Welcome to Open House Ms Folsom Mrs Desmarais

Welcome to Open House Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais 2 nd Grade 2018 -19

All About Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Vision Statement: Engaged in learning, leading in excellence Mission Statement: One team, One Goal, Student Success Mission Wildly Important Goals (WIGS): Students will solve 30 addition problems in 3 minutes.

Our Daily Schedule 7: 15 - 7: 50 - 8: 45 Homeroom Writing, Grammar, Spelling 8: 45 - 9: 05 Whole Group Reading 9: 05 - 9: 30 - 9: 45 Guided Reading Snack & Math Spiral Review 9: 45 - 10: 50 - 11: 24 Math and Guided Math Recess 11: 24 - 11: 54 - 12: 15 Lunch Read Aloud 12: 15 - 1: 05 - 2: 00 Specials Social Studies or Science 2: 00 - 2: 10 Prepare for Dismissal 2: 10 2: 15 Car riders & ASP dismissed Bus riders, Daycare, & Club dismissed

Attendance • It is extremely important that your child is on time and at school unless due to sickness or an emergency. • School begins at 7: 50 • The county pays close attention to absences and tardies. • Please DO NOT come to school sick! • Always send in a note explaining absence(s).

Transportation • The bus is safe, reliable and green! • No changes in daily transportation can be made after 1: 30 pm. • All changes must be made in writing. I cannot accept e-mails, only notes. (PMES student bus pass) • Register for ASP…just in case!

Classroom Management • We have high expectations for behavior and trying your personal best. • We will use a fluid behavior chart. • We will use the punch card system for rewarding good behavior. • Agendas • Seven Habits/ Leader in Me

Nuts and Bolts • Water bottles: flip top or securely closed bottle, water only • Please send a healthy snack with your child daily. • We will be happy to schedule a conference with you, but please do not interrupt instructional time. • Birthdays: - Please pass out treats during lunch time. - No balloons, goodie bags, etc. - Not allowed to pass out invitations

Homework • Read for 20 minutes daily • Practice spelling words • Math facts

Wish List There are items that we could use as we work through our year. If you can donate thanks! • paper plates • yellow, pink, and green copy paper • playground balls • white card stock • glue (both sticks and bottles)

• • • Copy Parent Sight Word/ Fluency helper Math Time tests helper PTA room mom Holiday Centers

Where can you find more information? • Cobb County website: http: //www. cobbk 12. org/ https: //picasso. cobbk 12. org/ • Pickett’s Mill website: http: //www. cobbk 12. org/pickettsmill/ • Class Blog

Reading, Phonics/ Spelling • Focus lessons: introduce new strategies to use while reading. • Guided Reading: Small group instruction that focuses on skills such as questioning, predicting, making connections, summarizing, etc. • Independent Reading • Read-Aloud to model enjoyment of literature and reinforce skills • Phonics/ Spelling

Writer’s Workshop • Writer’s Workshop teaches how to use the writing process. • Student / Teacher Conferences • 3 writing genres: narrative, informational, and opinion • Letter Home Journals

Handwriting • Focus on neatness and correct letter formation. • Practicing at home would be very beneficial. • Not allowing cursive handwriting

Math • Whole group instruction • Guided Math: Small group instruction that focuses on skills • Math Journals: Improve problem solving skills by learning how to solve a math problem using pictures, numbers, and words. The goal is to have students learn mathematical vocabulary and how to explain their thinking.

Science and Social Studies • Social Studies-Georgia Geography, local and state Government, Creek and Cherokee Native Americans, historical figures that have made contributions in GA history, and Economics. • Science-Matter, Push & Pulls, Stars, Seasons, Shadows and the Moon, Environmental Changes, and Life Cycles • Health-Emotional/Mental Health, Family living

The End! Thanks for coming! We are looking forward to a wonderful year!