Welcome to Second Grade!

Second Grade Team  Shelly Alley  MaeLani Bird  Kristin Cullen  Kathleen MacLaren  Tracy Prickett  Tracy Rickert  Katie Vaughan

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful learners.

Curriculum  Math (Bridges in Mathematics) materials/parents/parents2 materials/parents/parents2  Science  Language Arts  Social Studies  Intervention & Enrichment

Class Schedule 7:35-7:50 Arrival and Morning Work 7:50 -8:00Target the Question 8:00-8:20 Number Corner (Calendar) 8:20-9:20 Math Lesson / Stations 9:20-10:05 Science 10:05-10:45 Round-Ups (tutorials) 10:45-11:15 Recess / Restroom Break 11:10-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:00 Read Aloud / Handwriting 12:00-12:45 Specials 12:45-2:45 Reading / Writing / S.S. 2:40- 2:50 Pack Up / Dismissal

Classroom Management Our classroom rules are as follows: Be a STAR: Safety Take Responsibility Attitude Respect I have a stamp system to reward positive behavior. ~ saved and turned in for prizes I have a chart that I use to keep track of undesired behavior. ~ 5 minutes off of recess

Daily Take-Home Folders  Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way to track student behavior.  Calendar – please check daily  Reading Log – 100 minutes per week  Math Log – 40 minutes per week

Math Log  Twice each grading period, students will be given a timed math facts test.  Students who show proficiency (90%) will not be responsible for the math log for the next 3-4 weeks.

Homework  In addition to the reading and math logs, students will be responsible for:  Spelling  Math practice pages  Students will have until Friday to complete the Spelling and Math practice.

Grading Policy  Progress reports – Every 3rd week, parents will receive communication from the school.  Common Assessments –  Scores below 80% will be given the opportunity to retake one time for full credit after intervention.  Scores below 100% will also have the opportunity to retake for a better grade.

Supplement  The supplement is a more detailed picture of your child’s progress in each subject area.  It will come home with your child’s report card.  The supplement is on the 1,2,3 scale and will need to be signed and returned each six weeks.

Target Binder  Pre/post assessments for each subject area will be kept in the binder  Used to provide feedback to students  Encourage student accountability  Student goal setting  Show progress

We promise… As we begin to modify and improve upon our assessment practices, we can make you these promises:  Your child will continue to experience high quality learning.  We will continue to provide you with information about your child's learning and progress

Keyboarding  Starting in September, we will have six weeks of daily keyboarding practice.  Please encourage your child to use home row keys when typing at home.

A Few Key Reminders

Lunch  Purchase hot lunches in advance through the cafeteria if possible. You may send in a check, cash or you can go online and add to a students account at  If anyone other than a parent or guardian would like to eat with a student, a note must be provided to the office in advance.  Second grade will be able to purchase ice cream on Monday.

Absences  Call the office on the day of the absence by 10 a.m.  Send a written note to the teacher when your child returns to school within 48 hours. E- mails are appreciated…but not accepted by the office.

2 nd Grade T-Shirt  Information Coming Soon!!  Worn on field trips  Worn on Field Day

Field Trips  Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve - October  One parent per class (homeroom parent)  Please wear 2 nd grade t-shirt or green shirt  Please bring sack lunch  TWU – Kids Dance- November  No chaperones due to limited seating (half- day)

How to Contact Me… My goal is to respoail within 24. (940) :00-12:45 Or __

Let’s Have a Great Year!