Welcome to B-8! Find your child’s desk. Write a LOVE NOTE to your child using the post-it note provided. On the front table, use the schedule to sign up for a conference time. On the front table, sign up to be a Mystery Reader. More to come on this! During our presentation, use the index card to write down any questions you have.

Homeroom Coordinators Melissa Caplan (Drew’s mom) & Lauren Cohen (Allie’s mom) Sign-up sheet for PARTIES. Write your name and the party you would like to volunteer for. There will be 2 volunteers at each party. If your child has an allergy, you are permitted to come to ALL parties (not included in the 2 volunteers). NO clearances needed for the parties! Sign-up sheet for class contact list. Write name, address, phone number, and email address Class dues - $20.00 per child. Please pay cash or write a check written out to HRC’s name. You can also pay online through www.nespto.com

Miss Quinn Council Rock Alumni Holy Family & Saint Joseph’s University 7 years at NES Teacher Assistant, 3 years in fifth, short-term in first, and 2nd year in second grade! NES school play, Reading Olympics Jr., and Kindness Club

Ms. Hoffmann Council Rock Alumni

Mrs. Tomaro Council Rock employee for 8 years. 7 years at NES 4th year in Second Grade My children Jonathan (22) and Joey (20) both graduated from Council Rock Involved in Reading Olympics Jr.

8:50-9:10 9:15-9:25 9:25-9:55 9:55-10:10 10:15-11:10 Morning Jobs Morning Songs Morning Meeting Word Study Math 8:50-9:10 9:15-9:25 9:25-9:55 9:55-10:10 10:15-11:10

ELA – Whole group, small-group, grammar, writing, phonics, word study 11:10-12:10 12:10-1:55 2:09-2:40 2:45-3:00 3:00-3:15 3:15-3:30 Recess/Lunch ELA – Whole group, small-group, grammar, writing, phonics, word study Special Snack and Pack up Recess Read Aloud

Monday: Library (Mrs. Dobuski) Tuesday: Chrome Books Wednesday: Art (Mrs. Farrell) Thursday: Music (Mrs. Arner) Friday: Gym (Ms. M)

Here is what you can expect on a nightly basis: Math practice sheet (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Reading (15 minutes a night) Word Study- Monday-Thursdays with a Spelling test each Friday.

We DO allow the kids to start and finish their homework in school. 5th and 6th grade homework buddies Reading should be completed at home if you can! Please check your child’s homework even if they finish in school.

Scott Foresman Addison Wesley enVision Spiral curriculum, building on what was learned in First Grade Access to the book can be found on my website (great to look at if ever absent) Nightly homework will be the practice book pages Enrichment/review pages for each topic

RELA Curriculum Overview We will continue with the Journeys program as this is Council Rock’s core reading and writing program Journeys program: Reading comprehension Fluency Decoding Target vocabulary and strategies Writing Spelling Grammar Access to Think Central is located on my webpage

Friday afternoons from 1:30-1:55. Mystery Readers If time allows in your schedule, please sign up to be a mystery reader! Friday afternoons from 1:30-1:55. Bring in a book to read to the class! Can sign up for a random date that words for your schedule, or sign up close to your child’s birthday.

We teach three units of Science: Solids and Liquids Balance and Weight Insects (SPRING) *Science is slotted for our mornings or afternoons!

These are the topics we focus on in Social Studies: Important figures and hero's Our community The continents and the world

Communication *Please check our class website for any important information* Email: aquinn@crsd.org , shoffmann@crsd.org OR jtomaro@crsd.org The fastest way to contact us. We will try to contact you as soon as possible! We believe in a strong relationship with each parent to ensure a successful year for each child. Let’s work together! Assignment books: Only require a signature if homework issues arise. Homeroom Coordinators: Melissa Caplan (Drew’s mom) & Lauren Cohen (Allie’s mom)

School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (SPBSS) Four Themes Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Sportsmanship We will also be focusing on resiliency this year. Positive: Knights honor Class reward system: Class Dojo & Marble Jar Consequences: Behavior Reminders & Restorative Agreements

CLASS DOJO Positive Behavior Support Plan for our classroom. Students awarded points for showing kindness, persevering, staying on task, and many other things! Students may also lose points for inappropriate behaviors. (We will not take points away until the class comes up with categories together). CLASS STORY- Pictures of work, students, and fun will be displayed on our story! (publicity exclusion children will not be shown!)

CLASS DOJO Keep track of your child’s points at home! You CAN message on Class Dojo, but do not rely on it as we don’t check it as frequently as EMAIL! Kids accumulate points individually, with a partner, as a small group, or even the whole class! Once a specific amount of points are earned, kids will be able to choose a reward to celebrate.

Remember… Sign up for a conference on the front table! 2. Write a note to your child! Sign up to be a Mystery Reader! (Just once please! We will inform you if we have extra spots for a second go around!) Index cards?