1. Moyer Elementary Classroom Information 2018-2019
Linda Hockney
2nd Grade

2. Meet Mrs. Hockney! About Me! My Favorites My Education
Hello, and welcome to 2nd grade! My name is Linda Hockney. I live in Ft. Thomas with my husband, Dan, and daughter Ava (16). Our other daughter Maria (20)is a student at EKU.
My Favorites
My Education
Food: Mexican
Color: Blue
Season: Spring
Fast Food: Skyline
Team: HHS Volleyball
Subject: Reading
Dessert: Cheesecake
Candy: Dots
Restaurant: Rio Grande
BA Education EKU
Master’s Degree Early Childhood Education University of Cincinnati
I am so blessed to spend my time with your children! Thank you for sharing them with me this year!
I have 29 years experience.

3. Our Day: Morning Message Math Reading Workshop
Everyday Math
Reading Workshop
Language
Spelling/Word Work
Vocabulary
Reading (Fluency, comprehension)
Writing
Lunch/Recess 11:30-12:00
Silent Reading
Specials 12:15-1:05
Story Time
Social Studies / Science
Tech Time
Reading
Math
create

4. Special Classes 12:15-1:05 Monday –World Language (Spanish)
Tuesday – P.E.
Wednesday – Library
Thursday – Music
Friday – Art

5. Students earn fun coupons to redeem in class and the class earns
ClassDojo connects teachers with students and parents to build amazing classroom communities
Students earn points for all of the good things they do during the day! (They can also lose them for making poor choices or not following our student-created classroom expectations.)
Parents and students can see daily points as well as classroom photos and videos from their day!
Students earn fun coupons to redeem in class and the class earns
special days.

6. Snack
We eat lunch at 11:30. Students may bring fruits, veggies, or gummy fruit snacks. K-5 are nut free classrooms!

7. iPads
iPads are an educational tool, not a toy. We do not use them all day long!
We use them daily for apps and websites to enrich our learning.
We do not have a computer lab, so all digital work happens on our iPads.
Please charge them every night and send them to school charged at 100%.

8. Spelling
Homework: Mon. –Write words in planner Tues. – 10 sentences Wed. – ABC order Thurs. – practice test
Spelling consists of 15 words
Words match up to phonics patterns in reading

9. 2nd Grade Reading
3rd Grade and beyond:
“Reading to Learn”
2nd Grade:
“Learning to read”
The best readers are readers who have read more. It’s not magic, it’s persistence and practice. Read, read, read!

10. Homework
Homework will go home on Mondays. Students write work for the week in planners. Typically there is one page of Math for the week, nightly spelling and nightly reading.
If homework isn’t completed on time, I keep their iPad in “timeout” until their work is completed at school the next day.
For additional minutes of reading each night, your child will get bonus Dojo points!

11. Report Cards E – Exceeding Standard M– Meeting Standard
Performing well above what is typically expected of a 2nd grader; understands the standard above the current grade level.
M– Meeting Standard
Student has completely mastered the skill, works independently.
DV- Developing Standard
Student is working to gain mastery of the standard; completes work first with support and guidance from teacher, then independently.
AC – Area of Concern
Student is having trouble with the concept even after reteaching and additional practice at school.
NE– Not Evaluated
We haven’t worked on this skill yet, but we will work on it at a later in the year.
Parent Teacher conferences are in November (or sooner if there is a need!)
Grades may fluctuate throughout the year on any given skill, this is normal!

12. Attendance
All absences require a note for the office the day your child returns to school.
Make every effort to get your child to school on time! Every minute is important!
Work cannot be given out in advance of “vacation” days. This is school policy.

13. Dismissal Dismissal catergories:
Bike riders
Walkers: Students walk home or walk to meet their ride.
Car line: Students wait for their ride in the one-way car loop (enter on James and continue up Moyer driveway).
If there is dismissal change, me or call the office.

14. I look forward to working with all of you this year
I look forward to working with all of you this year! I believe in open and honest communication. Please contact me with questions or concerns.