General Information

To keep you in the loop with classroom events, I will send out frequent email updates as well as quick posts on our class communication tool, Class Dojo. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me! Second grade is going to be a fantastic adventure and you are a key part of your child’s learning. 

Blue Homework Folder

Your second grader will have a blue homework folder that will come home every day. This folder will contain notes from the school office and and your child’s work from the classroom. The blue folders should be emptied and returned to school every day. You may also use the folder to send any important notes to school. Your second grader is responsible for taking care of any papers inside. This is a great way to build independence!!

Classroom Rules

Learning through experience and getting along with others are important skills in second grade. Our belief is that mistakes are great opportunities to grow. Our classroom motto is Be Kind and we practice this every day throughout the school year. Positive behavior is rewarded with pennies which kids can spend at our monthly class store. To keep you informed, I will share updates on your child throughout the year.

Healthy Peanut-Free Snacks

We currently have students in second grade with food allergies so we need to keep our learning spaces peanut-free. There is also research indicating the negative effects of refined sugar on young, growing bodies. Please read the labels on your food and choose items where sugar is listed as the 5th ingredient or even further down the list. Best snack foods include: applesauce, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, tortilla chips, pretzels, popcorn, raisins, crackers, bagel chips, and granola bars. More Healthy Snack Ideas

Birthdays

In second grade, we love celebrating birthdays! The birthday child can share a little gift with the other members of our class but this is completely optional! Think small (pencils, erasers, small toys from the dollar store, etc.). For children with summer birthdays, we will have celebrations on their half birthdays. 

Parent Volunteers

Parent volunteers are welcome in our class. In fact… we love them! YOU are a key part of our class family. This year we will need volunteers to help with class parties, our class store and other special activities. When we have an upcoming event, I'll reach out through email. Looking forward to having you in our classroom!