Transcript Welcome to Ms. Proctor`s Second Grade Class

Welcome to
Second Grade!
CURRICULUM
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Emphasis on strong basic skills in reading, language
arts, mathematics, social studies, and science and
includes art, music, health, and physical education.
Every student will participate in Pathways To
Literacy this year which is based on best practices
in reading.
The services of a guidance counselor, reading
teacher, and technology specialist are utilized.
More information is available on the website.
SPECIAL CLASSES
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Music (Ms. Hardy, Ms. Stetz )
Physical Education (Mr. Myers, Mr. Lettington)
Art (Ms. Hassinger)
Library (Ms. Alpher, Ms. Pappano)
Computer/Technology (Ms. Homer, Ms. Barr)
S.E.A.R.C.H (Ms. Palmer)
Guidance (Mr. Hak, Ms. Saxe)
Resource (Mrs. David, Mrs. Thompson)
GRADING – Report cards!
 For each content area, there are progress indicators:
E = Exceeds standard, M = Meets standard,
P = Progressing towards standard, B = Performing
below standard and “.” denotes knowledge or skill
not assessed at this time.
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Reading
Language Arts
Math
Social Science
Science
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Three Rosa Lee Carter “PAWS”
 Respect Self
 Respect Others
 Respect Property
Coyote Cash: (School-wide positive behavior plan.)
Students or Classes earn coyote cash and other
recognition for demonstrating good character traits.
REWARDS
• Individuals
– Stickers
– Bookmarks
– Praise
• Group or Team
– Prize Box
• Class
– Special activity
HOMEWORK
• Assigned nightly
• Each child should read for 15 minutes every night
• Homework agenda and reading log should be
reviewed each night by parent
• Homework papers and reading log should be kept in
their blue folder and returned to school each day
• Word Study homework is assigned 4 times a week
with an assessment on Fridays.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
 Daily in the blue Homework Folder
 Please send money to school in an envelope
marked with the purpose and your child’s
name and lunch number.
 The second grade newsletter will be available
monthly on the Rosa Lee Carter website. In an
effort to “go green” we will not be sending
hard copies home.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !
 Our success depends on you!
 Please volunteer in our classroom 
 Sign up for a Conference TODAY in your child’s
classroom.
 Sign up for Home Room Parent
 Note your name, phone number, email and days &
times you would be available to help. Someone will
contact you for specific jobs:
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Weekly copying and laminating
Put together Math and reading materials
Activity assistance
Reading to the class as a Guest Reader
Guest Speaker – on what topics or areas will you speak?
Birthdays!
• Nutritional Guidelines state that no food
treats are to be brought to school to be
shared.
• You may send in a small token like
pencils, stickers etc… if you wish.
• Birthday invitations may only be passed
out at school if the entire class is invited.
REMINDERS!
 LCPS requires each student to participate in daily
physical activity which includes Physical Education
classes and recess
 P.E. – Three times per week (please send gym
shoes on PE days)
 Students are also required to participate in PE
and recess unless a doctor’s note is provided to
the Teacher. Parents notes will not be accepted.
 Daily recess will be outside weather permitting
when temperatures are above 32 degrees. Please
ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the
present and expected weather.
Scholastic News!
We will be using Scholastic News to keep up
with current events in the 2nd grade
classrooms this year.
A one year subscription costs $5.25 per student.
We are requesting each student contribute
$5.25 to cover the cost of this magazine.
Thank you!
We look forward to working with you and your
student this year.
Mrs. Rankin- Room 16
Mrs. Leydig – Room 17
Mrs. Carbone – Room 18
Mrs. Kimmel – Room 19
Mrs. Kinney – Room 20
Mrs. Freeland – Room 21
Ms. Myers – Room 22