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Back to School Night

Mrs. COVERT’S Class

2014-2015

• WMU graduate

• 1st year at EP Clarke

• Wife and mother of three

Meet Mrs. COVERT…

Best Practice Research

Second Grade CurriculumBenchmark Language Arts Program*Daily 5/mini lessons

Everyday Math*Hands on/games, homelinks

Phonics/Word Study Program"Word study" is an alternative to traditional spelling instruction. It is based on learning word patterns rather than memorizing unconnected words.

Zaner-Blosser Handwriting/Cursive*October

Cereal City Science*3 Units-Measurement, Earth’s landforms, Plants

Social Studies: Our Community

Integrated Technology

Character Education

SUPPLIES• MATH MONEY

• GYM SHOES

• ART SHIRT

• 3 FOLDERS

*SEE SUPPLY LIST ON MAIN EPC WEBSITE

Bear Necessities

Be RespectfulBe Responsible

Be SafeSocial Work Programs• Character Education visits• Banana Splits• Active Parenting Classes

HOMEWORK

Homework folder and planner daily

Reading CalendarMath “home links” Check my website for

announcements, homework and blog postings

Sarett Nature Center (spring)Planetarium at Upton (2nd or 3rd trimester)Heritage Center Historical Walk (spring)Krasl Art Center (spring)

$5 per student or a maximum of $10 per family is requested to fund this year’s field trips. Additional donations are also greatly appreciated for those in need of financial assistance. If writing a check, please make it payable to St. Joseph Public Schools.

Field Trips

BirthdaysTreats welcome!•26 students•Red dye allergy•District wellness policy•Email me

Snacks

ONE nutritious snack every day after first recess (usually around 10:30)

Water Only in CLassroom

Parties• Halloween

• Winter Holiday • Valentine’s Day

The classroom parent will be in contact if you indicate interest in

helping with any or all of the parties. All parties will be held in

the afternoon.

Reminders…

• Report cards• Parking lot tags for pick-ups• Late starts (15 this year-

Wednesdays)• NWEA this week and in the spring

Staying In Touch

Classroom website*register for e-alerts

Free Remind app*sign up today!

EP Clarke

Seeking Volunteers

School-Wide ProgramsWatch DOGSMedia Center VolunteersPTO programsClassroom OpportunitiesClassroom parent

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns by email or phone:

jcovert@sjschools.org 269-926-3652

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We could really use……

GamesPuzzlesBooksStencils, stickers…..Building materials (blocks,

k’nex, legos, gears, magnetic tiles)