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August/September 2018-19 Second Grade News
Mrs. Madison
Welcome to 2nd Grade! The Second Grade Team are looking forward to a new and exciting school year. Together, we will be working hard to meet the individual needs of all of our bright and shining star students. It is our goal to provide fun and challenging learning experiences as well as providing love, empathy and nurture along the way! We are always open to your input regarding your “Washington Wizard.”
As we begin the school year, WE would like to provide you with some logistical information to help you and your child get a snapshot of our daily operation and procedures for the first semester.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:55- 9:20 Morning Arrival
9:25-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 *Specials
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-1:30 ELA
1:30-2:15 Electives (will begin on 9/17)
2:15-2:30 Read-Aloud/Snacks/Catch-up
2:30- 3:00 Recess
3:00- 3:45 Science/SS
3:45- 3:50 Prepare for dismissal
*Monday: Drama Tuesday: Art Wednesday: Music Thursday: P.E. Friday: PE (wear sneakers and appropriate clothes for physical activities)
We have a long afternoon after lunch so please be sure to pack a healthy snack each day for your child to enjoy. We will have a working snack at 2:15. J
HOMEWORK Homework Folder will be sent home along with the assigned homework sheet(s) on a daily basis except on Fridays. Homework will begin on Sept. 10.
MONDAY FOLDER Your child’s Monday Folder will be sent home every Monday containing our class/school news and completed work. Please take the time to review your child’s work. He/she may need some extra help or praise for a job well done! The folder must be returned promptly to class on Tuesday.
HOMEWORK FOLDER Your child’s Homework Folder will be sent home everyday. Please use this folder to send back homework and notes for us. Your child’s Monday and Homework Folder will stay in the classroom for the weekend.
CURRICULUM Lessons will be aligned with the Common Core. You may wish to view the WCPSS Parent link for some helpful tips. http://www.assignment.wcpss.net/what-we-teach/curriculum/elementary.html
Additional information will be shared at Open House on Sept. 13.
TRANSPORTATION Please let us know of any transportation changes with a note or a phone call to the office. Any transportation changes that take place during school hours should be phoned in by 3:00. Please do not post transportation changes on Class Dojo. I will not be able to check on time.
ABSENCES Please send a note upon returning to school so that the absence may be excused. Educational trips must be approved by Mr. Grant.
DISCIPLINE Your child is expected to follow the Washington Behavior System. Should there be any behavior issues, a “Think Sheet” will be sent home. It will need to be signed and returned the next school day.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Ear Buds for personal use
1 pair scissors
1 yellow Highlighter
Large eraser and pencil tip erasers
Zipper pencil bag
Small crayons or markers box
Glue sticks
#2 Sharpen pencils
3 spiral notebooks, 70-page, wide ruled (1 green, 1 blue,1 red)
1 package wide-ruled notebook paper
1 ream colored copy paper
1 box of facial tissue
1 container Clorox wipes
Boys bring Zip Loc gallon size, girls bring quart size
Classroom Fees
To enhance our students’ vocabulary and instruction in math, science, reading, social studies, we ordered Quick Word dictionary ($2.00) and Scholastic News ($6.00) for our students. The Quick Word and Scholastic News are great tools to enhance our students’ instruction in math, science, reading, social studies, and more. The total cost is $8.00. Please send cash or check payable to Washington Elementary School.
Magnet/Elective
EXTRAS Please find the following items in the Monday folder. These are due back to class ASAP or no later than Friday, September 7.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Anna Madison
[email protected]
Please connect with me on ClassDojo!
August/September 2018-19 Second Grade News
Mrs. Madison
Welcome to 2nd Grade! The Second Grade Team are looking forward to a new and exciting school year. Together, we will be working hard to meet the individual needs of all of our bright and shining star students. It is our goal to provide fun and challenging learning experiences as well as providing love, empathy and nurture along the way! We are always open to your input regarding your “Washington Wizard.”
As we begin the school year, WE would like to provide you with some logistical information to help you and your child get a snapshot of our daily operation and procedures for the first semester.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:55- 9:20 Morning Arrival
9:25-10:15 Math
10:15-11:00 *Specials
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-1:30 ELA
1:30-2:15 Electives (will begin on 9/17)
2:15-2:30 Read-Aloud/Snacks/Catch-up
2:30- 3:00 Recess
3:00- 3:45 Science/SS
3:45- 3:50 Prepare for dismissal
*Monday: Drama Tuesday: Art Wednesday: Music Thursday: P.E. Friday: PE (wear sneakers and appropriate clothes for physical activities)
We have a long afternoon after lunch so please be sure to pack a healthy snack each day for your child to enjoy. We will have a working snack at 2:15. J
HOMEWORK Homework Folder will be sent home along with the assigned homework sheet(s) on a daily basis except on Fridays. Homework will begin on Sept. 10.
MONDAY FOLDER Your child’s Monday Folder will be sent home every Monday containing our class/school news and completed work. Please take the time to review your child’s work. He/she may need some extra help or praise for a job well done! The folder must be returned promptly to class on Tuesday.
HOMEWORK FOLDER Your child’s Homework Folder will be sent home everyday. Please use this folder to send back homework and notes for us. Your child’s Monday and Homework Folder will stay in the classroom for the weekend.
CURRICULUM Lessons will be aligned with the Common Core. You may wish to view the WCPSS Parent link for some helpful tips. http://www.assignment.wcpss.net/what-we-teach/curriculum/elementary.html
Additional information will be shared at Open House on Sept. 13.
TRANSPORTATION Please let us know of any transportation changes with a note or a phone call to the office. Any transportation changes that take place during school hours should be phoned in by 3:00. Please do not post transportation changes on Class Dojo. I will not be able to check on time.
ABSENCES Please send a note upon returning to school so that the absence may be excused. Educational trips must be approved by Mr. Grant.
DISCIPLINE Your child is expected to follow the Washington Behavior System. Should there be any behavior issues, a “Think Sheet” will be sent home. It will need to be signed and returned the next school day.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Ear Buds for personal use
1 pair scissors
1 yellow Highlighter
Large eraser and pencil tip erasers
Zipper pencil bag
Small crayons or markers box
Glue sticks
#2 Sharpen pencils
3 spiral notebooks, 70-page, wide ruled (1 green, 1 blue,1 red)
1 package wide-ruled notebook paper
1 ream colored copy paper
1 box of facial tissue
1 container Clorox wipes
Boys bring Zip Loc gallon size, girls bring quart size
Classroom Fees
To enhance our students’ vocabulary and instruction in math, science, reading, social studies, we ordered Quick Word dictionary ($2.00) and Scholastic News ($6.00) for our students. The Quick Word and Scholastic News are great tools to enhance our students’ instruction in math, science, reading, social studies, and more. The total cost is $8.00. Please send cash or check payable to Washington Elementary School.
Magnet/Elective
- Sept. 4th - Help Session for parents in the Media Center from 9:30-10:30
- Sept. 17 – Electives begin
EXTRAS Please find the following items in the Monday folder. These are due back to class ASAP or no later than Friday, September 7.
- Registration/Locator Card (blue sheet); if you have not completed
- Parent/Student Acknowledgement Sheet (Handbook)
- Quick Word and Scholastic News Fees ($8.00)
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Anna Madison
[email protected]
Please connect with me on ClassDojo!