1. WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2014-2015 PLEASE SIGN IN AND COMPLETE ANY FORMS IN YOUR FOLDER BEFORE YOU LEAVE

2. MEET MS. MALONE ORIGINALLY FROM NJ- HUGE GIANTS FAN—NO BOOING ALLOWED BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY AND SPANISH- MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDIES AND TEACHING CERTICFICATE- MOUNTS SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY 8+ YEARS TEACHING ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 2 CHILDREN + 1 CAT, LIVE IN BALTIMORE CITY

3. TARDINESS Loss of learning time, respect for others learning, model good work habits Pledge/Prayer at 8:00am Homeroom (Lunch and Attendance) at 8:10am Child/parent responsible for make-up work Effort grade will be affected with excessive tardiness

4. DISCIPLINE POLICY See 2 nd Grade Discipline Policy handout- review and sign… DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 29 th Behavior Chart

5. DAILY FOLDER All school correspondence sent in folder Check folder daily Return to school next day

6. BOOK COVERS All soft cover/ workbooks Clear Contact paper Child name and number on the inside & back cover

7. SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM Reading: Super Kids- strong emphasis on phonics Math: McGraw- Hill- meets Common Core Standards Spelling: Pretest-Mondays & Final Test- Fridays…integrated within Super Kids program Social Studies/ Science- rotation of 6 weeks of each to cover all topics Religion- follow biblical teachings and scripture of Catholic Church

8. HOMEWORK Weekly homework sheet and spelling list distributed every Monday Refer to JPRCS website for updates and/or revisions Homework reinforces skills from school…MUST BE WRITTEN NEATLY, INCLUDE # ON PAPERS Homework includes 15 minutes of daily reading See 2 nd Grade Homework Policy handout- review and sign… DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 29 th Any confusion, send a note—don’t worry, be happy

9. ACCELERATED READER/BOOK REPORTS Accelerated Reader supports reading and comprehension. More information to follow once students have a chance to practice during reading and computer times Book Reports will be assigned monthly. More information to follow

10. TEST FOLDERS Test folders will be sent home weekly beginning September 15 th Will include graded quizzes, classwork and tests from previous week Review, sign sheet and return RED test folder the following day Return any papers with a P- or 80% or lower

11. BIRTHDAYS You may send in a small snack to share (PLEASE NO NUT OR PEANUT PRODUCTS Celebrate during snack time (20 minutes)—no juice or cake No party invitations will be distributed unless ALL students are invited

12. CLASS PARTIES We will celebrate special occasions throughout the year Volunteers are always welcome Must be STAND trained

13. MORNING RECESS/ LUNCH Morning snack daily Provide a light, healthy snack with small water or juice Desk towel

14. INCLEMENT WEATHER/ EARLY DISMISSAL In the event of bad weather (snow, ice, extreme heat), we follow Baltimore County Public Schools decision for closings and early dismissals A two hour delayed opening will cancel the hot lunch program Always send in a light snack & drink for NOON dismissal days

15. ABSENCES Please call the office by 10:00am to request work to be sent home. Make up work will be available for pick up after 3:00pm Send in an absent note with your child upon their return

16. MONEY/CORRESPONDENCE Send EXACT CHANGE or PERSONAL CHECK in an envelope or plastic baggie with your child’s name & grade Any notes sent to school, please write your child’s name on the bottom

17. NEW WEBSITE http://www.jprcs.org

18. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION THIS EVENING I look forward to a wonderful year working with you and your child Feel free to contact me via email: gmalone@jprcs.orggmalone@jprcs.org Email to schedule a meeting with me QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS