2. Welcome to B-8! Find your child’s desk.
Write a LOVE NOTE to your child using the post-it note provided.
On the front table, use the schedule to sign up for a conference time.
On the front table, sign up to be a Mystery Reader. More to come on this!
During our presentation, use the index card to write down any questions you have.

3. Homeroom Coordinators
Melissa Caplan (Drew’s mom) & Lauren Cohen (Allie’s mom)
Sign-up sheet for PARTIES. Write your name and the party you would like to volunteer for. There will be 2 volunteers at each party. If your child has an allergy, you are permitted to come to ALL parties (not included in the 2 volunteers). NO clearances needed for the parties!
Sign-up sheet for class contact list. Write name, address, phone number, and address
Class dues - $20.00 per child. Please pay cash or write a check written out to HRC’s name. You can also pay online through

4. Miss Quinn Council Rock Alumni Holy Family & Saint Joseph’s University
7 years at NES
Teacher Assistant, 3 years in fifth, short-term in first, and 2nd year in second grade!
NES school play, Reading Olympics Jr., and Kindness Club

5. Ms. Hoffmann
Council Rock Alumni

6. Mrs. Tomaro
Council Rock employee for 8 years.
7 years at NES
4th year in Second Grade
My children Jonathan (22) and Joey (20) both graduated from Council Rock
Involved in Reading Olympics Jr.

7. 8:50-9:10 9:15-9:25 9:25-9:55 9:55-10:10 10:15-11:10 Morning Jobs
Morning Songs
Morning Meeting
Word Study
Math
8:50-9:10
9:15-9:25
9:25-9:55
9:55-10:10
10:15-11:10

8. ELA – Whole group, small-group, grammar, writing, phonics, word study
11:10-12:10
12:10-1:55
2:09-2:40
2:45-3:00
3:00-3:15
3:15-3:30
Recess/Lunch
ELA – Whole group, small-group, grammar, writing, phonics, word study
Special
Snack and Pack up
Recess
Read Aloud

9. Monday: Library (Mrs. Dobuski)
Tuesday: Chrome Books
Wednesday: Art (Mrs. Farrell)
Thursday: Music (Mrs. Arner)
Friday: Gym (Ms. M)

10. Here is what you can expect on a nightly basis:
Math practice sheet (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Reading (15 minutes a night)
Word Study- Monday-Thursdays with a
Spelling test each Friday.

11. We DO allow the kids to start and finish their homework in school.
5th and 6th grade homework buddies
Reading should be completed at home if you can!
Please check your child’s homework even if they finish in school.

12. Scott Foresman Addison Wesley enVision
Spiral curriculum, building on what was learned in First Grade
Access to the book can be found on my website (great to look at if ever absent)
Nightly homework will be the practice book pages
Enrichment/review pages for each topic

13. RELA Curriculum Overview
We will continue with the Journeys program as this is Council Rock’s core reading and writing program
Journeys program:
Reading comprehension
Fluency
Decoding
Target vocabulary and strategies
Writing
Spelling
Grammar
Access to Think Central is located on my webpage

14. Friday afternoons from 1:30-1:55.
Mystery Readers
If time allows in your schedule, please sign up to be a mystery reader!
Friday afternoons from 1:30-1:55.
Bring in a book to read to the class!
Can sign up for a random date that words for your schedule, or sign up close to your child’s birthday.

15. We teach three units of Science:
Solids and Liquids
Balance and Weight
Insects (SPRING)
*Science is slotted for our mornings or afternoons!

16. These are the topics we focus on in Social Studies:
Important figures and hero's
Our community
The continents and the world

17. Communication
*Please check our class website for any important information*
, OR The fastest way to contact us.
We will try to contact you as soon as possible! We believe in a strong relationship with each parent to ensure a successful year for each child. Let’s work together!
Assignment books:
Only require a signature if homework issues arise.
Homeroom Coordinators:
Melissa Caplan (Drew’s mom) & Lauren Cohen (Allie’s mom)

18. School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (SPBSS)
Four Themes
Respect, Responsibility,
Cooperation and
Sportsmanship
We will also be focusing on resiliency this year.
Positive: Knights honor
Class reward system: Class Dojo & Marble Jar
Consequences: Behavior Reminders & Restorative Agreements

19. CLASS DOJO Positive Behavior Support Plan for our classroom.
Students awarded points for showing kindness, persevering, staying on task, and many other things!
Students may also lose points for inappropriate behaviors. (We will not take points away until the class comes up with categories together).
CLASS STORY- Pictures of work, students, and fun will be displayed on our story! (publicity exclusion children will not be shown!)

20. CLASS DOJO Keep track of your child’s points at home!
You CAN message on Class Dojo, but do not rely on it as we don’t check it as frequently as !
Kids accumulate points individually, with a partner, as a small group, or even the whole class!
Once a specific amount of points are earned, kids will be able to choose a reward to celebrate.

21. Remember… Sign up for a conference on the front table!
2. Write a note to your child!
Sign up to be a Mystery Reader! (Just once please! We will inform you if we have extra spots for a second go around!)
Index cards?