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Welcome. Ms. DeBord’s 2 nd Grade edebord@murrieta.k12.ca.us. Our Schedule. 8:20 Language Arts/Centers (Science & social studies are integrated) 10:15 Recess 10:35 Language Arts/Writing 11:35 Lunch 12:35 Math 1:45 Recess
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Welcome Ms. DeBord’s 2nd Grade edebord@murrieta.k12.ca.us
Our Schedule • 8:20 Language Arts/Centers (Science & social studies are integrated) • 10:15 Recess • 10:35 Language Arts/Writing • 11:35 Lunch • 12:35 Math • 1:45 Recess • 2:00 Visual and Performing Arts Rotations * tentative schedule
Attendance • Regular attendance is essential. • Everyday new concepts are taught and previously introduced concepts are reinforced. • Make it your goal to have your child in school on time each day. • In case of illness, please call the school to report the absence.
Classroom Code of Conduct “Character is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” • I will be trustworthy. • I will be respectful. • I will be responsible. • I will be fair. • I will be caring. • I will be a good citizen.
Classroom Behavior Plan Consequences for inappropriate behavior will be in this order: • 1st: Verbal Reminder • 2nd: Warning! Move your clip. • 3rd: Loss of Recess • 4th: Parents contacted via email or note home • Severe Clause: Go to the office
Homework Plan • Homework in second grade should last no longer than 30 minutes. • Please check the weekly homework calendar for a list of assignments. The skills reinforced will include the following: • Reading (including fluency and comprehension) • Math skill practice and fact practice • Spelling • Sight word practice
Web Sites for Extra Practice • Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics • www.eduplace.com • Spelling City • http://www.spellingcity.com/ • Houghton-Mifflin Language Arts • http://www.eduplace.com/kids/
Sharing Backpack • Your child will pick one item to hide in the backpack. • Please help him/her come up with 3 clues so the other students can guess what’s in the bag. • Encourage your child to choose something to share that we can learn from. For instance, if we’re studying nature, bring a pinecone! • More information about sharing is included in the folder inside the backpack.
Art Rotations • Arts integration in all subject matters • Theater, Music and Dance (movement) • 30 minutes, 3 times a week • School wide showcases will take place in Fall and Spring. They will showcase what we have been doing in art rotations.
Library Books • Each child will have the opportunity to check out a library book. • They can leave the book in their desk or take it home. • If a book becomes lost or damaged, you will have to replace the book or pay its cost to replace. • Library day is Friday!
Star Student • Each child will have the opportunity to be our Star Student of the week. • Please see notice for more details.
Birthdays • We will celebrate birthdays once a month. • Parents may send in birthday treats on this day. (Only store bought food) • I will send home a flyer at the beginning of the month with the date of the celebration.
Volunteers • Please complete form and return ASAP • Please mark day and time and preferences or special talents • I will contact you via e-mail to set up a set day and time • You must complete paperwork at office and get badge
HEART • Harmony • Empathy • Achievement • Reflection • Transformation