Welcome to Second Grade! Mrs. Dunkin Marlowe Elementary

All About Me I have attended schools in Berkeley County as a student since middle school. I graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Elementary Education. This is my 5th year teaching, 4th year at Marlowe! I’ve taught 4 years in 2nd grade and 1 year in 5th grade. I am recently married this month. I have a 5 year old daughter in Kindergarten that loves to come in the class to color or play at the park! We have a 2 year old Australian Shepherd Mix.

Folders There are forms that MUST be returned to school please: 1. Emergency Card (both sides completed) 2. Emergency Dismissal Form 3. Technology Use Form: Parental Consent 4. BYOD Form The other forms are optional but helpful Please return all forms in the original folder with your child’s name on it

Student Expectations: Marlowe PRIDE is in the AIR Be respectful Always treat others the way you want to be treated. Offer help, be honest and responsible. Be positive Speak in positive way and listen attentively. Be kind Help put a smile on a friend’s face while showing your smile too! Be productive Complete and turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be prepared Have materials with you and be ready to learn

Flexible Seating Flexible seating is giving students the opportunity to create the most comfortable learning environment by choosing where they sit in the class. Research has indicated that the use of flexible seating can help students to maximize their learning potential. Students will rotate seats this week to see where they feel their best learning environment is. Students and parents should read over the contract together then sign and return them.

Behavior Ladder/Calendar Super Student Great Job Good Choices Ready to Learn Think About It Teacher’s Choice Parent Contact Everyone starts on green at the beginning of each day. Students will have the opportunity to clip up (for positive choices) and down (for negative choices). Students will continue to clip up and down all day (if needed). Behavior calendars are to be colored at the end of the day and are the responsibility of the students! Please check them daily.

Homework and Planners Homework will be given often in 2nd grade. Spelling contracts will be handed out each week. Students will turn in the week’s completed assignments with the contract and a Spelling folder. There will be Math homework (Study Links) assigned with our skill that was practiced in class. I encourage all students to read everyday! Read to yourself, a mirror, a family member, a friend, or even a pet! 2nd grade students will have homework planners. Spelling words will be written in the planner on Fridays. Parents/Guardians should check and sign the planner each evening for notes and homework. It is the responsibility of the students to make sure their homework is written down each day! Example: Spelling contract Math Home Links 2-8

Specials Schedule Monday: Library Tuesday: Library and Music Wednesday: Computer Lab Thursday: Physical Education Friday: Guidance and Art Recess: 11:35 – 12:05 Lunch: 12:10 – 12:40​ *Reminder: We have outside recess and walking track time built into our daily schedule.  Please make sure your child wears appropriate footwear and have coats/gloves/hats in winter.

Water and Snacks Water is allowed in class, as long as it’s not a distraction. Please do not send in glass bottles. I would like to offer the class snacks often to be eaten in the afternoon. Donations would be greatly appreciated!​ Goldfish, pretzels, animal crackers, fruit snacks, raisins, and crackers have been popular in the past.​ Peanut-free please! We are no longer selling ice cream at school.  Birthday “ice cream treats” may be appropriate.

Remind texts: www.remind.com If you sign up you will receive text messages with:​ Class announcements​ Field trip reminders​ PTA meeting dates​ Early dismissals due to weather/emergencies​ Important reminders/ due dates/ etc.​ Please, take a moment to sign up now. Thanks! Text the number: 81010 Text this message:​ @bdunkin

BYOD Bring Your Own Device Students can bring iPads and tablets that will be used for:​ - Independent reading​ -Activities during reading stations​ - Research projects​ Use of the technology will be during specific times in our day and you will be notified when students may start bringing these in. Make sure you sign and return the agreement that is in your folder!

Tidbits The use of our school website for our class is important and always available. Marlowe Elementary / Homepage Math classes will begin switching at a later date, you will be notified when the switch happens and which teacher your child has. Any other questions or concerns feel free to contact me!

Thank you for coming! Students, I will see you Monday!!