Mrs. Mueller’s
2nd Grade Class
Schedule of Specials
Lunch ~
M-F 10:40-11:10 am
Recess ~
M-F 11:15-11:45 am
Specials ~
(always from 12:00-1:00 pm)
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Mondays – Art (12:00-12:50)
Tuesdays – PE & Music
Wednesdays – Library & PE
Thursdays –Music (12:30-1:00)
Fridays – Computer Lab & PE
Guidance ~ Thursdays 12:00-12:30 pm (Week A)
Search ~ Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 am (Week B)
Folders
Your child will have two red folders that will be sent home daily. One is strictly a homework
folder. The other is a notes/communication folder. Please check both folders nightly and
return only those papers that are required to be brought back to school. Feel free to
communicate with me by leaving a note in the folder. Your child is encouraged to check their
folder every morning as part of their daily routine. **If your child is going home a different
way than regularly scheduled, please either send a note in their red folder or call the school
directly to report the change (571-434-3261).
Homework
I believe homework should be purposeful. It should support and reinforce the learning that is
taking place in the classroom.
 Reading – 15 minutes daily (recorded on their reading log)
 Word Study – 15-20 minutes daily
 Math – 10-15 minutes daily (paper & online)
Homework should not be time consuming for your child. If at any point they are having
difficulty completing it in a timely manner, please contact me. Reading and Math homework
assignments will be sent home on Fridays. Word Study homework will be sent home on
Mondays. All homework should be returned to school each Friday.
Discipline
This year we will be using Class Dojo. ClassDojo is an online classroom tool that helps improve
behavior quickly and easily. It also captures and generates data on behavior that teachers can
share with parents. By using ClassDojo, parents will receive behavior data daily. For more
information about this tool and to sign up, please visit http://www.classdojo.com/.
Students will also be receiving an allowance (fake money) each Friday for good behavior. They
will be able to use this allowance each Friday to shop for rewards.
Snacks
Students are allowed, but not required, to bring 1 healthy snack to school each day. We will be
having snack after Specials each day around 1:00pm. This year, we do have children in our
class with allergies. Therefore, please be respectful and do not send snack items to school
which contain peanuts/ tree nuts.
Communication
Communication is necessary for a successful school year. The best way to reach me during the
school day is via email; however, please recognize that I may only be able to check/respond to
it during my lunch and planning periods. My email address is: Arissa.Malick@LCPS.ORG
I promise to do my best to get in contact with you as soon as possible during the school year,
and ask the same from you.
Thank you & I look forward to a wonderful year!!
Arissa Mueller
GO COMETS!!