1. Mrs. King’s 2 nd Grade Class Mill Creek 2015-2016

3. Students will follow our class Morning Agenda upon arrival 1. Come in unpack quickly 2. Check KING binder for important papers/notes/money 3. Make sure to sharpen 2 pencils 4. AR Recess or finish incomplete work 5. All voices go to level 0 Also, during this time attendance will be taken and we will get ready to start our day! ( students are considered late after 7:40 tardy bell, carline closes at 7:38)

4. Students will view the morning show on the smart board through Mediacast. The morning show last approximately 5-10 minutes and will air Mon, Wed and Fri.

5. Daily Editing activities will focus around Language Arts and Math skills. Students correct sentences, practice grammar skills, spelling skills, and different math skills. Each student uses their Daily Editing Journal to complete assignment.

6. P.E. teachers: Coach Klien, Coach Hodge, and Coach Upshaw Students will be escorted to the gym during their P.E. time. Students will need to wear tennis shoes everyday to P.E. No dress shoes, sandals nor crocks are allowed during P.E. Please reference P.E. policy note.

7. Grammar and writing instruction will be immediately after P.E., during this time we will focus on Grammar and writing skills for the week.

8. Breakdown of our Reading Block: Whole group reading instruction-9:45-10:30 Small group reading instruction/AR-10:30-11:15 (Other students will be working in Lit. centers) Wonders is our reading program http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

9. Students may purchase or bring lunches from home. (prices and menus can be found on Madison City’s Website. (www.madisoncity.k12.al.us)www.madisoncity.k12.al.us Please make sure to put your child’s lunch money in a sealed envelope with name and amount. (Take advantage of Paypams) Parents are welcome to join us for lunch any day.

10. We will have recess everyday but, playground day is Mon. and Wed.

11. Breakdown of math block: Whole group math instruction 12:05-12:50 Small groups/Math tubs 12:50-1:40 Envision is our math program https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/PsnLandingPage.jsp?show LandingPage=true

12. Science: We incorporate AMSTI kits during science (Solids and Liquids, Balancing and Weighing, Organisms and Soils) Social Studies: will include special events (such as Historical leaders, our country. Etc. )

13. This concludes our day! We will get our room tidy, pack up and dismiss. All transportation changes will need to be emailed to me as early as possible (no later than 2:00).

14. Newsletters and homework will be posted on our website weekly. Please check our website often for updates and announcements. Nightly reading 15-20 min will also be required, please log books read in planner on monthly calendar page. http://mces.madisoncity.k12.al.us/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page= 10&StaffID=145618&iSection=Teachers&CorrespondingID=145618 http://mces.madisoncity.k12.al.us/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page= 10&StaffID=145618&iSection=Teachers&CorrespondingID=145618

15. The option to practice skills that your child will be working on during class will be available soon. Links to each resource can be found on Mill Creek’s website. (Parent Guide to technology resources) http://mces.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

16. Art/Music-10:30-11:10 (Thursdays) Art Teacher: Mrs. Newby (2 nd semester) Music Teacher: Mrs. Stewart (1 st semester) Spanish-1:20 1:50 (Wednesdays) Spanish teacher: Mrs. Powell Computer-10:35-11:15 (Mondays) 11:45-12:20 (Fridays) Library- will be used as needed Library Teacher: Mrs. Gray and Coach Joffee Guidance Counseling 12:20-1:00 ( 4 th Wednesday) Counselor: Mrs. Fountain

17. I expect each student to follow the rules of our classroom. (see behavior chart and classroom rules. This information is also available on our website) Planner/Calendar will be used for logging behavior each day. (Planners can be purchased through the office for $5.00)

18. DIBELS testing will be given 3 times this school year on Oral Fluency (End of the year benchmark is 111) STAR Reading and STAR Math: testing will be giving 5 times this school year AR: Each student is encourage to meet goals (Parents may keep up with their child’s progress through Home connect, this link is found on our website) OLSAT: Gifted Test given in April

19. Reading Test  Weekly Comprehension test (computer based, Mondays)  Weekly Spelling test (Fridays) Math Test  Timed test (Weekly)  Topic Test (students will be tested when we complete each topic)

20. Your child will be assessed on each math and reading standard.

21. All absences require a parent or Dr. note. Parent and Dr. notes must be provided within 3 days of absence. 10 parent notes are allowed within a school year (after 10, a Dr. note is needed or the child’s absence will be unexcused) Emailing me a note stating the reason your child was absent is TOTALLY acceptable. I will forward the notes to Cherly Davies, our office secretary, or you can cc her at cydavies@madisoncity.k12.al.us.cydavies@madisoncity.k12.al.us

22. The best way to contact me is through email. sking@madisoncity.k12.al.us Please let me know if you are NOT receiving emails from me. Our website, email are main sources I used for communication.

23. Please Join PTA!

24. Our room moms for our class will be Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Donahue. Please email me if it is NOT ok to give out your contact information.