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2nd Grade Wildcat News

Mrs. Carlson/Mrs. Beckman      Second Grade           Room12  (Mrs. Carlson)     708-877-2550 ext. 131    May 24, 2010

Communication

          Communication between school and home is of the utmost importance.  Therefore, I will send your child’s Weekly Folder home with a newsletter at the beginning of every week.  The letter will include what we are learning all week, important reminders, and other important news.  The folder will also contain papers completed throughout the previous week.  Some papers may require a parent signature.  Please look through them carefully.  Finally, you will find an inventory sheet in the folder informing you of your child’s behavior for the week, notice of any late or missing assignments, and a place for you to sign and comment.  I hope you will find this tool useful throughout the school year! 

     Another useful tool  this year is the Wolcott School assignment notebook.  Children will record homework assignments, reminders, and their behavior chart color daily in this book.  Parents need to sign the book daily.  There is also space for parents to leave a comment for the teacher.

Behavior

     In order for this to be a successful year for the children, there needs to be a discipline policy.  The classroom rules are as follows:

1.   Respect each other and the classroom.

2.   Follow directions the FIRST time given.

3.   Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

4.   Always use indoor voices.

5.   Always get permission before leaving the classroom.

6.   Arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. (After 4 tardies, an after school detention is issued.  Parents are responsible for transportation home.)

7.  Follow the Wolcott School handbook rules

     I use a pocket chart behavior system.  Every child begins the day on green.  I begin with a verbal warning.  Next time, the child changes his or her card to yellow.  Ten minutes of recess is missed.  If the behavior continues, the card is changed to red.  All of recess will be missed, a behavior reflection form will be completed by the child, and either a phone call home or a note will be sent home.  Children are allowed to “earn” their color back by demonstrating good behavior the remainder of the day.  Children who end the day on green will get a sticker to add to their behavior card.  Once the card is filled, students will be able to choose a prize from the treasure chest. 

working together and behaving in a positive manner they will earn smiley faces.  Some faces may have a quick treat, music minute, or game listed on the back where students will be rewarded instantly for their good behavior.  When all of the smiley faces are earned, the children will be rewarded with a group reward such as movie and a snack, extra recess or computer time, popcorn party, etc. 

Homework  

          Homework is important for reinforcing skills taught at school.  Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday.  Occasionally your child may have a project or book report that will require them to use some of their weekend to complete.  Please make sure your child has a quiet place to complete his or her assignments and gets assistance when needed.  Check off assignments as completed in the assignment notebook and remember to sign it daily.

     Homework folders have two labeled pockets.  On the right is for homework to complete and to store when finished. You can also put any notes for the office or me in this pocket.  On the left, you will find papers that can stay home and important notes from the office.

Specials  

Our specials schedule:

Mon: PE*

Tue: Music

Wed: PE* and Computers

Thurs: PE* and Library

Fri: Art

*Please have gym shoes to keep at school for PE.

Lunch/Snack  

Lunch is at 12:00.  Children may bring a HEALTHY snack for the morning.  Some suggestions are fruit, vegetables, cheese and crackers, granola bars, and pretzels.    

SSR

**Supplies**

     I apologize for any inconvenience, but I also need each child to bring in 2 rolls of paper towels and 2 additional wide-ruled 70-page spiral notebooks.  Thank you!

Birthdays

           We can celebrate your child’s birthday at school.  We have 15 children in our class.  Children are encouraged to bring in healthy foods when bringing in birthday treats.  Please choose items that can easily be passed out.  If your child has a birthday during the summer, he or she may choose to celebrate their half birthday or pick a day in September or May to celebrate.  Please notify me in advance.  

2nd Grade Wildcat News

Mrs. Carlson/Mrs. Beckman      Second Grade           Room12  (Mrs. Carlson)     708-877-2550 ext. 131    May 24, 2010

Reading           

This week we are reading three reader’s theaters from the book, Sideways Stories From Wayside School.  We hope to perform these stories later this week.  We are also reviewing character traits, sequence of events, and summarizing.  

       Math    

                             In Math we started understanding multiplication!  The children are very excited about learning things “that the big kids do!”                       

  Science 

          In Science, we are learning about the planets.  We will learn characteristics of each planet, sing a song about them, and create a picture of our solar system.

Cursive

We started learning some lower-case letters in cursive!  Again, another cool thing “that the big kids do!”  This is just an introduction and not meant to frustrate anyof the students.  I assured them we will work on it more in third grade!

    Flat Stanley Update

“Flat Maddison” returned from Switzerland!  It sounds like she had a great trip across the Atlantic Ocean!

     Some “Flat Me’s” haven’t returned yet.  Please encourage them to come home soon!

Weekly Folder

Please look carefully through your child’s Weekly Folder.  *Sign and return any papers stamped “Please Sign and Return .”  Look for these important papers:

1.  Spelling Test

2.  Reading Weekly Assessment*

3.  Math chapter 23 test*

    Reminders:    

1. No School Friday, May 28^th and Monday, May 31^st.

2. Last day of school, Wed. June 2^nd,

3. Track and Field Day Wed. June 2^nd

4.  NO MORE HOT LUNCHES served

 5. PTA Book Fair today and Tues.  

PBIS  

*Be

Respectful

*Be an

Achiever

*Be

Responsible

*Be Safe

Congratulations Gavin, for winning the PBIS raffle!