Welcome to

Second Grade!

Second Grade Team Amanda Belcher MaeLani Bird Kristin Cullen Kathleen MacLaren Tracy Rickert Susie Serna Clair Volding

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement

The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful learners.

Curriculum Math (Bridges in Mathematics)

http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/materials/parents/parents2

Science Language Arts Social Studies

Intervention & Enrichment

Health

Our Schedule 7:35-7:50 Arrival and Morning Work

7:50-8:05 Target the Question / Exemplars (Class A – Serna)

8:05-9:50 Math and Science / Health (Class A – Serna)

9:50-10:30 Round-Ups (tutorials) 10:30-11:05 Exemplar / Math (Class B – Rickert)

11:15-11:45 Lunch 11:45-12:00 Read Aloud 12:00-12:45 Specials12:45-1:05 Recess / Restroom1:10-2:40 Math and Science / Health (Class B – Rickert)

2:45-2:50 Pack Up / DismissalAnnouncements/Pledge

8:05-8:45 Science

8:45-9:30 Special Areas

9:30-9:40 Snack and Restroom

9:40-11:30 English/Language Arts

11:30-12:15 Math Workshop

12:15-12:45 Lunch

1:00-1:15 Recess

1:15-2:05 Math continued

2:05-2:45 Prime Tme

2:45-2:50 Prepare fior dismissal

2:50 Dismissal

Classroom ManagementOur classroom rules are as follows:Be respectfulFollow DirectionsKeep hands and feet to selfListen carefully and work quietlyWalk in the building

• I give tickets to reward positive behavior.~ saved and turned in for prizes

• I give verbal praise and encouragement.• I have an “Oops Book” to keep track of undesired behavior. ~ 3 minutes of recess for each offense

Daily Take-Home Folders

Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way to track student behavior.

Calendar – please check dailyWe encourage you to read daily with your child.

Math Log – 40 minutes per week if needed

Math Log Twice each grading period, students will be

given a timed math facts test.

Students who show proficiency (95%) will not be responsible for the math log for the next 3-4 weeks.

Homework In addition to the math logs, students will be

responsible for: Sight words need to be practiced at home for

fluency and recognition Math practice pages as needed Guided Reading sheets need to be signed after

your child has read aloud to you Math Logs will be checked on Fridays for completion

(signatures) Reading Responses: Will begin the 2nd six weeks.

More information will come.

Grading Policy

Progress reports – Target Binders will serve as a progress report and be sent home throughout the six weeks.

Common Assessments – Scores below a 3 will have the opportunity to

retake for a better grade.

Grades are a 1, 2, and 3 scale. The goal is for each child to be a 3 – Meets expectations.

Writing is a process. This is an area that progresses as the year goes on.

Math is another area of progression. Students will be expected to explain their thinking as well as provide the correct answer.

Grades

Target Binder Assessments for each subject area will be

kept in the binder Used to provide feedback to students Encourage student accountability Student goal setting Show progress Communication for parents from teachers

We promise…

As we begin to modify and improve upon our assessment practices, we can make you these promises:

Your child will continue to experience high quality learning.

We will continue to provide you with information about your child's learning and progress.

Keyboarding Keyboarding practice will be during computer

lab and will focus on home row keys.

Please encourage your child to use home row keys when typing at home.

A Few Key Reminders

Lunch You may send in a check, cash or you can go

online and add to a students account at https://www.parentonline.net/.

If anyone other than a parent or guardian would like to eat with a student, a note must be provided to the office in advance.

A student can only eat with their family.

Absences Call the office on the day of the absence by

10 a.m.

Send a written note to the teacher when your child returns to school within 48 hours. E-mails are appreciated…but not accepted by the office.

2nd Grade T-Shirt Orders will be due on Friday, Sept. 6th. Worn on field trips Worn on Field Day

Field Trips Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve – more

information to come One parent per class Please have your child wear 2nd grade t-shirt. Please send a sack lunch

TWU – Kids Dance- more information to come

No chaperones due to limited seating (half-day)

How to Contact Me…My goal is to respoail within 24.

(940) 369-1826trickert@dentonisd.org

12:00-12:45Or

940-369-37__

Let’s Have a Great Year!