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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!!!!

Contact Information Email: ajaramillo@alvinisd.net Phone: 281-245-3214 Conference Time: 8:55-9:45 am Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Only Check out my website for other important info. https://www.alvinisd.net/Domain/1408