3. The mission of Stephens Elementary is building a community of learners for life.

4. In second grade, each class chose a mission. Mrs. Griffith’s class mission: Respect others; Try hard; And do our best every day. Mrs. Porter’s class mission: In second grade I promise to always have fun, be good, never give up, won’t forget what I have learned, be respectful and follow the rules, listen and learn the whole time.

5. Mr. Holt’s class mission: Be nice, learn and end the day with a smile. Mrs. Kenney’s class mission:In second grade we strive to be a BULLDOG by learning, being responsible, and respectful. Ms. Trumble’s class mission: We can achieve our purpose if we promise ourselves that we will listen, be respectful, use manners, be kind, and work hard and work together.

6. Essentials : Math; Reading; Writing; Science; Social studies.

7. Grading and Report Cards

8. Homework

9. Behavior & CHAMPS

10. Attendance

11. Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball Will make you the winning-est winner of all. Fame! You’ll be famous as f amous can be. With the whole wide world watching you win on TV! PTA

12. Communication: Emails; Website; Phone calls; Notes in the binder; Remind 101; Parent/teacher conferences ;

13. Our Schedule: 7:50 Bell work/announcements 8:00-9:40 Language arts/SS 9:45-10:30 Specials 10:30-11:30 Science 11:30-12:30 Lunch/recess 12:30-1:30 Math 1:30-2:00 SS and/or writing stations 2:00-2:30 Target Time 2:45 Dismissal

14. Contact information: Kimberly Griffith kgriffith@dentonisd.orgkgriffith@dentonisd.org 940 369-0823 Don Holt dholt@dentonisd.org 940 369-0861 Tiffany Kenney tkenney@dentonisd.org 940 368-0824 Crystal Porter cporter@dentonisd.org 940-369-0848 Brenda Trumble btrumble@dentonisd.org 940 369 0822

15. Thank you so much for coming! With your help, we’ll have a great year !