Welcome to 2nd Grade Mrs. Speidell

Contact Information I can be reached by phone at 845-227-1756 lisa.speidell@wcsdny.org www.wappingersschools.org

2:15-2:55 Days 1 & 4 PE Mr. Piggott 2:15-2:55 Days 2 & 5 Art Ms. Robinson 2:15-2:55 Days 3 & 6 Music Mrs. Barrett 12.55-1:35 Day 3 Library Mrs. O’ Gorman 12:10-12:50 Day 6 Computer Mrs. Legnini 10:50-11:35 LUNCH   Recess will be after lunch Snack will be in the afternoon  

Time Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Arrival : Notes / Attendance 8:25-8:45   8:45-9:00 Arrival : Notes / Attendance Reading Mini-Lesson Reading Mini-Lesson Arrival : Notes / Attendance Reading 9:00 10:00 10:50 WRITING STUDENT’S LUNCH 11:20 RECESS 11:45 PLANNER 12:00 1:00 MATH 12:10-12:50 Computer 1:00-1:30 Word Study 12:55-1:35 Library 1:30-2:15 SCIENCE Social Studies 2:15-2:55 PE Art Music 3:00 3:15 Snack PICK UPS DISMISSAL

“A Simple Discipline Strategy for Promoting Positive Behavior” Clip Chart “A Simple Discipline Strategy for Promoting Positive Behavior” READY TO LEARN-All students’ clothespins will be clipped here at the start of each school day. Students have the opportunity throughout the day to clip up. Students will be able to clip up for making positive choices. For example, helping a friend, following directions, taking pride in their work, etc. They can clip up to GOOD DAY, GREAT JOB AND OUTSTANDING. If a student clips up for good behavior, they will get a sticker on their sticker chart. If they fill their sticker chart, they get a prize. Students will have to clip down for inappropriate behavior. They can clip down to THINK ABOUT IT which is just a warning no consequence will be given. If they clip down to PARENT CONTACT, you will be contacted. Please keep in mind that a student can clip back up for good behavior once they have clipped down. They always have the chance to make better choices even if they have made a poor one. If a student is clipping down on a regular basis, I may need to contact you regarding a behavior plan that will be sent home with your child. I look forward to a great year together with your children.

Name: _____________________________ Weekly Cover Sheet Name: _____________________________ Week Of: September 11, 2017 Homework: Homework will begin next week  Monday   Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Unit 1 Spelling Test Dear Families,   The first week was a success. Students are learning the routines, expectations, and rules. Please join me at Parents As Partners on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 to 6:55 or 7:00 to 7:25. At this time, I will review the classroom procedures, expectations, classwork, and homework. Thank you for the overwhelming amount of donations of extra supplies. I appreciate them all! It is important that you review with your children their lunch codes. This is their student ID number. This will help the lunch line and lunch go more smoothly. Also, this code will be used for Raz Kids and math on-line access. If you do not know their code, please let me know and I will provide it for you. If you haven’t handed in your $7 for the Scholastic and the Quickword Dictionary, please do so when you can. Thank you! Parent’s Signature and Comments: _______________________________________________ Please return on Tuesday, thanks!

www.wappingersschools.org Gayhead Teachers Speidell Check my website for important information…. www.wappingersschools.org Gayhead Teachers Speidell Overview Class Supply List Homework Daily Schedule Link Library Calendar Mrs. Speidell Math Links Parents As Partners Common Core

Dear Families, This letter is to inform you that there is a school-wide policy asking that you send in alternatives to cupcakes if you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday in school. For your convenience, we have provided a list below of things you could bring in for the class to substitute cupcakes or any other food items: ~stickers ~bookmarks ~mini erasers ~pencil cap erasers ~pencil grips ~glue sticks Another great alternative is to donate a book to the classroom and we can read it the day of your child’s birthday or if the child is able and willing, he or she can read the book to the class on his or her birthday. Please if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Gerson. Thank you.

I would appreciate any parents that would love to help out I would appreciate any parents that would love to help out. I will need parents to photo copy or do small tasks for the classroom. If you would be interested in helping, I would love your support. Please see the sign up sheet and write a down a day of the week, month, and time that would be convenient for you. I will also need parents to help organize holiday celebrations and crafts. Sign up forms are on the desk outside the door. Thank you for your support !

The most important thing that you can do with your child is READ- Let them read to you or read to them…….. Reading is the key to success! Math Text- Think Central- Access to the student text, workbook, and videos. https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do Scholastic Book Wizard - Chose and pick appropriate level books- http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ Raz Kids- Kids can read, listen, and take a quiz on books at their own reading level http://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login

Parent Teacher Conferences These are ½ Days and will be on Thursday, November 16th Friday, November 17th Monday, November 27th

Common Core Standards for Parents and Students http://www.wappingersschools.org/cms/lib01/NY01001463/Centricity/Domain/334/Shifts-for-Students-and-Parents.pdf ELA http://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-2-ela-curriculum-map Math http://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-2-mathematics Engage NY http://www.engageny.org/