welcome to second grade!

Welcome to

Second Grade!

Second Grade Team Shelly Alley MaeLani Bird Kristin Cullen Kathleen MacLaren Tracy Prickett Tracy Rickert Katie Vaughan

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement

The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful learners.

Curriculum Math (Bridges in Mathematics)

http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/materials/parents/parents2

Science Language Arts Social Studies

Intervention & Enrichment

Class Schedule 7:35-7:50 Arrival and Morning Work

7:50-8:00 Target the Question8:00-8:20 Number Corner (Calendar) 8:20-9:20 Math Lesson / Stations9:20-10:05 Science10:05-10:45 Round-Ups (tutorials) 10:45-11:15 Recess / Restroom Break11:10-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:00 Read Aloud / Handwriting12:00-12:45 Specials12:45-2:45 Reading / Writing / S.S. 2:40-2:50 Pack Up / Dismissal

Classroom ManagementOur classroom rules are as follows:Be a STAR:SafetyTake ResponsibilityAttitudeRespect

• I have a stamp system to reward positive behavior.~ saved and turned in for prizes

• I have a chart that I use to keep track of undesired behavior. ~ 5 minutes off of recess

Daily Take-Home Folders

Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way to track student behavior.

Calendar – please check daily Reading Log – 100 minutes per week

Math Log – 40 minutes per week

Math Log Twice each grading period, students will be

given a timed math facts test.

Students who show proficiency (90%) will not be responsible for the math log for the next 3-4 weeks.

Homework In addition to the reading and math logs, students

will be responsible for: Spelling Math practice pages

Students will have until Friday to complete the Spelling and Math practice.

Grading Policy

Progress reports – Every 3rd week, parents will receive communication from the school.

Common Assessments – Scores below 80% will be given the opportunity to

retake one time for full credit after intervention. Scores below 100% will also have the opportunity

to retake for a better grade.

Supplement The supplement is a more detailed picture of

your child’s progress in each subject area. It will come home with your child’s report

card. The supplement is on the 1,2,3 scale and will

need to be signed and returned each six weeks.

Target Binder Pre/post assessments for each subject area

will be kept in the binder Used to provide feedback to students Encourage student accountability Student goal setting Show progress

We promise…

As we begin to modify and improve upon our assessment practices, we can make you these promises:

Your child will continue to experience high quality learning.

We will continue to provide you with information about your child's learning and progress

Keyboarding Starting in September, we will have six

weeks of daily keyboarding practice.

Please encourage your child to use home row keys when typing at home.

A Few Key Reminders

Lunch Purchase hot lunches in advance through the

cafeteria if possible. You may send in a check, cash or you can go online and add to a students account at https://www.parentonline.net/ .

If anyone other than a parent or guardian would like to eat with a student, a note must be provided to the office in advance.

Second grade will be able to purchase ice cream on Monday.

Absences Call the office on the day of the absence by

10 a.m.

Send a written note to the teacher when your child returns to school within 48 hours. E-mails are appreciated…but not accepted by the office.

2nd Grade T-Shirt Information Coming Soon!! Worn on field trips Worn on Field Day

Field Trips Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve - October

One parent per class (homeroom parent) Please wear 2nd grade t-shirt or green shirt Please bring sack lunch

TWU – Kids Dance- November No chaperones due to limited seating (half-

day)

How to Contact Me…My goal is to respoail within 24.

(940) 369-1827tprickett@dentonisd.org

12:00-12:45Or

940-369-37__

Let’s Have a Great Year!