2 nd Grade is Oh So SWEET

2nd Grade is Oh So SWEET

Parent Open House 2014-2015

Ms. Bergeron

Here’s the ScoopA little bit about me...

• Born & Raised in NOLA• BFA: Nicholls State University (NSU)• MAT: University of New Orleans (UNO)• Kehoe-France Alumni• Kindergarten Assistant last year• New 2nd grade teacher

Recipe for SuccessClassroom Ideology

• The classroom should be an inclusive environment where all children feel accepted & valued for who they are.

• Children should be taught wholly – socially, emotionally, and academically.

Sweet BehaviorClassroom Expectations

• Learn responsibility by accurately copying their homework each day.

• Bringing home their homework notebook, folder, and any materials needed for homework.

• Returning all materials and completed homework the next day.

Sweet BehaviorClass Rules

Respect Yourself• Be prepared, be honest, have a positive

attitude, do your best, participate

Respect Others• Work quietly, listen, wait your turn, be

understanding, be nice, stay on task

Respect Our School• Be safe, follow directions, pick up after

yourself, follow school & classroom rules, raise your hand.

Sweet BehaviorConsequences for Breaking the Rules

• First Offense: warning

• Second Offense: yellow slip & card change

• Third Offense: another reason added to slip & card change

• Fourth Offense: another reason added to slip & card change

• Fifth Offense: lose card & conduct referral

• Serious offense: see principal & conduct referral

Sweet BehaviorConduct

4 Yellow Slips in a 9 week period = 1 conduct referral

3 conduct referrals in a 9 week period = 1 morning detention 7:15AM-8:00AM

5 morning detentions in a 9 week period = 1 Saturday detention 8:00AM-11:30AM

Brownie PointsConsequences for Good Behavior

Students will receive a sticker for each day they do not flip their card

If the student does not change their card all week, they will receive a prize

Brownies are added to the pan when the class works well together, is outstanding for a substitute, cooperates during a school drill, etc. When the pan is full, the students will be rewarded with a special treat!

Flavor of the WeekHome/School Connection

• School newsletter on Fridays• Homework Now updated daily• Second grade website

• kehoesecondgrade.weebly.com

Smart CookiesGrading

100-93 E Excellent

92-86 G Good

85-78 S Satisfactory

77-70 I Improving

69 - N Needs Improving

• Progress Reports are sent home at the middle of the grading period.

• The grading scale also applies to conduct.

HomemadeHomework

• Assigned Monday-Thursday• Should take about an hour or less to complete• Counts towards participation grade

• Two participation grade points are lost if homework is not completed

• Homework and classwork that is NOT done neatly or complete will be sent home to be finished

HomemadeWhat to Expect for Homework

Spelling: most nights students will have one worksheet or written assignment.

• Spellingcity.com/kfsecond Math: most nights students will have one worksheet. One skills review & one fact practiceLanguage: one worksheet will be given most nightsReading: study weekly vocabulary words, skills taught in Superkids workbook, & stories on which the students will be tested daily.

• Superkids Parent Portal

Sprinkled with SuccessSubjects with Tests

Spelling: all tests are weighted equally. • Given on FRIDAY

Math: weekly skill tests • Given on WEDNESDAY

Language Arts: (includes reading, language, & vocabulary) all graded work is weighted equally

• Given on WEDNSEDAY

Test folders go home every Wednesday

Sprinkled with SuccessSubjects WITHOUT Tests

Handwriting: grades are given based on penmanship on tests and classwork

Social Studies/Science: grades are given based on class participation and hands-on classroom activities, as well as on some at home projects

Fresh Batch of Cookiesextra to the curriculum

• Creative Writing• Social Studies/Science• Genius Hour:

• “You can teach a student a lesson for a day, but if you can teach him/her to learn by creating curiosity, he/she will continue the learning process as long as he/she lives” – Clay P. Bedford

Sweet IngredientsStudying is a Habit

• If possible, please designate a quiet place for your child to study and to do homework.

• Children should be encouraged to study a little every night.

• Students who study for every test tend to be more successful because they have established good study habits.

Activity Schedule

Monday: P.E. 10:50-11:30 Spanish 1:40-2:10

Tuesday: Science Lab 12:00-12:45 Music 1:40-2:20

Wednesday: Art 10:00-10:40

Thursday: P.E. 10:50-11:30 Computer 2:25-3:05

Friday: Library 11:40-12:20

Chocolate Chips & Sprinkles

• Absences – please email me or call & leave a message with the front office (504.733.0472). Your child’s assignments will be brought to the front office after 2:30PM. If requested, I will send work home with a sibling or friend.

• Birthdays – Send birthday treats in the morning. We will eat them at SNACK recess. Feel free to send any type of snack. Please send all cakes pre-cut, napkins, plates, etc. if needed. Thanks!

Reading is Sweet• Reminders – covering workbooks is OPTIONAL this

year. However, I would highly recommend covering the Superkids workbook as it is routinely brought home and likely to tear. CLEAR CONTACT PAPER ONLY!

• Library Books – please return library books every FRIDAY!

• Book Orders – Scholastic Book orders are sent home monthly. Please try to order online using our class code: MQHL6. However, if you decide to send a check, please make it payable to Scholastic & make sure to send the book order!

OreoClass Mascot

• The students in my class each get to take Oreo home for one week, Monday -Thursday, during the school year.

• On Monday, Oreo is sent home with the child. The children are to record their time spent with Oreo in her journal. They may take photos with her& paste them into the journal or draw pictures of activities!

• On Friday, the students will return Oreo and her care package as well as share their journal entry and/or pictures with the class.

Volunteers are a Real Treat!Room Parents:

We need assistance during:• Computer Lab: Thursdays 2:25-3:05• Snack Attack: some Fridays 9:00AM – 9:30AM • Fall Play – Costumes, choreography, dressing

the students

Please remember to sign in at the front office before coming to the classroom

Here’s the ScoopContact Information

The best & quickest way to reach me is through email: [email protected]

You may also call the front office & leave a message for me.

Conferences are held before school by appointment only.

Write a note & send it to school with your child.

Thank YouFor

Coming!

Ms. Bergeron