1. Pickett’s Mill Elementary Mrs. Campbell’s Second Grade Class 2013-2014

2. * Born in Southern California * Married for the past 18 years * Mother of 3- Macauley (7 th grader at Durham, Madison 5 th grader at PKM, and Mitchell who’s 2 year old. * Graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education from UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas * Masters Degree in Reading & Literacy from Walden University Experience * Has taught 2 nd -4 th grade ( Frey Elem. & Opened PME) * Loves the outdoors * A few of my favorites: Starbucks and Chocolate

3. * The 1 st bell rings at 7:15 & the 2 nd bell rings at 7:50. * Tardy passes are given to students arriving after 7:50. * When students arrive, they should: unpack their binder, get two sharpened pencils, use the restroom, & begin morning work. * Morning Announcements begin at 7:50. * Morning Work will be checked at 8:15 and reviewed whole group.

4. All Common Core / Standards can be found on our class website.

6. Our specials time is 9:50-10:35 Monday- PE Tuesday- Music Wednesday- PE Thursday- Art Friday- Computer Lab * Tennis shoes should be worn on PE and Music days

7. * Weather permitting, we will have a daily recess time from 12:00 to 12:20. In case of inclement weather, we will have indoor recess during which time we may watch a video, independent reading, or free center time. Our class could always use donations of playground equipment throughout the year such as balls and jump ropes. Sorry, NO sidewalk chalk this year. * During colder months, please make sure to send a sweatshirt/ jacket with your child, as we will go out as long as the temperature is above 40 degrees. (send a sweatshirt/ jacket each day as well because our classroom is often chilly too.) Thank you in advance for your support!

8. We have lunch daily from 12:36-12:56. You are always welcome to join us for lunch. Birthdays are a great day to join your little one. Cupcakes are always a yummy treat and easy to pass out. Lunch prices and menus can be found on the PKM Cafeteria Blog.

9. * Send a note for absences to be excused * Accumulated absences and tardies receive a letter * If needed, please try to schedule appointments at the end of the day so reading and math will not be missed. * Extra work, make-up work, will not be sent home. I will use class time for make up work if needed. * There are a variety of websites available to use for practice, challenge, and reinforcement

10. * We will Stack and Pack from 1:50-2:05. * Afternoon announcements begin at 2:05. * Daycare, buses, and ASP will be dismissed at 2:10. * Car riders will be dismissed at 2:10. * Please call or fax any changes in afternoon transportation to the office prior to 1:30. PLEASE DO NOT SEND TRANSPORTATION CHANGES THROUGH EMAIL.

11. Please make sure to check over your child’s homework to ensure accuracy. Homework is a wonderful opportunity to glance into your child’s understanding and communicate about skills being taught at school. Homework should take NO longer than 20 minutes. Please just write me a note if frustration level is hit. * Homework should be a review of concepts learned in class. Homework will go home daily and should be returned the following day. * For the first 2 months (more if needed) I will keep a homework calendar on our class website. Students are learning to become independent and record HW in his/her agendas. * Missing homework will result in missing some recess time. * Please do NOT bring in Homework if it is forgotten. Students are encouraged to take ownership of his/her work and put it in their FISH folders when it is completed. * Homework should ALWAYS be neat, complete, & have your child’s name on it!

12. * Daily Behavior (7 Habits Agenda) Initial Nightly Please. Your child will take pride in circling his/ her GREEN smiley face. I will circle YELLOW/ RED faces and provide a quick note. A number that correlates with the learning & behavior standards on the report card. If needed, I will be sure to call home to discuss further. * Fishing Fridays ( Individual Rewards)- coupons earned for ALL green smiley faces that week. * Our Class Duck “DJ” ( Whole Group Reward)- the class Will have a celebration. * Market Day ( Economics Unit)- This will be a 2 nd Grade Reward held twice this year. You will receive information later this year.

13. * Students are graded according to the 3+,3,2,1 standards based system. Please note that at any time, you may refer to the 2 nd grade standards handout, as well as the rubric located on the back of the report card. * 3+‘s will only be awarded to those students who go above and beyond daily expectations consistently in the classroom.

14. The BEST way to contact me is by email. Another option is a note written and turned into the “Note Basket” first thing in the morning. Notes written in the agenda can be easily overlooked. PLEASE if it’s important, have your child turn it in to me.

15. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!