Hello. My name is Holly Steed – 2nd Grade

Creekside Forest Elementary SchoolParent OrientationSeptember 2015

• Daily Schedule• 8:40-10:15 Language Arts/Reading• 10:15-11:00 Specials ( Wed., Thurs., Fri.

P.E.)• 11:00-12:05 Word work/ spelling/writing• 12:05-12:35 Lunch• 12:35-2:10 Math• 2:10-2:30 Recess• 2:30-3:00 Science• 3:00-3:30 Social Studies

• Specials• We have a two week rotation.• Specials include PE, music, and

art.• PE is Wednesday, Thursday, and

Friday – please make sure your child wears tennis shoes.

• Library• Tuesdays—Weekly checkout • Students will be encouraged to

check out Accelerated Reader books for nightly reading.

• Spelling• Monday- Pretest-patterns/words

are introduced• Review throughout the week• Friday spelling tests • Tests will consist of weekly words,

plus 3 dictation sentences.• Students who score 100 on pre-

test will receive challenge words to practice throughout the week and for homework. Spelling grades are averaged into one Major Grade per nine weeks.

• Math• Place value to 1,200• Addition and Subtraction

--Flashcards• Shapes and Patterns• Measurement• Money and Time• Problem Solving• Compacting and Acceleration for

extension menus

• Fact Proficiency• District-wide assessment will

count as a daily grade each nine weeks (Addition is 1st nine weeks) Weekly fact tests averaged for 1 grade, weighted as ½ a Major grade

• Students are given 5 seconds per problem. There are 32 problems on the test.

• Practice math facts nightly (addition, subtraction 0-20) **mathfactcafe.com**

• Science• Scientific Process/Safety• Plants• Life cycles• Matter• Changes in the Earth• Space and Weather• Forces and Motion• Sound

• Social Studies• History• Geography• Economics• Government• Citizenship• Culture

• Expectations:• Positive Discipline

Red ticket rewards Classroom economy

• Conduct Marks for discipline issues reported in student planners. Please check and initial daily.

Classroom Agreement created and signed together

• Grades • A= 100-90 B= 89-80 C= 79-75 D= 74-70 F= 69 and below Circled grades have been

recorded in gradebook.• E, S, N, and U for conduct and

homework.• Late assignments: 1 day late -5

points, 2 days late -10 points, 3rd day a zero will be awarded

• Homework• Students will receive weekly

homework for math and language arts.

• Homework is due Friday. • Please review with your student.• Ensure students are studying for

spelling tests, practicing math facts, & reading nightly for 20 minutes.

– GT cluster– ALL students pre-test and may test

out of many objectives, leaving them time for extension and menu activities.

– All students work at their reading level, self-selecting “just right” books for daily assignments. Leveled readers, selected by me are used for small group and independent projects.

– GT students only complete Envision project with assistance of Ms. Lummus

– DIFFERENTIATION happens consistently in our

– classroom-

• Attendance• Call or e-mail if student is absent• If your child is absent, you must

send or fax in a signed note within 2 days for it to be excused. Doctor’s notes are also appreciated. If your child is absent more than 5 days, a doctor’s note is required.

• Early dismissals and tardies will count against perfect attendance. Excessive tardiness results in study hall in office during lunch.

• Please schedule vacations during school breaks.

• General Information• Shorts under skirts - no belly buttons and spaghetti

straps - no sleeveless shirts (jerseys)• Birthday snacks—Ice Cream

passes or other small treat• Healthy snacks and water bottles;

No candy, chips, cookies, or messy snacks.

• Transportation changes must be made in writing or fax with your id, signed by parent, and submitted by 3:00 p.m. Follow-up faxes with a phone call.

• Sign and return progress report & report cards

• No equipment/toys brought from home

• Thank you• Thanks for your time & support!• We are off to a really good start.• Watch webpage posts & Wed.

folder for updates and information.

• Thank you volunteers!• Thank you for all of the wish list

items!• Please TAKE HOME A FLYER.

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