2.  Please make sure your child is in the classroom no later than 8:20am.  We have a 10 minute morning meeting with the students to discuss before they head to math.

3.  We use flexible skills groups for math and we all teach Saxon Math.  Math homework is nightly. Please refer to your child’s math teacher’s website for assignments.  Math homework will not be given on weekends.  Tests are given every 5 lessons.  Homework: 10 points  Tests: 100 points

4.  Patty Connell (Mrs. Challis)  Cynthia Hurtado (Ms. Braaten)  Jessica Loos (Mrs. Nicoll)  Alejandra Perez (Mrs. Tilbury)

5.  Students are responsible for filling out homework in their planners.  Students will fill out planners in math and reading classes.

6.  This is the students first recess of the day.  Two 2 nd grade teachers and Mrs. Wellette are outside with the students at this time.  Please make sure students have coats, gloves, etc. when necessary.  No outside toys or electronics are allowed at recess.

7.  We have two snacks during the day. ◦ One during reading in the morning. ◦ One in the afternoon.  Please no peanut/nut snacks as we have some life threatening allergies in 2 nd grade.  Peanut or nut foods can be eaten in the lunch room.  Students may keep water bottles at their desk.

8.  We use flexible skills groups for reading and all teach with the Reading Street curriculum.  Reading logs ◦ Read 15 minutes a night ◦ Once logs are complete with signatures students turn them in for a treasure box dig.  Reading centers and class work may look different in all of the classes.  Center Work: 20 points  Tests: Vary depending on test  There will be a reading test every Friday.

9.  Spelling is done with your child’s reading teacher. ◦ Spelling tests are every Friday. ◦ Spelling homework is two pages. ◦ Spelling homework is given on Fridays and due the following Friday (one week to complete). ◦ Challenge words are extra credit. ◦ Homework: 10 points ◦ Test: 24 points

10.  Students go to lunch first.  Please practice your child’s student number with them for hot lunch.  Students then go to their 2 nd recess for the day.  Mrs. Wellette (our 2 nd grade para) and Mr. Riley (the playground supervisor) are with the students at recess.

11.  Computers (Mrs. Stern)  Art (Mrs. Vann)  Music (Mrs. Gildehaus)  P.E. (Mrs. Bishop)  Classes have a two day rotation per special.  Library is once a week. ◦ Ms. Braaten-Tuesday ◦ Mrs. Challis-Wednesday ◦ Mrs. Nicoll-Thursday ◦ Mrs. Tilbury-Friday

12.  Every Child A Writer (E.C.A.W.)  Students are placed in small groups and work with their teacher every day for 15 minutes.  Students are tested every 15 days.  These groups are fluid and students must hit an 85% or better to move onto the next level.  Writing is in homeroom.  Center work: points vary  Cold prompts: 100 points

13.  Science and social studies done in homeroom.  Some units will have a test and students will bring home a study guide.  Activities: 5 points  Tests/Projects: vary depending on test  Big events to look forward to: ◦ December 12 th : Greek Wax Museum ◦ February 5 th : Pioneer Day

14.  The students go to their 3 rd recess of the day at this time.  Something new to our schedule this year!

15.  Drop Everything and Read  Students may bring books from home, but please label their name in it.  Students will begin AR (Accelerated Reader) this year. ◦ Students read within their level and then take comprehension quizzes afterwards. ◦ Mrs. Lilly ties rewards into AR goals. ◦ Students move up the AR goal board in their homeroom.

16.  1.9 and below:  2.0-2.9:  3.0-3.9:  4.0-4.9:  5:0 and above:

17.  We finish our day with read aloud.  Students may not be dismissed until their name shows up with walker, car, bus, or it is all call time.

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