1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade! Becca McCormick & Kim Klimas Richland Elementary Room 3 While tonight is not the appropriate time for a parent/teacher conference, we would be happy to set one up at a future date. Please contact us if you would like to set up a conference. Regular parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for mid-November.

2. We are a job share! Mrs. McCormick will join the class Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. Mrs. Klimas will join the class Thursdays and Fridays. We are committed to making this a wonderful school year for your student. We will consistently communicate with families. Our preferred method of communication is an e-mail to both teachers. All communication shared with one teacher WILL be shared with the other teacher. We will be using the Remind App for classroom communication. Please limit Remind communication to classroom events. Please follow us on Instagram @RichlandRoom3 If you have any additional questions we would love to answer them following the presentation.

3. Class Rules/Rewards/Discipline Plan: Class Rules Be Respectful Be Safe Be Honest Rewards Students will have the opportunity to earn classroom money. Students can use their money to purchase special classroom opportunities like sitting in the teacher’s chair for the day or sitting by a friend. Discipline Plan These are situation based and more than one could occur depending on the severity and consistency of the issue. Verbal warning Phone call or e-mail home Parent conference Behavior Contract to Modify Problem Behaviors Principal’s office with possible referral

4. Homework: Second grade students will receive an optional homework packet every Friday to be completed by the following Friday. No homework is required to be completed over the weekend. Families can expect some version of the following in their student’s homework packet: Unhomework – Family activities based on reading, special events, and phonics. Math Activities 20 minutes of daily reading and reading discussion Students will receive an effort grade for homework on their report cards. All student grades will default to an Excellent (E). We will modify from this grade if library books and classroom paperwork is not returned in a timely manner.

5. Room 3’s Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:15 Morning Routines/ELD Instruction 9:15 – 9:35 Phonics 9:35 – 10:05 Reading Skills 10:05 – 10:35 Writing 10:35 – 11:35 Reading Rotations 11:35 - 12:20 Lunch 12:20 – 1:45 Math 1:45 – 2:05 Recess 2:05 – 2:55 Social Studies/Science 2:55 – 3:05 Read Aloud 3:05 – 3:10 Clean Up PE is Tuesday and Friday from 2:05 – 2:55. Wednesday is early release (2:10). VAPA is Wednesdays (12:20 - 1:00). Library is Monday (1:15-1:45). Computer Lab is Thursday (12:20-1:00). Flag Salute will ONLY be the second and fourth Fridays of the month. There is no student of the week, just student of the month.

6. 2 nd Grade Curriculum: All content taught is based on the Common Core State Standards for second grade. In Language Arts students will… Read fiction and non-fiction books appropriate to their reading level Work with 2 nd Grade Reading Strategies Spelling Patterns Use punctuation, capitalization, and grammar correctly in writing Become proficient in Narrative Writing, Informational Writing, and Opinion Writing In Math students will… Work with graphing Add and Subtract with two and three digit numbers Compare the values of 3 digit numbers Recognize two and three dimensional shapes Foundations of Multiplication Tell time on analog clocks to the nearest 5 minutes Recognize coins and cash and solve addition and subtraction problems using money And SO much more! In Social Studies and Science students will… Study maps, communities, and important Americans Investigate plant and animal life cycles and habitats Study Matter

7. Birthday Celebrations/Classroom Celebrations /Field Trips Birthday Celebrations At Richland, we have a “Happy and Healthy Birthday” policy that aligns with San Marcos Unified’s Student Wellness Policy. Please do NOT bring in any food items for classroom distribution. We will NOT be able to distribute food items to students. We welcome your ideas for non-food celebrations and would love to brainstorm ideas with you. Field Trips Parent chaperones are always welcome, and when space is limited, they will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Our trips this year may include: Mission Hills High School Pool Classroom Celebrations All of the second grade classrooms are allergy aware environments. In an effort to keep our classrooms as food free as possible, none of our classroom celebrations will have food (Winter Party, Valentine’s Day, End of the School Year). If you have any additional concerns about this, please feel free to contact us.

8. School Supplies: Individual Supplies Your child received a supply list on the first day of school. Another copy of this list can be found on our website (richlandelementary.org  Classrooms  McCormick/Klimas) Classroom Supplies As you may have heard, California schools are on an increasingly tight budget. Please do not feel obligated to donate anything, but know that any donations that can be made are greatly appreciated. There are post-its with specific needs. Classroom Communication: Class Newsletter We will update our classroom website with current information and our classroom newsletter. Due to limited paper and copies, if it is possible for you to retrieve the newsletter from the website, we would appreciate you doing so. However, it is also possible for us to send home a paper copy of the newsletter on an as needed basis.

9. STEAM Rotations/Parent Volunteers STEAM Rotations: First Friday of every month starting October 7 (One and Done! ) Full second grade rotation Need Volunteers to help implement lessons in Math, Technology, Engineering, Science, Character Education, and the Arts If you are interested, please indicate you specific area of interest on the volunteer form. Volunteers: Volunteers are such an important part of Room 3! We welcome volunteers on a weekly or as needed basis. Volunteers need to sign and return the Volunteer guidelines before volunteering. Volunteers are especially needed for STEAM rotations and Richland’s Halloween Carnival. Thanks SO much for your support!

10. Extra Information: Cell Phones: Cell phones are to remain turned off and in backpacks throughout the school day. Any violations beyond an initial reminder will result in the cell phone being taken away. A parent will need to be present in order for the cell phone to be returned. Accelerated Reader: Richland currently participates in the Accelerated Reader program. Please encourage your student to read, read, read, and to take quizzes at school. College Bound Culture: Richland has a college bound culture program to help raise student awareness about different colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to wear their college gear and colors (any) on Wednesdays.

11. Breakfast/Lunch: Beginning this year, parents may not eat breakfast with students at school except for designated events. Parents may join their students for lunch on flag salute Fridays only. Identa-Kid: Beginning this year all volunteers/visitors to campus will need to scan their Driver’s License the first time that they visit campus. Walking Home: If your student walks home from Richland on Richland Road, please let them know that they should exit using the front gate, so that there is sidewalk all the way. Three Way Pledge: Please review, sign, and return the Three Way Pledge to us as soon as possible!

12. Thanks SO much for coming tonight! Please remember that there is an important presentation in the cafeteria from 6:10 – 6:30! Please complete the Student Questionnaire Form and the Volunteer Form on your desk and return them to us ASAP!