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Mrs. Eaton's 2 nd Grade Class. Welcome Parents!. Before We Begin. Sign up for a conference Look around the room Write your child a note in their notebook in their desk. Welcome to Room 19!. Introduction My Family Kyle, Kamrin & Ashlee Eastern Nazarene College B.S. Early Childhood
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Mrs. Eaton's 2nd Grade Class Welcome Parents!
Before We Begin • Sign up for a conference • Look around the room • Write your child a note in their notebook in their desk.
Welcome to Room 19! • Introduction • My Family Kyle, Kamrin & Ashlee • Eastern Nazarene College B.S. Early Childhood • George Mason University Master in Educational Leadership & Supervision • Summer School Principal for 2 summers at Liberty Elementary and Buffalo Trail • 24th year of teaching • 12th year in LCPS • K, 1, and 2
Routines • Morning Procedures • School starts at 7:50 so please make sure your child arrives on time. • If you know your child will be absent please call the absentee line (703-957-4391) or send a note in advance. • Meals • Snack - Nut Free 9:00 • Lunch 11:20-11:50-prepay at http://www.pay4lunch.com/cafeprepay.aspx • Dismissal • Buses start loading at 2:35. Please send a note about any changes, email me or call the office and leave a message (703-957-4390)
2nd Grade Expectations center
Our Daily Schedule • Academic Blocks • 2 hours 30 minute Language Arts /Writing block • 1 hour Math block • 30 minutes for Science or Social Studies • Specials • Recess (daily for 15 minutes) • PE (Mon., Tues. and Thurs..) - tennis shoes • SEARCH and Guidance (Every other Fri.) • Music (Mon. and Fri.) • Library (Thurs..) - open checkout daily • Art (Wed.) • Computer Lab (Tues.)
Center Checklist • Tool to organize students’ work during Reading Workshop. • “Must-Do” assignments each day • Based on mini-lessons and skills taught • Graded for Language Arts • Independent • Choice Centers • Various literacy activities kids choose from • Graded for effort • Independent or partner work • Please review your child’s contract when it is returned home. This is a great tool to see how your child is working during Centers Time.
Grading Policy • Please keep in mind that information about a child’s achievement and development may be gathered in a number of ways. Some techniques are: • Observations • Discussions/conferences • Work samples • Verbal and nonverbal participation • Formal assessments, such as quizzes or tests
Learning Targets Standard: Math SOL 2.4 Learning Target: The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 and count backwards by 10s starting from 100, as well as identify even and odd numbers.
Grading Policy • All assignments will be marked for grade using a letter system of • E/4 (Exceeds) • M/3 (Meets) • P/2 (Progressing) • B/1 (Below) • Some assignments are also marked with an effort grade (O, S, N). • Learning Progression Scale utilized for grades. Used for entire 2nd grade team.
Homework • IXL or Dreambox for math homework (2-3 nights/week). • Spelling City for word study homework (Monday-Thursday). • Content homework sent home 1-2 nights a week. If you don’t have access to a computer or do not want your child completing homework this way, I will provide other opportunities.
Communication • Folders • To Go Folders (Blue) • PTA and school information • Student work • Thursday Folder (Black and Red) • Agendas • Homework - written instructions • Phone Calls • Please leave a message in the office. (703-957-4390) • E-mail Updates • Monthly News on Second Grade Website
Communication • E-mail - do NOT use for emergencies • teaton@lcps.org • Website • http://cmsweb2.lcps.org/64872071716176243/site/default.asp • Upcoming Events • Nine Week Plans • Classroom Schedule • Grading Policy • Curriculum Web Sites
Celebrations/Birthdays • Birthdays • LCPS is not allowing any food or non-food items to celebrate birthdays. • Students cannot pass out invitations at school. • Class Parties • Winter Celebration • Valentine’s Day • End of Year
Student of the Week • Each student will have a special week to design a poster (provided by me). • The poster will be sent home a week before it is due.
Medication • If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse. The children are not allowed to give it to the nurse. • Children are NOT allowed to have medication in class.
Thank You for Coming!I am looking forward to a great year working with your children and you!