1. Kelly’s Kids 2 nd Grade Welcome Parents! Thank you for coming to the Kelly Kid’s Open House!

2. We are: Growing Toward the Future STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

3. All About Mrs. Kelly Top 10 list all about me: 1. My real name is Courtney Kelly. 2. I have been married for 15 years to Scott Kelly. 3.We have two little (big) boys that go to Durham & Ford. Kade is in 6th grade and Rennen is in 4 th grade. 4. Although I don't have a little girl, I have two sweet dogs who are girls. Irish is a 10 year old Golden Doodle, and Clover is a 2 year old Poodle/Bichon mix. 5. I love to go on mission trips through Blue Skies to serve families who have children with cancer. We just got back from our 3 rd trip.

4. All About Mrs. Kelly 10 list all about me: 6. I love planning parties (and was actually the Party Planner Director for our Blue Skies mission trip last year and will be a director again during our fall break trip.) 7. I grew up in NY where I attended elementary, middle, and high school. 8.I went to college at: Augusta State University (Undergrad in teaching) Kennensaw State University (Masters in Educational Leadership), Lincoln Memorial University (Specialist in Educational Leadership) 9. My hubby is the head baseball coach at Lassiter High School in East Cobb. Kade and Rennen play baseball and tennis. 10. This is my 16th year teaching and it is going to be an amazing year!

6. Mrs. Kelly’s Daily Schedule 7:15-7:50Arrival, Morning Work 7:50-8:00Announcements/Attendance 8:00-8:15STEM 8:15-9:00Specials Day 1 – Art/Day 2 – STEM Lab/Day 3 – P.E./ Day 4 – Music/Day 5 – P.E. 9:00-9:25Bathroom/snack/story/check homework and pass out new homework 9:25-11:11 Daily 5 Literacy Block/Writer’s Workshop 11:11-11:19Clean-/Restroom 11:24-11:54Lunch/Table 4/5 11:54-12:05Read Aloud 12:05-12:15 Number Talks 12:15-1:15Daily 3 Guided Math 1:15-1:35Recess 1:35-2:00Integrated Science/Social Studies/Health 2:00-2:15Calendar/Pack 2:15-2:30Afternoon Announcements/Dismissal

7. Daily 5/CAFE Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Work on Writing

8. Year at a Glance

13. Love and Logic

14. Behavior Policy Listening Skills (LS) 1. Organizes self and materials 2. Works Independently 3. Asks questions/seeks help when needed 4. Completes tasks in a timely manner Learning Behaviors (LB) 1. Uses self-control 2. Exhibits good listening skills 3. Accepts responsibility for behavior 4. Works cooperatively with others Controls talking 1. Rules and Regulations (RR) 2. Follows directions 3. Shows respect for others 4. Shows respect for authority 5. Shows respect for property

15. 2nd Grade Incentives Ford Friday B.U.G.S. Tickets Class Compliments Celebrations Incentive Charts / Treasure Chest

16. 2nd Grade Field Trips *Tellus Museum-Science Standards *Fire Safety- Health/Safety Standards *Performing Arts- Fine Arts *Atlanta Botanical Gardens- Science Standards *Visit to Jones Farm – Life Cycles

17. Communication Between Home & School ***Teacher Texts through REMIND*** Please pull out your phones and send a text to 81010 Add the message @ kellyskids Agendas Weekly Folders Reading Logs Webpages/Blog Group Emails School-wide phone messages

18. Homework Homework is closely correlated to our instruction for that day. It is intended to reinforce understanding and build confidence. If you find that your child is having difficulty completing the homework, please let me know so we can adjust the assignment accordingly.

19. Spelling Students will receive words according to their spelling skill level. 15 new words each week; 10 phonics- related words and 5 High Frequency Words. High Frequency Words will be cumulative throughout the year. Spelling lists will be found in their agenda and on Blog – Spelling Lists.

20. Thank you for your time and effort in enriching our classroom. Please take a moment to sign up to volunteer in the classroom. Be sure to join PTSA and sign up for PTSA committees! Thanks for helping us make Second Grade FUN!!

21. Final Thought In the final analysis, it is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings! -Ann Landers