1. Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night! There will be an informational video that will begin at 6:00. While we wait for it to begin, please browse the “Who Am I?” wall and see if you can find your child. Tpictures on the back he number in the corner of the picture will match the number on your child’s name tag! Also, please consider donating to our classroom by selecting a leaf from the “Giving Tree.” Thank you!

2. A little about me (professionally)… Taught 1 st and 3 rd grades for 10 years 3 rd year in 2 nd grade…just right! Master’s Degree in Technology Integration

3. A little about me (personally)… My family Reading Gardening Traveling

4. Daily Schedule 8:55-9:15 Morning Routine (Helper of Day) 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15- 11:25 Language Arts 11:25-12:05 Lunch/Recess 12:05-1:40 Language Arts/WIN 1:40-2:20 Specials 2:30-3:00 Science/Social Studies

5. Language Arts Harcourt “StoryTown”StoryTown Read online at home! All resources available on my websitemy website Mondays: Watch for homework Homework – space out throughout week Day 1 need not be done on Day 1 Fridays: Spelling tests every week Skills test every-other week

6. Math Please look for completed math pages in your child’s home folder to keep up with what we are learning. Students will begin to switch for math instruction in a few weeks.

7. Science/Social Studies –Science (space, plants, matter, light, sound) –Social Studies (maps skills, neighborhoods, government, early America) – integrated into daily lessons and team- taught

8. Classroom Management GO FOR GREEN! Positive reinforcement Tickets/Drawing on Fridays 3 strike system Color-coded stars Thank you for supporting this at home!

9. Dismissal Please do not email day of…call office if a same day change Parent-Teacher Communication eNewsletters (sign up on website), notes, email Please write notes on separate paper, not in student planner Lightning flash Conferences (Sign up genius available soon) Classroom captain, Mrs. Wurz Day 1-5 schedule Birthdays Celebrated on day with non-edible treat Summer birthdays celebrated at end of year Website Miscellaneous

10. Info Please… Index Card –Please write your name and student’s name –Email –Best contact phone no. during the day