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Welcome to Grade 2

Welcome to Grade 2. Who am I? Mrs. Mary-Joyce Pedersen. This will be my 13 th year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. I love teaching because of the students and how much they teach me. I also love to see their excitement build in areas of interest.

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Welcome to Grade 2

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  1. Welcome to Grade 2

  2. Who am I?Mrs. Mary-Joyce Pedersen • This will be my 13th year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. • I love teaching because of the students and how much they teach me. I also love to see their excitement build in areas of interest. • I am excited about this year because of the opportunity to teach at this amazing school, with my amazing Grade 2 team.

  3. The 3 R’s of my Classroom: • Respect – for yourself, others, and our environment. • Responsibility– for your things at school, at home and for our behaviours. • Reflection – Have I tried my best? How can I make my work better?

  4. The Grade 2 Team

  5. The TLC Program provides a structured classroom experience for each and every student… • TLC is teacher directed, whole and small group instruction with guided inquiry. • The focus of TLC is on character development and gradual release of responsibility. (I do, we do, you do)

  6. Grade 2 Curriculum…..If you would like to know more about our programs of study… • Please visit…https://education.alberta.ca/programs-of-study/ • www.learnalberta.ca • These sites will be added to my Weebly website as well.

  7. Daily Homework: • Mandatory component of the TLC program. • Begins on Friday September 14th and is due on Thursday the 20th (The spelling test will take place on Fridays). • The homework should take up to 10 – 15 minutes per day once they know the routines. This does not include nightly reading. • Homework will be reinforcing the skills learned in class. • We will look it over on Thursdays to make sure it is complete. It is the parents responsibility to make sure it is done on time, has been checked with a parent’s initial. • It will be uploaded every Friday and due the following Thursday.

  8. Communication: • Will be done via email this year. If you know of any appointments, absences, concerns, please do so via email to myself and let the office know too. • Great way for the teachers and parents to communicate. • Please send the purple communication folder to school daily. • The Weebly Website will be updated with important information, weekly blogs, and resources to access.

  9. Parent Email • Please sign the sheet tonight so I have your email. This is confidential and for my use only and will stay in the classroom.

  10. Uniform expectations: • ALL Mondays are FORMAL days. • Students need a pair of gym shoes to stay at school which they can get on and off, and a pair of black dress shoes. • There will be uniform checks weekly. • Please label ALL clothing, especially sweaters.

  11. Formal Uniform

  12. Please note: Sweat pants, leggings, cargo pants, etc. are not acceptable. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good order (no patches, rips or tears). Golf shirts do NOT meet dress shirt standards.

  13. Character Education • Focus on the three pillars of Respect: • Respect for self • Respect for others • Respect for the environment • Focus on the Virtues through.. • Books • Discussions / Reviewing Zones of Regulation • Incidental learning • Character Circle • Homework assignments

  14. Character • There is a new addition to our character program at Le Roi Daniels this year. There will be task once per month sent home for you to complete with your child. Please be gentle with and return all materials so others can benefit from the activity.

  15. Snacks/Birthday Treats • Should be light and healthy. • Please be considerate as we are a peanut aware school. Lunches • Students eat in our classroom • All garbage and unfinished food will be taken home in their lunch kits. (Pack it in/Take it out!)

  16. Technology • Raz Kids and Mathletics access to website to come. • Please bring a set of labeled, comfortable headphones in a Ziploc bag to stay at school for the year. • Please ensure the Digital Citizenship page has been signed and returned.

  17. Field Trips • Volunteer Clearances take 1 – 2 months to be processed! Please speak to the office to begin the process. • Upcoming field trips include our in School visit from Teacher’s Pet on Oct. 10th 9am – 11am (Acadia) and Dec. 12th 12:15 – 2:15 pm (Exploring Liquids).

  18. Contact and Class Information: • mpedersen@cbe.ab.ca • Weebly website – • mrs-pedersens-class.weebly.com

  19. QUESTIONS???

  20. Thanks for your time!We look forward to working with you and your child this year!

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