Welcome to Second Grade!

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Welcome to Second Grade!
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Second Grade Team

• Amanda Belcher
• MaeLani Bird
• Kristin Cullen
• Kathleen MacLaren
• Tracy Rickert
• Susie Serna
• Clair Volding

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Hawk Elementary School Mission Statement

• The mission of Hawk Elementary is to create
  successful learners.

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Curriculum

• Math (Bridges in Mathematics) http//www.mathlearn
  ingcenter.org/resources/materials/parents/parents2
  
• Science
• Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Intervention Enrichment
• Health

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Our Schedule

• 735-750 Arrival and Morning Work
• 750-805 Target the Question / Exemplars (Class
  A Serna)
• 805-950 Math and Science / Health (Class A
  Serna)
• 950-1030 Round-Ups (tutorials)
• 1030-1105 Exemplar / Math (Class B
  Rickert)
• 1115-1145 Lunch
• 1145-1200 Read Aloud
• 1200-1245 Specials
• 1245-105 Recess / Restroom
• 110-240 Math and Science / Health (Class B
  Rickert)
• 245-250 Pack Up / Dismissal
• Announcements/Pledge
• 805-845 Science
• 845-930 Special Areas
• 930-940 Snack and Restroom
• 940-1130 English/Language Arts
• 1130-1215 Math Workshop
• 1215-1245 Lunch
• 100-115 Recess

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Classroom Management

• Our classroom rules are as follows
• Be respectful
• Follow Directions
• Keep hands and feet to self
• Listen carefully and work quietly
• Walk in the building
• I give tickets to reward positive behavior.
• saved and turned in for prizes
• I give verbal praise and encouragement.
• I have an Oops Book to keep track of
  undesired behavior.
• 3 minutes of recess for each offense

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Daily Take-Home Folders

• Daily folders serve as a communication tool and a
  way to track student behavior.
• Calendar please check daily
• We encourage you to read daily with your child.
• Math Log 40 minutes per week if needed

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Math Log

• Twice each grading period, students will be given
  a timed math facts test.
• Students who show proficiency (95) will not be
  responsible for the math log for the next 3-4
  weeks.

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Homework

• In addition to the math logs, students will be
  responsible for
• Sight words need to be practiced at home for
  fluency and recognition
• Math practice pages as needed
• Guided Reading sheets need to be signed after
  your child has read aloud to you
• Math Logs will be checked on Fridays for
  completion (signatures)
• Reading Responses Will begin the 2nd six weeks.
  More information will come.

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Grading Policy

• Progress reports Target Binders will serve as a
  progress report and be sent home throughout the
  six weeks.
• Common Assessments
• Scores below a 3 will have the opportunity to
  retake for a better grade.

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Grades

• Grades are a 1, 2, and 3 scale. The goal is for
  each child to be a 3 Meets expectations.
• Writing is a process. This is an area that
  progresses as the year goes on.
• Math is another area of progression. Students
  will be expected to explain their thinking as
  well as provide the correct answer.

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Target Binder

• Assessments for each subject area will be kept in
  the binder
• Used to provide feedback to students
• Encourage student accountability
• Student goal setting
• Show progress
• Communication for parents from teachers

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We promise

• As we begin to modify and improve upon our
  assessment practices, we can make you these
  promises
• Your child will continue to experience high
  quality learning.
• We will continue to provide you with information
  about your child's learning and progress.

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Keyboarding

• Keyboarding practice will be during computer lab
  and will focus on home row keys.
• Please encourage your child to use home row keys
  when typing at home.

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A Few Key Reminders
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Lunch

• You may send in a check, cash or you can go
  online and add to a students account at
  https//www.parentonline.net/.
• If anyone other than a parent or guardian would
  like to eat with a student, a note must be
  provided to the office in advance.
• A student can only eat with their family.

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Absences

• Call the office on the day of the absence by 10
  a.m.
• Send a written note to the teacher when your
  child returns to school within 48 hours. E-mails
  are appreciatedbut not accepted by the office.

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2nd Grade T-Shirt

• Orders will be due on Friday, Sept. 6th.
• Worn on field trips
• Worn on Field Day

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Field Trips

• Sharkarosa Wildlife Preserve more information
  to come
• One parent per class
• Please have your child wear 2nd grade t-shirt.
• Please send a sack lunch
• TWU Kids Dance- more information to
  come
• No chaperones due to limited seating
  (half-day)

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How to Contact Me
My goal is to respoail within 24. (940)
369-1826 trickert_at_dentonisd.org 1200-1245 Or 94
0-369-37__
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Lets Have a Great Year!