2. Welcome To Second Grade Horton’s Heroes 2015-2016

3. Your Second Grade Teacher  Mrs. Osborne  My hobbies – reading & baking  Riding four wheelers is fun.  Married for 20 years and has two kiddos – boy man child 19 and girl child 16.  Teaching is the best job in the world.  My goal is to foster a loving and caring environment in which your child excels.

4. Class Expectations Our positive learning environment begins with clear expectations and procedures that are taught and practiced.  Listen when the speaker is talking.  Follow directions quickly.  Make smart choices.  Raise your hand to speak or stand. Consequences are outlined in our class disclosure.

5. Homework Expectation  Homework folder sent on Monday with child.  Weekly reading passage with questions  Spelling practice  xtramath - online  Return on Friday  Total time spent on homework should not exceed 20 minutes each night.

6. F.Y.I.  Birthday Celebrations- treats are optional, must be store bought, and meet dietary restrictions.  Show and tell – assigned Fridays (NO pets)  Be on Time EVERY day. (8:40 a.m.)  Absences – notify me of any absence. absent work will be made up during class time when student returns.

7. Communication  Tuesday Folders sent home each Tuesday. Please remove & review info. sign and return any forms on Wednesday.  Class Web Page is updated biweekly. Class Web Page  Weekly Newsletter with homework packet.  sosborne@dsdmail.net best way to reach me sosborne@dsdmail.net  801.402.2600 school phone

8. Schedule  8:40 First Bell  8:50 School Starts  10:00 – 10:15 Recess  11:15 – 12:00 Lunch  1:55 – 2:10 Recess  Prep schedule 2:40 – 3:25 Mon. – Computers Tues. – PE – wear appropriate shoes Wed. – Music/Art Thurs. – Library 2:30 – 3:00 3:25 Mon. – Thurs. dismissal 1:25 Friday dismissal

9. How Can I Help?  Please review our class rules with your child before the first day of school. Classroom Rules  Fill out the Student Information Card before our Back to School open house.Student Information Card  Think about volunteering in our classroom for field trips, reading groups, or math games.  What questions you might have for me?  I look forward to challenging your child to “make a difference!”