2. Welcome to Back to School Night Mr. Roberts’ 2nd Grade Please feel free to start filling out the orange forms on your child’s desk. Also, make sure to sign up for the PTA opportunities on the back counter.

3. A Little About Me This is my 19th year teaching and 14th year in Shawnee Mission I’m married with 11 and 8 year old daughters I’m 39 years old and will remain so (okay, so it’s 39+3, but who’s counting!) I’m a graduate of Baylor Univ. and have a Masters from Baker Univ.

4. My Teaching Philosophy Create a safe learning environment Create a strong foundation for future learning Treat each child as a unique learner Help each student become a good citizen

5. Classroom Website http://www4.smsd.org/darrenroberts/

6. Curriculum Reading – Open Court Spelling – Everday Spelling Math - Envision

7. Newsletter Sent home every Friday Sent via email Hard copy available

8. Homework Assigned every night Due the following school day Yellow folder 20 minutes long Reviews what has been taught

9. Spelling The spelling list will be included in the newsletter A pretest will be given on Monday Students getting 100% on the pretest will be given a challenge list or not have to take the test that week

10. Chicks We will be hatching chicks once again this year. To cover the cost, we’re asking for $1/student, or $20 if some generous soul wants to help out.

11. Absences/Tardies Please notify the attendance line at 993-3470 (This is also for early pick up) School begins at 8:10 Your child is tardy after 8:10

12. Birthdays Send only cupcakes or prepackaged treats NO colored drinks Party invitations should be given out off school grounds Lunch will only be with your child

13. Discipline Teams Tickets/Dollars Links Students are expected to follow the classroom/school rules Parents will be called if necessary

14. Fall Conferences Most evenings starting on Monday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 25 (8:00 - 3:00/5:30 - 8:00) Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00 – 12:00) Flexible to schedule around sibling conferences

15. Circle Drive Dismissal Procedures Pull up as far as you can go. Don’t leave your car unattended. Be patient!

16. Contact Information School Phone #: 993-3444 Home Phone #: (913) 782-1159 Email: darrenroberts@smsd.orgdarrenroberts@smsd.org Email is best unless it’s an emergency

17. Family Fun Activities

18. Recess 30 minutes every day Above 15 degrees with no precipitation. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately

19. Specials Schedule Monday – Library Tuesday – PE/Music Wednesday – PE/Music Thursday – Art Friday – Computer

20. Forms Emergency Dismissal Handbook Policies Photo Release Parent Information Sheet