1. St. Bede Back To School Second Grade 2014-2015

2. Curriculum/Common Core Religion o Preparation for the sacraments Math o Daily drills o Go Math! More in-depth Different language/vocabulary Reading/Language Arts o Imagine It! o AR – 3 points required per trimester o Spelling – weekly lists coincide with story in reader o Write a 5-sentence paragraph by the end of the year Science/Social Studies

3. Homework Agendas/Weekly Folders 20-30 minutes Read (independently or with you) Practice math facts Spelling Bedtime Breakfast

4. Classroom Management Classroom Rules Dr. Seuss Hat Rewards o Color rainbows o Sticker o Tickets for prize drawing Consequences o Warning o Contact with parents

5. Responsibility I encourage 2 nd graders to do as much as they can for themselves. Of course, they still need our help, but the more they are encouraged to solve problems and think for themselves, the more prepared they will be as they grow up. It’s o.k. to make mistakes. That’s how we learn. You can help by allowing your children to do more things independently. Give them guidance as they begin to solve problems on their own.

6. First Communion Sacramental Enrollment Masses – October 18-19 4 Mandatory Parent Meetings Mandatory Sacramental Retreat for Children – January 17 First Reconciliation First Holy Eucharist Banners

7. Parent Helpers Room Parent: Mrs. Toscano Any special talents/interests that you can share with the students??? Field Trip Drivers/Chaperones o Along with the requirement that all volunteers be fingerprinted and complete the safe environment certification, the Diocese now requires that 2 adults travel in each car when going on field trips.

8. Communication Monthly newsletters Updates whenever necessary E-mail Website: www.mystbede.orgwww.mystbede.org Contact me: sbarton@csdo.org

9. Final Notes IOWA Testing – week of Sept. 15 th o No homework o Good night’s sleep o Good breakfast Tuesday Morning Mass – beginning Sept. 23 rd Scholastic Book Orders

10. St. Bede School 50 Years of Excellence Looking Forward to Continuing a Faith-filled Tradition in Education