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Mrs. Gurian’s 2007-2008

2nd Grade Class

Our Mission Statement The mission of Mrs. Gurian’s class of

“Succeeding Gators” is to learn Math, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, and cursive handwriting. We want to learn about animals, plants, and do lots of Science Investigations. In addition, we want to learn to “lead and succeed”. We will learn everything by listening, paying attention, doing our best class work and schoolwork and… by being respectful, responsible, and safe citizens. We will do these things so that we can be smarter, be ready for third grade, and make the world a better place for everyone.

Class Expectations…Be Respectful!Be Res1ponsible!Be Safe They also decided that being kind, helpful, and cooperative would make our year more successful!

The children helped create the rules and agreed to abide by them.

Meet Mrs. Barbara GurianGTE (Now Verizon) – 15 years… ending with a position

in middle management as a Purchasing Agent

Professional Educator – 15 years• Calvin Hunsinger SED Center – 3 years• Curtis Fundamental School – 5 years (4th-5th grade

combo class)

• Plumb Elementary School – 7 years 4th Grade – 2 years 1st Grade – 4 years 2nd Grade – start of my 2nd year

2006 – Cable Network's Leader in Learning Finalist 2004-2005 – Pinellas County's Outstanding Educator FinalistNational Board Certification 2006 – Early Childhood EducationOver $70,000 in grant awards

Including a $10,000 Bank of America Incubator Awardto enhance our Science Shack – Outdoor Classroom

CTIP – Curriculum Technology Integration Program (3 computers & a printer)

School Involvement:Student Council Sponsor Plumb Players SponsorSAC – School Advisory Committee Team LeaderLiterature Lane County Science Instructor

Meet Mrs. Gurian’s FamilyHeather, Bryan, and Tyler • Live in Columbia, South Carolina• Both were former Army Sergeants and served in Germany and Iraq• Bryan – Paramedic Heather – Civilian Army Employee• Tyler Michael was born on September 16, 2005

Patrick (holding Kylie)• Lives on a 10 acre farm in Brooksville• Student at Pasco-Hernando JC• Works at Winn-Dixie

Kimberly and Kylie• Live in Indianapolis, IN• Pet Groomer at Petsmart• Kylie Ann was born on May 4, 2005

Life…It’s all about family…

and… this class is all about your family…

It takes ALL of us working together to help your child

be the best that he or she can be!

Home

School

PTA

Community

Parent Teacher AssociationPlease join to help our students$4/person

ParentsGrandparentsBusinesses

Purchase many items for the classroomsExtra-curricular activities

VolunteersMUST be registered – Paperwork available

tonight!Lend a helping handWork with students in the classroomField TripsWork at homeRegister your vehicle for field trips

Adopt-a-ClassVery easy and beneficial way to help your

child’s classDonations of $150(+-) or more

Paper, computer software, books for class library, projects, field trips, etc.

Share the donation with several families Ask your place of business (Tax deductable)

•Agenda or planner ($5.00 donation) Sign or initial the agenda every day.

• Website: Plumb’s website www.plumb-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us or www.schoolnotes.com

• Newsletters and curriculum previews

• Email, telephone calls, notes, and conferences My email is Gurianb@pcsb.org.

• Family Involvement Opportunities: Reader’s Theater, 2nd grade program, Library night

ConferencesConferences will be scheduled in the near

futureStudent-led conferencePlease sign up for a time that is convenient

for youA confirmation note/phone call will be made

prior to the conference date

On-going documentation of accomplishments:• student work• data from assessments & expectations• goal setting• writing pieces• shared at Student-led conferences

Textbook PolicyAll textbooks provided by Pinellas County

Schools Math, Handwriting, Social Studies and

Science workbooks are consumableHardcover books are to be used outside of

the classroom when necessary and returned in good condition

Pay for any unreturned/damaged books

• Computers used daily in the classroom

• Computer lab weekly

• Portable lab for projects.

•Cassette players and LeapPads

• Document camera & projector

Class Schedule8:20-8:50 Unpack, prepare for the day, WPNN8:50-9:30 PE9:30-11:00 Reading11:00-12:00 Math12:00-12:30 Lunch12:35-1:15 Monday – Computers

Thursday-Music Friday-Art *Content Area: Wed. & Friday

1:15-2:15 Writing2:15-2:40 *Content Area

* Social Studies, Science, or Health

Monday – Spelling Tuesday – Math Wednesday – Reading (Test Thursday on story)

Thursday – Study Spelling (Test Friday)

Students will be expected to read every day for 30 minutes. When they are capable of reading at a level 20,

they will be expected to earn at least 10 Reading Counts points each month.

Grading Policy100-90 E (Excellent)

89-80 V (Very Good) 79-70 S (Satisfactory) 69-60 N (Needs Improvement) 59-0 U (Unsatisfactory)

Please work with your child to help them correct errors on papers. This will help them review and master concepts rather than just skipping by them.

September 28, 2007 – MidtermNovember 30, 2007 – 1st Report Card

January 11, 2008 – MidtermMarch 2, 2008 - 2nd Report Card

April 18, 2008 - MidtermJune 3, 2008 - 3rd Report Card

Attendance is very important!

Students need to be present and on time daily.

Send a note (separate from the agenda book)to “excuse” each absence.

Thank you for all the snacks, bandaids, tissues, hand soap, and extra supplies! You’ve

helped us get our year off to a wonderful start and your

kindness is deeply appreciated!

Please do the following before you go…

1. Look through your child’s textbooks.2. Write a note to your child and stick it to

their desk.3. Sign up for a conference time4. Please be sure you signed in

Thanks so much for coming!

Mrs. Gurian’s 2007-2008 2nd Grade Class