1. Welcome to 2nd Grade Students and Families!
Mrs. Jennifer Curtis

2. Learn About Our Class The teacher Class goals and community
Subjects and schedule
Homework and field trips
Tardiness
Supplies and snacks
Getting help
Questions? Raise your hand, please.

3. Hobbies/Interests
Snow skiing
Reading
Scrapbooking

4. Get to Know Me My experience My background 21 years Bristol, TN
1st grade
5th grade
2nd grade
Bristol, TN
University of Tennessee, B.S.
East Tennessee State University, MAT

5. Communication My email: jennifer.curtis@hck12.net
My phone:
Web site: hck12.net

6. Class Goals Learn new skills Discover new interests Make new friends
Have fun and support each other

7. Classroom Community
Our classroom rules help us get along with each other:
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be on time.
Be prepared.

8. Science and Social Studies
Class Subjects
Reading and Writing
Math
Science and Social Studies
Music and Art
Computer
Physical Education
Guidance

9. Flight Crew Schedule 7:55 – 8:00 Welcome/Unpack/Announcements
8:00 – 10:35
ELA, Science & Social Studies
10:35 – 11:35
Math
11:35 – 11:45
Playtime
11:50 – 12:15
Lunch
12:15 – 12:30
Read Aloud
12:30 – 12:45
12:45 - 1:30
Jets Time (Reading & Math Intervention)
1:30 - 1:50
1:55 – 2:40
Related Arts
2:45 – 2:55
Dismissals (Early Bus 2:45)
Flight Crew Schedule

10. Reading
Every night
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Assessments

11. Writing Daily Journals Narrative – Tell a story
Opinion – How you feel about something
Expository – Explain how to do something
Assessments

12. Math Addition and Subtraction (1-digit up to 4-digits) Place Value
Measurement (Time, Money, Length)
Geometry
Assessments

13. Science and Social Studies
Mostly embedded in reading series.

14. Homework Read every night 20 minutes Weekly Homework Packet
Receive on Monday
Due on Friday morning

15. Field Trips & Special Events
Farm Day - September
Barter Theatre
Laurel Run – VHS R.A.I.N. Club (Earth Day)
Marty Silver will visit us!
Two Parties – Christmas 12/19 & Easter 3/23

16. Our School Is Peanut Sensitive
Thank you for keeping all our kids safe!

17. Tardy/Early Dismissal/Absence
School starts at 7:55 A.M.
Running late? An adult must sign their student in at the school office before child is sent to class.
Please consult HCS Elementary Handbook regarding “Parent Notes” and “Truancy”.
Strive For Less Than 5 Absences

18. Supplies Bring these items each day Don’t bring these items
Electronic Devices
Toys except on “Toy Day”
Expensive Things
Sugary Drinks
PARENTS – Please monitor what your child puts in his/her backpack. Thanks!
Blue Folder
Reading Book
Healthy Snack
Water Bottles with Lid (Water Only)

19. Resources
Library – Bring books to school every week so you can check out new ones.
Computer Lab
Teacher’s Assistant
Parent Volunteers

20. Parents
TRANSPORTATION – Your child will be sent home each day according to what you choose today. Policy will not allow me to do any different unless I have a note from home which your child will turn into me first thing in the mornings.
EMERGENCY CARDS – Please keep phone numbers up to date.

21. I am really looking forward to working with you and your child this year! Questions?

22. Let’s Have a Great Year Together!

23. My Family
Mike husband
Dylan and Ben sons
Buddy pet

24. Please return all forms as soon as possible.