1. 2nd Grade GT Cluster Self contained
Mrs. Jaramillo
2nd Grade
GT Cluster
Self contained

2. Student Arrival & Dismissal
7:15-7:50 Students can go to the cafeteria or commons/pod area to wait until the bell rings
7:50-8:00 Students enter the classroom
8:00 Tardy Bell rings
Student Dismissal
If students are going home a different way then normal, I must have a note that is signed and dated by you (parent or guardian) stating their change for that day by 2:30.
You must also call the front office
Student dismissal is 3:25

3. Cafeteria Cafeteria Breakfast served from 7:15-7:50 No sharing food!
Our lunch time is from 11:40-12:10

4. Homework Policy Homework Math Homework (Monday & Tuesday)
Reading Comprehension (once a week)
High Frequency/Spelling Words
Reading Log (Daily, M-TH) Please initial daily
Occasional Projects (Research & GT Product)
Homework is to be completed daily & Agendas signed
Reviews will be sent home before district Assessments

5. Behavior Management Behavior will be marked in agenda daily
Please be sure to check agendas each night and initial
Bloomz- please see website or bright yellow form to sign up
Incentives
Classroom Rewards
Right Choice Celebration

6. Communication
Bloomz
This is the way I will send out reminders, pictures and videos
Easy, quick communication
Weekly Newsletter
Objectives for the week
Upcoming dates
Tips/Resources
Friday Folders
Sent home every other Friday with graded papers & other important info.

7. Reading Expectations Students should enter 2nd grade on a level 16
By the end of the first nine weeks should be on level 18
Students should be on level 28 by the end of 2nd grade

8. 2x2 Books List of books on library webpage & in homework folder
Awarded for reading 5, 10, 15 and 20 books
Encourage Reading
Books are available in our library, but also public libraries
Students are required to create a product to receive credit for their 2x2
Lists of product ideas are on the library website

9. Specials Specials will be:
Please be sure to dress your child in tennis shoes for PE days as well as shorts under the skirts on those days.

10. Homework Folder & Agendas
Folders:
Please check each night for homework assignments, behavior marks, words for the week and special events.
Please initial every night
Please keep food/drinks away from homework and folders

11. Volunteering
Room mom/dad: We will have a room mom/dad this year to handle organizing class parties, just let us know if you are interested
Parent volunteers to help us out here at school or work on projects to help from home would be much appreciated
We will have a field trip this year. Stay tuned for details. If you are interested in being a volunteer please make sure to let me know.
You will need to fill out a safe schools form. A copy of this form is online on the Alvin ISD website.
Please sign up if you would like to volunteer, the sign up sheet is on the counter
Watch DOGS for Dads Of Great Students –see Mrs. Tishler for more info

12. Giving Tree
If you are able to donate, there are sticky notes on the table with items that are needed for our classrooms.
Sharpies, card stock (various colors), Walmart gift cards, colored printer paper, packing tape, book rings, paper bags, Amazon & Barnes and Nobles gift cards, Scotch laminating sheets, etc…
More items may be needed/requested as the year goes on!
THANK YOU!!!!

13. Contact Information
Phone: Conference Time: 8:55-9:45 am Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Only Check out my website for other important info.