MONKEY Binder Dear Parents/Guardians, The M.O.N.K.E.Y Binder (Management Of New Kids Each Year) contains the sections listed below. Entries are made daily so please look at all of the sections on a regular basis. Zippered pencil case/ money pocket This will serve as a money pocket to use for lunch money, book orders, money for trips or whatever else you may need to send money in for. Clear Plastic Sleeves Letter of Introduction to the M.O.N.K.E.Y Binder, yearly Schedule,Do's and Don'ts for Monkey Binder,VIP List for year, Monthly Breakfast and lunch menu, 2nd grade homework schedule, Classroom code of conduct, Specials schedule, and a Poem "If All the Trees Were Oaks". Yellow Folder/ Give note to teacher-Write a note (Excuses) On the left side of the folder you will place any notes or returned papers that need to come back to me. On the right side of this folder you will find forms for you to fill out for excuses when your child is absent. Please let me know when you need this pocket replenished. Blue Folder/Information Papers - Keep at Home On the left side you will find papers for your information from Mrs. Perkins, our principal, school nurse or any other personnel or organization notes as well as some that may need to be returned. On the right side you will find papers that your child completed in school for you to view and clean out daily. Green Folder/ Behavior Chart - Homework On the left will be a weekly behavior chart to help you stay informed of your child's behavior that I ask for you to sign each week and return in that pocket on Monday. Then on the right side pocket you will find homework to be done at home and turned in. Please take note of the take home weekly reading assignments. If you have any questions, please contact me. Respectfully, Mrs. Perkins