2019-2020 Second Grade Classroom Expectations

1. Please follow all guidelines and rules in the St. Matthew Parent-Student handbook. BE READY, RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL. Be respectful to everyone! (Including property). Be on time and be ready to learn with all supplies and cooperative to do my work/ work with others.
2. All classwork and homework must be turned in neatly and on time.

2.a. Must always have a complete heading (points will be taken off for missing heading).

2.b 1 day late= -10 pts., 2 days late= -20 pts. After two days’ late work will not be accepted. (Not all work will be applicable for this late policy; it must be approved by teacher).

1. Agenda must be filled in and signed daily.
2. Please bring a water bottle to avoid unnecessary interruptions, water breaks will be granted on a necessary basis.

Any of the expectations not being met will be followed by: visual, verbal and/or tactile reminders to stay on task.

1^st offense: Verbal warning/reminders to stay on task.

2^nd offense: student-teacher conference & parent contact on planner.

3^rd offense: Parent contact on e-mail and/or conference.

* Points may be deducted on Class Dojo and may lose privileges.

**If the severity of the offense requires to be immediately being taken care of, no warning will be given, and may be followed by office referral/written referral.

Rewards

• Class Dojo Point
• Prize box
• Praise
• Notes home
• Brag bracelet
• Class praise
• Special privilege per teacher discretion. (computer time, extra point in Class Dojo, sit with a friend, among others)

Homework Expectations

*Please check your child’s agenda on a daily basis for any changes/variations of the homework.

Reading: Mandatory 20 minutes of reading Monday thru Friday. Reading log must be signed daily. Student must take two AR quizzes per week; a quiz grade will be given per quiz taken. Please ensure your child is reading daily and identifies: Title, author, setting, characters including main character, main idea, conflict and resolution.

Mathletics: Tuesdays and Thursdays teacher will assign an activity. Students are highly recommended to log in often even when they have completed the assigned activities, this will provide extra practice for them in fun games.

Spelling:

• Monday: "ABC Order".- Write your words in alphabetical order.
• Tuesday: "Ready, Set, GO!".- Have an adult set a one minute timer and challenge yourself to write the word as many times as possible.
• Wednesday: "Word Art".- Write the word and draw a picture of the word.
• Thursday: " You choose!".- (write on notebook activity chosen and parent signature required for grade)

o Flashwriting: Get a flashlight/laser pointer, get in dark area so you can use it to write your words. (use the device to write your words in the air).

o Cheer your words: Pretend you are cheering and call out your words, you can even add movements to it ;)

• Friday: "Spelling Test".- You've got this! ;) We know you have been working really hard and will be ready for your test.

Binder: Your child’s binder needs to be kept in his/her backpack at all times. Please check/sign your child’s binder daily.

All important documents, including paperwork that must be returned to school will be in the front inside pocket of your child’s binder. All homework, notes, lunch money, work that needs to be turned in, etc… should be in this pocket as well!

Take-Home Friday Folder: This folder is for graded assignments; assignments below 70 require a signature and must be returned to teacher every Monday. The Take-Home Folder needs to be returned, EMPTY, every Monday, with the exception of signed graded papers below 70. All contents must be reviewed by a parent every Friday.

**Your child must be responsible for his/her school supplies, binder, folders, homework, projects and school-work. Please ensure that he/she comes prepared to class each day. Please refrain from dropping off any work or supplies at the front desk, as it requires interruption to the class and we encourage independence/responsibility skills for our students. If a special circumstance shall arise, it will be at teacher’s discretion to consider for a grade.

Additional Information:

Volunteers:

There will be multiple opportunities to volunteer in our school this year. All volunteers must have completed the VIRTUS training. Volunteer opportunities include: select class celebrations, Car Raffle Project assistance, and help with a few other school-wide events throughout the year. I will send information and inquire about volunteers when opportunities become available. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom community!

* Birthday parties:

All birthdays will be celebrated on the last Friday of the month; from 2:30 PM to 2:50 PM; due to 20 minutes time restriction. Please sign in at the front desk before meeting us outside (if weather permits) for the birthday celebration so your child can celebrate with his/her class. You are not obligated to provide a treat, as we will celebrate your child regardless.

*Please advise via Remind, email, and or child’s agenda if someone other than parent is picking up your child. We will not release a child to another adult other than authorized pick up person, unless parent provides written notice.

*Please contact via email if you would like to set up a conference or discuss your child’s education. We kindly request for you to allow a 24hr period for the conference to be scheduled in order to better serve you and your child's needs, as well as, for you to describe the reason or reasons for the conference.

Gratefully,

Mrs. Espinoza and Mrs. Villa

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Students: I have read the 2nd grade classroom discipline plan of St. Matthew Catholic School and agree to honor it.

Student Name: _________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________

(Child’s Printed Signature)

Parents: My child has discussed the above classroom discipline plan with me. I understand it and will support it.

Parent Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: __________

**Please return this portion of the classroom expectations no later than Wednesday August 14, 2019 for a grade.