WELCOME TO BACK
TO SCHOOL NIGHT
2014-2015
MEET MS. MALONE
• ORIGINALLY FROM NJ- HUGE GIANTS FAN—NO BOOING ALLOWED
• BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY AND SPANISH- MOUNT ST. MARY’S
UNIVERSITY
• GRADUATE STUDIES AND TEACHING CERTICFICATE- MOUNTS SAINT MARY’S
UNIVERSITY
• 8+ YEARS TEACHING ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
• 2 CHILDREN + 1 CAT, LIVE IN BALTIMORE CITY
TARDINESS
• Loss of learning time, respect for others learning, model good work habits
• Pledge/Prayer at 8:00am
• Homeroom (Lunch and Attendance) at 8:10am
• Child/parent responsible for make-up work
• Effort grade will be affected with excessive tardiness
DISCIPLINE POLICY
• See 2nd Grade Discipline Policy handout- review and sign…
AUGUST 29th
• Behavior Chart
DUE FRIDAY
DAILY FOLDER
• All school correspondence sent in folder
• Check folder daily
• Return to school next day
BOOK COVERS
• All soft cover/ workbooks
• Clear Contact paper
• Child name and number on the inside & back cover
SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM
• Reading: Super Kids- strong emphasis on phonics
• Math: McGraw- Hill- meets Common Core Standards
• Spelling: Pretest-Mondays & Final Test- Fridays…integrated within Super Kids
program
• Social Studies/ Science- rotation of 6 weeks of each to cover all topics
• Religion- follow biblical teachings and scripture of Catholic Church
HOMEWORK
• Weekly homework sheet and spelling list distributed every Monday
• Refer to JPRCS website for updates and/or revisions
• Homework reinforces skills from school…MUST BE WRITTEN NEATLY, INCLUDE # ON
PAPERS
• Homework includes 15 minutes of daily reading
• See 2nd Grade Homework Policy handout- review and sign…
29th
• Any confusion, send a note—don’t worry, be happy
DUE FRIDAY AUGUST
ACCELERATED READER/BOOK REPORTS
• Accelerated Reader supports reading and comprehension.
More information
to follow once students have a chance to practice during reading and
computer times
• Book Reports will be assigned monthly.
More information to follow
TEST FOLDERS
• Test folders will be sent home weekly beginning September 15th
• Will include graded quizzes, classwork and tests from previous week
• Review, sign sheet and return RED test folder the following day
• Return any papers with a P- or 80% or lower
BIRTHDAYS
• You may send in a small snack to share (PLEASE NO NUT OR PEANUT
PRODUCTS
• Celebrate during snack time (20 minutes)—no juice or cake
• No party invitations will be distributed unless ALL students are invited
CLASS PARTIES
• We will celebrate special occasions throughout the year
• Volunteers are always welcome
• Must be STAND trained
MORNING RECESS/ LUNCH
• Morning snack daily
• Provide a light, healthy snack with small water or juice
• Desk towel
INCLEMENT WEATHER/ EARLY DISMISSAL
• In the event of bad weather (snow, ice, extreme heat), we follow Baltimore
County Public Schools decision for closings and early dismissals
• A two hour delayed opening will cancel the hot lunch program
• Always send in a light snack & drink for NOON dismissal days
ABSENCES
• Please call the office by 10:00am to request work to be sent home.
work will be available for pick up after 3:00pm
• Send in an absent note with your child upon their return
Make up
MONEY/CORRESPONDENCE
• Send EXACT CHANGE or PERSONAL CHECK in an envelope or plastic baggie
with your child’s name & grade
• Any notes sent to school, please write your child’s name on the bottom
NEW WEBSITE
http://www.jprcs.org
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION THIS
EVENING
• I look forward to a wonderful year working with you and your child
• Feel free to contact me via email: gmalone@jprcs.org
• Email to schedule a meeting with me
• QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS