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ABC’s
of
Ms. Holt’s
Second Grade
 A-Z
Reader – These are leveled books that allow students to read at the level that
helps them become fluent readers.
These
books also work on important comprehension skills.
Look
for these books to come home. We
will also be using them when we read in small groups.
 Breakfast
Program – Lincoln
School
has a breakfast program. If
you have questions, please contact the secretary.
Having
breakfast everyday gets children off to a good start.
 Communication
– Please contact me anytime with any questions you may have.
You
may contact me by phone before or after school or by email anytime.
I
will always get back to you as soon as possible.
We
can also stay in touch by using the Friday Folders.
 Donations
– If you have any extra school items or extra craft items at home our entire
class will benefit from your donation.
Pencils
always seem to be a needed item.
I
think there is a pencil monster hiding in the closet!
 Emergencies
– You will be contacted if your child is injured while at school.
Please
keep the school nurse and me updated with all important medical information,
including allergies. It
is also important that we have a complete list of updated phone numbers in
case we need to contact you. If
possible, a name of someone to be contacted in the event we are unable to
reach you.
 Friday
Folders – The majority of completed school work will come home in the Friday
Folder. This
will be the time to look for the new list of spelling words, the new book of
the week, the weekly newsletter, behavior chart (please sign and return every
Monday), and notes from me. Please
date all notes to me and initial after you have read a note from me.
The
section for writing notes is for adults only.
If
you have a note regarding transportation or medicine please send it on a
different piece of paper so it can be sent to the office
 Great
Expectations – I do have high expectations for every child in my class and I
will always encourage them to have high expectations for themselves.
 Homework
– I expect your child to practice reading, math facts and spelling words
nightly. Please
have your child review addition and subtraction math facts every night.
This
repetition will increase speed and accuracy and will be invaluable as we move
on to the more difficult math concepts. Triangle
flash cards will be coming home. Spelling
tests will be given on Thursday of every week.
I
will send home the results in the Friday Folder.
The
new list will also go home in the Friday Folder.
Your
child will have a week to practice.
Occasionally
your child might not finish work in class; if enough time has been given in
class the word ‘homework’ will be written on the top of the page with the date
and is expected to be finished for the next day.
The
student always has the option of using his/her free time in class to complete
the work. Homework
should only take around 20 minutes each night, please contact me if your child
is having difficulty or work is taking a lot longer.
 Interest
– Ask your child what exciting things s/he did at school each day.
 Journals
– We have journal time every day.
This
is a time for reflection and a time to practice writing in an informal setting.
Writing,
reading and spelling go hand in hand.
 Keep
Reading
– Encourage your child to read as often as possible.
Even
though they can seem so big, second graders still like to have books read to
them, and this is great for vocabulary and comprehension.
 Lunch
Money – Please send lunch money in an envelope with student’s name.
Lunches
are $1.50 and milk is $0.40. If
you have special needs, please contact the school secretary.
 Medicine
– Must come with a doctor’s note.
Cough
drops are allowed, but must be kept at the teacher’s desk with a note.
 Newsletter
– I will send home a weekly newsletter in the Friday Folder.
It
should keep you updated on all the great things we are doing at school.
 Open
House – Our Open House should be sometime in October.
I
hope to see you all there!
 Parent
– Teacher Conferences – Please feel free to schedule one whenever you would
like. Report
cards will go home every nine weeks.
 Quickly
– How fast the year will fly by!
 Rules
– Please read and go over both our classroom and school rules with your child.
 Scholastic
Book Club – I will be sending home book club forms for you to purchase books
at a reduced rate. You
do not have to order, but you could encourage your child to use their
allowance – some books are only $0.95.
Checks
must be made out to the book club!
 Toys
– Please discourage your child from bringing toys to school.
They
could get lost or broken.
 Units
– We will be studying several different units.
We
will do special projects and sometimes go on field trips to learn more about
what we are studying.
 Volunteers
– We love to have you in our class!!
If
you are unable to make it during school hours, but want to help just let me
know, and I can find special projects that can be done from home.
We
also would love for family members to come with us on field trips – the more
the merrier. When
coming to help in our class please remember to sign in at the office first and
turn off your cell phone so you don’t accidentally disrupt our learning.
 We
Are A Team – Please feel free to talk to me any time you have comments,
concerns, or questions regarding your child.
You
are the expert, and I am only blessed to be part of one year of your child’s
life. Please
share any information that will help your child have a successful year!
 EXperiences
– We will have many new fun and exciting experiences in second grade.
 You
Are Important – You are so valuable to your child’s education.
Thank
you for such a wonderful child!
 Zzzzzz.
Plenty
of rest is very important for second graders!
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