WELCOME TO OUR CLASS!
Here is a printout of my Open House PowerPoint for future reference:
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**What can I expect in 2nd Grade?
There are a lot of changes
that take place in 2nd grade.
My goal as classroom teacher is to prepare your child for curriculum
demands and standardized testing that takes place when your child goes to 3rd
grade. We will take the practice ARMT in the spring!
**You will need to check our *class
blog for all news and information!
No printed newsletter will come home unless you do not have a computer. *www.mrsboyersgoodapples.blogspot.com
and www.bluepod2.blogspot.com
**Our reading series is
set up on a 5 day cycle. We will spend 5 days on each story.
Day 1--- We will introduce
the story, the target skills, spelling words, and the grammar skill.
Day 2--- We will read the
story in small groups/skills
Day 3--- We will reread the
story/practice skills
Day 4--- We will have our
Reading Selection Test
Day 5--- We will have our
Spelling and Grammar Tests
*** When we have holidays the tests will
not be on Thursdays and Fridays!
**Math Matters!!
We will be working on timed drills
each nine weeks. We have a new Math
series this year, so information about timed drills and testing will come home
to you soon!
**How to be a “Super Speller”!
Practice writing spelling
words on Days 1- 4 and discuss what the special sounds are in each word. Blend the sounds to sound out the word.
Have your child do his/her
spelling homework as assigned!
We are required to give 5
dictation sentences on the weekly test.
During the first semester, one point is counted off for each mistake up
to five points. During the second
semester, if a student makes one mistake, the whole sentence is counted
incorrect.
***Hint: These sentences will
incorporate the previous week’s spelling words with basic sight words and word
wall words.
**Classroom Discipline
Praise and “Gotchas” are
given for good behavior. Students who make the right choices will often get to
visit “The Apple Basket!” We also have a
“Friday Treat” for those who have only one or no warnings/checks on the clipboardJ
We have three main rules to
remember: Respect others, respect yourself, and respect property. Students
receive three warnings (checks) for a particular behavior. After that point, the student will receive a
“Minor Behavior” L.
**Behavior
will be documented every day on the “Behavior Calendar” and sent home in your
child’s APPLE binder for you to see and SIGN each night! This is our way of communicating with each
other and having your child be held accountable for his/her actions—whether
they be good or bad. I consider the
“Behavior Calendar” to be treated as a homework assignment… Again, this is part
of learning to be responsible!
***Homework
Spelling and Math homework
should not exceed 30 minutes per night.
Day 1--- (Mon.) Read story/ Write spelling
words (3 times)
Math **Homework page/Practice
facts
Day 2--- (Tues.) Reread
story/write Spelling words
Math **Homework page/Practice
facts
Day 4--- (Thurs.) Practice
spelling words
Math **Homework page/Practice
facts
**Homework is excused with a
parent’s written note due to illness or family emergency…
**Workbook pages are assigned
when a Math skill needs reinforcing at home.
We check it together the next day.
***What is an “Apple” Binder?
Applying Perfect Practical Lessons Everyday
An Apple Binder is your
child’s take home binder. Its purpose is to keep communication with parents
open, and to teach your child organizational skills and responsibility. It will
include a front pocket for parent information (to keep OR return to me),
labeled sheet protectors for rules/signed contract, behavior calendar,
homework, Family Times (reading information), and the unit spelling list. Your
child will also need a clear pencil pouch to hold any money (snack/lunch) or
notes from you.
All money should be in a sealed
envelope or zip bag with your child’s name and what the money is for written on
the outside.
ALL checks must have your
child’s name and “E. BOYER” at the bottom.
**Communication
You MUST send a note for
every absence within 3 days. After that, I cannot change an unexcused absence
on the computer. No email.
***You MUST send a written
note for car or bus changes. The office
will not take calls for changes… ONLY in case of an emergency. If I do not receive a note, then your child will
do what he/she normally does in the afternoon. No email or fax.
You can reach me several ways
if you have any questions or concerns:
–School Telephone:
285-0273
-E-mail: elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us
–Coosada Website: www.mycoosada.com
This presentation and the
Monday newsletter will be part of Mrs. Boyer’s blog. You will find a “Parent Communication Tool”
letter in the information packet. By
completing this form, I will know who does not have computer access and needs a
paper copy of the newsletter.
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