Mrs. Burley’s and Ms. Brocato’s 2 nd Grade Class Welcome to Seussland
Jan 18, 2016
Mrs. Burley’s and Ms. Brocato’s 2nd Grade Class
Welcome to Seussland
• Graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Education – Go Bulls!
• This will be my 20th year of teaching.• I grew up in Clearwater, Florida 3 miles away from the
beach, which is a favorite place of mine. • I am married and have two beautiful daughters. • I absolutely LOVE to read and my biggest hope is to instill a
love of reading that will last a lifetime in your children.
Mrs. Burley
• Graduated from the University of North Florida - SWOOP! • This is my first year teaching and I am extremely
excited begin my journey in the classroom.• I was born and raised in Duval & Clay county.• In my spare time I love to do Zumba at the Y as
well as tumble.
Ms. Brocato
Fun Fact! If any student had Mrs. Sheriden for 1st grade, she was also my 1st grade teacher back in 1997 :D
English/ Language Arts• This year, we will working with two new programs
that the Clay County School District has purchased for us. – Making Meaning– Being a WriterYou will not see as many worksheets as we will be using more critical thinking strategies in the classroom. Students should be reading a minimum of 15-20 minutes a night. Along with the weekly homework packet.
Math/ Science/ Social Studies
• Students will be learning Math in a variety of ways including whole and small group, centers, manipulatives, as well as journaling in a composition notebook.
• Reading skills will also be emphasize during Math instruction with the use of literature, word problems and journaling.
• Math homework will be given with the homework packet on Monday.
• Science and Social Studies will be done on a daily basis, however there will not be an homework assigned in the weekly packet, but students may sometimes have some research to do on a given concept.
• All workbooks and journals are to stay inside the classroom!
Extra Information
• Please read and sign/initial the planner nightly.• Behavior grades are given daily.
Green-Great DayYellow – Caution
Red – Parent Contact
Check website often. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/burleybrocato/ • See Communication folders for graded papers,
announcements and papers from the office.
Odds and Ends• Birthdays – If you would like to recognize your child on his or
her birthday you may send in a treat for the whole class of 18 students. We also ask that you do this at your child’s lunch time 12:15- 12:40.
• Allergy Alert! Please be aware that we are a nut free classroom! Which includes peanuts, tree nuts, almonds, etc.
• Inexpensive head phones are suggested for each student for use during classroom computer time, technology class and testing.
• Wish List – Kleenex, Clorox wipes, individually wrapped candy, Paper Towels, small items for treasure box; Other things are welcome.
How to Request A Conference
• If you are interested in meeting with Mrs. Burley and Ms. Brocato regarding your child’s progress in class, please send us a note in your child’s planner, call or email us.
Mrs. Burley Ms. BrocatoPhone: 904-291-5458 ext. 5621092 904-291-5458 ext. 5621052 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
• Conferences are scheduled before and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
• Unfortunately, we can not meet during student contact time. This includes first thing in the mornings as students enter the classroom.
Ways to Help Our School!
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