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2^ND Grade Information Sheet / Parent Orientation, Aug ’05

Teachers

Sr. Clementine:  Religion 2C, 2M, 3L, Language Arts (Reading, Phonics, Spelling,

                 English), Math, Handwriting (Manuscript and Cursive)

Amanda Miller: Language Arts (Reading, Phonics, Spelling, English), Math,

                 Handwriting (Manuscript and Cursive), Religion 3S, Science 2C, 2M

Jean Lindquist:  Social Studies 2C

Sue Slater:  Social Studies 2M

Linda Murphy & Jacob Cantu:  Music

Nancy Goss & Paul Brietzke:  P.E.

Lori Jones:  Computers

Chris Martinez:  Library

Nancy Goss: Spanish   

Vanessa Vance: Resource Teacher

Textbooks

Please keep books covered all year long.  A $0.25 fee will be charged for any book uncovered.

Spelling

We plan to cover one unit and story per week.  Lists will be sent home on Fridays.  Tests will be given at the end of the week.  Unit tests or dictation tests will be used to evaluate the child’s general level of spelling ability.

Dictation sentences will be given also.

Accelerated Reading Program

The students will be required to check out AR books ON THEIR OWN from the school library.  (The number of books in the classroom is limited.)  They are required to take a computerized test on the content matter of the books. 

Requirements:  A minimum of 5 points (may be at least 10 books) per 9 weeks.  A grade will be given each nine-week period.  A bulletin board in the classroom lets students know when their goal has been reached.  Individual tracking of points and tests taken are the students’ and parents’ responsibility.  This will count as a Reading test grade.  Tests may be taken in the computer lab or library before and after school and may be taken in the classroom during the day.

Library

Library grades given by Mrs. Martinez will be averaged into the Reading grade.

Math

A flashcard drill is a standing homework assignment.  A 5-10 minute drill should be done nightly. (addition and subtraction in the beginning, multiplication later)

PLEASE MARK ALL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING!!!!!

Mass Day

Friday at 8:30 a.m.  The children will serve as lectors and song leaders when it is their turn.  (Uniform shorts may be worn to mass.)

Grading

A = 94-100                  Graded Papers will be sent home periodically with an attached

B = 85-93                    slip of paper to be signed, detached and returned.  Please

C= 75–84                    go over any below average grades so that your child can

D = 70-74                    understand any difficult concepts.  PLEASE KEEP

F = 0-69                      GRADED PAPERS UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.

Daily Take Home Folder

A folder has been prepared to be taken home and returned to school daily.  Please check this for homework or any other important notes and/or information from the school.

Region 20 Services

Educational videos and other media will be utilized to reinforce subject matters.

Assignment Books

These will be used to notify you of homework and any other items that need your attention.  Please check it and initial it daily.  Homework will include review of material covered in class that day, a reminder of upcoming tests and any unfinished class work.

Power School

Grades will be updated each week by close of business on Mondays.

Which families do not have Internet?

Missing Assignments

Students will use any “free / play” time to complete unfinished or missing assignments.  If still missing, notices will be sent home the day an assignment is missing.

Unfinished class work still left incomplete at the end of the day will be sent home for homework.

Birthdays

Due to many food allergies, we are asking that you not send in food treats in celebration of birthdays.  Instead, feel free to send in items such as pencils or stickers or other non-food items.  And if they are school-related (i.e. pencils) the students can enjoy the treat throughout the day!

Thanks ahead of time for your cooperation and interest in your child’s overall education.  Let’s work together as a team.

Any Questions?????                                           Sr. Clementine and Mrs. Miller

You may contact us at anytime by calling the office and leaving a message (651-6811) or sending a note with our child or sending an email – millera@olphselma.org and henkec@olphselma.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can.