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Welcome to 2nd Grade with Mrs. Christy! Find important information on dress code, homework, discipline, test schedules, and more. Stay updated on school hours, expectations, and how to support your child's learning journey.
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Parent Information2nd Grade – Mrs. Christy’s ClassAugust 2012
Welcome to 2nd Grade! Communication *Ifyouneed a privateconference, ourconference time is 1:10-1:55 p.m. everyday or afterschool *Pleasecall (817.251.5770) or send a note / e-mail toscheduleyourappointment.
Dress-Code • Uniforms are notrequired. • GCISD dresscodeis in place. Please no halter tops, short-shorts or inappropriate logos. • Tennisshoesfor P.E. (Considerleaving a pair in yourbackpack or classroom) • Youalsowillwanttoleave a jacket at schoolforyourchild. Ourclassroomisverycold!
Volunteers • Eachclassneeds a parentrepresentative. • Ifyouwouldliketovolunteer, pleaseletyourclassroomteacherknow. • Mystery Reader coordinatorisneededforourclass! • Pleaseconsiderjoining PTA ($7)
Discipline • Weexpectthebestconduct and behavior of all of ourstudents. • Wewill use the color system: • BLUE(Outstandingday) • GREEN (Goodday) • YELLOW (Warning) • RED (Calltoparents)
Homework • Second grade studentsneedtoread a minimum of 20 minutes eachnight. • Referto 2nd grade newsletter and ourclass web page forwebsites and suggested home activities / enrichment
Daily Schedule • 7:35-8:00 Breakfast/ KTIM / Announcements • 8:00-10:00 Language Arts • 10:00-10:45 Social Studies • 10:45-11:15 Recess • 11:15-11:45 Lunch • 11:45-1:10 Math • 1:10-1:55 Specials (Music, Art or Spanish, PE & Science) • 1:55-2:35 Science • 2:35-2:45 Prepare togo home • 2:45 Dismissal
Secondgraders are learningorganizationskills. Theyshouldbeableto: Writename and date onallpapers Keeptheirdeskclean Takebinder home, haveitsigned and returndaily Haveparentssignbehavior calendar everyday Turnassignments and homework in on time Takecare of supplies and books. PARENTS: Be suretosignyourchild’sbehavior chart daily and checkthebinderfor notes or information - Thankyou! Organization
Attendance • It is very important to attend school each day. • If your child is ill, please send a note with an excuse to the office. • If you are not at school by 10:00 a.m., you will be counted absent. • Contact your teacher about missing assignments.
Tests • MAP testing, Cogattesting and readingassessmentswillbeannounced in thenewsletter. • MAP tests and readingassessmentshappen in thefall, winter and spring. • PAT testing – Youwillreceivenoticeconcerningthese dates and times in thespring.
School Hours • The firstbellrings at 7:35 a.m. • The schooldaybegins at 7:45 a.m. • Afterthis time, yourchildwillneed a tardy note fromthe office toentertheclassroom. • After 3 tardy notes, yourchildwillreceive a note. • Grades K-5 dismissal = 2:45 p.m.
Expectations • Please check and sign binders each day! • Please be a motivator for you child to succeed in school! • Please ask questions! • Please let us know how we can be more effective! • Please remember that your child needs to be more responsible with your support. • Please make sure homework is completed and neat. • Please communicate any concerns or ideas with your teacher.
School Cafeteria • Breakfast is served every day in the classroom! • There is a calendar for the entire year posted in the classroom and available for your family. (Also available on-line) • Breakfast= $1.00 regular / Reduced $.30 *Adults $1.25 • Lunch= $2.00 regular / Reduced $.40 *Adults $2.75 • Pay for meals on-line – mynutrikids.com
Snacks and Celebrations • Your child may bring a healthy snack to eat in the classroom. • Since breakfast in the classroom started, the need for snacks has decreased! • Birthday celebrations – We LOVE to celebrate birthdays! However, these MUST happen at the end of the day in the classroom! • Birthdays cannot be celebrated in the cafeteria. • Please contact me a day or more before you plan to bring in snacks for the kids so I can be sure and block time for the event!
THANK YOU! For more information: • http://www.gcisd-k12.org/index.html • http://www.gcisd-k12.org/schools/tes/index.html • E-mail: kari.christy@verizon.net • Principal: Mrs. Jodi Cox • Assistant Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Harrison • Nurse: Mrs. Miriam Bridges • Counselor: Mrs. Lisa Salazar • Secretaries: Mrs. Yolanda Borroel Mrs. Becky Dennis Mrs. Maria Reyes • Parent Center: Ranea DeCross
School Cafeteria • A copy of this presentation is available on our class web page: • http://www.gcisd-k12.org> schools>Timberline>Directory>Christy, Kari