Welcome to 2nd Grade BTSN 2017 Mrs. Brundage

My Background Chico State Alum (B.S.) Cal State East Bay Alum (M.A.) 12th year teaching Started in Special Education, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade 10th year in 2nd grade

Homework Policy Weekly homework (life skills) will go home every Friday in the homework folder and it is due the following Friday. Oral Language Presentations (OLP’s) Recommended- Math Booklets (Current Topic)- Will go home Friday, August 25th Read Every Night!

Oral Language Presentations (OLP’s) Throughout the year students will give a 1-3 minute presentation on a topic of choice provided on OLP schedule and direction paper. *Please see OLP schedule

Discipline Policy We have 4 school wide rules, which will also be the rules for room D2. We will follow directions with a positive attitude! We will listen while others are speaking! We will keep our hands, feet and objects to ourselves! We will use good manners and appropriate language! Consequences: Verbal Warning, Loss of Dojo Points, Reflection Sheet, Loss of minutes of recess or an entire recess (depending on severity of situation), phone call home, conversation with administration or campus supervisor.

School Wide Discipline Model Students will fill out a student reflection sheet where they answer these four questions: What are you doing? What are you supposed to be doing? Are you doing it? What are you going to do about it?

Class Dojo We will use Class Dojo for daily feedback! Please email me with Class Dojo questions/concerns 

Rewards Students receive table points for various things (being on task, turning in assignments, helping another student, etc). Points are accumulated throughout the week. The table/s with the most points at the end of the week then gets to choose a classroom job from our job board. These students will also receive blue character tickets  The students with the most DOJO points at the end of the week also receive blue character tickets  The best reward of all…….praise! praise! praise!

Musicuesday 9:15-10:00 PREPS! Music: Tuesday- 9:15-10:00 PE:- Thursday- 9:15-10:00 Extra P.E.- Thursday- 2:00-2:45 Library Wednesday- 9:30-10:00 Students need to wear appropriate shoes on P.E. days.

RTI Response to Intervention Students are in groups based on need. Students will rotate classrooms for 30 minutes 4 days a week. Our first focus will be in the area of Math. During Collaboration days, we will adjust groups as needed. Please keep in mind these groups are flexible.

Monthly Newsletter At the beginning of each month you will receive an email with the 2nd grade monthly newsletter. It will include information on what we will cover in class and important dates and reminders.

· Monday- Student will bring some photos to share with the class. Eagle of the Week On your assigned date, your child will be our Eagle of the Week. · Monday- Student will bring some photos to share with the class. · Tuesday- Student will bring three items (that will fit in a bag) to share with the class why they are important. · Wednesday- Please write a letter to the class about why your child is special. This letter will be read to the class. · Thursday- Your child will bring their favorite book to read to the class. · Friday- If you would like, you can come and join your child for lunch. Please make sure to sign in with the office first.

Kolb Elementary Birthday Policy Please schedule an appropriate time to drop off items 24 hours in advance. You may send a pre packaged, healthy store bought snack (cheesestick, muffin, fruit, etc). Class donation (book, ball, pencils, etc).

Home School Connection Absences- Please call the office if your child is going to be out. PLEASE TRY TO KEEP ABSENCES AND TARDIES TO A MINIMUM AS EACH DAY IS IMPORTANT. NEW CONCEPTS ARE PRESENTED DAILY, SO WITH MANY ABSENCES STUDENTS CAN EASILY FALL BEHIND. Email: brundagejessica@dublinusd.org Phone: 551-4000 ext. 6836