Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais 2nd Grade 2018-19 Welcome to Open House Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais 2nd Grade 2018-19

All About Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Vision Statement: Engaged in learning, leading in excellence Mission Statement: One team, One Goal, Student Success Mission Wildly Important Goals (WIGS): Students will solve 30 addition problems in 3 minutes.

Our Daily Schedule 7:15- 7:50 Homeroom 7:50- 8:45 Writing, Grammar, Spelling 8:45- 9:05 Whole Group Reading 9:05- 9:30 Guided Reading 9:30- 9:45 Snack & Math Spiral Review 9:45- 10:50 Math and Guided Math 10:50- 11:24 Recess 11:24- 11:54 Lunch 11:54- 12:15 Read Aloud 12:15- 1:05 Specials 1:05- 2:00 Social Studies or Science 2:00- 2:10 Prepare for Dismissal 2:10 Car riders & ASP dismissed 2:15 Bus riders, Daycare, & Club dismissed

Attendance It is extremely important that your child is on time and at school unless due to sickness or an emergency. School begins at 7:50 The county pays close attention to absences and tardies. Please DO NOT come to school sick! Always send in a note explaining absence(s).

Transportation The bus is safe, reliable and green! No changes in daily transportation can be made after 1:30pm.   All changes must be made in writing. I cannot accept e-mails, only notes. (PMES student bus pass) Register for ASP…just in case!

Classroom Management We have high expectations for behavior and trying your personal best. We will use a fluid behavior chart. We will use the punch card system for rewarding good behavior. Agendas Seven Habits/ Leader in Me

Nuts and Bolts Water bottles: flip top or securely closed bottle, water only Please send a healthy snack with your child daily. We will be happy to schedule a conference with you, but please do not interrupt instructional time. Birthdays: - Please pass out treats during lunch time. - No balloons, goodie bags, etc. - Not allowed to pass out invitations

Homework Read for 20 minutes daily Practice spelling words Math facts

Wish List There are items that we could use as we work through our year. If you can donate thanks! paper plates yellow, pink, and green copy paper playground balls white card stock glue (both sticks and bottles)

Copy Parent Sight Word/ Fluency helper Math Time tests helper PTA room mom Holiday Centers

Where can you find more information? Cobb County website: http://www.cobbk12.org/ https://picasso.cobbk12.org/ Pickett’s Mill website: http://www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill/ Class Blog

Reading, Phonics/ Spelling Focus lessons: introduce new strategies to use while reading. Guided Reading: Small group instruction that focuses on skills such as questioning, predicting, making connections, summarizing, etc. Independent Reading Read-Aloud to model enjoyment of literature and reinforce skills Phonics/ Spelling

Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop teaches how to use the writing process. Student / Teacher Conferences 3 writing genres: narrative, informational, and opinion Letter Home Journals

Handwriting Focus on neatness and correct letter formation. Practicing at home would be very beneficial. Not allowing cursive handwriting

Math Whole group instruction Guided Math: Small group instruction that focuses on skills Math Journals: Improve problem solving skills by learning how to solve a math problem using pictures, numbers, and words. The goal is to have students learn mathematical vocabulary and how to explain their thinking.

Science and Social Studies Social Studies-Georgia Geography, local and state Government, Creek and Cherokee Native Americans, historical figures that have made contributions in GA history, and Economics. Science-Matter, Push & Pulls, Stars, Seasons, Shadows and the Moon, Environmental Changes, and Life Cycles Health-Emotional/Mental Health, Family living

The End! We are looking forward to a wonderful year! Thanks for coming! We are looking forward to a wonderful year!