Welcome to Grade 2

Who am I? Mrs. Leah Kowalczyk This will be my 11th year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. With CBE I have taught Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 I am excited to continue along the path of learning where I left off last year with the grade 1’s! I am fortunate to have tow beautiful children of my own. An 8 year old boy and a 11 year old girl.

The 3 R’s of my Classroom: Respect – for yourself, others, and our environment. Responsibility – for your things at school, at home and for our behaviors. Reflection – Have I tried my best? How can I make my work better?

The Grade 2 Team

The TLC Program provides a structured classroom experience for each and every student… TLC is teacher directed, whole and small group instruction with guided inquiry. The focus of TLC is on character development and gradual release of responsibility. (I do, we do, you do)

Grade 2 Curriculum…..If you would like to know more about our programs of study… Please visit… https://education.alberta.ca/programs-of-study/ www.learnalberta.ca These sites will be added to my Weebly website as well.

Daily Homework: Mandatory component of the TLC program. Begins on Friday September 14th and is due on Thursday the 20th (The spelling test will take place on Fridays). The homework should take up to 10 – 15 minutes per day once they know the routines. Homework will be reinforcing the skills learned in class. We will check it on Thursdays to make sure it is done. It is the parents responsibility to make sure it is done on time, has been checked with a parent’s initial. It will be uploaded every Friday and due the following Thursday.

Communication: Will be done via email this year. If you know of any appointments, absences, concerns, please do so via email to myself and let the office know too. Great way for the teachers and parents to communicate. Important notices and newsletters will be sent home in communication book. The Weebly Website will be updated with important information, weekly blogs, and resources to access.

Uniform expectations: ALL Mondays are FORMAL days. Students need a pair of gym shoes to stay at school which they can get on and off, and a pair of black dress shoes. There will be uniform checks weekly. Please label ALL clothing, especially sweaters.

Formal Uniform – must be worn every Monday Informal Uniform- may be worn on all non-formal days at school. White collared dress shirt (long or short sleeves) – tucked in Navy, twill dress pants Navy socks Green Cardigan Tie (Campbell tartan) Black dress shoes   OR White collared dress shirt (long or short sleeves) Tartan tunic (Campbell tartan) Navy socks or navy tights Green cardigan Information is contained in the Parents HandbookL  White collared dress shirt - long or short sleeves or White turtle neck shirt with vest or cardigan over it TLC crested golf shirts Navy, twill dress pants or shorts or skorts or tartan tunic Navy socks or tights Green cardigan (optional) Green vest (optional) Tie (Campbell tartan) (optional) Please note: Sweat pants, leggings, cargo pants, etc. are not acceptable. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good order (no patches, rips or tears). Golf shirts do NOT meet dress shirt standards.

Character Education Focus on the three pillars of Respect: Respect for self Respect for others Respect for the environment Focus on the Virtues through.. Books Discussions / Zones of Regulation Incidental learning Character Circle Homework assignments

Snacks/Birthday Treats Should be light and healthy. Please be considerate as we are a peanut aware school. Lunches Students eat in our classroom All garbage and unfinished food will be taken home in their lunch kits. (Pack it in/Take it out!)

Technology Raz Kids access to website to come as well as Mathletics too! Please bring a set of labeled headphones (Not earbuds) in a Ziploc bag to stay at school. Please ensure the Digital Citizenship page has been signed and returned.

Field Trips Volunteer Clearances take 1 – 2 months to be processed! Please speak to the office to begin the process. Upcoming field trips include our in School visit from Teacher’s Pet on Oct. 10th 9am – 11am (Acadia) and Dec. 12th 12:15 – 2:15 pm (Exploring Liquids).

Contact and Class Information: ldkowalczyk@cbe.ab.ca Weebly website https://Mrskowalczykskiddos.weebly.com

QUESTIONS???

Thanks for your time! We look forward to working with you and your child this year!