1. There’s no place like second grade! Mrs. Picarello (a.k.a. Ms. G)

2. Notes Feel free to write notes about concerns or questions you have. Be sure to seal in an envelope or staple closed and write your child’s name on the outside. Telephone: (718) 429-1982 E-mail: my website www.teacherweb.com/ny/stsebastianschool/missg Please refrain from speaking to me about your child in the school yard. If it is urgent please wait till all children are dismissed and we can speak in private. Communication

3. Academic programs ELA Macmillan/McGraw Hill – Treasures Math Eureka Math – packets in folder Sadlier - NY Progress Symphony Math: internet based learning program Religion Sadlier – We Believe The preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist will be a major focus during the school year. Science and Social Studies Pearson worktexts

4. Schedule Children should arrive at the schoolyard between 7:50 and 8:00 A.M. During inclement weather children line up in auditorium. The bell will ring at 8:00 A.M. to begin morning assembly. Anyone that arrives after the bell rings will get a late pass. Classes begin at 8:20 A.M. Class schedule (located on website) is not written in stone, with the exception of the special subjects. Phys Ed – Wednesdays children must wear full gym uniform (T-shirt, shorts, sweats and sneakers). Children should have an extra water bottle on gym days. Lunch is at 11:30. Please make sure you pack a nutritious lunch each day. No glass bottles or soda. Dismissal is 3:00 P.M. at the schoolyard gate on 57 th Street. (Reminder: Please Do Not enter the gate to collect your child even on rainy days. Early Dismissal Days – 12:00 P.M. (send snack)

5. Homework The Homework will be written by the children in their assignment pad. (Should be checked and signed every night) Depending on time restraints and internet issues, the homework may also be posted on my website. In addition to the assignments, the children will be expected to read for 15 minutes each night.

6. Assessments Homework Classwork Tests Projects\Reports Writing Participation Observations

7. Grading A+ = 97-100 A = 93-96 B+ = 89-92 B = 85-88 C+ = 81-84 C = 77-80 D+ = 74-76 D = 70-73 F = Below 70 + = 95 (A) = 88 (B) - = 80 (C) Grades will be posted to Option C as quickly as possible. Here you can see test and project grades and if any assignments are missing or incomplete.

8. Book It! Program Pizza Hut reading incentive program Goals: What books to read and reports to complete Rewards: Students receive a coupon for a personal pizza after completing their goal for the month. Book Reports Monthly reports will be sent home. Please read instructions carefully. Lateness will be reflected in the grade. Some reports will be used towards the Book It goals as well.

9. Birthday Celebrations Upon request we will celebrate a child’s birthday in the classroom. Snacks can only be from the safe snack list. No drinks please. Snacks should be sent to school with the child, not dropped off at the front door. We do not advise that goody bags be sent into school. Save this for home parties. Invitations will not be distributed in school unless there is a complete set for all boys or all girls or the entire class.

10. Miscellaneous Scholastic Book Clubs Monthly – great prices Cash or check made out to SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS or order online with your credit card. Absences Send in note with child upon returning to school. There is a copy available on my website. Behavior Management Using class dojo, the children will collect coins with good behavior and go shopping every month.

11. Common Core State Standards Main site http://www.corestandards.org/ Parent road maps http://www.cgcs.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=244

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