Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. How can I get ahold of Miss McShane if I have a question or concern?
2. How should I practice math facts with my child?
3. What is a "Just Right Book?"

How can I get ahold of Miss McShane if I have a question or concern?

My email address is mmcsh@coacougars.org
My phone number is 913-648-2620 ex. 106
You can also write me a note or write in your child's assignment 
book!

I am able to check my email at various times thoughout the day 
and I typically
check phone messages at the end of each day.

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How should I practice math facts with my child?

Practicing math facts will look different for every family.  Our 
goal in second grade is to be able to quickly recall basic 
addition and subtraction facts from 1-20.  Some ideas for 
practicing math facts at home might include using
flash cards, playing computer games, orally quizzing your child, 
or having your child answer problems you write using paper and 
pencil.  In the classroom we also roll dice and add up number and 
use playing cards.  You and you child can each put down a card 
and then mentally add the total.  The first person to call out 
the answer wins!  Please make math fact practice something that 
can be enjoyable for both you and your child.  

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the students will take a 
timed "Rocket Math" test.  If your child does not meet their goal 
that day they will bring home their test paper to study so they 
will be able to pass when they retake the test the next day.  
This will begin at the end of August.

Please plan on dedicating at least 7-10 minutes 3-4
days a week practicing math facts.

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What is a "Just Right Book?"

At the beginning of second grade we talk about "Just Right" 
books.  A "Just Right" book is a book your child can read AND 
comprehend on their own.  

The students will learn about the Five Finger Test at the 
beginning of the year.  When your child is choosing a book, they 
should read the first page. If they come to five words they do 
not know, they should put that book back. It is not "Just Right," 
it is too difficult.  Sometime books are too easy for students, 
these are not "Just Right" either.  My goal is for the 
students to become better readers this year by continually 
choosing challenging books and thus improving their fluency, 
comprehension, and vocabulary skills.

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