Disclosure Statement, Class Rules

Dear Parents and Students

I am looking forward to a great year together. The following is a basic outline of what you and your student can expect in our classroom. When you have finished reading this disclosure and classroom behavior policy, please sign and return the bottom portion.

Math: I have high expectations for my students and I expect all math assignments to be completed daily. For students who are unprepared for their daily math assignments they will be required to stay in during their free time or recess to complete the assignments. Students will continue to miss free time or recess until the assignment has been completed. All assignments must be corrected to 80%. Students who fall below the 80% guideline will be required to make corrections and resubmit their assignment on the day it was originally due. (Additional time will be give to make corrections according to individual student needs)

Math test will be given at the end of each unit. Students will need to complete each test with a score of 80% or higher. If the student does not receive a passing score on their unit test a note will be sent home to the parents to sign and return. The students will be given the option to retake a similar test one week later.

Reading: Students will be required to read 20 minutes each day. A reading calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month for students to log their time. At the end of the month parents are to sign the calendar and return it the following week. This is a required assignment and will be graded. The minutes will be tallied and posted on our Alien Book Club wall. For every thousand minutes the student reads, they will receive a small award.

Book shares- Students will be required to read 6 books through out the year and share them with the class. I call these book shares. I feel it is very important for the students to learn how to communicate and speak in front of their peers. Book shares will take place the last Friday of the month, beginning in October. The books can be anywhere from a short picture book to a small chapter book. I will send out more information on the requirements in the October newsletter.

Spelling: Syracuse Arts Academy has adopted Words Their Way as their school wide spelling program. During the first week of school I will be testing and teaching the students on how to practice and sort their spelling words. The first spelling test will be given September 4th. Please watch for further information about what to expect in your students take home folder and on the class blog.

Writing: Each month we will be focusing on one of the six traits of writing. The students will be expected to write 1 classroom published paper each month. Each paper will be graded according to the six traits writing rubric. At times I will ask parents to help your student edit and revise their papers. Watch for information to be sent home throughout the year. With each paper we will continually focus on the writing process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

September- Ideas February- Voice
October-Word Choice March- Six Traits
November- Conventions April- Six Traits
December- Organization May- Six Traits
January- Sentence Fluency


Science: I am very excited about the second grade science curriculum. To help make science fun and exciting I have scheduled Red Butte Gardens to come to our class. During this unit I will need new women’s nylons. If you could donate a pair of nylons to the classroom I would greatly appreciate it.

Homework: I expect each student to have a homework folder. Folders will be sent home every Monday and returned the following Friday. The homework folders will contain the following:

Fluency passage
Comprehension Activity (goes along with the fluency passage)
2 Math Worksheets
Word Their Way spelling list

Each night the students should read 20 minutes, read the fluency passage once and sort the Words Their Way spelling list. Please complete all items in the folder and return the folder to the classroom on Friday.

Please continually practice reading the high frequency words along with practicing addition and subtraction math facts.

Grading: Grades will be posted weekly on the “Classactiongradebook”. Please go online and enter your students ID number to access student grades. Tests will be graded at point value. Homework assignment will be given a score of 5 points with a deduction of 3 points if turned in late.

Happy Grams: Children love to feel encouragement from their parents, family members and teachers. One way that I encourage this is through, Happy Grams! A Happy Gram is a quick note telling you child what a wonderful person they are. Every week I will send home a Happy Gram in your students take home folder. Please fill out a Happy Gram letter each week and send it back with your student on Friday. We will spend a few minutes every Friday reading them in the class.

Mystery Bag: Students love to share personal items and experiences with the class. Mystery bags are a way for students to share something special with their classmates (show and tell). Four mystery bags will be sent home every Monday. If your child receives a mystery bag for the week, please help them select one item they can bring to school to share with the class. Help your child write three clues about their item. The other students in the class will use the clues to guess the item.

Note: Mystery bags are to only time that I allow toys from home. If your child brings a toy from home at other times during the week it will be confiscated and you, parent or guardian, will need to come in and retrieve it.

Star Student: This year we will be celebrating one student each week. On your designated week please help your child make a poster. The posters can include the following: a picture of the student, pictures of family members, hobbies, vacations, talents, etc. Please have your students’ poster ready first thing Monday morning on your designated week so we can enjoy them in the classroom the entire week. I will send home a reminder in your students take home folder one-week prior.

September 8 Oriah January 11 Joee
September 14 Jaxson January 25 Karsyn
September 21 Olivia February 1 Kylie
October 5 Jaxon February 8 Anthony
October 12 Chloe February 16 Sara
October 19 Jacob February 22 Nathan
October 26 Pacey March 1 Jade
November 9 Parker March 15 Caden
November 16 Kylah March 23 Macy
November 30 Oliver April 12 Destry
December 14 Kyra April 19 Ella
January 4 Colby

I am a new teacher to this school and may need to make some changes throughout the year. Please continually watch for updates on the classroom blog and in your student’s homework folder.

Thank you for all you do for your children. If you have any concerns or questions please contact me at tamrawoodland@mail.weber.edu or call the school, and I will be more than happy to assist you. It is going to be a great year.

Sincerely,



Mrs. WoodlandClass Rules

The following rules will be implemented in the classroom. Please read carefully with your student.

1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
3. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Use kind appropriate words

The following consequences will be used for those students who choose to not follow the rules. Consequences are designed to give students a chance to refocus and think about their choices.

Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. 1-min skill builder
3. Reseat- move location in the classroom (Fill out refocus sheet)
4. Time owed- 300 seconds (refocus sheet- parent contact)
5. SEVERE: fighting, defiance, continued class disruption, throwing ANY object, note passing will result in automatically moving to step 4.

All behavior will be tracked and recorded in our class behavior book. If you would like to know how your student is behaving in the class you are welcome to come and take a look. I will also present copies of your student’s behavior at parent teacher’s conference.

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Please sign and return the bottom portion of this page stating that you have read the classroom behavior policy and disclosure statement

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