Welcome to Second Grade!

Second Grade Team  Amanda Belcher  MaeLani Bird  Kristin Cullen  Kathleen MacLaren  Tracy Rickert  Susie Serna  Clair Volding

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful learners.

Curriculum  Math (Bridges in Mathematics) materials/parents/parents2 materials/parents/parents2  Science  Language Arts  Social Studies  Intervention & Enrichment  Health

Our Schedule 7:35-7:50 Arrival and Morning Work 7:50 -8:05Target the Question / Exemplars (Class A – Serna) 8:05-9:50 Math and Science / Health (Class A – Serna) 9:50-10:30 Round-Ups (tutorials) 10:30-11:05 Exemplar / Math (Class B – Rickert) 11:15-11:45 Lunch 11:45-12:00 Read Aloud 12:00-12:45 Specials 12:45-1:05 Recess / Restroom 1:10-2:40 Math and Science / Health (Class B – Rickert) 2:45- 2:50 Pack Up / Dismissal Announcements/Pledge 8:05-8:45 Science 8:45-9:30 Special Areas 9:30-9:40 Snack and Restroom 9:40-11:30 English/Language Arts 11:30-12:15 Math Workshop 12:15-12:45 Lunch 1:00-1:15 Recess 1:15-2:05 Math continued 2:05-2:45 Prime Tme 2:45-2:50 Prepare fior dismissal 2:50 Dismissal

Classroom Management Our classroom rules are as follows: Be respectful Follow Directions Keep hands and feet to self Listen carefully and work quietly Walk in the building I give tickets to reward positive behavior. ~ saved and turned in for prizes I give verbal praise and encouragement. I have an “Oops Book” to keep track of undesired behavior. ~ 3 minutes of recess for each offense

Daily Take-Home Folders  Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way to track student behavior.  Calendar – please check daily We encourage you to read daily with your child.  Math Log – 40 minutes per week if needed

Math Log  Twice each grading period, students will be given a timed math facts test.  Students who show proficiency (95%) will not be responsible for the math log for the next 3-4 weeks.

Homework  In addition to the math logs, students will be responsible for:  Sight words need to be practiced at home for fluency and recognition  Math practice pages as needed  Guided Reading sheets need to be signed after your child has read aloud to you  Math Logs will be checked on Fridays for completion (signatures)  Reading Responses: Will begin the 2 nd six weeks. More information will come.

Grading Policy  Progress reports – Target Binders will serve as a progress report and be sent home throughout the six weeks.  Common Assessments –  Scores below a 3 will have the opportunity to retake for a better grade.

 Grades are a 1, 2, and 3 scale. The goal is for each child to be a 3 – Meets expectations.  Writing is a process. This is an area that progresses as the year goes on.  Math is another area of progression. Students will be expected to explain their thinking as well as provide the correct answer. Grades

Target Binder  Assessments for each subject area will be kept in the binder  Used to provide feedback to students  Encourage student accountability  Student goal setting  Show progress  Communication for parents from teachers

We promise… As we begin to modify and improve upon our assessment practices, we can make you these promises:  Your child will continue to experience high quality learning.  We will continue to provide you with information about your child's learning and progress.

Keyboarding  Keyboarding practice will be during computer lab and will focus on home row keys.  Please encourage your child to use home row keys when typing at home.

A Few Key Reminders

Lunch  You may send in a check, cash or you can go online and add to a students account at  If anyone other than a parent or guardian would like to eat with a student, a note must be provided to the office in advance.  A student can only eat with their family.

Absences  Call the office on the day of the absence by 10 a.m.  Send a written note to the teacher when your child returns to school within 48 hours. E- mails are appreciated…but not accepted by the office.

2 nd Grade T-Shirt  Orders will be due on Friday, Sept. 6 th.  Worn on field trips  Worn on Field Day

Field Trips  Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve – more information to come  One parent per class  Please have your child wear 2 nd grade t- shirt.  Please send a sack lunch  TWU – Kids Dance- more information to come  No chaperones due to limited seating (half-day)

How to Contact Me… My goal is to respoail within 24. (940) :00-12:45 Or __

Let’s Have a Great Year!