Im glad youre here

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Welcome back to school

• Im glad youre here!

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2009-10 Focus Verse

• Let me give you a new command Love one another.
  In the same way I loved you, you love one
  another. This is how everyone will recognize that
  you are my discipleswhen they see the love you
  have for each other.John 1334-35

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Who am I?

• My name is Mrs. Sullivan.
• This is my eleventh year teaching second grade at
  Valley Christian.
• My daughter is a college freshman (Sac State) and
  my son is a sophomore at Valley.

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What do I believe?

• God uses every moment and experience to help grow
  us into the people he would like us to become.
• Enjoy the adventure God has for you!

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How can parents get involved?

• PTPF- parent teacher prayer fellowship
• coffee and pastries in the band room on the
  first day of school from 815 a.m. - 915 a.m.
• Stay in touchbuy a parent directory
• If you have special talents, field trip
  opportunities, or skills to share with the
  classlet me know.
• Im looking for a brave parent or two to serve as
  Room Parents. If youre interested, sign up
  and/or come see me!
• Help in the classroom, in the office, or even
  from the comfort of your own home. Check out the
  sign up sheets.
• Need a few volunteers to help collate workbooks
  over the weekend. Please sign the books out

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How do we communicate?

• Read the weekly newsletter in your childs Friday
  folder. It contains crucial classroom information
  for you and your child. See attached sample.
• Go to my webpage http//grovesite.com/page.asp?ov
  cessSullivan for important information, links
  and current and archived newsletters.
• Send me an e-mail. lsullivan_at_vcs.net
• Send a note to school in your childs homework
  folder.
• Call and leave a message on my voice mail
  (559-4400).
• Read The Chimes, our school-wide newsletter,
  for information such as after school activities,
  hot breakfast/lunch program, PTPF activities,
  etc. The Chimes is e-mailed monthly and found on
  Valleys webpage. http//www.vcs.net/index.shtml
  (scroll to the bottom, click on elementary and
  click on Chimes) Its also linked from my webpage

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What is the schedule?

• School hours815-300
• Snack recess1025-1045
• Lunch recess1255-140
• Dismissal time300
• Friday dismissal time 200

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How do I drop off and pick up my child?

• Follow the police officers directions - safety
• Please drop off your child from the green loading
  zone of our parking lot- pull forward
• You may drop your child off at 745 am or later.
• Children dropped off before 745 am need to sign
  in to daycare.
• When picking up your child, you need a visor
  sign. You have 2 visors tonight and 2 more sent
  home during the 1st week.
• Be patient with the traffic during the first two
  weeks of schoolit always gets better!

Safety Note Do not give out the back gate code
to students.
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Is there homework in second grade?

• Yes! Math Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
• Writing weekly assignmentsmore information to
  follow
• Extra class work that needs completing or
  correcting will be sent home.
• Spelling, math facts, and Bible memory practice
  (Bible verses are due on Friday).
• 1-2 Book Reports per quarter
• Read at home (minimum 75 minutes/week)
• The reading minutes log is due every Monday for
  the previous weeks minutes.

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What is the grading policy?

• Academic
• Reading, Language, Spelling, Bible, and Math are
  based upon percentages see Parent Handbook
• Other
• Science, Social Studies, Work Habits, Citizenship
  and pullouts (P.E., Music, Art, etc.) are based
  upon participation, effort and ability to follow
  directions. They are graded E, S, or N
  (Excellent, Satisfactory, or Needs improvement)

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How do we celebrate birthdays?

• At School
• Give me a note with the day you want to celebrate
  a day or two ahead of time if you wish to bring
  treats.
• Classroom celebrations should be 15-20 minutes
  long. Keep treats fun and simple ?. No goody
  bags, please.
• At Home
• Mail invitations unless the entire class is
  invited.
• Summer
• If your child has a summer birthday, feel free to
  pick any date to celebrate your childs special
  day.

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How are absences/tardies handled?

• Absences
• Please call the office (559-4400) to notify them
  of the absence. During off hours, leave a
  message.
• If you missed class work and want it before your
  child returns, please call the office by 1000 am
  (408-559-4400) to receive work at the end of the
  day.
• Tardies
• Parents, please walk your child to the office and
  get a tardy slip from the office before coming to
  class.

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What is the discipline policy?

• Our rules
• We respect each other, property, and ourselves.
• Follow directions.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
• Use encouraging words.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Dont disturb others who are working.
• Please read, sign, and return the discipline form
  to me. It contains policy details and a sample
  weekly conduct report.

Replacement forms are on Grovesite ?
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You make the difference