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Welcome to Second Grade!

Welcome to Second Grade!

Second Grade Team · · · Mae. Lani Bird Kristin Cullen Kathleen Mac. Laren

Second Grade Team · · · Mae. Lani Bird Kristin Cullen Kathleen Mac. Laren Jaime Lyons Tracy Rickert Katie Vaughan

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful

Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create successful learners.

Curriculum · Math · Science · Language Arts/ Social Studies · Intervention + Enrichment

Curriculum · Math · Science · Language Arts/ Social Studies · Intervention + Enrichment

Class Schedule i 7: 50 Target the Question 8: 05 Number Corner 8: 20

Class Schedule i 7: 50 Target the Question 8: 05 Number Corner 8: 20 Math 9: 20 Science 10: 05 Round-ups 10: 45 Recess 11: 15 Lunch 11: 45 Read aloud / Handwriting 12: 00 Specials *Monday – PE, Tuesday-Library, Wednesday- Music, Thursday-PE, Friday-Art 12: 45 Social Studies 1: 20 Reading / Writing / Daily 5 2: 45 Pack up for Dismissal stroom

Classroom Management • (Policies and procedures)

Classroom Management • (Policies and procedures)

Daily Take-Home Folders · Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way

Daily Take-Home Folders · Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a way to track student behavior. · Calendar – please check daily

Math Log · Twice each grading period, students will be given a timed math

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 remainder of the grading period.

Homework · Students will be responsible for: · Reading – response sheet based on

Homework · Students will be responsible for: · Reading – response sheet based on our learning at the time and a “book talk. ” · Math – math logs · See handout

Target Binder · Assessments for most subject area material will be kept in the

Target Binder · Assessments for most subject area material will be kept in the binder · Used to provide feedback to students · Provide student accountability · Student goal setting

Binders cont. · Binders will be sent home instead of progress reports. They will

Binders cont. · Binders will be sent home instead of progress reports. They will be sent home throughout each grading period when new data has been added. · Look through entire binder, sign and send back to school the next day.

Standards -Based Report card · The report card is a more detailed picture of

Standards -Based Report card · The report card is a more detailed picture of your child’s progress in each subject area. · The supplement is on the 1, 2, 3 scale and will need to be signed and returned each six weeks.

We promise… As we begin to modify and improve upon our assessment practices, we

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

A Few Key Reminders

A Few Key Reminders

Specials · Library is out of rotation for K-2. · Our class will visit

Specials · Library is out of rotation for K-2. · Our class will visit the library to check out books on Friday afternoon. · Our class is split between the other four classes for specials.

Hawk 2 nd grade Web page · Check out the 2 nd grade main

Hawk 2 nd grade Web page · Check out the 2 nd grade main web page and my individual web page for items such as classroom procedures.

Lunch · If possible send check, cash or you can go online and add

Lunch · If possible send 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. · Second grade will be able to purchase ice cream on Wednesday.

Absences · Call the office on the day of the absence by 10 a.

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.

2 nd Grade T-Shirt · Coming Soon!! · Field trips · Field Day

2 nd Grade T-Shirt · Coming Soon!! · Field trips · Field Day

Field Trips · Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve – usually in October · · One parent

Field Trips · Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve – usually in October · · One parent per class (homeroom parent) Please wear 2 nd grade t-shirt or green shirt Please bring a sack lunch. ? ? ? ?

How to Contact Me… My goal is to respond to your call or email

How to Contact Me… My goal is to respond to your call or email within 24 hours. (940) 369 -1825 mbird@dentonisd. org Or 940 -369 -37__

Let’s Have a Great Year!

Let’s Have a Great Year!