Back-to-School Night PBVM Catholic School Sacramento, CA September 7, 2011.
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Transcript of Back-to-School Night PBVM Catholic School Sacramento, CA September 7, 2011.
Back-to-School NightPBVM Catholic School
Sacramento, CA
September 7, 2011
Welcome toSr. Maria Rose’s2nd Grade Class
From Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaBecame a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother
of the Eucharist in 2002 after college and teaching for a year
Last summer made my perpetual vows as a sister (for all my life!)
This is going into my 7th year teachingBS in both Elementary and Special Education,
Masters in Special Education, & pursuing Masters in Educational Leadership this year
Who is my child’s teacher?
Religion (plus Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling,
Grammar) Reading Street by Houghton MifflinReading Naturally (monitoring fluency program)
Mathematics (California Math by Houghton Mifflin)
Science (Salli Ford’s labs and learning)Social StudiesSpecials: P.E., Computers/Spanish, Art, & Music
Class Subjects
7:40-7:55 am Bell Work7:55-8:25 A.M. Morning Assembly*(7:50-8:40 A.M. School Mass on Fridays)8:25-8:35 A.M. Calendar rug time8:35-9:30 A.M. Math9:30-9:45 A.M. Recess9:45-10:50 A.M. Special (Gym,
Computers, etc)10:50-11:45 A.M. Language Arts11:45-12:25 P.M. Lunch & Recess12:30-1:45P.M. Language Arts or Special
(Art, Science, Catechesis)1:45-2:10 P.M. Religion2:10-2:40 P.M. Independent Work2:40- 2:50 P.M. Clean-up & Prayer
*Schedule is subject
to change
Gym- Mondays &
Wednesdays @ 10 am
Reading Naturally –
Tuesday mornings
Wednesday’s are
Science labs &
Catechesis of Good
Shepherd Center
Thursdays we will
typically be making
chapel visits to adore
the Blessed
Sacrament in the
Church (12:30-1pm)
General Schedule
E-mail [email protected] Speak ~check 2nd grade for updates Please call the school or write a note & I’ll
get back to youStudent Blue folder
Needs to be seen and singed every night (notice Return to School & Keep Home sides of folder)
Any special papers, forms, graded tests etc will be found there
Use comment section or back of paper if needed
Communication
Most nights there will be assigned homework (See blue folder every night)
Math homework: Please check their work! Use the website for more practice!
A-Z Readers System: (Read 1 at least twice each night& complete Reader’s Journal- all due Friday)
Spelling: pages due every FridayName, class #, and date are needed at the
top of each assignment (completed in pencil)Neatness and being on time is important!
Homework
1. Strive always to be a great Knight of Christ2. Be honest3. Always do your best4. Raise your hand to speak5. Respect others
Class rules
Levels (peasant, page, squire, knight)
Movement (after 10 consecutive days move up rank. Every time you reach knight level you earn knight’s clothing/item)
Anonymous names aren’Recognition of virtuous
behavior in self and othersProving virtue (the habit of
doing the good means consistency over time!)
Red- Yellow-Green Light
Green Light
Good behavior and possible
movement of Dominican
Court shield (10 straight days
then move up a rank)
Yellow Light
Warning for undesirable
behavior ~You can’t move up
on Dominican Court (restart
counting)
Red Light
Still not behaving
appropriately (3 Reds mean
call home!) You move back to
peasant rank
Virtue Formation Program
Dominican Court
Dominican Court Ceremony
You will see # correct over # of total points
Low grades on Tests will require parent signature and in some cases a retake of the test material
I won’t assign letter grades The 2nd grade report card does not give
grades but numbers:5 is (95%-100%4 is (94%-85%)3 is (84%-75%)2 is (74% -below)
Grades
If you are interested in being a chaperone/driver on a field trip you will need to be fingerprinted and have updated insurance forms on file in the office.See sign up sheet on back table if you’d be
interested in helping to lead educational centers during Harvest trip or Retreat day
Harvest Walnut Farm field trip Science and Space Discovery Museum field
tripFirst Holy Communion Retreat (mainly on
campus of school)
Field Trips
If you want to have milk for your child it is $55 fee for the whole year
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Michelle McFetridgePlease sign the sheets in the back if you’re
interestedRosetta Stone (Please purchase your headsets
in the office!!!)Reading Naturally – need to buy 8 more I-
pods for the program
Other Facts
Please check SchoolSpeak at least weekly (The new week’s info will be posted by Saturday evening! But I recommend daily checking for updates that do occur.
Also see general school information on the website presenationschool.net
School phone number 482-0351 ext. 312
Thank You!