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Welcome to our Second Grade Class!. Back to School Night Mrs. COVERT ’ S Class 2014-2015. Meet Mrs. COVERT…. WMU graduate 1 st year at EP Clarke Wife and mother of three. Best Practice Research. Second Grade Curriculum. Benchmark Language Arts Program *Daily 5/mini lessons
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Welcome to our Second Grade Class! Back to School Night Mrs. COVERT’S Class 2014-2015
Meet Mrs. COVERT… • WMU graduate • 1st year at EP Clarke • Wife and mother of three
Second Grade Curriculum Benchmark Language Arts Program *Daily 5/mini lessons Everyday Math *Hands on/games, homelinks Phonics/Word Study Program "Word study" is an alternative to traditional spelling instruction. It is based on learning word patterns rather than memorizing unconnected words. Zaner-Blosser Handwriting/Cursive *October Cereal City Science *3 Units-Measurement, Earth’s landforms, Plants Social Studies: Our Community Integrated Technology Character Education
SUPPLIES • MATH MONEY • GYM SHOES • ART SHIRT • 3 FOLDERS • *SEE SUPPLY LIST ON MAIN EPC WEBSITE
Bear Necessities • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Safe Social Work Programs • Character Education visits • Banana Splits • Active Parenting Classes
HOMEWORK • Homework folder and planner daily • Reading Calendar • Math “home links” • Check my website for announcements, homework and blog postings
Field Trips • $5 per student or a maximum of $10 per family is requested to fund this year’s field trips. • Additional donations are also greatly appreciated for those in need of financial assistance. • If writing a check, please make it payable to St. Joseph Public Schools. • Sarett Nature Center (spring) • Planetarium at Upton (2nd or 3rd trimester) • Heritage Center Historical Walk (spring) • Krasl Art Center (spring)
Birthdays Treats welcome! 26 students Red dye allergy District wellness policy Email me
Snacks ONE nutritious snack every day after first recess (usually around 10:30) Water Only in CLassroom
Parties Halloween Winter Holiday Valentine’s Day The classroom parent will be in contact if you indicate interest in helping with any or all of the parties. All parties will be held in the afternoon.
Reminders… • Report cards • Parking lot tags for pick-ups • Late starts (15 this year- Wednesdays) • NWEA this week and in the spring
Staying In Touch Classroom website *register for e-alerts Free Remind app *sign up today! EP Clarke
Seeking Volunteers • School-Wide Programs • Watch DOGS • Media Center Volunteers • PTO programs • Classroom Opportunities • Classroom parent
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns by email or phone: • jcovert@sjschools.org • 269-926-3652
Thank you for yourSUPPORT! I look forward to working with each and every one of you!
We could really use…… • Games • Puzzles • Books • Stencils, stickers….. • Building materials (blocks, k’nex, legos, gears, magnetic tiles)