WELCOME

to Ms. Perry’s2nd Grade Class!

Daily Schedule7:50-8:15 Morning Work/Lunch Count8:20-8:30 SSR (Sustained Silent Reading)8:30-10:00 Language Arts/Reading Block10:00-10:30 P.E.10:30-10:40 Restroom10:45-11:30 Math Block11:30-12:00 Restroom/Lunch12:00-1:00 Writing Workshop (MWF) 1:00-1:10 Restroom1:10-2:05 Social Studies and Science2:05-2:45 Intervention/Snack/Review2:50 Dismissal

12:00-12:30 Art (T)12:30-1:00 Library (T)12:00-12:30 Computer Lab (TH)12:30-1:00 Counseling (TH)

Medications

• Please fill out the school health form, with the doctor’s signature, to inform Ms. Perry and the nurse of any health concerns.

• All medications (prescription and nonprescription) should be turned into the school nurse along with dosage information.

• For those who need medication for common colds, allergies, and other seasonal illnesses, a parent or guardian should bring the medicine to the school and fill out the health form in the office.

Morning Routine• Please place book-bags, jackets, and lunchboxes in

their designated areas.• Visit the “Glad You’re Here” station to complete the

following routine: – Place BEE Binder in the “BEE” basket– Place homework in the “Homework” basket– Place your name card in the lunch chart – Take one pencil from the “SHARP” jar

• Complete daily data on the board and writing activity in writing portfolio. Read until class begins at 8:20.

Bring Everything Everyday Binder

Also known as the BEE Binder

• The BEE binder is a white, 2 inch binder that will be taken home and returned to school each day.

• We will create labels for each binder the first day of school.• The binder will contain: a zipper pouch for

lunch/snack/other money, graded work, homework, reading log, our class and school calendar, weekly newsletters, and our classroom behavior plan (rules, expectations, and explanation of behavior chart)

Money

Please place money for snack, lunch, field trips, or fundraisers in the zipper pouch in the BEE binder.

Binders will be checked in the morning and money will be documented on the lunch count.

Attendance

• When entering the classroom, place your name card under “Choice 1”, “Choice 2,” or “Brought” on the lunch chart in the “Glad You’re Here” Station.

• If you are tardy, please report to the office to sign in and bring a tardy slip to class.

• If you are absent, please provide Ms. Perry with an excuse.

Choice 1 Choice 2 Brought

Absent?•Make-up work will be placed in a crate organized Monday-Friday in the “Glad You’re Here” station.

•There will be time to work on missed assignments during centers as well as our intervention, snack, and review time. If it is not complete by the end of the day, the work is taken home and should be returned to school the next day.

•If you miss a test, you will have three days, depending on the excuse, to make up the test.

Leaving The Classroom

• Please use the restroom before class each morning.

• We will have a restroom and water break after P.E., before lunch, and after Writing Workshop

• When leaving the classroom, please raise your hand and give the appropriate hand signal. wait for a nod from Ms. Perry before taking the appropriate pass and leaving the classroom.

Leaving the Classroom Cont.

• If you must go to the restroom at another time, please raise your hand quietly and give the “restroom” signal.

• If you need a water break, please raise your hand quietly and give the “water” signal.

Hallway & Lunchroom Procedures

Hallway• Walk quietly through the hallway in a single-file line.• Keep your eyes to the front and your hands to

yourself.Lunchroom

• Quietly make your way through the lunch line without breaking in front of your classmates.

• You must sit next to the person you are standing by in line.

• Talking is not permitted for the first 10 minutes of lunch. You may talk when the timer goes off.

Reading Block

We will have whole group instruction as well as small group instruction during our reading block.

We will also participate in the Daily 5 during Reading centers. The Daily 5 rotates the following:

Read to SelfRead to SomeoneListen to ReadingWork on Writing

Spelling/Word Work

Centers

• During the Reading block, I will call 3 small groups during centers- the Green Group, the Red Group, and the Blue Group. While I am working with small groups, the remainder of the class will be working quietly in their assigned Daily 5 center. Centers will rotate as I finish up with small group instruction.

• During the Math block, I will call small groups for math intervention. Again, the remainder of the class will be working quietly in their assigned centers. Math centers will change according to skills that are being introduced or that need to be mastered.

Centers Cont.

• Each student will have a red, plastic folder for Reading centers (The Daily Five.)

• A green, plastic folder will be used for Math centers.• The left side of the folder will display center groups as

well as center rotations.• Directions for each center will be in the right side of the

folder.• Center groups and rotations will also be displayed on a

chart by Ms. Perry’s desk.• Please follow all classroom rules and procedures during

centers.

Writing Workshop

• Writing workshop will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for one hour.

• During writing workshop, we will work on a variety of writing strategies.• Once the students publish their writing, it will be displayed in the

classroom or in the hall. Published work will also go into the writing portfolio.

Ms. Perry’s

Writing

Portfolio

Group Work

• Working in groups is a privilege based on good behavior and trust.

• Groups are expected to work together to complete an assignment by the deadline.

• Each group member will be assigned a job depending on the assignment and job responsibilities will be passed out to each group.

• Directions will also be posted on the board.

Seat Work

• Seat work is a time for students to work independently.

• There should be no talking during seat work unless you are instructed to “turn and talk” (TAT).

• TAT is also a quiet time, so please use your inside voice so the other students are not disturbed.

• If you have a question about something we have already discussed, ask three of your classmates before you ask me.

Early Finishers

For students who finish their assignments early, there is a display on the board entitled “Fast Finishers.” Beside the title, a picture will be displayedfor the activity of the day. This could be a puzzle, writing activity,reading, or any other academic activity that will challengewhat the students are learning.

Homework

• I will assign written homework on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. These are practice sheets that the students should be able to complete independently in about thirty minutes.

• Please read with your child for at least 15 minutes each night. The reading log in the BEE binder must be signed and returned to school daily.

Student of The Week

• Each week, I will appoint a “Star Student of the Week” at the end of the day on Friday.

• The following Monday, the student should turn in an “All About Me” questionnaire including a picture. The

sheet will be displayed on a special section of the board. The student will share his or her “All About Me” Monday morning before we post it outside of

the classroom.

Holidays & Birthdays

Birthdays: Each student’s birthday will be written on a “birthday cake” and displayed on the gift bags above our board. The birthday boy/girl will wear a crown throughout the day and will be the line leader and special helper for the day. We will also sing happy birthday to the student during snack.

Holiday parties will be announced in our weekly newsletter. An invitation will be sent through the BEE binder at least two weeks in advance.

Visitors & Volunteers

• Visitors are required to sign into the office and wear a “visitor” sticker at all times.

• There are a number of volunteer opportunities in our school including PTO, field trips, the book fair, and more.

• Events and volunteer opportunities will posted on the calendar in the BEE binder.

• If you would like to volunteer, please contact me via email or a handwritten note in the BEE Binder.

Classroom Rules

1. Respect others and their property.

2. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

3. Keep your work area clean.

4. Follow directions promptly.

5. Use your inside voice.

Behavior PlanEach student’s name will be labeled on a pocket chart. Each pocket will contain a green card, yellow card, and red card. On the back of the green card, it says “warning.” This will be the only warning the students receive. At the end of the day, I will place an X on the class calendar in thestudent’s BEE binder with a marker of the corresponding color.

Each group of tables will be named “group one, group two, etc.” Groups will be rewarded for a number of good behaviors.

Rewards• If a student receives three consecutive green cards, he or she will be

allowed to choose a center during SSR on Monday.• If a student receives a green card everyday during one week, he or

she may participate in his or her preferred activity on Friday.• Groups who follow directions, keep their

work area clean, stay on task, and any other behavior I believe to be exceptional, will receive one marble in their group jar. The group with the most marbles at the end of the nine weeks will have a popcorn party during snack on a predetermined date.

Consequences

• Having a yellow card at the end of the day results in 5 points taken from the weekly behavior grade.

• Having a red card at the end of the day results in 10 points taken from the weekly behavior grade and a note will be sent home to the parents.

• If a student continues to misbehave after receiving a red card, a phone call will be made to the parents.

• Extreme cases will result in an office referral.• Groups who do not follow the rules will have a marble

removed from their jar.

Classroom Materials

Pencils will be provided for the students in the SHARP jar in The “Glad You’re Here” station. Once a pencil breaks or becomes dull, place it in the DULL jar so I can re-sharpen them for the next day.

All classroom materials should be neatly returned to the appropriate place once you are finished using them.

Classroom materials should be respected and cared for. This includes books, computers, desks, etc. Please do not take any of the classroom materials out of the classroom without permission.

Your Materials

– The Reading/Language Arts Binder will be used during the reading and language arts block.

– The Math & Science Binder will be used during math and science.

– The Math journal will be used for daily math practice before the math lesson begins.

– The BEE binder and folders for centers• Please take care of your materials by keeping

them neatly organized in your desk.

Ms. Perry’s Desk

The materials on my desk are important to me, just like yours are important to you. Please

respect my property by asking permission if you would like to borrow something. I am always willing to lend you my materials if you need them, but please do not take them without

permission. Thank you!

Departure Procedures

• After snack, we will pick up the classroom and clean up our work areas. We should be packed and ready to go home by 2:45.

• The students should know how they are getting home (Bus/Car rider). If your child is usually a bus rider, but will be a car rider, please send me a handwritten note in the BEE binder.

• Students will be dismissed based on mode of transportation.

Early Dismissal

• In the event of inclement weather or other circumstances, our school system will notify you by a pre-recorded calling service.

• Our school will send a broadcast email to those who provide us with a valid email address.

• It will also be reported by channels ABC 33/40 and Fox 6.• A teacher or administrator will call all parents and

guardians of car-riders.• An administrator will remain at the school site until all

children have left the building.

Contact Information

• If you need to contact me, feel free to email me at tperry@smiles&giggles.org.

• If there is an emergency you may contact the school at 555-567-8910.

• I will send weekly newsletters through the BEE binder to keep you informed of what is going on in our school and classroom. I will also post that information on our class blog, which you may visit at ms.perry’sclass2grade.edu

Thank You!

• I want to give a big thank you to Dr. Moore and the student’s from past management classes who were willing to share their presentations as examples.

• I would also like to thank my mom, Mrs. Verdin, Mrs. Perdue and Mrs. Turner for sharing their wonderful management strategies with me.

• I would also like to reference Google images and pinterest.com

Let’s Have A Great Year!