WELCOMEto Back to School Night!

Mrs. Crossley - 2nd Grade

About Mrs. Crossley● This is my first year teaching 2nd grade

at Discovery Elementary

● My husband Brian and I have three children who are 9, 6, and 4 years old.

● We have lived in San Marcos since 2005, and I am thrilled to be teaching in this wonderful community.

● I have a B.A. in Communications Studies and a multiple subject teaching credential from CSUSM.

My Teaching Philosophy● Students in Room 13 are a part of a

classroom community. Teamwork and collaboration will be a part of our learning.

● All students must be challenged through high expectations and rigorous academic standards.

● Parents/caregivers and teachers can work as a team to support each student’s learning and development. This way, we can ensure a positive learning experience for each child.

My Teaching StyleStructured but Flexible - Daily Schedule and Routines - Students will have the chance to work in the way that suits their learning style

Differentiated - Students are challenged at their level - Flexible grouping: focused instruction

Community Building - A classroom is like a family - Students will learn to care for and support each other as friends

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Classroom Rules

1. Be kind

2. Show respect: to each other, to yourself, and to our things

3. Try your best

4. Don't give up

Behavior PlanPositive Behavior Reinforcement:● Verbal praise

● Positive notes to student and caregivers

● Daily “shout outs” to each other for good choices and good citizenship during our daily closing circle.

● Participation in “Fun Friday”

Negative Behavior Consequences:

● Verbal reminder & retrain on expectations as needed.

● Whenever possible I will apply use natural and logical consequences (e.g., if you make a mess, you help clean it up).

● For more serious, or repeated offenses, students may lose a Dojo point. If a student loses 3 Dojo points for the week, the student will not be allowed to participate in Fun Friday. I will ask the student to complete a reflection sheet on her/his behavior.

● I will contact parents to keep them apprised of more severe behavior issues as needed.

School Expectations

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Homework● I feel students need to be KIDS after school

● Students will be required to read nightly for at least 20 minutes at their independent level

● Unfinished classwork may become homework

● Special projects will still be assigned at various times

● If you would like your student to do more, you are always welcome to have them access one of their independent learning sites

Want to Volunteer or Donate??VOLUNTEER:

In the classroom:

● Organizing classroom library● Room Parent● Art Docent● And more…

At the school:

● Marla Rosenthal - Discovery Innovation

DONATE:

● Scholastic● Supplies● Makerspace