Dear Parents,
Welcome to second grade! I am very excited to be your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a great year of learning and fun. To get us started, I have listed a few things below that may be helpful.
Blue Take Home Folders
Take home folders should be brought to and from school daily. Inside the pockets you will find homework, notes, completed classwork, notices from the office and other important items. Please look through your child’s folder every evening. Notes from home, papers for the office, and other items that need to be sent to school may also be placed in this folder. At school, your child will be responsible for taking papers out and putting papers in (we will practice!)
Our Day
Most days will include the following, but the order will vary depending on our special schedule for the day:
Morning Activities
Morning Meeting
Math
Fundations/Word work
Writing
Reading
Recess and Lunch
Specials
Social Studies or Science activity
RTI
Snack in the Classroom
We will have snack daily mid-morning. Please send in one or two, small, dry (no utensils needed) snacks that are easy to eat. We often continue working and learning while eating.
Please do not send in nuts, peanut butter, or items containing nuts/peanut butter. If a student brings a snack containing these ingredients they will be asked to put it away until lunchtime in the cafeteria.
Snack ideas: cheese and crackers; cut up fruit; mini muffins; pretzels; granola bar (no nuts/peanuts); goldfish; cut up veggies; fruit bars; popcorn
Drinks in the Classroom
Students may bring in a reusable water bottle to keep in the classroom for the day (water only please). Be sure the water bottle closes easily and tightly so it doesn’t spill if knocked over. **If you are sending a "Stanley" please be sure it has a closing lid (the lids with straws tend to spill, even with the little cap on). It is also helpful if students come to school with the bottle already filled.
Students are welcome to bring other types of drinks (juice, milk, etc) with their lunch to have in the cafeteria.
Classroom Comfort
The temperature in our classroom varies daily. On warm days, the air conditioning will be on. If your child tends to be chilly, please send them with a sweatshirt to use as needed. They are welcome to leave a sweatshirt in their locker so you don't have to remind them to bring it daily....please let your child know they should keep it at school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send in a note, email me at cmastowski@mansfieldschool.com or call me at 609-298-0308 x115. I will do my best to respond promptly. I look forward to getting to know your children this year and meeting with all of you at Back to School Night!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cheryl Mastowski