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Macedonia ES 2015-2016
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Teaching is my 2nd career and I LOVE it! I have a Masters degree
in Early Childhood Education and I am currently working on
obtaining my Educational Specialist degree. I am Gifted Endorsed,
Special Ed certified, and STEM certified. This is my 7th year of
teaching. I am married and we have three children, a 6 month old
grandson, a dog, and a cat. I love to read, sew, and be with
friends & family.
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Students begin to arrive at 7:15. The tardy bell rings at 7:45.
They unpack, make a lunch choice, do morning work, read, and take
AR quizzes. This is the time to give me transportation changes,
notes, and money from home. Please be sure all money is in an
envelope and labeled. Please send a healthy snack with your child
each day.
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Students will participate in Guided Reading groups, Whole Group
instruction, Literature Circles, and Small Group center activities.
Successmaker will be used. Students should be reading at least 20
minutes each evening and need to have 10 new AR points every
grading period. 10 AR points are required for the AR party.
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Some of the highlights of the GA Standards of Excellence for 2nd
grade are: Place ValueAddition and SubtractionMeasurement &
TimePlane and solid figuresGraphing and dataDeveloping
multiplication
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Everyones favorite time! Lost 2 Dojo points: Sit out 5
minutesLost 3 Dojo points: Sit out 10 minutesUnfinished work due to
time spent unwisely must be finished at recess.
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You are welcome to join your child for lunch. If you bring in
birthday treats, they will be served at that time. Please note that
we have both peanut and tree nut allergies in our class.Thanks for
not bringing in outside food.
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In our study of Grammar and Writing, we will focus on types of
sentences, punctuation marks, proofreading, mechanics, parts of
speech, and applying new grammar knowledge to our writing. Writers
Workshop will be instrumental in our writing instruction.
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Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes and is dressed
appropriately on PE days.Our class is divided for Specials. Each
class and the schedule is posted in the classroom by the door.
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Points from PEStrive to create a fun and safe learning
environment while providing students with positive feedbackPromote
skill development through a variety of sports, games, and
activitiesHelp students develop leadership, teamwork, and
sportsmanship
Please know your PE schedule and wear athletic shoes and
appropriate attire. More detailed information about PE policies can
be found on Brooke Hopkins website. PE Events!Health Fair/PE PTA
NightJump Rope for HeartFitness Gram Testing Field Day
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Welcome to MES Second Grade Music!
We learn about music through singing, playing instruments,
movement, and games!Our instruction is based on the General Music
Georgia Performance Standards.Students will attend music classes
once per week and should dress comfortably. Donations of sanitizing
wipes are welcome!
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This year we will study:MatterSeasonal ChangesEnergyPushes and
pullsNight SkyLife Cycles
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We will learn about Georgias first people, Georgia as a colony
and as a state, Civil Rights in our state, prominent people in
Georgia history, economics, and what it means to be a good
citizen.
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Write agenda messageAdd mail to foldersPack upThank you for
remembering to fill out the transportation change forms!
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Homework and Spelling Contracts go home on Friday. Work is not
due until the following Friday. Students do not have to do homework
over the weekend!Please make sure your child reads for at least 20
minutes each night.
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I firmly believe that each child wants to give his/her best. I
try to focus on good behavior and not spend a lot of time on
negative acts/consequences. Class Dojo & Reward
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Fun Friday monthly
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Please check my website for needed information, dates, and
newsletters.Mrs. Williams' website
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Email is usually the best way to reach me. I will respond as
soon as possible. You can also write in the agenda, but please
remind your child to tell me about it so that I dont discover it at
2:00. Please check folders and sign agendas daily. Newsletters will
be posted on Fridays. I am always happy to meet with you.
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Our tentative plans are to have two field trips this year.
Information about our first trip will come home soon. Please be
sure to promptly return your childs information and money.
Chaperones are chosen by a drawing system.
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Our room parent is Mrs. Pillittere. Mrs. Elliott is our PTA
parent, and our Fun Friday parents are Mrs. Whaley and Mrs. Barry.
Our Box Tops parent is Mrs. Griffeth. Thank you in advance for
supporting and assisting them this year.
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for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night!I look forward to
working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a
wonderful year filled with exciting learning
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