1. Parent Orientation Night Mrs. Hawley’s 2nd Grade Class

2. Class Schedule 7:35-7:45 Greet Class 7:45-8:00 Announcements, Lunch Count, Morning Work 8:00-8:30 Small Group Pullout (Intervention/Enrichment), Handwriting, D.E.A.R.Time 8:30-9:00 Whole Group Reading 9:00-9:15 Grammar & Spelling 9:15-9:45 Guided Reading Groups, Literacy Centers 9:45-10:00 Recess 10:00-10:05 Restroom/Water Break 10:05-10:40 Guided Reading Groups & Literacy Centers 10:40-11:20 Writer’s Workshop & Author’s Chair 11:15-11:45 Lunch (Tables 1-2) 11:50-12:00 Restroom/Water Break 12:00-12:35 Social Studies/Science 12:35-1:35 Math Lesson & Problem of the Day (F.A.S.T.) 1:40-2:25 Specials (Day 1 – P.E., Day 2 – Music, Day 3 – P.E., Day 4 – Computer, Day 5 – P.E., Day 6 - Art) 2:30-2:45 Math Wall / Target Math 2:45 Dismiss Students

4. Homework :

5. READ 15-20 Minutes Daily(There is not a log right now but if I see I drop in either a Reading grade or level I will need documentation of nightly reading per student.

6. Students are responsible for turning in homework packets on Friday (math & grammar included)

7. Students will present their weekly Reader’s Response Journal each Friday using the Depth & Complexity Icons

9. Graded Papers:

10. If grade is below a 70, Please Sign and Return

11. If grade is above a 70, Please Keep (to display on fridge)

12. Friday Folder Pocket (in your child’s binder:

14. January- Optional Student Treasures Book (about $20)

16. Specific Requirements For Promotion to third Grade Math recall 30 subtraction facts to 18 on a 5 minute timed test Recall 30 addition facts to 18 on a 5 minute timed test place value- read, write and describe whole numbers to 999 as well as compare and order numbers to 999 Writing Receive a 2,3, or 4 on a writing sample using NISD rubric (example in Coyote Binder)

18. verbs

19. adjectives

23. Science & Social StudiesIntegrated Curriculum Patterns all Around Us- rules, citizenship, map skills Patterns where we live- living and non-living, basic needs, locate places on a map, continents and oceans Historical Changes-timelines, research historical figures, Thanksgiving Physical Changes- properties of objects, measurement of change (matter) How science changes our world- sound, order of events, evolution of technology and communication Airplanes are systems- airplanes , transportation Our Government as a system- roles of public officials, local state and federal government Woodland Forest Ecosystems- ecosystems, land characteristics, resources, national parks San Antonio- settlement patterns, water as a resource, water cycle, celebrations as a culture Economics- producers, consumers, free enterprise, trace a product from a natural resource to a finished product

24. Reading Curriculum Read Aloud with Literature Discussions Shared & Performance Reading (ex. Reader’s Theatre) Guided Reading Use Technology & Communication

25. Rules and Expectations

26. Before School Students must sit in the hallway assigned by their teacher. Student may NOT arrive before 7 a.m., as teachers are not on duty to supervise them. Students must practice math facts, read a book, or study spelling words each morning before the bell. Students can only leave with permission. All electronic game devices must be left at home.

27. Lunch Room Walk Ask permission before leaving your chair Sit properly in chair Talk quietly Touch only your food- NO SHARING PLEASE! Buy only one dessert before sitting down Pick up trash and push chairs under the table (Students’ behavior is monitored and recorded daily)

28. Recess Play only in designated areas. Use equipment safely and appropriately. Leave objects where you found them. Avoid unnecessary physical contact- No tag!

29. Classroom Kuentz School Rules Y.E.L.P Your choices are your own. Everyone shows respect. Listen and follow directions. Position yourself for success.

30. Classroom Daily Behavior Chart You will begin on green each day. Your behavior calendar will be located in your daily binder. Parents or guardians please initial the box on a daily basis. Green = SUPER DAY! Yellow = Walking 3 minutes at Recess Orange = Walking 6 minutes at recess and marked behavior log Red = Walking all of Recess and marked behavior log Purple = Note or phone call home Blue = Office Referral

31. Reward System -There is a reward system in place that involves getting “Making Good Choices” tickets. -They will get them throughout the week when they are making good choices (especially when they think no one is looking). -They will get to use their tickets to buy things at our store (in my closet). -We also have a class compliment system where we drop marbles in the bucket every time the ENTIRE CLASS shows good character.

32. Weekly Newsletter On Mondays, a newsletter will be sent home containing homework assignments, spelling words, and a brief description of curriculum in each subject. Visit my webpage at www.nisd.net for a new copy of the newsletter, information about me, our daily schedule, upcoming events, and some fun websites for your children.

33. Star of the Week We will have a star of the week every week beginning September 19, 2011. I will provide the paper that the students can fill out. I will choose the star of the week buy drawing their name from the bucket. HAVE FUN WITH IT!!! They will get to display it in the classroom for the entire week and they will get to present their poster to the class along with something they want to show and tell about. If they do bring something it must fit in their backpack.

35. Snacks, Class Parties, and Birthday Celebrations Snacks Healthy Snacks may be brought to school for snack time. Water bottles with a snap top may be brought to school. Class Parties Winter Celebration Rodeo Day End of Year Party Birthday Celebrations (during recess or last 5 minutes of the day) Invitations for birthday parties may be distributed at school if all boys, all girls, or all students are invited. To celebrate student birthdays, parents may bring store bought cookies, cupcakes, or packaged snacks to distribute at recess or the last five minutes of the day. I appreciate your cooperation with this matter.

36. Attendance Attendance is a priority! Any student who arrives after 7:45 will be counted tardy and issued a slip by the office. Any student who arrives after 9:00 will be counted absent unless they have a note from a physician. If a child is sent home before 9am they are considered absent. Any student that is absent for 3 consecutive days must provide a statement from a health clinic or physician verifying the illness. Vacations are UNEXCUSED absences, even if a note is sent in. Personal illness, doctor appointments, family emergencies or a death in the family are EXCUSED absences. Attendance Law Violations of Unexcused Absences: 3 full or partial day absences in a 4 week period OR 10 full or partial day absences in a 6 month period (partial day includes tardies and early pick-ups) Children absent from school must provide the teacher with a note upon their return including the current date and date of absence, child’s name, reason and parent signature.

37. Attendance Letter sent home 8-26-11

38. Conferences SIGN UP TONIGHT FOR FALL CONFERENCES!!! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held the week of October 11th – 18th. Additional conferences will be scheduled as necessary to discuss academic or behavior issues. I will ALWAYS make time for parent communication .

39. Spirit Day!! Spirit day is every Friday! Don’t forget to purchase your new Kuentz shirt! ( If you have already ordered they will be arriving shortly.)

41. My conference time is from 1:40-2:25. I will try to respond to any phone calls, notes or emails at that time.

42. E-mail- Vanessa.Hawley@nisd.net

43. Phone - 397-8050 Ext. 3153FYI: Wednesday is our team planning day during conference time. (**please call the front office before 2:00 regarding any changes in transportation**)

44. Thanks For Coming!!! It’s going to be a great year…!