1. Trailer 3 ~ Second Grade Mr. Morton

2. A little about your child’s teacher… Originally from Woodbridge, Va In 2013, graduated in 2013 from Salisbury University. B.S. (Bachelor of Science) in Childhood Education (Grades k – 6) Second year teaching First year teaching 2 nd Grade

3. How to stay Connected? Blue LRES folder – “Parent Communicator Folder” Weekly Newsletters School Fusion class webpage: http://pwcs.lakeridgees.schoolfusion.us http://pwcs.lakeridgees.schoolfusion.us Parent Portal (see your child’s grades at any time!) Math Connects - ConnectEdConnectEd

4. Daily Schedule/Specials Daily Schedule 8:35 – 8:45Morning Routine 8:45 – 10:45Language Arts 10:45 – 11:20 Science 10:45 – 11:20Social Studies 11:20 – 11:50 Lunch 11:50 – 12:00Science/Social Studies 12:00 – 12:45Specials 12:45 – 1:30C.O.R.E. 1:30 – 1:45Recess 1:45 – 3:15Math Specials Day 1P.E. Day 2Music Day 3Art French Push-in 10:40- 11:00 Day 4Library Day 5French

5. Snacks (1:15) Optional Lunch is at 11:20 Please, just WATER!

6. Pacing Guides Curriculum pacing guides can be located on our school fusion class webpage: http://pwcs.lakeridgees.schoolfusion.us http://pwcs.lakeridgees.schoolfusion.us

7. Grading Scale Grading Scale- S+ (90-100%) Student is making outstanding progress and consistently meets objectives. S (80-89%) Student is making steady progress and consistently meets objectives. S- (70-79%) Student is able to meet the objectives once in awhile, but is having a hard time meeting them. N (0-69%) Student needs support and can meet objectives with more time and assistance. Lion’s Pride- S+ in Conduct and Work Habits as well as two or fewer late homework assignments per quarter

8. Baldrige & Behavior Policy Quality Student Behavior Color Clip Chart Quality Teacher Vision Statement What we see for our class by June…our Vision Mission Statement Our way to achieve our VISION Data Binder Test score graphs, Spelling and Math Scores

9. Behavior Color Clip Chart http://www.newmanagement.com/ebooks/pdf/clip_ chart_ebook.pdf http://www.newmanagement.com/ebooks/pdf/clip_ chart_ebook.pdf Clip Chart letter A simple discipline strategy for promoting positive behavior and goal-setting. Replaces pocket/flip charts

10. Class Celebrations Holiday Celebration Friday, December 19 Valentine’s Day Exchange Friday, February 13 End-of-Year Celebration! Wednesday, June 17 @1:00 p.m. PWC Wellness Policy *All food items must be store-bought

11. LRES Birthday Policy LRES is supporting the PWC Wellness Policy… Encouraging students to celebrate in ways that contribute to good health and well-being other than eating cupcakes and sugary treats… 10 extra minutes of recess Donating a book to class by child Donate a game for indoor recess A small token for each student in class (ex. Pencils vs. Cupcakes) Parent guest reader If your child would like to celebrate his/her birthday, there is a GREEN form that will go home to choose a healthy “treat”. Please choose ONE treat.

12. Mystery Readers! I am looking for a parent, grandparent, etc. to come to class and read a book of his/her choice to students every other week. I never tell the children who the week's mystery reader will be, and I encourage you to keep the surprise, as well. Students can't wait to see who the mystery reader will be!

13. Room Parent(s) & Parent Room Parents (2 needed) Volunteers time to help manage class celebrations (2) Helps teacher with various projects or preparations (can be sent home with child) Box Top Parent (1 needed) Encourages our class to bring in box tops for the PTO class contests Collects/counts Box Tops (quarterly or per PTO guidelines) Turns Box Tops/total points in to PTO per guidelines **If you’re interested…Please sign up!

14. Expectation of Parents SMILE Binders Review for Homework assignments Sign each day Behavior Chart Ask your child to see their report each day Sign every Friday Check our class webpage & Parent Portal weekly Help with homework Read with him/her Help Study by using study guides Guide with assignments

15. Parent/Teacher Conferences Conference dates: Tuesday, November 4 Telephone conferencing is an option Please sign up on for your date/time tonight!

16. How to contact Mr. Morton? E-mail: mortonbm@pwcs.edu LRES Office Phone: (703) 494-9153 Send note to school with child

17. Thank you for coming! Please write “A Love Note” to your child so she/he can read it in the morning… If you see an empty desk next to you (no parent), please write that child a short love note too…that way every child has a note and feels LOVED!