Welcome to {Second Grade} Mrs. Purdy’s Class Eaton Elementary School Room 111

All About Mrs. purdy I love teaching at Eaton Elementary! This will be my 4th year teaching her. When I’m not at school you can find me around Lenoir City with friends and family. Favorites: Coffee, chickfila biscuits, warm hugs, happy students Dislikes: laziness, dishonesty, goodbyes

All About Our School Arrival: Doors open at 7:10 Arrive by 8:15 Dismissal: begins at 2:45 remember your pass Modes of Transportation: Early Bird, Bus, Van/Daycare, and Parent Pick-Up. If there are any changes please contact the office or send me an email.

All About Our Class Respect for self and others, kindness, and honesty are always my biggies for behavior. I try to create a welcoming, disciplined, environment for learning. Behavior and Expectations Look for STAR stickers in agendas. 70 stickers earns a ticket to the Winter Carnival. I also do a differentiated behavior plan when needed.

All About Our Class 8:05 Morning Procedures 8:25-9:10 Specials 9:15-10:00 LAUNCH 10:00-12:00 Reading Block 12:05-12:35 Lunch 12:45-1:50 Math Block 1:55-2:25 Recess 2:30-2:55 Reflect and Wrap Up

Homework HomeFUN! I will send home digital homefun on Fridays. Assignments are due the following Thursday. Most used websites for homefun BrainpopJr.com FrontRowEd.com  Above all: READ with your child 

Accelerated Reader Minimum 10 point goals per 9 weeks Class parties for goals reached!! Reading can be done at home Testing must be done at school Goal: Build independent reading skills Encourage self motivation

New Website Please subscribe to our class website! I’ll be posting announcements, party signups, and other info. throughout the year. Please make sure your email info. is current on Skyward. This allows me to connect you with your child’s digital learning accounts.

We love to celebrate birthdays!! Birthday Fun We love to celebrate birthdays!! You may bring in a special snack for the class during lunch. Just please let me know ahead of time so we are expecting you.

Ins and Outs We will have 3 parent conferences We have 2 field trips; holiday parties I’ll send home info. for student online portfolios using the app, SeeSaw. We will be participating in standardized state testing as our end of year test STAR Binders used daily Volunteers are always welcome Communication is key

REMIND

Let’s Get our Learn on I can’t wait to start our year together. Thank you for coming to our open house!