1. Welcome to Second Grade! Mrs. Postma & Mr. Orcutt 2012 - 2013

2. Daily Schedule Specials/Conference Period 8:30– 9:15 Mon. Tues. Thurs. 12:30-1:15 Wed. 2:00-3:00 Fri (specials, no conference) **Fridays - no conference period due to PLC Attendance is very important! For every 4 th tardy conduct grade will be reduced.

3. Lunch Accounts are accessible online at www.paypams.com www.paypams.com When lunch envelopes come home please send money with your child to replenish their account. Please make sure your child knows their pin number for their lunch account.

4. Behavior Plan Tickled Pink! - Positive behavior warrants a happy visit to the principal’s office. Nurtured Heart Approach: 1. Lots of positive praises 2. Enforce rules strictly 3. Avoid giving energy to negativity Not following classroom/school procedures and homework requirements will result in their conduct grade being adjusted accordingly. *Wednesday folders will document behavior infractions.

5. Lemm Rules 1.Be ready and prepared 2.Be respectful 3.Be responsible Lemm Lions Expect Success! *PRIDES*

6. Homework Students should read at least 15 minutes every night. Books can be read with someone or independently. Spelling words are assigned on Mondays and tests are given on Fridays. STUDY! Math Fact Fluency will be given on Monday and needs to be returned on Fridays signed. Math Online Homework: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

7. GRADING GUIDELINES Major grades-50% Minor grades-40% Homework-10%

8. Parent Connection Your child’s grades will be available to you online so you can monitor their progress weekly. Grades will be updated weekly. www.kleinisd.net

9. What Does an End of the Year Second Grader Look Like? READING Reads on a level L or M book with a fluency rate of 90 wpm with comprehension Writes complete sentences using correct punctuation. Can write a meaningful story that has details and correct grammar. OTHER An eskimo

10. MATH Has addition and subtraction math facts memorized up to 18. Can add and subtract 2 digit numbers with regrouping. Can tell time using digital and analog clocks. Can count money using a variety of coins.

11. Book Orders Scholastic books is the cheapest way to order books. Mr. Orcutt’s class does Scholastic Orders Online. See website for details. Mrs. Postma’s class will bring orders in with checks. Mrs. Postma will then mail the order in.

12. Family Participation Please plan to get involved in our classroom this year! Studies show that students are much more successful when their families are involved with their teacher to create a team atmosphere! Volunteers must complete a background check!

13. Other Information Students need to memorize their address and phone number. Students need to know their car rider number. Students need to know how to open milk cartons, juice boxes, snack items, etc. Students need to know how to use seatbelts. Changes in transportation.

14. Email & Website The best way to contact us is through email: Yvonne Postma ypostma1@kleinisd.netypostma1@kleinisd.net Tim Orcutt torcutt1@kleinisd.nettorcutt1@kleinisd.net Our classroom phone number is Yvonne Postma 832-484-6346 Tim Orcutt 832-484-6327 Visit our website Yvonne Postma http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/ypostma1/http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/ypostma1/ Tim Orcutt http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/torcutt1/http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/torcutt1/ (You will find up-to-date homework, projects, test study guides, wonderful links, etc…)

15. Please don’t forget to sign up for a parent conference time for Election Day: Tuesday, November 6 th ! This is a day off for students.