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Welcome Families. Thank you for coming to Back to School Night Please make sure you Sign-in. Agenda. Meet your teachers Curriculum/Grading Classroom Expectations/Behavior Policy Class Schedule Homework Important Class Information Attendance Contact Information. Teachers.
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Welcome Families
Thank you for coming to Back to School NightPlease make sure you Sign-in
Agenda • Meet your teachers • Curriculum/Grading • Classroom Expectations/Behavior Policy • Class Schedule • Homework • Important Class Information • Attendance • Contact Information
Ms. Lauren Singson • Educational Background • CSU East Bay: B.S. Human Development (Child) • CalState Teach: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program • Work Experience • 2nd year at OLG, Holy Spirit School, Dublin Unified, OLG/Prince of Peace School, private tutoring
Our Staff • Ms. Singson: 2nd grade teacher • Mrs. Ng/Mrs. Pennelly/Mrs. Maldonado 2nd grade instructional assistant • Mrs. Chu: 2nd grade Religion • Mr. Nick Thomas : P.E. teacher • Mrs. Zeppa: Music Teacher • Ms. Traci Colon: Librarian
Curriculum • Language Arts: SRA: Imagine It! • Writing Program: Step Up to Writing • Handwriting Without Tears • Math: Sadlier • Science: Scott Foresman • Social Studies: Harcourt • Religion: RCL and Sacramental Preparation
Grading • PowerSchool • Letter Grades will continue as in K and 1st grade • Grades: VG (Very Good), G (Good), S (Satisfactory), NI (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Classroom Rules
Classroom Rules 1. Listen when the speaker is talking 2. Follow directions quickly 3. Respect others. Respect yourself. Respect our school. 4. Make smart choices 5. Be safe. Be kind. Be honest.
Behavior Policy • When classroom expectations are not met the student will receive a: • #1 Reminder • #2 Verbal Warning • #3 Reflection Ticket/Parent Contact • No Bully Program • I will be notifying you of any other situation that arises during the school day if necessary
Schedule PE: Tuesdays and Fridays
Homework • Purpose: To practice and reinforce material learned/learning in class • Time Frame: 30-60 minutes • Weekly homework packets will be sent home on Mondays • Please return packets by the following Monday • Late packets will be accepted until Thursday (points deducted) • If your child is unable to complete homework during the allotted time due to family emergency or if homework is taking longer than 60 minutes please contact me for special arrangements
Folders • Class Work: Stays in class (unfinished work) • Important Papers: Returned corrected work (Goes home Fridays and return Monday) • Homework: Goes home nightly and return the next day (homework packets, notes, reminders, unfinished work - return next day)
Birthdays • Celebrated during the last 10 minutes of the school day (Please contact me prior to arrange) • One snack and one drink (29 students) • Please be aware of food/nut allergies • Birthday party invitations may only be delivered at school if ALL students in the class are invited to the party.
Parent Volunteers (sign-up)
Important Dates • 50th Anniversary: 9/6/14 • Christmas Program: 12/18/14 @ 7:00 PM • 2nd Grade Snack Sale: 1/12/15-1/16/15 • School Play: 3/26/15 and 3/28/15 • First Communion Mass: 5/2/15 and 5/4/15 • Spring Concert: 5/12/15 ***More announcements to be made in school bulletins, school calendar, and/or classroom notices***
Attendance • Please send an e-mail (or call the office if your is going to be absent) • When your child returns to school, please provide a written excused note for the child’s absence • Any work missed in class will be sent home to be completed. Please complete and return within 2 days
Money • Payments for extended care, field trips, pizza lunch, etc. need to come in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name, grade, and what the money is for. If it is cash, a receipt will be provided by the office
Contact Information • E-mail: lsingson@csdo.org (preferred) • Notes sent in Homework Folder • School Phone (510) 657-1674 • 2nd Grade Class Website
Any questions?