Open HouseOpen HouseWWelcome to Second Gradeelcome to Second Grade
Open HouseOpen HouseWWelcome to Second Gradeelcome to Second Grade
Mrs. DentonMrs. Denton
Introduction• 2nd year at Plumb Elementary• 29th year teaching (26 in Pinellas)• Teacher on Special Assignment for 3
years• Graduate of USF (masters degree also at
USF)• Married• 2 sons
Expectations• Teach and reinforce organizational
skills • Follow school/classroom rules• Aligning our classroom process to
prepare for a smooth transition to 3rd grade
Attendance Procedures• Students are required to come to
school every day• Tardies• Absences (note required)• Attendance Problems reported to
State Attorney’s Office
Flow of The Day• 8:20-8:40 Arrival and WPNN• 8:45-9:45 Writing• 9:45-10:50 Math• 10:50-11:25 P.E.• 11:30-12:00 Lunch/Walk and Talk• 12:00-1:30 Reading Workshop• 1:30-1:40 Teacher Read Aloud• 1:40-2:40 Science/Social Studies/Health
SpecialsMonday (8:45-9:25) Music
Monday (1:55-2:35) P.E.Tuesday (12:35-1:150 Computer LabFriday (1:55-2:35) Art
Please make sure your child wears or brings tennis shoes for PE each day!
Writing• Everyday• Mini-lessons, Conferences, Sharing• Writing will begin to be focused,
organized, and contain supporting details
• Sharing and celebration with whole group and small group
Social Studies, Science, and Health
• Alternate subjects• Textbooks as well as hands on
activities• Integration with other subjects
– Non-fiction reading– Math
MathI n order to meet the
needs of all of our students, Mrs. Ferrell, Mrs. Gurian, and myself are teaming up for the math block.
Reading• Fab 5
Phonemic AwarenessPhonicsVocabularyComprehension Fluency
• Integration of all subjects• McMillan textbook• Reading Day
Read Aloud, Independent Reading, Vocabulary, Making Meaning, Word Work, Fluency work, and Small Group Instruction
Computers• Computers will be used in the
classroom and the computer lab• Consent form mandatory• Only approved websites
– Math—Harcourt, Riverdeep, and FasttMath– Reading—Riverdeep– Science and Social Studies projects– Writing assignments– Educational Games
Economics Project
•Supplies Needed: large beads, needle nose pliers, charms, keychain hooks, etc.
•Volunteers week of Sept. 29- Oct. 3 to help sell
•Tie in with recycling
Grading Policy
100-90 E (Excellent) 89-80 V (Very Good) 79-70 S (Satisfactory) 69-60 N (Needs Improvement) 59-0 U (Unsatisfactory)
• Test scores below an S: Please review with your child so that we know they understand the concepts taught.
Assessments• Observation/Conferences, Work
Projects, Performance Assessments and Effort
• Written Tests– Writing, Math, and Reading
• Common Assessments
School and Classroom Rules
» Plumb Elementary School Rules
Be ResponsibleBe Safe
• Be Kind» Classroom Rules
• Only talk when no one else is talking.• Pay attention and be a good listener.• Use the bathroom only when the teacher is
not teaching.• Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Our Jobs• Venn Diagram
– Student– Teacher– Parent
Classroom Behavior Plan
•Much positive reinforcement•Dentonville Mini-Economy
with pay for good work with completion and behavior. We will charge for unacceptable work/behavior
Homework• Homework is due the following
school day, unless specified• Reinforcement• Communication to parents • Homework Policy
Portfolios• Showcases student’s growth and
see progress• Holds student’s best work• Shared at student-led conference
Textbook Policy• All textbooks provided by Pinellas
County School Board• Math, Handwriting, SS and Science
workbooks are consumable• Hardcover books are to be used outside
of the classroom when necessary and returned in good condition
• Pay for any unreturned/damaged books
Classroom Meetings• Friday afternoons Class Meeting
and Store• Plus/Delta Chart• Idea Bin• Friday Box• Students and teachers thoughts of
the week
Communication• Planner/Agenda Book• Notes (Please remember notes for
absences or it is unexcused)• E-mail is [email protected]• Telephone number at Plumb is • 469-5976
Conferences• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be
scheduled in the Fall• Student-led conference in the Spring• I usually schedule conferences after
school. If you need a morning conference please let me know in writing so that I will make a morning time for you when I am scheduling. Thank you
Adopt-a-Class• Very easy and beneficial way to help
your child’s class• Donations of $150(+-) or more
Books on CD for class library, field trips, Small CD players, Leap Pads with Leap Pad games, Math Games, etc.
• Share the donation with several families or your place of business
Parent Teacher Association
• Please join to help our students• $4/person
– Parents– Grandparents– Businesses
• Purchase many items for the classrooms• Extra-curricular activities
Volunteers• MUST be registered• Lend a helping hand• Work with students in the
classroom• Field Trips• Work at home
Please do the following before you go…
• Look around your child’s class• Write a note to your child and
leave it on their desk• Please be sure you signed in• Thanks so much for coming I
love your children already…you are awesome parents!