W E L C O M E T O S E C O N D G R A D E
Welcome to Second grade. Children at this age begin to expand their horizon of thinking, trying to make sense of their world. My goal is to push that thinking further, so that my students will learn not only to find the right answers, but to learn how to explain these answers, and continue to ask new questions of their own. I hope that my classroom serves as an emblem of the necessary tools and resources that will enable each of my students to find success in all their life pursuits!
A B C 's Of Second Grade
Attendance
Should your child have to be absent please send a note/email informing of the reason for your child’s absence. Students who are not in line by 8:00am will be marked tardy. Students with perfect attendance (no tardies) each month receive a free dress day on the first Monday of each month. |
Behavior
Please look at your child’s behavior calendar daily and sign or initial to indicate that you have discussed your child's behavior at school. Calendars can be found in your child’s home binder, and should always remain in there. |
Communion
We will be preparing for our First Communion throughout the year. First Communion is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2016. |
Dismissal
Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. except on Wednesdays. Wednesday dismissal is at 2:00 p.m. due to our school’s faculty meeting. Please be prompt! |
Envelope
Friday Envelope contains graded students' work. Look over each work and keep at home. Return envelope on Monday. Wednesday Envelope are notices from the school that need to be looked at immediately and returned to school the following school day. |
Friday Share
Please refer to the Friday Share calendar to see when and what your child will be sharing. Friday Share gives children the opportuity to enhance their public speaking skills. |
Grades
Grading Scale: 100% - 92% O 91% - 84 % G 83% - 76% S 75 % - Below NI |
Homework
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday as a means of reinforcement and encouraging responsibility. Please provide adequate time and space for homework to be completed in a thorough and timely manner. |
Internet
Internet is a useful learning tool. Please allow your child to use the internet for 30 minutes a day on sites provided on the class website. |
Junk Food
It is our responsibility to keep our children healthy. Please avoid sending junk food with your child (fast food, soda, candy, chips, etc.) |
Keyboarding
Keyboarding will be taught in second grade. Please make sure to monitor your child to check for correct keyboarding skills with correct finger usage when at home. |
Lessons
Lessons are primarily taught and reinforced through PowerPoints, mini-lessons, center activities, projects, group work, and independent seat work. |
Make-Up
Contact the school's office to request homework or classwork your child missed during their absence. Your child will be allotted the amount of days absent to make up their work. |
Notes
Sending me an email or writing a note for me to read in the morning with your child is the fastest way to get the message to me. |
Organization
Organization is essential to your child’s learning. Please do a weekly check to make sure you child’s home binder and folder are organized and clean. |
Parties
Birthdays will be acknowledged on the second Friday of each month at 2:30 pm at the second grade lunch bench. Parents are to organize and coordinate. |
Questions
I will love to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] |
Remind 101
Sign up for Remind 101 to receive text about school/class information. Text to the number 81010 with message @mrsan2 |
SLE students
Students exemplifying outstanding behavior and meeting the standards of our school wide learning expectation will be honored each week at Tuesday's morning assembly. |
Treasure Box
Students are given raffle tickets for getting onto role model on the behavior chart. Every Friday the class has a raffle drawing, and one student gets to pick from the treasure box. |
Uniform
Students are expected to abide by the Holy Angels School dress code policy. P.E. uniforms are acceptable on Tuesdays and Thursdays when P.E. class will take place. |
Volunteers
I welcome parents to volunteer in the classroom. I can definitely use your help with holiday parties, bulletin board making and ideas, putting together activities, etc. |
Website
Please frequent our classroom website as it will provide you with classroom updates, daily homework, links for students to visit, school calendar, etc. |
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We are a class of 27 students. Please plan party favors, birthday invitations, etc. accordingly. |
You
I look forward to working with you to making this year productive and enjoyable for your child! |
Zzzz….
Please establish a bedtime routine that will allow for an adequate amount of sleep for your child to function in class as we have exciting days planned for this year. |
Supply List
Classroom Schedule
Classroom Expectation
Behavior Chart
Behavior Chart Calendar
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Curriculum
Religion
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Reading
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Grammar & Writing
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Mathematics
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Social Studies
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Science
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Grading Scale
Friday Share Day
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Second Grade Prayers
Book Report Projects
Trimester 1
Due: Friday, October 23, 2015 Cereal Project
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Trimester 2
Due: Friday, January 29, 2016 Sandwich Project
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Trimester 3
Due: Friday, April 29, 2016 Suitcase Project
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Scholastics Book Club
https://orders.scholastic.com/GNTN7
Students' & Teacher's Helper
Our Aids this year are Mrs. Vagenas & Mrs. Fasching
Mrs. Vagenas
Monday 7:30am- 1:00pm Tuesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 12:00 pm - 3:00pm Friday 7:30 - 1:00pm |
Mrs. Fasching
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 12:00pm Wednesday: 7:30 am - 12:00pm Thursday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm |