Welcome, Grade 2 Parents!

March 2019

Mr. Paul Schmelter – Principal

Mrs. Donna Forbes – Assistant Principal

Secretaries◦ Mrs. Betty Hand◦ Mrs. Joanne Aloi◦ Mrs. Marilyn Mallimo

School Nurses◦ Mrs. Diana Bishop◦ Mrs. Fran DiMicco

Mrs. Ammirato

Mrs. Cestaro

Mrs. D’Allesandro Ms. Geoghegan

Ms. House

Teaching Assistants - Ms. Sorice, Ms. Miele, Mrs. Zehner

Resource Room - Mr. Fontana & Mrs. Geiser

ICT 3 – Mrs. Dorman, Mrs. O’Brien

Mrs. Mazur Mrs. New Mrs. Oelcher Mrs. Oster Mrs. Rooney

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Striving to be more independent

Make connections about the world in deeper and more abstract ways

Take pleasure in mastering new skills

Love to discuss what they are learning about

Develop organization & problem solving skills

Students start putting the learning pieces together to take on more complex assignments.

They continue to apply the basic skills they learned in second grade and they begin to do some work independently.

Learning follows events over time, such as observing the life cycle of a butterfly

Work on step by step RESEARCH projects

Grade 2 Visits◦ Winter Concerts◦ Classroom Visits◦ Building Tours

Articulation Meetings◦ Grade 2 Teachers◦ Support Services

Portfolios of Student Work◦ ELA & Math Work Samples

Burr Website/Portal/Messenger

Download the Commack UFSD App

Enable your TEXT MESSAGES

Keep IC and Portal info up to date

TEXT 67587 – Message “Y”

Write a NOTE in the MORNING and send it WITH YOUR CHILD

Write a NOTE in the MORNING and send

it WITH YOUR CHILD

Plan ahead whenever you can……..

Special Areas

ArtMusic

LibraryPhysical Education

EnrichmentComputer

Science LabMovement in the Arts

Support Services

Academic InterventionENL

Special EducationSpeech

Challenge & DiscoverySocial WorkerPsychologist

School Hours: 9:15-3:30

Arrivals before 8:30 (Special Activities)◦ May use the Front/East Lot Circles

Buses arrive between 9:00 and 9:10

Arrivals after 9:00◦ Please use East (cafeteria side) Drop Off

Safety◦ Crossing Guard/Security Guards/Teachers/Bus Drivers

Dismissal Changes Send a note in the MORNING

PLEASE send a NOTE in the MORNING

Summer Skills to Practice◦ Show them the MONEY ◦ Learn to TIE YOUR SHOES◦ Practice with a CLOCK

Summer Fun◦ Label EVERYTHING◦ Send us a POSTCARD at Burr◦ Please send a note in the morning.

Please take time to practice!

Inquiring Minds Want to Know!

Enrichment enhances the grade level curriculum and allows for students to explore and advance in different areas of study

Activities include math, science, social studies and technology extensions

Lunch & Learn Opportunities

School Clubs◦ Student Council, Burr Reading Challenge, Technology Club

PTA Sponsored Activities◦ Halloween Extravaganza, Sports Night, Talent Show,

Reflections, School Store, Burrrrringo! PTA Clubs◦ Coding, Arts & Crafts, Basketball

PTA Arts in Education Programs

Field Trips

Burr Traditions◦ Mini-Marathon, Earth Day, Flag Day, Field Day, Spirit Days◦ Author of the Month, Character Education Awards

Medical Concerns: Please alert the nurse/teacher & keep us informed!

Hot Lunch: Please double check your accounts regularly

Personal Items: Label with first/last name Attendance: Please call school before 9:15.

Send a dated note stating the reason for absence.

BURR NURSE – 858-3621

Limit and monitor electronic use

Increase opportunities for reading and games Be a role model – embrace teachable moments

Support our children, teachers and school staff

Enjoy your children – these years go by quickly!

Laughter is the best medicine!

PLEASE send a NOTE in the morning.

Avoid overscheduling Dinner & conversation time Designate a homework time & space Avoid overscheduling Find time for special interests (individual/family)

Avoid overscheduling

Building ToursAIS/ENL/PPS Teachers

Mrs. DeFilippis, Mrs. Hirsch, Mrs. Guarrera,

Ms. House, Mrs. Lefebvre, Mrs. Dorman, Mr. Fontana

Mrs. Owen, Ms. Yassen , Mrs. O’Brien, Ms. Kennedy

Enjoy your evening!

Thank you for your support!

Please contact us with ANY concerns.

We look forward to our new Burr students!