1. Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais 2nd Grade 2018-19
Welcome to Open House
Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais
2nd Grade

2. All About Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais

3. Pickett’s Mill Elementary
Vision Statement:
Engaged in learning,
leading in excellence
Mission Statement:
One team, One Goal,
Student Success
Mission Wildly Important Goals (WIGS): Students will solve 30 addition problems in 3 minutes.

4. Our Daily Schedule 7:15- 7:50 Homeroom 7:50- 8:45
Writing, Grammar, Spelling
8:45- 9:05
Whole Group Reading
9:05- 9:30
Guided Reading
9:30- 9:45
Snack & Math Spiral Review
9:45- 10:50
Math and Guided Math
10:50- 11:24
Recess
11:24- 11:54
Lunch
11:54- 12:15
Read Aloud
12:15- 1:05
Specials
1:05- 2:00
Social Studies or Science
2:00- 2:10
Prepare for Dismissal
2:10
Car riders & ASP dismissed
2:15
Bus riders, Daycare, & Club dismissed

5. Attendance
It is extremely important that your child is on time and at school unless due to sickness or an emergency.
School begins at 7:50
The county pays close attention to absences and tardies.
Please DO NOT come to school sick!
Always send in a note explaining absence(s).

6. Transportation The bus is safe, reliable and green!
No changes in daily transportation can be made after 1:30pm.
All changes must be made in writing. I cannot accept s, only notes. (PMES student bus pass)
Register for ASP…just in case!

7. Classroom Management
We have high expectations for behavior and trying your personal best.
We will use a fluid behavior chart.
We will use the punch card system
for rewarding good behavior.
Agendas
Seven Habits/ Leader in Me

8. Nuts and Bolts
Water bottles: flip top or securely closed bottle, water only
Please send a healthy snack with your child daily.
We will be happy to schedule a conference with you, but please do not interrupt instructional time.
Birthdays:
- Please pass out treats during lunch time.
- No balloons, goodie bags, etc.
- Not allowed to pass out invitations

9. Homework
Read for 20 minutes daily
Practice spelling words
Math facts

10. Wish List
There are items that we could use as we work through our year. If you can donate thanks!
paper plates
yellow, pink, and green copy paper
playground balls
white card stock
glue (both sticks and bottles)

11. Copy Parent
Sight Word/ Fluency helper
Math Time tests helper
PTA room mom
Holiday Centers

12. Where can you find more information?
Cobb County website:
Pickett’s Mill website:
Class Blog

13. Reading, Phonics/ Spelling
Focus lessons: introduce new strategies to use while reading.
Guided Reading: Small group instruction that focuses on skills such as questioning, predicting, making connections, summarizing, etc.
Independent Reading
Read-Aloud to model enjoyment of literature and reinforce skills
Phonics/ Spelling

14. Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop teaches how to use the writing process.
Student / Teacher Conferences
3 writing genres: narrative, informational, and opinion
Letter Home Journals

15. Handwriting Focus on neatness and correct letter formation.
Practicing at home would be very
beneficial.
Not allowing cursive handwriting

16. Math Whole group instruction
Guided Math: Small group instruction that focuses on skills
Math Journals: Improve problem solving skills by learning how to solve a math problem using pictures, numbers, and words. The goal is to have students learn mathematical vocabulary and how to explain their thinking.

17. Science and Social Studies
Social Studies-Georgia Geography, local and state Government, Creek and Cherokee Native Americans, historical figures that have made contributions in GA history, and Economics.
Science-Matter, Push & Pulls, Stars, Seasons, Shadows and the Moon, Environmental Changes, and Life Cycles
Health-Emotional/Mental Health, Family living

18. The End! We are looking forward to a wonderful year!
Thanks for coming!
We are looking forward
to a wonderful year!