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Mrs. Gurian’s 2010 - 2011 2 nd Grade Class

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Mrs. Gurian’s 2 nd Graders is to learn Science, History, Writing, Math, and Reading by studying, trying our hardest, and never giving up… so that we will be prepared for 3 rd GRADE, be SMART, and be the BEST that we can be.

Class Rules

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Be Respectful!

Be Responsible!

Be safe!

The children helped create the rules and agreed to abide by them.

Meet Mrs. Barbara Gurian

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GTE

(Now Verizon) – 15 years… ending with a position in middle management as a Purchasing Agent • • • 

Professional Educator

– 18 years Calvin Hunsinger SED Center – 3 years Curtis Fundamental School – 5 years (4 th -5 th Plumb Elementary School – 11 years    4 th 1 st Grade – 2 years Grade – 4 years 2 nd Grade – start of my 5th year grade combo class)

2005 – Pinellas County's Outstanding Educator Finalist 2006 – Cable Network's Leader in Learning Finalist 2006 - National Board Certification – Early Childhood Education Over $85,000 in grant awards Including a $10,000 Bank of America Incubator Award to enhance our Science Shack – Outdoor Classroom 2010 & 2003 CTIP – Curriculum Technology Integration Program (3 computers, a printer, Smartboard Responders, etc.)

School Involvement:

Student Council Sponsor Plumb Players Sponsor SAC – School Advisory Committee 2 nd Grade Networking Literature Lane County Science Instructor

Meet Mrs. Gurian’s Family

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Heather, Bryan, Tyler and Evan

Live in Mt. Dora, FL Both were former Army Sergeants and served in Iraq Bryan – Paramedic Heather – Drug Enforcement Agency • Tyler Michael -September 16, 2005 • Evan William – May 15, 2009 • • •

Kimberly and Kylie

Live in Indianapolis, IN Pet Groomer – Kylie Ann – Vet Tech.

April 4, 2005

Patrick

• • Junior at Univ. of Central Florida • PFC Patrick W. Hartley Army Reserves

Life…It’s all about family… and… this class is all about

your

family…

It takes ALL of us working together to help your child be the best that he or she can be!

Home School PTA Community

Parent Teacher Association

 Please join to help our students  $4/person  Parents  Grandparents  Businesses  Purchase many items for the classrooms  Extra-curricular activities

Volunteers

 MUST be registered – Paperwork available tonight!

 Lend a helping hand – We Need YOU!

 Work with students in the classroom  Field Trips  Work at home  Register your vehicle for field trips

Adopt-a-Class

 Very easy and beneficial way to help your child’s class  Donations of $150(+-) or more  Paper, computer software, books for class library, projects, field trips, etc.

 Share the donation with several families  Ask your place of business (Tax deductable)

Conferences

 Conferences will be scheduled in the near future (after our baseline testing is completed).

 Please sign the paper telling me your “best days and times” for you to conference with me.

 A confirmation note/phone call will be made prior to the conference date.

Student Portfolios

• • • • • On-going documentation of accomplishments: student work data from assessments & expectations goal setting writing pieces shared at Student-led conferences

Textbook Policy

 All textbooks provided by Pinellas County Schools  Math, Handwriting, Social Studies and Science workbooks are consumable  Hardcover books are to be used outside of the classroom when necessary and returned in good condition  Pay for any unreturned/damaged books

Technology

• Computers used daily in the classroom • Computer lab bi-weekly • Portable lab for projects.

• Cassette players and LeapPads • Document camera & projector

Parent – Teacher Communication

• Agenda or planner Sign or initial the agenda every day. • Website: Plumb’s website plumb-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

• My Website: mrsgurian.com or go to 2 nd grade teachers for a link to my site • Newsletters and curriculum previews • Email, telephone calls, notes, and conferences My email is [email protected].

• Family Involvement Opportunities: Reader’s Theater, 2 nd grade program, Math night

Class Schedule

8:15-8:30 Unpack, prepare for the day, WPNN 8:35-9:05 Differentiated Instruction (School-wide) 9:05-10:00 Math 10:00-10:30 Science, Social Studies, and/or Health 10:30-11:05 PE ** Tuesday2:00 2:45… Extended PE Day - Walking Day” PE will be at the end of the day.

Students will be dismissed from the covered court.

11:10-11:40 LUNCH 11:40-12:00 Read Aloud with accountable talk (Handwriting) 12:00-1:45 Reading 1:45-2:45 Writing (Tuesday & Wednesday writing will occur in the morning.) Tuesdays… “Walking Day” PE will be at the end of the day.

Students will be dismissed from the covered court.

Computer Lab –Tuesdays 9:25-10:05 Art – Thursdays 1:50-2:30 Music – Mondays 10:25-11:05 (Mrs. Lance)

Grading Policy

100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59-0 E V S N U (Excellent) (Very Good) (Satisfactory) (Needs Improvement) (Unsatisfactory) Please work with your child to help them correct errors on papers. This will help them review and master concepts rather than just skipping by them.

Report Cards & Midterm Reports

September 24, 2010 – 1 st November 12, 2010 – 1 st Period Midterm Report Card (Grades end 10-29-10) January 7, 2011 – 2 nd Period Midterm February 25, 2011 - 2 nd Report Card (Grades end 2-11-11) April 29, 2011 - 3 rd June 8, 2011 - 3 rd Period Midterm Report Card

Homework

Although homework may be different at times, our normal nightly schedule will be:

Monday

– Spelling & 30 minutes Reading

Tuesday

– Math & 30 minutes Reading

Wednesday

– Reading Assignment (Test Friday) & 30 minutes Reading

Thursday

– Study Spelling (Test Friday) & 30 minutes Reading Students will be expected to read every day for 30 minutes. When they are capable of reading at a level 20 (Neon Green & higher), they will be expected to earn at least 10 Reading Counts points each month Monthly Reading Calendar should be turned in.

Attendance

Attendance is very important! Students need to be present and on time daily.

Send a note (separate from the agenda book) to “excuse” absence.

Special Events for the Year

•Sept: Economics Unit (Month of Sept. - Selling products Sept. 27-Oct. 1) •Oct.: Pumpkin Experiments (Science Shack) •Nov.: Heritage Village (Nov. 5 th ), Native American Projects, Thanksgiving Play (Nov. 18) •Dec.: Math Craft Projects •Jan. : Florida Aquarium •Feb.: Valentine’s Day Party •Mar.: Lowry Park Zoo •Apr.: Play?

Economics Project

• Kick off September 1. (Advertisement homework sent home.) • Advertisement Poster (homework) due Fri, Sept. 17, 2010.

• Advertising around the school (Sept. 20 – • Selling (Sept. 27-Oct. 1) 24)

Thank you!

Thank you for all the snacks, bandaids, cereal, tissues, post-it notes, hand soap, and extra supplies! You’ve helped us get our year off to a wonderful start and your kindness is deeply appreciated!

• See our “Giving Tree” if you’d like to help us too.

Please do the following before you go…

1. Look through your child’s textbooks.

2. Write a note to your child and stick it to their desk.

3. Sign up for a conference time 4. Please be sure you signed in Thanks so much for coming!

Mrs. Gurian’s 2 nd 2010-2011 Grade Class