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Welcome to
Second Grade!
Julie Livingston
Kelly Williamson
Ursula Crosby
Kathy Alloway
Erin Clayton
Shannon King
*All absences need a written excuse from the
parent within 3-5 days.
*Students are NOT counted tardy/absent
before 10:00am with a doctor’s note.
*Students are counted tardy after 7:40a.m. and
must have a tardy slip when entering the
classroom.
Your child will receive progress reports every
3 weeks. In each 9 week period, a maximum of 5
daily grades in each subject area - below 70 – may
be changed. This does not include homework,
projects, or quizzes/tests. Please do not hesitate
to contact your child’s teacher with any concerns.
You can monitor your child’s progress weekly by
reviewing his/her graded work found in the
Graded Work Folders. Grades will also be
accessible online.
• The BISD grading policy for 2nd Grade is as
follows:
• Language Arts:
4 Reading (60%) 5 Writing Composition (30%) 4
Spelling (10%)
• Math:
2 tests (30%), 8 daily/quizzes (50%),
3 homework (20%)
• Science:
2 major ( 25%) and 5 minor (75%)
• Social Studies:
2 major (25%) and 4 minor (75%)
*”Major” Grades include TESTS and PROJECTS.
Homework Assignments are due the day after they are assigned,
unless otherwise noted. Parents are to check and initial the
assigned work!
*Reading:
When your child has a reading homework assignment it is due the
next day. It is imperative that the books be returned the next
day. They are often used in class and/or shared with other
teachers. Parents are to initial the assignment reading log.
*Spelling:
Your child will have the opportunity to start his/her daily spelling
homework in class. If he/she does not finish it, he/she will
complete it at home. It is due by Friday. Parents are to initial
the assignment.
*NOTE– Spelling lists will be posted on the teacher’s webpage.
Tests are given on Fridays.
The Accelerated Reader program is
a reading incentive program. Your
Child will take the “STAR” reading
test on the computer. The results
will determine your child’s reading
level and point goal for the
school year. Students will earn
“point slips” to use as money to
purchase prizes at the PTO “AR”
Store.
Sumdog is an engaging new resource
your child is able to access at home
and at school to practice math skills –
especially the math facts.
KIDS LOVE SUMDOG--On Sumdog, students learn math by playing short games against
classmates. Students work hard to earn coins to buy gear for
their avatar.
There is a variety of games which are not tied to specific topics,
so students can practice a topic repeatedly without getting
bored.
SELF-PACED--Sumdog adapts its questions to each student's ability covering
number operations through to simple algebra.
FAMILIES--To receive free weekly reports at home, parents may create a
family. Each student can be part of a family and a school.
Parents may also subscribe to access additional features.
TEACHERS--Teachers will set the practice level to choose skills for your child
and periodically may set up contests and challenges within the
class or school. Teachers will have access to additional reports
to monitor participation and progress.
Celebrations:
*PTO Fitness Fair
Friday, Oct. 10th
*Christmas Party
Friday, December 19th
Early Release at 11:40
*End of the Year Party
Wednesday, June 3rd
EXTRA INFO:
1. The students' graded work will be sent home in their Red Folder one time a week The
newsletter will be on my webpage.
2. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack each day.
3. My phone number at school is: 830-357-4833.
My e-mail address is [email protected].
4. When coming to the school to volunteer, etc. ALWAYS sign in at the
office! You must sign in and get a visitor’s badge.
5. Please let me know if there is a change in “pick-up” for your child via note in the
morning or e mail. If you DO NOT hear back from me by 2:00 p.m., please call the front
office to “page” the classroom.
6. I do allow the class to celebrate birthdays. However, we may not have
birthday parties. Easy to serve treats and/or juice boxes are fine. We will celebrate around
2:00 p.m. Please let me know in advance if you will be sending a treat.
7. Fridays are Spirit Days!!! Spirit Wear can be purchased through our PTO!
8. Please show your support and join PTO at www.forespto.com!
Thank you SO Much!