Dear 2BR Families,
We are up and rolling along toward a fantastic 2nd grade year! Through our getting-to-know-you activities we are becoming a close knit community of friends in 2BR. We have also had an opportunity to tour many areas of the school and learn about what good citizenship is all about... respecting self, respecting others and respecting the environment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sending nutritious snacks to school with your child. We will be discussing health and nutrition as a part of the 2nd grade curriculum later this year so this is a great opportunity to get a jump start on choosing healthful foods.
Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night
On Thursday, September 15, you are invited to visit your child's 2nd grade classroom. This informational night is designed for parents only to attend. During this session, I will provide you with district curriculum information as well as routines and procedures specific to 2BR. You may stop by room 202 from 6:30-7:00 p.m or 7:05-7:35 p.m.
While you are here...please sign up for your November conference time. We will also have sign-up sheets outside the 2nd grade classrooms for volunteer positions and/or classroom donations.
Citizenship
Respect YOE (Yourself, Others, Environment)
Your child may be talking about the “blue tickets” he/she is earning. This is a research based, school-wide positive reinforcement program designed to guide students toward good citizenship. This year the tickets earned may be redeemed for special privileges at the school store, classroom popcorn days, principal's club and other special incentives.
Spelling
Each week your child will receive a list of 13 spelling words to practice at home. This week's spelling homework will be completed in class so you can use it as a how to reference for upcoming weeks.
I will post the words in the left hand column of the blog so you know what the spelling pattern and words are each week. Your child will be studying either the "pattern" list or the "alternate" list.
Each Friday your child will come home with a Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe homework sheet explaining the activitiy choices for the week. The Tic-Tac-Toe homework will be due the following Thursday. Since we are doing the homework in class this first week, there will not be anything due just yet. Please read the blog next Friday/Saturday for specific instructions about completing the spelling homework.
Math
Please read the Everyday Math Family Letter that comes home at the beginning of each unit. It provides detailed information about what we are studying in mathematics. Also, the answers to the homework are included on this sheet. Please do not give these answers to your child, but rather use them as a tool to help guide your child.
Math homework will start the week of September 12 th and continue throughout the entire year. Please encourage your child to turn in homework the VERY NEXT DAY. I will put reminders on each week’s blog so you know what is due each day.
I encourage you to check math homework each night. If your child has questions, or difficulty on a particular concept...just jot a note to me right on the homework page so I can follow up at school.
Scholastic Book Order
Each month I will be sending home book order forms for your perusal. If you choose to order books for your child, please fill out the order form on the back of the book selection pamphlet. I will write a “book order form due date” in the left margin of this blog so you will know when your order/check is due. Please make checks to: Scholastic Book Orders. Please do not send cash. I am very discreet about distributing books when they arrive in the classroom (I sneak them into backpacks while the children are at a special) so children who choose not to order, do not feel left out. Also, if you would like to place a gift order, just let me know and I’ll put your order in the office for you to pick up.
Blog Updates
This blog will serve as a parent communication tool throughout the year. It is here for you and your child to use as a reference tool as well. Each Friday (or Saturday morning) I will send you a reminder email to check the updated blog. Please take a look each week as it is full of information including: curriculum targets for the week, hyperlinks for extra practice, homework due dates, parent volunteer information, specials schedule and more.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Brouch
