not need to be returned to school.

Homework• Homework packets will be sent home every Monday (or

Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) and are to be returned on Fridays.

• Please sign the reading log each week.

• A behavior chart will come home every Friday to be signed and returned to school on the following Monday.

• Students who complete their entire homework packet every Friday will be eligible to watch a movie on the last Friday of the month after lunch. This includes having their reading logs and behavior charts signed every week. Students who do not complete all of their homework will work in a study hall atmosphere with a teacher to support their learning.

Behavior• The card system:

All students start on Green Day. If the student still struggles with their behavior after a warning, they

change their card to Yellow Day (warning). If the student continues to struggle with their behavior, they change

their card to Orange Day (a note goes home). If the student still continues to struggle with their behavior, they

change their card to Red Day (a visit to the office for a behavior discussion).

Students who are exceptionally well behaved are given tickets and/or moved to Gold Day.

• Behavior calendars: Students will bring home their behavior calendars every Friday to be

signed by parents over the weekend. These are to be returned each Monday.

Behavior (Continued)• Tickets:

Tickets are distributed and charged throughout the school day. At the end of the school day, students receive tickets for the following:

Gold Day = 3 Tickets Green Day = 2 Tickets Yellow Day = 1 Ticket Orange and Red Day are not given tickets at the end of the school

day. Tickets can be used for the following:

15 tickets = reading time in the fluffy chair 20 tickets = computer time 25 tickets = prize box item

Tickets are also given to students who still have restroom passes at the end of each month. Each restroom pass = 1 ticket.

Classroom Website• The classroom website has

multiple helpful links to support both students and parents. Please visit the website frequently for updates and information.

• My contact info is on the homepage:sarah.durand@santeesd.net

619-956-5133 Email is the best form

of communication for me, but I will always respond to calls as well.

Parent Volunteers• Some things that parents can volunteer to help with:

Putting together homework packets Tracing, cutting, gluing, etc. Working with students one on one or in small groups

to support learning• I am also still in need of a room parent. Please see

me for a list of responsibilities if you are interested

• Please consider signing up to support our classroom! There is a sign up sheet on the back counter.