2. Mrs. Grant’s and Mrs. Juneau‘s Second Grade Classes Welcome!

3. All About Mrs. Grant Beginning my 14 th year teaching 2 years in Spring ISD, 12 years in Klein ISD My family: Husband-Gary 2 daughters: Brittany, Megan 1 son: Greg 1 dog: Aussie

4. All About Mrs. Juneau  My background  I grew up in East Texas  I received my degree from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.  My experience  I’ve been teaching for 21 years. All 21 of these years have been in Klein, 19 at Northampton. I have taught grades 2 – 3; Resource K - 2.

5. Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. Our class rules are: The same as school rules. We follow procedures to make our day run smoothly.

6. Classroom Rules  Be ready to learn  Say Please and Thank you  Dream Big  Keep hands to yourself  Be respectful  Do your best  Follow Directions  Raise your hand

7. Rewards  Praise  Positive notes or rewards  Sticker Book

8. Homework  I will assign Math Homework on Monday and Wednesday.  Mrs. Grant will assign ELA homework on Tuesday and Thursday  Students should read every night at least 15 minutes.  Students will be expected to return library books on time.

9. Homework Scale 0-5 E 6-11 S 12-17 N 18 + U

10. Grading Scale  A = 90-100  B = 80-89  C = 75-79  D = 70-74  F = Below 70

11. Homework Folder/Agenda Book  This is an important communication tool for teachers and parents.  Please check your child ’ s Folder and Agenda Book every day.  Failing Papers will require a signature and return.

12. Schedule  LunchGrant 11:31 – 12:01 Juneau 11:34 - 12:04  PE Grant M 2:15 – 3:00 T, W 1:30 -2:15 Juneau W – F 1:30 – 2:15  Music Grant Th – F 1:30 - 2:15 Juneau M 2:15-3:00 T 1:30-2:15  Library Tuesday  Recess 10:55-11:10  Computers Thursday

13. Class Subjects The subjects covered in Mrs. Juneau’s class are: Math Science  The subjects covered in Mrs. Grant’s class are:  Reading  Language  Social Studies

14. Math  Continuous practice with + and - facts.  Many new concepts as well as review  Other topics: basic problem solving, counting money, telling time, 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction, measurement and introduction to multiplication and division.

15. Technology  www.learning.com www.learning.com Username: student # Password: student # District: klein  www.ixl.com www.ixl.com  www.reflexmath.com www.reflexmath.com

16. Science  Science Lab – experiments.  Life Science: animals, plants, life cycles, habitats, food chains  Earth Science: weather, rocks, minerals, and solar system  Physical Science: solids, liquids, and gases, forms of energy and sound

17. Reading Expectations Enjoy and gain more confidence in Reading. Focus more on Comprehension and Reading fluency. Reading Rally: 10 week program with 60 minutes each week After the 10 weeks with at least 600 minutes of reading logs they can start Accelerated Reader. AR will continue thru 6 th grade.

18. Social Studies Units Communities Basic Government Our Countries Early History Basic Geography Basic Economics (needs and wants) Activity-Market Day in June

19. Parent Teacher Conference This year we will be conducting parent conferences on October 14, 2013. Times will be from: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ 15 min. intervals We will be discussing strengths, weaknesses, and goals for this coming year. Please sign up for a time convenient for you! We look forward to discussing your child ’ s progress!

20. Teacher Conference Times Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 – 2:15 We are also available on some mornings and afternoons.

21. General Information  Always send notes if your child has any changes (i.e. transportation, absences, early dismissals, or concerns of any kind)  Children need to be prepared and dressed appropriately to go outside for recess everyday.

22. Email Addresses and Websites Email addresses ljuneau@kleinisd.net ggrant@kleinisd.net Websites: http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/ljuneau http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/ggrant

23. Thank you so much for coming! Together we can make a difference!