1. Ms. Romich’s 2nd Grade Class
Welcome Parents!

2. Before We Begin Sign up for a conference Sign up to volunteer
Look around the room
Write your child a note

3. Welcome to Room 15! Introduction of Myself Introduction of Our Theme
Background
Experience
Introduction of Our Theme
Kitchen/Cooking

4. Routines Morning Procedures Meals Dismissal
School starts at 7:50 so please make sure your child arrives on time.
If you know your child will be absent please call the absentee line ( ) or send a note in advance.
Meals
Snack - Nut Free (around 9:30-10:00)
Lunch 11:55-12:25
Dismissal
Buses start loading at 2:35. Please send a note about any changes. Please do NOT send an if the change occurs after school starts just call the office and leave a message. ( )

5. Classroom Expectations
Be safe.
Be responsible.
Be respectful.

6. Behavior Programs Individual Behavior Program
Stop & Think Signs
Whole Class Behavior Program
Marbles

7. Our Daily Schedule Academic Blocks Specials
2 hours Language Arts block
1 hour Math block
30-45 minutes for Science or Social Studies
Specials
Recess (daily for 15 minutes)
PE (Mon., Wed., and Friday) - tennis shoes
SEARCH and Guidance (EOW Fri.)
Music (Mon. and Tues.)
Spanish (Thurs.)
Library (Tues.) - open checkout daily
Art (Thurs.)
Computer Lab (Wed.)
Curiosity Cave - monthly

8. Grading Policy Assignments will be scored with an 4, 3, 2, or 1.
Grading and effort learning progression scales
Writing learning progression scales
Please keep in mind that information about a child’s achievement and development may be gathered in a number of ways. Some techniques are:
Observations
Discussions/conferences
Work samples
Verbal and nonverbal participation
Assessments

9. Report Cards and Conferences
Report cards are issued 4 times a year.
Conferences are held in the fall and by request.
Students are assessed in both academic and effort.
Students will receive a score of E, M, P, B for academic growth.
Students will receive an O, S, N for effort.

10. Report Cards Grading Scale:
E = exceeds standards, M = meets standards, P = making progress towards standard, B = below standard
These letters are not the same as the traditional A-F report card
Effort Scale:
O = Outstanding, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement

11. Report Card Data Reading Math DRA reading levels SME level
Independent levels 1st and 4th quarters
Instructional levels 2nd and 3rd quarters
Math
SME level
Given as grade level (ex: 2.5)
Will not see on the report card at the beginning of the year

12. Homework Look in “To Go” folder and agenda every night.
Reading (15 minutes nightly)
Word Study: Spelling City (Mon. - Thurs.)
Math: (3 times a week)
Science or Social Studies (once a week)
Projects – as assigned
Sunshine Math – optional enrichment math which starts in October
Homework should take about 30 minutes. If your child is struggling with his/her homework, please let me know.

13. How I use spelling city? Log onto www.spellingcity.com
Click on student icon-top left of page.
Move curser down to #2 “Find a list” -type in Mouritzen.
My name will appear with school name. Please click on my name, this is dark blue. This will open up to “my page” with a message. Click on the homework for the week. Each word study group will have their own list named by color and the date.
Please have students do 1 activity per day-Monday through Thursday. I will assess on the reviewed words on Friday. If your child would like to do more activities please feel free to do so! Please do not print any activities; I trust this will be done

14. Communication Folders Phone Calls E-mail Updates Monthly Newsletters
Thursday Folders (Red)
PTA and school information
Student work
Notes to and from school
To Go (Orange)
Agendas
Homework - written instructions
Phone Calls
Please leave a message in the office. ( )
Updates
Monthly Newsletters

15. Communication E-mail - do NOT use for emergencies Website
Website
Upcoming Events
Nine Week Plans
Newsletters
Homework Assignments
Classroom Schedule
Grading Policy
Curriculum Web Sites

16. Celebrations/Birthdays
LCPS is not allowing any food or non-food items to celebrate birthdays.
Students cannot pass out invitations at school.
Class Parties
Winter Celebration
End of year

17. Student of the Week
Each student will have a special week to design a poster (provided by me) and bring in items to share with the class.
The poster will be sent home a week before it is due.

18. Medication
If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse. The children are not allowed to give it to the nurse.
Children are NOT allowed to have medication in class.

19. I’m looking forward to a great year!