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Communication
Communication
West Elementary – (605) 717-1205
Mrs. Abbott – mabbott@spearfish.k12.sd.us
Mr. Gottlob – ngottlob@spearfish.k12.sd.us
I check class dojo and my email multiple times during the day and once again before the kids leave.
Feel free to message me anytime!
*Please call the office or send me a message if your child will be gone, late, or if you need to get a message to them.
Daily Green Communication Folder
1. This folder is for take-home papers and homework. You will keep track of reading on the back calendar and return any other homework within two school days.
2. This folder also is a folder to create a better communication between home and school. Please voice any concerns or information you have here in this folder. I will check this folder everyday when your child returns it.
Join our Class Dojo!
Join our Class Dojo!
Students will share work, Mrs. Abbott can send classroom activity reminders, and you can contact Mrs. Abbott through this app.
Spartan PRIDE Expectations
Spartan PRIDE Expectations
Throughout our school, on the playground, in our classroom, and on our buses we follow these Spartan PRIDE Expectations:
I will be Prepared at all times.
Respectful to myself and others.
In-control of my mind and body.
Always Do my best,
and show Empathy to all.
SPARTAN PRIDE!
Birthdays
Birthdays
We celebrate birthdays as they come close. We will celebrate summer birthdays in May. If you would like, you may send a small treat for your child’s birthday. We will have a small celebration towards the end of the day.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
8:12 – 1st Bell Rings
8:20 – Tardy Bell Rings/STEAM Bins
8:30 – Morning Message/Greeting
8:35 - Writing
9:05 - Work Work
9:35 - Reading / Snack
10:25 – Specials
11:15 – Second Step/Science/S.S.
11:55 – Recess/Lunch
12:40 – Mindfulness
12:50 - W.I.N. Time
1:15 - Math
2:15 - Recess
2:30 – Read Aloud/ Pack up/ Closing
2:55 – Dismissal Bell Rings
School Supplies
School Supplies
Pencil box is provided on first day of school
20+ Pencils (not mechanical, Dixon Ticonderoga brand is preferred)
Crayons, colored pencils, and/or washable markers (something to color with)
Glue sticks and/or glue bottle
Scissors
2 Large Tissue Box
Plain white t-shirt 1-2 sizes bigger (we will be tie-dying them for our field trips and they will be used all year)
Snack is individual (students may bring a small snack each day, or bring a large box to keep in the classroom)
Headphones or earbuds
Homework Expectations
Homework Expectations
Homework in my 2nd grade class is optional but it is always reflective and a review of what we do in the classroom.
Missed work from days absent will be sent home in a red “ketchup” folder.
Reading:
Reading is an important life skill. To be a great reader we need to have practice. In second grade, I would like my students to be practicing their reading not just inside the classroom but outside as well. I know times get busy for many families, but please take the time to set aside a special time for your child to read each day. A good way to get into the habit of reading is to get your 2nd grader reading 20 min. each night, five times a week. That is 100 minutes a week! The kids can break up the minutes 5 min one night and 35 minutes the next. However, you can fit your required reading time in, is fine. I do not mind, just as long as the kids are reading. The minutes can be split up for Saturday and Sunday as well. Reading is an important life skill so please get your child into the habit of reading each night. You child will have the option to bring home a FISH bag that will have a new book at their level or of their choice. Your child can read the FISH books and/or books from the school or public library, and/or books from your home library. Please log your reading minutes on your monthly calendar (located at the back of the daily green communication folder) and return it at the end of each month. We will start reading right away in September!
Word Study:
During class time each week we will be working on different word skills. We practice these words through phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Students will play games, complete worksheets, and get many opportunities to practice these skills during class. Later in the year we will start having spelling tests. When this occurs, the words will come home with a quiz date on them, but the students will still have opportunities to practice in class.
Math:
Every so often a math packet will come home. The homework is a review of what we have been working on in math and it is sent home at the end of each topic. Please help your child with any questions they may have, but please let them do the work.
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