West Lake Elementary

Track One Second Grade

2008-2009

Welcome to Second grade!

 

I am looking forward to meeting you and your children.  This year we will have many new experiences and adventures.  We will explore the three states of matter and discover an animal’s life cycle.  We will become part of a community and learn how government and the economy work.  We will become confident and creative writers.   At the end of the year we will celebrate all of the success that we have made together.  I am so excited about working with your children this year as they grow. 

 

Discipline Policy

As a class, we will decide on what rules we will obey as a class and these will be posted for us all.  This contract ensures that we all want the same behaviors for each other.  We will have a system in place to monitor the observation of these rules.  Our class success is built on positive reinforcement and encouraging words.

 

 

Homework

Your child’s homework will be sent home each Monday in their folder.  Homework is generally due on Friday morning unless otherwise stated.  Homework assignments will be initially written in the newsletter that will be sent home weekly.  As the students become more responsible they will begin writing their own homework down. 

 

 

Snacks/Lunch

Our lunch will be after 12:00 this year, therefore we will have a midmorning snack each day.  These snacks are to be brought from home.  I request that you send in snacks that are healthy and not loaded with sugar.  Birthday treats are welcomed and will be enjoyed at lunch as dessert.  Please remember that Wake County policy states that all food to be shared must be store bought. 

 

 

Lunch Bunch

The students love lunch bunch, so once you have received your volunteer badge, I encourage you to come as often as you’d like.  Lunch bunch is limited to 4 children.  This includes any younger siblings you bring with you.

 

 

Conferences

We will have at least 2 conferences during the year, however, you may request additional conferences anytime you have a concern.

 

Field Trips

We will have 2 field trips this year.  These will be announced as the year progresses.

 

 

Contact Me

Feel free to email me at anytime.  I try to check it at least twice a day.  If you have a change of transportation or important information please send a written note with your child that morning. 

 

 

I hope this gives you a glimpse into second grade.  Thank you for your support.  I am looking forward to an exciting year with your children.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Class Schedule  

 

7:45-8:20            Morning work

8:30-9:25            Math    

9:30-10:05          Social Studies / Science

10:10-10:50        Specials

10:55-12:15        Literacy

12:15-1:10          Lunch

1:15-1:45            Recess

1:50-2:40            Team Time