WELCOME TO 2N D GRADE

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2012-2013

Mrs. Waroff

Room F-103

DAILY SCHEDULE

•8:20 School Begins

•8:20-8:30 Morning Seatwork

•8:30-9:30 Language Arts

•9:30-10:15 R.T.I. - Response to Intervention

•10:15-10:35 SNACK RECESS

•10:35-11:35 Literacy Rotations and Guided Reading

•11:35-12:15 LUNCH

•12:15-1:15 Math & Monarch Math

•1:15-1:45 Math Centers T & TH / Social Studies and Science M, W, F

•1:45-2:00 Pack Up and Reading S.U.R.F Time

•2:00-2:30 VAPA Rotations T, W, & TH / Friday ART activity

*MONDAY- every Monday is an early release day-students are out at 1:35

CL ASSROOM RULES AND BEHAV IORAL EXPECTAT IONS

In order to guarantee your child, and all of the other

students in the classroom the excellent learning climate they

deserve, the following discipline plan will be utilized in the

classroom. All students can behave appropriately in the classroom if

they know exactly what the class standards are and how their

chosen behavior results in consequences, both positive and

negative. Applied consistently, this discipline program will help

create an optimal learning environment and encourage the positive

and educational development of the students.

Classroom Rules

1. Listen when the teacher is talking.

2. Follow directions quickly.

3. Keep your hands and feet to

yourself.

4. Raise your hand to speak or stand.

5. Be safe, be kind, and be honest.

6. Respect others, respect yourself,

and respect your school.

RULES & CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

BEHAVIOR CLIP CHART

-Red: WOW! Outstanding

-Orange: Great

-Yellow: Good

-Green: Ready to Learn

-Blue: Think About It

-Purple: Teacher’s Choice (Teacher

conference, Sign Oops Binder, Loss of 10

minutes of recess)

-Magenta: Parent Contact (Teacher

conference, Oops Binder, Loss of entire

recess, Phone call and/ or letter home)

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

At this age, most children have a desire to

do the right thing and please the adults

around them. Mistakes do happen (to all of

us!), but I try to acknowledge and reinforce

only the desired behaviors. The following are

a list of some of the rewards I use:

1. Praise! Praise! Praise!

2. Stickers

3. Tickets

4. Positive Notes / Phone Call Home

5. Class Points

6. Class Marbles

 

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BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES

NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES

 1.The LOOK!

2. Verbal Warning. This is just a reminder-we all

make mistakes sometimes.

3. Move behavior clip on the Behavior Chart.

4. Conference with teacher. Sign the OOPS binder.

The student will receive a time out depending on

the unwanted behavior and may miss a portion of

their recess.

*Severe Disruption: this involves breaking the

school’s rules (i.e. destroying school property,

fighting, inappropriate language, and possession

of weapons or drugs). The student will

immediately go to the principal’s office

HOMEWORK

- Generally, homework should not take more than 30 minutes a

night. However, there are times that more work or practice will be

required. This would be individualized according to how well your

child is performing toward the Standards. In addition, there will

be some special projects assigned throughout the year.

- The purpose of homework is to reinforce the skills being taught

daily in the classroom. Your participation in your child’s education

is a vital contributor to your child’s academic achievement.

NIGHTLY HOMEWORK

Homework will be Monday-Thursday and will consist of:

Reading: 10 minutes

Math: Nightly review of the day’s lesson

Writing or Comprehension: Weekly Assignments

Computer: Ticket to Read-5-10 minutes

Spelling Practice, Sight Words, and Read Naturally will also be included

Please make sure your child’s homework is reviewed, corrected by you

nightly and returned the next day in your child’s Homework Folder.

FOLDERS, BIRTHDAYS, AND COMMUNICATION

Your child will be assigned a BLUE Homework Folder that is to be used daily. Please make

sure this folder is brought to school everyday.

Birthdays are SPECIAL! I would love to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please let me know

in advance if you would like to bring in a treat on their magical day. We will celebrate at

the end of the day during the last 15 minutes. All items must be store bought please. To

avoid hurt feelings, I kindly ask that if you choose to have a party AND the invitations

are distributed at school, there must be for every child in the class.

Communication is the key to a successful year. A great parent/teacher partnership leads

to a successful child. Email is the most effective way to communicate with me. My email

address is mwaroff@murrieta.k12.ca.us.

V. A . P. A . V I S U A L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A R T S

Arts integration in all subject matters

Drama, Music, PE, Singing, and Dance (movement)

30 minutes, 3 times a week

Students will have instruction in unit based lessons

that connect to the VAPA standards.

School wide showcases will take place in the Fall

and Spring. They will showcase their themed pieces.

VOLUNTEERS

Parent volunteers are a very important and integral part of the

second grade program. This is an important job and it is very

much appreciated.

If you are interested in working with the students, assisting at

center time, running the sight word program, preparing

materials, attending field trips or even donating items to the

classroom, please fill out the parent volunteer form that will be

sent home on Wednesday.

I will be notifying you soon about coming in to help!

THE H.E.A.R.T. OF MAILS

Harmony

Empathy

Achievement

Reflection

Transformation