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Welcome to 2nd Grade
What an amazing first week! Our second graders arrived to school on time, prepared, and full of positive energy. We loved seeing their smiling faces AND getting those hugs. For a weekly glimpse into the classroom, please read our 2nd grade newsletter, sent out by Principal Schilleci every Sunday. In it you will find a recap of the previous week, what's coming up, and other important information. The second grade team looks forward to having a GREAT year working with both you and your children.
Follow us on Instagram: @OCT2ndgrade
Follow us on Instagram: @OCT2ndgrade
Important Dates/Reminders
8/18 P.T.A. Executive Board Meeting--8:15-10:00 a.m.
8/20 I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment for Math (please have headphones & charged Ipad)
8/21 I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment for Math (please have headphones & charged Ipad)
8/21 Curriculum Night for 2nd Grade (in O.C. Taylor library)-- 5:15-6:15 p.m.
8/29 Wear College Colors Day
9/1 Labor Day holiday (no school)
9/4 PTA General Meeting -- 8:00 a.m.
9/4 Parent Volunteer Orientation- 9:00 a.m.
9/5 Grandparents/ Grandfriends Day (Lunch)
9/8 P.T.A. Executive Board Meeting --8:15 a. m.
9/15 International DOT Day
9/18 OCT PTA Tigerfest and Spirit Shop (outside on grounds) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
9/22 No School for Students/ Professional Development for Teachers
OC Taylor Tidbits.....
Student Absences: Please email your homeroom teacher AND copy Sierra Salter, sierra.salter@gcisd.net anytime your child will be absent for any reason.
Arrival: K-2 students go to the gym. 3-5 students go to the cafeteria. Students report directly to the classroom starting at 7:30. The tardy bell is at 7:35 a.m..
Ride Changes: Call or email Sierra Salter, sierra.salter@gcisd.net prior to 2:00, if your child is going home a different way than normal. At 2:30, the office lets each teacher know of these changes, so that we can let students know. If your child is not on our email list from the office about a ride change, we cannot let them go home differently. Your child's safety is our top priority.
Thank you so much!
Snacks x 2
Snacks x 2
Please send your child with two healthy (nut free) snacks. They may want a morning and afternoon snack.
Devices
Devices
Please make sure student iPads are plugged in every evening before bed so that they are fully charged for class. Students need a pair of wired headphones, also. **not wireless
Shoes
Shoes
Students go to PE every day. Please make sure they are wearing (or have in their backpack) a good pair of closed toe shoes (sneakers).
Curriculum Notes
Water Bottle Change
Water Bottle Change
Water bottles will no longer be brought to recess, lunch and specials. Since we go straight from 2nd recess to specials AND specials switch midway through the period, students are having trouble keeping up with their bottles and spills are occuring. Below is our plan for giving students ample opportunities for water. We will discuss this with them Monday morning.
11:00 Students pass a water fountain and are invited to drink before recess.
11:15 Students enter the building and pass a bathroom/water fountain on the way into the cafeteria. The students can also independently get cups of water or buy milk/juice in the lunchroom.
11:45 Students pass a bathroom/water fountain again on the way out of the building for 2nd recess.
12:00 Students enter the building again and pass the bathroom/water fountain on the way to specials.
This will help us, your students and the Specials teachers. Thank you for understanding!
Let's Celebrate our July and
August Birthdays!
Mica July 13th
Brendan H. July 21st
Quincy July 24th
Madison K. August 2nd
Teyla W. August 5th
Ada M. August 7th
Ilyana D. August 13th
Shayan M. August 14th
Brecken D. August 24th
Lilliana H. August 28th
Cannon M. August 29th
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