WELCOME TO 2 ND GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2012-2013 Mrs. Waroff Room F-103.
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Transcript of WELCOME TO 2 ND GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2012-2013 Mrs. Waroff Room F-103.
WELCOME TO 2N D GRADE
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2012-2013
Mrs. Waroff
Room F-103
DAILY SCHEDULE
•8:20 School Begins
•8:20-8:30 Morning Seatwork
•8:30-9:30 Language Arts
•9:30-10:15 R.T.I. - Response to Intervention
•10:15-10:35 SNACK RECESS
•10:35-11:35 Literacy Rotations and Guided Reading
•11:35-12:15 LUNCH
•12:15-1:15 Math & Monarch Math
•1:15-1:45 Math Centers T & TH / Social Studies and Science M, W, F
•1:45-2:00 Pack Up and Reading S.U.R.F Time
•2:00-2:30 VAPA Rotations T, W, & TH / Friday ART activity
*MONDAY- every Monday is an early release day-students are out at 1:35
CL ASSROOM RULES AND BEHAV IORAL EXPECTAT IONS
In order to guarantee your child, and all of the other
students in the classroom the excellent learning climate they
deserve, the following discipline plan will be utilized in the
classroom. All students can behave appropriately in the classroom if
they know exactly what the class standards are and how their
chosen behavior results in consequences, both positive and
negative. Applied consistently, this discipline program will help
create an optimal learning environment and encourage the positive
and educational development of the students.
Classroom Rules
1. Listen when the teacher is talking.
2. Follow directions quickly.
3. Keep your hands and feet to
yourself.
4. Raise your hand to speak or stand.
5. Be safe, be kind, and be honest.
6. Respect others, respect yourself,
and respect your school.
RULES & CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
BEHAVIOR CLIP CHART
-Red: WOW! Outstanding
-Orange: Great
-Yellow: Good
-Green: Ready to Learn
-Blue: Think About It
-Purple: Teacher’s Choice (Teacher
conference, Sign Oops Binder, Loss of 10
minutes of recess)
-Magenta: Parent Contact (Teacher
conference, Oops Binder, Loss of entire
recess, Phone call and/ or letter home)
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
At this age, most children have a desire to
do the right thing and please the adults
around them. Mistakes do happen (to all of
us!), but I try to acknowledge and reinforce
only the desired behaviors. The following are
a list of some of the rewards I use:
1. Praise! Praise! Praise!
2. Stickers
3. Tickets
4. Positive Notes / Phone Call Home
5. Class Points
6. Class Marbles
.
BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
1.The LOOK!
2. Verbal Warning. This is just a reminder-we all
make mistakes sometimes.
3. Move behavior clip on the Behavior Chart.
4. Conference with teacher. Sign the OOPS binder.
The student will receive a time out depending on
the unwanted behavior and may miss a portion of
their recess.
*Severe Disruption: this involves breaking the
school’s rules (i.e. destroying school property,
fighting, inappropriate language, and possession
of weapons or drugs). The student will
immediately go to the principal’s office
HOMEWORK
- Generally, homework should not take more than 30 minutes a
night. However, there are times that more work or practice will be
required. This would be individualized according to how well your
child is performing toward the Standards. In addition, there will
be some special projects assigned throughout the year.
- The purpose of homework is to reinforce the skills being taught
daily in the classroom. Your participation in your child’s education
is a vital contributor to your child’s academic achievement.
NIGHTLY HOMEWORK
Homework will be Monday-Thursday and will consist of:
Reading: 10 minutes
Math: Nightly review of the day’s lesson
Writing or Comprehension: Weekly Assignments
Computer: Ticket to Read-5-10 minutes
Spelling Practice, Sight Words, and Read Naturally will also be included
Please make sure your child’s homework is reviewed, corrected by you
nightly and returned the next day in your child’s Homework Folder.
FOLDERS, BIRTHDAYS, AND COMMUNICATION
Your child will be assigned a BLUE Homework Folder that is to be used daily. Please make
sure this folder is brought to school everyday.
Birthdays are SPECIAL! I would love to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please let me know
in advance if you would like to bring in a treat on their magical day. We will celebrate at
the end of the day during the last 15 minutes. All items must be store bought please. To
avoid hurt feelings, I kindly ask that if you choose to have a party AND the invitations
are distributed at school, there must be for every child in the class.
Communication is the key to a successful year. A great parent/teacher partnership leads
to a successful child. Email is the most effective way to communicate with me. My email
address is [email protected].
V. A . P. A . V I S U A L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A R T S
Arts integration in all subject matters
Drama, Music, PE, Singing, and Dance (movement)
30 minutes, 3 times a week
Students will have instruction in unit based lessons
that connect to the VAPA standards.
School wide showcases will take place in the Fall
and Spring. They will showcase their themed pieces.
VOLUNTEERS
Parent volunteers are a very important and integral part of the
second grade program. This is an important job and it is very
much appreciated.
If you are interested in working with the students, assisting at
center time, running the sight word program, preparing
materials, attending field trips or even donating items to the
classroom, please fill out the parent volunteer form that will be
sent home on Wednesday.
I will be notifying you soon about coming in to help!
THE H.E.A.R.T. OF MAILS
Harmony
Empathy
Achievement
Reflection
Transformation