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Second Grade News

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Calendar Dates to Remember
August 18: Full Days Begin
 
Upcoming Tests
Test
Date
Material
Spelling Test Friday, August 25 Goodbye Summer Words
Beginning of the Year Fluency and Math Ongoing for first 2-3 weeks Math Facts (+/- through 10) and K-2 Sight Words
 
Dictation Grading
Check + Letters are written and formed correctly and neatly showing mastery of penmanship.
Check Letters are written and printing overall is acceptable.
Check - Letters are not written correctly or neatly to show mastery of penmanship.
S
(Spelling)
The number of correct words spelled correctly in dictation.
M (Mechanics) Proper capitalization and punctuation shown in dictated sentence.
 
Classroom Updates
Please read the Home and School Connection, found on our school's webpage, for weekly news!
  • Life Skill of the Week: Integrity
  • Weekly AR % Goal to Reach: 3%
SECOND GRADE WEEKLY NEWS
  • Please be sure to return all covered workbooks by Monday, August 18 as we will begin our first full day of instruction.
  • AR will be up and running this coming week! I love how excited your children are to take AR's! 
  • I already appreciate all of the assistance with extra waters and snacks. I cannot thank you enough!
  • Please remember our lunch time for Second Grade is 11:45-12:15.
SECOND GRADE GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Assignment books should be initialed each night. 
  • If you are aware that your child will be missing a day for school due to a planned trip or activity outside of school breaks, please notify me so I can schedule tests prior to his/her absence.
  • 3 or more consecutive absences require a doctor's note.
  • The classroom doors open at 7:50 to prepare for the day and unpack any home materials. The first school bell rings at 8:05 and rings again at 8:15, which is the beginning of the school day. Your child is working on morning work upon entering the classroom.
  • Tardiness is distracting and often sets an idea of feeling behind. Please pack all materials the night before, including a lunch, so morning routines are efficient. Thank you for continuing this practice of creating Responsible Citizens!
  • Please pack a snack in addition to your child's lunches. Our snack box is for those without any morning snack. Thank you!
  • If your child has Better Lunch, please provide a snack.
  • Weekly Take Home folders are to be looked at and reviewed.  Please remove all the previous work to return the folder the next day.
  • Any signed note that I send home with your child, ie Uniform Notices, Parent Notifications, Tardy Notices, must be signed and returned the next day.
  • Please designate an area for your child's workspace at home. Discuss printing efforts and coloring efforts as any work messy or incomplete will be redone at recess.