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Welcome to Ms. Jackson’s Class Open House

Welcome to Ms. Jackson’s Class Open House. Please Sign In . Our Mission Statement. Within the first week of school, we will work as a class to determine what our goals are going to be for the year. Our Mission Statements will answer the following questions:

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Welcome to Ms. Jackson’s Class Open House

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  1. Welcome to Ms. Jackson’s Class Open House Please Sign In

  2. Our Mission Statement Within the first week of school, we will work as a class to determine what our goals are going to be for the year. Our Mission Statements will answer the following questions: Who does this statement belong to? What are the goals that we are setting as second graders? How will we meet these goals? Why are we working towards these goals?

  3. Class Expectations… The children will help create the rules of the classroom within the first few days of school.

  4. Meet Mrs. Jackson Originally from New England Graduate of University of South Florida 25 years working with elementary school children Came to Mt. Vernon in 1995 and have taught second grade for 7 years!

  5. It takes ALL of us working together to help your child be the best that he or she can be! School PTA Home Community

  6. Parent Teacher Association • Please join to help our students • $5/person • Parents • Grandparents • Businesses • Purchase many items for the classrooms • Extra-curricular activities

  7. Volunteers • MUST be registered – Paperwork available tonight! • Lend a helping hand • Work with students in the classroom • Field Trips

  8. Adopt-a-Class • Very easy and beneficial way to help your child’s class • Donations of $150(+-) or more • Paper, computer software, books for class library, projects, field trips, etc. • Share the donation with several families • Ask your place of business (Tax deductable)

  9. Conferences • Conferences will be scheduled on an as needed basis. • Students who are at risk will have first priority. • Please sign up for a time that is convenient for you. • A confirmation note/phone call will be made prior to the conference date.

  10. Portfolios • On-going documentation of accomplishments: • student work • data from assessments & expectations • goal setting • writing pieces • shared at Student-led conferences

  11. What’s new in second grade? FAIR-Reading Assessment (three times per year) Greater participation in Reading Counts SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) In addition to District Reading and Writing Assessments There are also Math and Science Assessments (three times per year) MIND(math is not difficult) Club

  12. Homework Homework is sent home in a packet every Friday and is expected to be returned the following Friday. • Monday – Reading • Tuesday – Spelling • Wednesday – Writing • Thursday – Math • Students will be expected to read every day for 15-20 minutes. • Students will be deducted points for not returning or not completing homework assignments that are due.

  13. Grading Policy 100-90 E (Excellent) 89-80 V (Very Good) 79-70 S (Satisfactory) 69-60 N (Needs Improvement) 59-0 U (Unsatisfactory) Please work with your child to help them correct errors on papers. This will help them review and master concepts rather than just skipping by them.

  14. Attendance Attendance is very important! Students need to be present and on time daily. Send a note (separate from the agenda book) to “excuse” each absence.

  15. Supplies Snacks, band aids , tissues, hand soap, and extra supplies would be of great use. Please help us get our year off to a wonderful start and your kindness is deeply appreciated!

  16. Please do the following before you go… 1. Look through your child’s textbooks. 2. Write a note to your child and stick it to their desk. 3. Sign up for a conference time 4. Please be sure you signed in Thanks so much for coming!

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