Ms. Krause Second Grade

Schedule 7:15-7:50- Arrival/Morning Work 7:50-8:00-Announcements 8:00-8:15-PBIS Lesson 8:15-9:45-Reading 9:45-10:10-ELA 10:10-10:45-Content- 10:45-11:30-Specials 11:38-12:08-Lunch 12:10-12:40 12:40-1:50-Math 1:50-2:00-Pack up/Dismissal

COMMUNICATION Just an email, note, or call away denise.krause@cobbk12.org http://www.cobblearning.net/denisekrause/ Blog Updated Weekly and Weekly Emails Nickajack: (678-842-5814)

COMMUNICATION LOG In Take Home Folder (red daily folder) Please Indicate Transportation and Sign Daily No News = Good News If Club, Indicate if ASP Also

SNACK Water Bottles Allowed at Desks Working Snack 9:15 Healthy Snack Snack Donations Welcome (Nothing with peanuts)

GRADING Does not meet standard + Meets the standard Graded papers will be marked with a 1, 2, or 3. 1: Does Not Meet Standard 2: Progressing Towards Meeting Standard 3: Meets Standard Practice classwork will be marked with a , Does not meet standard Progressing towards meeting standard + Meets the standard +

HOMEWORK Sent home on Fridays Due the following Friday Less Homework = More quality time and socialization More Homework does not equal more learning Priorities: Reading and Fact Fluency

NIGHTLY READING Recommended Reading Time = 20 minutes Read Anything Child read to adult

READING GOALS CAFÉ= Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand vocabulary Fluency v. Comprehension Multiple Readings = Better Fluency and Comprehension

CURRICULUM INFORMATION Academics Homepage: http://academics.cobbk12.org Math Videos by Grade level by Unit: http:/cademics.cobbk12.org/index.php/ad/tl/iandi/math/ Math Strategy Guide http://academics.cobbk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Grade-2-Parent-Guide-2.1 3.15.pdf Parents’ Guide to Learning http://www.cobbk12.org/centeral office/academics/learningguides/LearningGuide-2-Eng.pdf

SPECIALS Please refer to Specials Calendar Sneakers on PE Days

RECESS 30 Minutes! Location Changes Daily ( Top Field/Playground, Primary Playground, and Blacktop) Sidewalk Chalk, Bubbles, and Play Equipment Donations Welcome

BIRTHDAYS Birthday Treats Welcome ( No Peanuts) Birthday Celebration at 1:30 21 Students Summer Birthdays can celebrate their half birthday!

TARDIES/ABSENCES/CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION Please sign in child if tardy at the front office If Absent, send in a note Call Nickajack… no Emails will be accepted

BREAKFAST/LUNCH Charge Limit of $6.45 https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ Students: $1.50 Guests: $2.00 Lunch: Students: $2.35 Guests: $3.75

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

B3- Be a Better Brave Students learn appropriate behavior of a respectful, responsible role model through instruction, practice, feedback, and positive reinforcement. School Wide Initiative Monthly Grade Level Celebrations

CHARACTER CORE VALUES Focus on Character Core Values Caring Fairness Respect Responsibility Perserverance Trustworthiness Citizenship

Classroom Store Students earn points for doing their Morning Work, Walking in the Hallway, and Classroom Behavior. Class Store is Open on Fridays

UPCOMING EVENTS

BACK THE JACK Fundraiser runs from August 28th-September 15th Money raised supports our school’s commitment to technology, academic excellence and student success and to provide our kids with the most competitive education possible! http://nesfoundation.com/back-the-jack/

BACK THE JACK Student Enrichment Programs: IXL and myON Technology Advancements: iPad Carts, Learning Commons, and Video Equipment Teacher Grants for STEM-Related Needs and Professional Development

GIFTED ELIGIBILITY MEETING All are welcome to attend Friday, August 11 at 9:00 am in the Learning Commons Purpose: to share with the public the eligibility process in Cobb County

QUESTIONS?

Thank You for attending! Thank you for coming tonight to hear about your child’s 2nd grade program. I understand this is a great deal of information to digest at once. Please feel free to call, write, or e-mail any questions or concerns you have about the information you have received tonight. I am looking forward to a great year working together!