Second Grade 2017-2018 Saigling Elementary Back to School Night August 22nd, 2017
Kathy Thompson Team Leader 469-752-3025 Kathryn.thompson@pisd.edu Jessica Williams 469-752-3041 Jessica.williams2@pisd.edu Kristin Edwards 469-752-3040 Kristin.edwards@pisd.edu Jennifer Perkins 469-752-2039 Jennifer.perkins@pisd.edu 2
Second Grade Schedule 7:35-7:45 Morning job/announcements 7:50-8:10 S/E(social & emotional time) 8:10-10:10 Language Arts/Social Studies 10:10-10:40 I & E 10:40-11:30 Specials 11:30-12:00 Lunch 12:00-12:30 Recess 12:30-2:00 Math 2:00-2:45 Science 2:45 Dismissal 3
Saigling Procedures Checking in at the office Dropping off materials for your student in the grade level crate Planners go home daily Notes regarding changes in pick-up/orange card procedures Please include ALL 2 nd grade teachers and our office secretary (irma.myersdonihoo@pisd.edu) when making transportation changes by email Children should arrive by 7:35 am School is dismissed at 2:45. Please be prompt to pick up your child. Dress Code 4
LIBRARY-1:30-2:00 Tuesday- Edwards math class Wednesday- Williams math class Thursday- Thompson s math class Friday-Perkins math class Students should always have a book to read in their tote trays. Students should return books the following week in order to check out new ones Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 5
SNACKS The students may bring a healthy snack and a water bottle everyday. ** Peanut-free please Water bottles need to be the sport top. This prevents work from being ruined by accidents. Students may not share snacks. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 6
Celebrations Saigling assemblies- Every Friday morning Saigling Stallion Bucks Sweet Success-Individual Rewards Saigling Brags-teachers acknowledging students who really care, share, and shinebrags will posted in the main hallway. Weekly M.V.P. Fun Fridays 7
MVP POSTERS All About Me poster will be sent home on Friday to be returned on Monday (decorated with pictures and/or drawings about themselves) Four students selected weekly Special privileges/jobs for the week Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 8
Specials Procedures for Excused Non-Participation in PE: A note including the date, reason for not participating, and the expected length of time. District policy requires a doctor s excuse for students unable to participate for 3 or more consecutive days. If you have questions please call 469-752-3076 Closed toe rubber sole shoes are required for PE (4 days a week). Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Group A Art PE Music* PE PE* Group B PE* Art PE Music* PE Group C PE PE* Art PE Music* Group D Music* PE PE* Art PE Group E PE Music* PE PE* Art *Split with Music & PE Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 9
Rainy Day Dismissal On rainy day dismissals, students sit inside the kindergarten doors. **Please make sure to have your orange card at dismissal.
Planners Your child will increase his/her independence by having a planner to write down important dates, learning goals. PTA provided a free planner for each child.. Please check your student s planner each night and return the following day. Saigling Stallions Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe 11
Cafeteria- FANS Breakfast and Lunch menus are available online at https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/saiglingelementary Student Breakfast- $1.30 Student Lunch- $2.50 Adults & Guests: Breakfast $2:00 Lunch: $3.75 A la carte prices can be found online Money can be added to students accounts electronically through the PayPAMS website- https://paypams.com/ Students may also bring cash or a check to deposit money into their account Please make sure checks are made out to Saigling FANS and have the students name, ID number, and grade level Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 12
BIRTHDAYS All students may bring a store bought birthday treat to share with the class; ready to be served. All treats should be peanut-free Each class has around 20 students. Please provide napkins with your treats. If you have a child with an allergy, please provide a bag of alternative snacks at the beginning of the year. Birthday treats will be served after 2:00 p.m. but please deliver to the office by noon. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 13
Special Events Field Day October 6 th Red Ribbon Week October 23rd-27 th Fall Carnival October 27th Veteran s Day Assembly November 10 th Scholastic Book Fair November 13-17 th 14
Volunteers We depend on our volunteers! There are several areas you might be interested in. You must have your background check completed to volunteer. Thank you to those of you who have already signed up. Sign-up sheets are available. - Work Room Volunteer - Class Parties - Field Day - Library 15
MAP Assessments Your child will take assessments in the following areas: Math and Reading Students will take Math MAP Wednesday and Thursday, August 30 th and 31 st. L.A. MAP will be taken the following week, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 th The test is very different from the primary test taken in K-1 You can view your child s results on PISD s Parent Portal and will be reviewed at the October 10 th parent/teacher conference 16
Spelling Students will write their new spelling pattern in their agendas on Friday for the spelling dictation test the following Friday Students will be given words on the test that follow the spelling pattern instead of memorized words. About 8 High Frequency words will also be given for students to memorize for the test. The spelling test will consist of words and dictation sentences with the spelling patterns, high frequency words, and some type of grammar usage from the week. (ex. comma between city state, capitalize street names) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 17
Thursday Folders/Homework Thursday (yellow) folders will go home on Thursday with any important papers from the school or graded papers. Homework will be sent home on Fridays and due the following Thursday. Will usually consist of reading log, spelling activity, math skill sheet, and a weekly reader. Please record their nightly minutes followed with a parent s signature Students must read a minimum of 3 days totaling 60 minutes. 18
Homework Help Have a quiet place to work. Set aside a certain time daily for homework. Have supplies nearby such as paper, pencils, erasers, and a pencil sharpener. Have students plan homework around their schedules and upcoming events. Place all finished work and materials in their homework bag and backpack before going to bed.-return ONLY on THURSDAY 19
SCIENCE (no longer IC) 2:00-2:40 each day in their homeroom class Signup ups for supplies will be sent home as needed Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 20
(Plano s Academic and Creative Education) PACE provides services for academically gifted and/or talented students in grades K-12 who have demonstrated the need for advanced, differentiated instruction. Grades 1-5 referral packet is due to Ms. Kristin Ransom, PACE teacher, by December 6th at 3pm. Testing will be in January and February for placement the following school year. The referral packet may be printed online at: http://pisd.edu/parents/advanced.academics/gifted.pace/index.shtml. If you do not have online access or have additional questions, please contact Kristin Ransom kristin.randsom@pisd.edu. **New Students enrolled in the district after December 7, 2016(last year)-the referral deadline for testing is Friday, September 1 by 3:00 PM. Referral packets received after this date will be held for spring assessment
Conferences Our first conference will be as follows: Tuesday, October 10th Our second conference will be in February Our End of the Year Conference will be in late May 22
Math 4th year using the new math standards (TEKS) Envisions Math Book/Dream Box Work on memorizing facts/big Brainz (instructions for home installment will go home Thursday) Addition/subtraction flashcards Need volunteers to help tear out pages Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 23
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