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Welcome to Grade 2

Welcome to Grade 2

Who am I? Mrs. Mary-Joyce Pedersen • This will be my 13 th year

Who am I? Mrs. Mary-Joyce Pedersen • This will be my 13 th year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. • I love teaching because of the students and how much they teach me. I also love to see their excitement build in areas of interest. • I am excited about this year because of the opportunity to teach at this amazing school, with my amazing Grade 2 team.

The 3 R’s of my Classroom: • Respect – for yourself, others, and our

The 3 R’s of my Classroom: • Respect – for yourself, others, and our environment. • Responsibility – for your things at school, at home and for our behaviours. • Reflection – Have I tried my best? How can I make my work better?

The Grade 2 Team

The Grade 2 Team

The TLC Program provides a structured classroom experience for each and every student… •

The TLC Program provides a structured classroom experience for each and every student… • TLC is teacher directed, whole and small group instruction with guided inquiry. • The focus of TLC is on character development and gradual release of responsibility. (I do, we do, you do)

Grade 2 Curriculum…. . If you would like to know more about our programs

Grade 2 Curriculum…. . If you would like to know more about our programs of study… • Please visit… https: //education. alberta. ca/program s-of-study/ • www. learnalberta. ca • These sites will be added to my Weebly website as well.

Daily Homework: • Mandatory component of the TLC program. • Begins on Friday September

Daily Homework: • Mandatory component of the TLC program. • Begins on Friday September 14 th and is due on Thursday the 20 th (The spelling test will take place on Fridays). • The homework should take up to 10 – 15 minutes per day once they know the routines. This does not include nightly reading. • Homework will be reinforcing the skills learned in class. • We will look it over on Thursdays to make sure it is complete. It is the parents responsibility to make sure it is done on time, has been checked with a parent’s initial. • It will be uploaded every Friday and due the following Thursday.

Communication: • Will be done via email this year. If you know of any

Communication: • Will be done via email this year. If you know of any appointments, absences, concerns, please do so via email to myself and let the office know too. • Great way for the teachers and parents to communicate. • Please send the purple communication folder to school daily. • The Weebly Website will be updated with important information, weekly blogs, and resources to access.

Parent Email • Please sign the sheet tonight so I have your email. This

Parent Email • Please sign the sheet tonight so I have your email. This is confidential and for my use only and will stay in the classroom.

Uniform expectations: • ALL Mondays are FORMAL days. • Students need a pair of

Uniform expectations: • ALL Mondays are FORMAL days. • Students need a pair of gym shoes to stay at school which they can get on and off, and a pair of black dress shoes. • There will be uniform checks weekly. • Please label ALL clothing, especially sweaters.

Formal Uniform

Formal Uniform

Formal Uniform – must be worn every Monday OR White collared dress shirt (long

Formal Uniform – must be worn every Monday OR White collared dress shirt (long or short sleeves) – tucked in Navy, twill dress pants Navy socks Green Cardigan Tie (Campbell tartan) Black dress shoes White collared dress shirt (long or short sleeves) Tartan tunic (Campbell tartan) Navy socks or navy tights Green cardigan Black dress shoes Informal Uniform- may be worn on all non-formal days at school. White collared dress shirt - long or short sleeves or White turtle neck shirt with vest or cardigan over it TLC crested golf shirts Navy, twill dress pants or shorts or skorts or tartan tunic Navy socks or tights Green cardigan (optional) Green vest (optional) Tie (Campbell tartan) (optional) Black dress shoes Information is contained in the Parents Handbook. L Please note: Sweat pants, leggings, cargo pants, etc. are not acceptable. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good order (no patches, rips or tears). Golf shirts do NOT meet dress shirt standards.

Character Education • Focus on the three pillars of Respect: – Respect for self

Character Education • Focus on the three pillars of Respect: – Respect for self – Respect for others – Respect for the environment • Focus on the Virtues through. . – – – Books Discussions / Reviewing Zones of Regulation Incidental learning Character Circle Homework assignments

Character • There is a new addition to our character program at Le Roi

Character • There is a new addition to our character program at Le Roi Daniels this year. There will be task once per month sent home for you to complete with your child. Please be gentle with and return all materials so others can benefit from the activity.

Snacks/Birthday Treats • Should be light and healthy. • Please be considerate as we

Snacks/Birthday Treats • Should be light and healthy. • Please be considerate as we are a peanut aware school. Lunches • Students eat in our classroom • All garbage and unfinished food will be taken home in their lunch kits. (Pack it in/Take it out!)

Technology • Raz Kids and Mathletics access to website to come. • Please bring

Technology • Raz Kids and Mathletics access to website to come. • Please bring a set of labeled, comfortable headphones in a Ziploc bag to stay at school for the year. • Please ensure the Digital Citizenship page has been signed and returned.

Field Trips • Volunteer Clearances take 1 – 2 months to be processed! Please

Field Trips • Volunteer Clearances take 1 – 2 months to be processed! Please speak to the office to begin the process. • Upcoming field trips include our in School visit from Teacher’s Pet on Oct. 10 th 9 am – 11 am (Acadia) and Dec. 12 th 12: 15 – 2: 15 pm (Exploring Liquids).

Contact and Class Information: • mpedersen@cbe. ab. ca • Weebly website – • mrs-pedersens-class.

Contact and Class Information: • mpedersen@cbe. ab. ca • Weebly website – • mrs-pedersens-class. weebly. com

QUESTIONS? ? ?

QUESTIONS? ? ?

Thanks for your time! We look forward to working with you and your child

Thanks for your time! We look forward to working with you and your child this year!