1. Ms. Krause
Second Grade

2. Schedule 7:15-7:50- Arrival/Morning Work 7:50-8:00-Announcements
8:00-8:15-PBIS Lesson
8:15-9:45-Reading
9:45-10:10-ELA
10:10-10:45-Content-
10:45-11:30-Specials
11:38-12:08-Lunch
12:10-12:40
12:40-1:50-Math
1:50-2:00-Pack up/Dismissal

3. COMMUNICATION Just an email, note, or call away
Blog Updated Weekly and Weekly s
Nickajack: ( )

4. COMMUNICATION LOG In Take Home Folder (red daily folder)
Please Indicate Transportation and Sign Daily
No News = Good News
If Club, Indicate if ASP Also

5. SNACK
Water Bottles Allowed at Desks
Working Snack
9:15
Healthy Snack
Snack Donations Welcome (Nothing with peanuts)

6. GRADING Does not meet standard + Meets the standard
Graded papers will be marked with a 1, 2, or 3.
1: Does Not Meet Standard
2: Progressing Towards Meeting Standard
3: Meets Standard
Practice classwork will be marked with a ,
Does not meet standard
Progressing towards meeting standard
+ Meets the standard +

7. HOMEWORK Sent home on Fridays Due the following Friday
Less Homework = More quality time and socialization
More Homework does not equal more learning
Priorities: Reading and Fact Fluency

8. NIGHTLY READING Recommended Reading Time = 20 minutes Read Anything
Child read to adult

9. READING GOALS
CAFÉ= Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand vocabulary
Fluency v. Comprehension
Multiple Readings = Better Fluency and Comprehension

10. CURRICULUM INFORMATION
Academics Homepage:
Math Videos by Grade level by Unit:
Math Strategy Guide
pdf
Parents’ Guide to Learning
office/academics/learningguides/LearningGuide-2-Eng.pdf

11. SPECIALS
Please refer to Specials Calendar
Sneakers on PE Days

12. RECESS
30 Minutes!
Location Changes Daily ( Top Field/Playground, Primary Playground, and Blacktop)
Sidewalk Chalk, Bubbles, and Play Equipment
Donations Welcome

13. BIRTHDAYS Birthday Treats Welcome ( No Peanuts)
Birthday Celebration at 1:30
21 Students
Summer Birthdays can celebrate their half birthday!

14. TARDIES/ABSENCES/CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION
Please sign in child if tardy at the front office
If Absent, send in a note
Call Nickajack… no s will be accepted

15. BREAKFAST/LUNCH Charge Limit of $6.45 https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/
Students: $1.50
Guests: $2.00
Lunch:
Students: $2.35
Guests: $3.75

16. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

17. B3- Be a Better Brave
Students learn appropriate behavior of a respectful, responsible role model through instruction, practice, feedback, and positive reinforcement.
School Wide Initiative
Monthly Grade Level Celebrations

18. CHARACTER CORE VALUES Focus on Character Core Values Caring Fairness
Respect
Responsibility
Perserverance
Trustworthiness
Citizenship

19. Classroom Store
Students earn points for doing their Morning Work, Walking in the Hallway,
and Classroom Behavior.
Class Store is Open on Fridays

20. UPCOMING EVENTS

21. BACK THE JACK Fundraiser runs from August 28th-September 15th
Money raised supports our school’s commitment to technology, academic excellence and student success and to provide our kids with the most competitive education possible!

22. BACK THE JACK Student Enrichment Programs: IXL and myON
Technology Advancements: iPad Carts, Learning Commons, and Video Equipment
Teacher Grants for STEM-Related Needs and Professional Development

23. GIFTED ELIGIBILITY MEETING
All are welcome to attend
Friday, August 11 at 9:00 am in the Learning Commons
Purpose: to share with the public the eligibility process in Cobb County

24. QUESTIONS?

25. Thank You for attending!
Thank you for coming tonight to hear about your child’s 2nd grade program. I understand this is a great deal of information to digest at once. Please feel free to call, write, or any questions or concerns you have about the information you have received tonight. I am looking forward to a great year working together!