Welcome Mrs. Crites 2nd Grade Classroom
Classroom Mission Statement:
I can do hard things.
I choose to be happy.
I believe in me.
I am loved.
I am special.
I am a good friend.
I work hard.
I am a good listener.
I learn from challenges.
I have talents.
Panther Pride: Learn it, know it, show it!
Welcome to our classroom website! You will find all the information you need on this website. There will be pictures and updates throughout the year. I will try to update the spelling words and important information each week, but I am forgetful at times. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns through remind text. Remind is the best way to contact me. However, if you need to speak directly, I am available during the day most days at 7:35 a.m., 12:30-1:20 p.m., and some days right after school from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
About me:
Hi! I'm Mrs. Crites. This is my 7th year at PH and 12th year in education. I have three children and am married to my college neighbor of 18 years! We live on a small little farm with pigs, cows, chickens, and sheep. I love llamas, laughter, and lattes (COFFEE! HA!). I'm looking forward to this new school year!
TECHNOLOGY AND IMPORTANT WEBSITES
Student sites
Prodigy:
Xtra Math:
iXL
https://www.ixl.com/signin/prairieheights
(students will know their login and must use this link for iXL. If they cannot remember their login, there is no way for me to get it after school. Please message during school hours if you need help. Thanks!)
Parent sites
Remind: https://www.remind.com
(Class code: crites204)
Scholastic direct classroom link: https://orders.scholastic.com/RHVND
You can also go to scholastic.com and enter classroom code RHVND
Spelling Words
We will not have traditional spelling tests to be studied this year. The school is starting a new Heggerty/ Science of Reading program that will teach students the patterns to learn in order to decode and understand words while reading and spelling.
Below is a list of words you can work on if you feel like you would like to practice more with your child at home. This list only follows our comprehension curriculum and will not follow our Heggerty phonics curriculum.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Homecoming dress-up:
Mon. Sept 15-PJ DAY
Tues. Sept. 16- Zoo Day
Wed. Sept. 17- Celebrity Day
Thurs. Sept. 18- (School Pictures) NO DRESS UP
Fri. Sept 19- School Spirit Day (Panther colors)
Friday, Sept. 19--Day Of Awesome!
College Go-week dress-up:
Mon. Sept. 25-Dress like a teacher
Tues. Sept. 26- Military appreciation- wear camouflage
Wed. Sept. 27- Wear favorite college gear
Thurs. Sept 28- Dress as your future career
Fri. Sept. 29-Go Panthers! Wear red and black.
October 6th Fall Fest: Friday 4:30-6
Oct. 9th next meeting PTO at 5:30
Oct. 16th End of quarter 1
October 19th and Oct. 24th Parent teacher conferences 4-7:30
October 26th and 27th --- Fall Break NO SCHOOL
Snack will be changed to the morning between Math and Reading.
PLEASE BRING IN HEADPHONES and your child may bring a SNACK each day.