Classroom Informati0n
Beginning of the school day:
Our school day will begin at 8:30. The outside bell will ring at 8:21 for students to line up. Students will be let in the building at 8:22. They need to be in the classroom and ready to go at 8:30. The playground has adult supervision beginning at 8:15. If your child is going to be absent, please inform the office.
Safe arrival number to report absences: 204-1206
Office number: 204-1200
Dismissal time:
For the first two days of school, dismissal will be at 1:55.
Otherwise, for the rest of the year, Monday dismissal time is 1:55, the rest of the week it is 3:27.
Snacks
Students may bring a small, nutritional snack everyday. This year our classroom will be a peanut free classroom. Therefore, the snacks your child brings to school MUST be peanut free for the safety of all children. The snack should be something that your child can eat in about 5 minutes. Students may also bring a water bottle to keep in class.
Home Folder
Every Friday, your child will bring home his/her “Home Folder”. This folder will be a way to communicate back and forth. Notes, homework, and finished school work will come home through this folder. Your child will need to bring their folder back to school every Monday. Sometimes, the folder will come home during the week if there happens to be timely information that needs to go home before Friday.
Homework, Homework, Homework
At the 2nd grade level, we believe children at this age do not need a lot of homework. The following are things your child will be expected to do at home:
- Read for 20 minutes daily (read to self, read to someone, listen to reading)
- Complete any unfinished assignments from class
- Review basic math facts
- Play outside with family and friends!
Birthdays
If your child wishes to bring a treat to celebrate his/her birthday, that is fine. Please be mindful that our classroom is peanut free. When bringing a special treat to school, please bring all appropriate things necessary to pass out to the entire class ( napkins, plates, knife, etc.). This would be much appreciated!
Contacting me:
Please feel free to contact me anytime you need to. E-mail is a great way – dwanzong@madison.k12.wi.us. You may also call me at 204-1236, jot me a note, or stop by before or after school. If you need to get a message to me or your child right away; please contact the school office at 608-204-1200, and they will give me the message. I usually check my school mail before school begins. However, many days I don't get a chance to check my e-mail again until 2:00 p.m.
Weekly Newsletter
I will be e-mailing a weekly newsletter each Friday; occasionally, I will skip a week. Please let me know if you need a hard copy instead.