Mrs. Burley’s and Ms. Brocato’s 2nd Grade Class

Welcome to Seussland

• Graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Education – Go Bulls!

• This will be my 20th year of teaching.• I grew up in Clearwater, Florida 3 miles away from the

beach, which is a favorite place of mine. • I am married and have two beautiful daughters. • I absolutely LOVE to read and my biggest hope is to instill a

love of reading that will last a lifetime in your children.

Mrs. Burley

• Graduated from the University of North Florida - SWOOP! • This is my first year teaching and I am extremely

excited begin my journey in the classroom.• I was born and raised in Duval & Clay county.• In my spare time I love to do Zumba at the Y as

well as tumble.

Ms. Brocato

Fun Fact! If any student had Mrs. Sheriden for 1st grade, she was also my 1st grade teacher back in 1997 :D

English/ Language Arts• This year, we will working with two new programs

that the Clay County School District has purchased for us. – Making Meaning– Being a WriterYou will not see as many worksheets as we will be using more critical thinking strategies in the classroom. Students should be reading a minimum of 15-20 minutes a night. Along with the weekly homework packet.

Math/ Science/ Social Studies

• Students will be learning Math in a variety of ways including whole and small group, centers, manipulatives, as well as journaling in a composition notebook.

• Reading skills will also be emphasize during Math instruction with the use of literature, word problems and journaling.

• Math homework will be given with the homework packet on Monday.

• Science and Social Studies will be done on a daily basis, however there will not be an homework assigned in the weekly packet, but students may sometimes have some research to do on a given concept.

• All workbooks and journals are to stay inside the classroom!

Extra Information

• Please read and sign/initial the planner nightly.• Behavior grades are given daily.

Green-Great DayYellow – Caution

Red – Parent Contact

Check website often. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/burleybrocato/ • See Communication folders for graded papers,

announcements and papers from the office.

Odds and Ends• Birthdays – If you would like to recognize your child on his or

her birthday you may send in a treat for the whole class of 18 students. We also ask that you do this at your child’s lunch time 12:15- 12:40.

• Allergy Alert! Please be aware that we are a nut free classroom! Which includes peanuts, tree nuts, almonds, etc.

• Inexpensive head phones are suggested for each student for use during classroom computer time, technology class and testing.

• Wish List – Kleenex, Clorox wipes, individually wrapped candy, Paper Towels, small items for treasure box; Other things are welcome.

How to Request A Conference

• If you are interested in meeting with Mrs. Burley and Ms. Brocato regarding your child’s progress in class, please send us a note in your child’s planner, call or email us.

Mrs. Burley Ms. BrocatoPhone: 904-291-5458 ext. 5621092 904-291-5458 ext. 5621052 Email: jmburley@oneclay.net nbrocato@oneclay.net

• Conferences are scheduled before and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

• Unfortunately, we can not meet during student contact time. This includes first thing in the mornings as students enter the classroom.

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