Ms. Silver’s Class

2nd Grade

Room 6

Contact Information

Email Jessica.Silver@nlcinc.com

Website http://nobel.finalsite.com/page.cfm?p=22616

Phone (916) 689-7236 (school phone number)

My email address and website link can be found through the schools website http://merryhill.calvine.com (under faculty directory).

Parent Information

Parent BoardThe Parent Board is located near the front door of the classroom. I will post all important information on the parent board, and I will also place a copy in your child’s folder.

Parent FileAll completed work will be placed in your child’s folder. The folders are located in a box near the classroom door. Also, you will find notes and reminders from me in this file. A newly \ newsletter will also be placed in the parent files.

Homework

PlannersStudents will copy their homework assignments from the board into their student planners. I allow time each day for students to write their assignments in their planners and I will check the planners before they leave.

*** We are still waiting for our order of student planners to come in. I apologize for this delay and how the first week of homework being a bit hectic. ***

Typical nightly homework

Students will receive: - math homework - spelling homework- weekly reading log

Homework Continued…

Study HallStudy hall will be held in our classroom from 3:30-4:00pm Monday – Thursday. There is no study hall on Fridays. I plan on not assigning homework on Fridays.

My goalMy goal is to have a majority of their homework completed during study hall. Of course this does not always happen but it is what I will strive for.

Extra assignments In some cases, unfinished class work may be sent home to be completed.

Classroom Volunteers Wanted

Grading Scale

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION

E Excellent

G Good

S Satisfactory

N Needs improvement

Students do not receive A’s, B’s and C’s until 3rd grade.

Classroom Volunteers Wanted

Parent-Teacher Conferences

ConferencesThere will be four parent-teacher conferences held throughout the year. The conferences are held at the end of each quarter. I will post a sign-up sheet on my door prior to the conference day.

Progress Portfolios I will be keeping portfolios of your child's work throughout the year. Samples of work across the curriculum will be kept in the portfolio for review at conference time.

Classroom Volunteers Wanted

Parent-Teacher Conferences

ConferencesThere will be four parent-teacher conferences held throughout the year. The conferences are held at the end of each quarter. I will post a sign-up sheet on my door prior to the conference day.

Progress Portfolios I will be keeping portfolios of your child's work throughout the year. Samples of work across the curriculum will be kept in the portfolio for review at conference time.

Attendance

Please have your child at school on time. Regular attendance is VERY important. Remember that school starts at 8:30am and instructional time ends at 3:30pm, with Study Hall from 3:30 to 4:00pm.

Please tell the front office or me through email or in person if you plan on:

- taking your child during the day- will be in late - will be absent

VacationsIf you plan on going on vacation during the academic year, please let me know in advance and I will createassignments for them to work on.

Classroom Expectations and Agreements

ExpectationsStudents are expected to be respectful, courteous, honest, and follow directions. Students are expected to work with each other and work together towards common class goals.

AgreementsThe class came up with the following agreements:

1. Stay on task2. Work quietly 3. Stay in your seat unless you receive permission4. Do not talk when the speaker is talking5. Always be prepared and organized6. Participate and try your best7. Be respectful to others8. Be kind, caring and help your classmates

Classroom Volunteers Wanted

Contacts Cont. Reward Systems

Class points When the classroom agreements are being followed or the class is doing awesome as a whole they will receive points. When the points jar is full, they will receive a class reward.

TicketsTickets are an individual reward system. Students will receive tickets for being on task, working hard, helping a friend, etc.

Table points Table points are giving when the whole table is on task, supporting each other, etc.

Classroom Volunteers WantedStudent of the week

Each student will have the opportunity to be the student of the week at some point during the year. The student of the week will be given a poster to complete. The poster will enable the students to share facts, hobbies, and interests about themselves with their classmates. The poster will be featured in the classroom for the week. Furthermore, the whole class will write a letter to the student of the week.

Time to Party!PartiesHalloweenThanksgivingWinter holidaysSpring HolidaysEnd of the year

** Students will also have a party or possibly parties as a reward if the “Class points” container is full. **

Birthdays If you would like to bring a treat to celebrate your child’s birthday, please let me know ahead of time.

Classroom Volunteers Wanted

Contacts Cont. Specialty Schedule

Library Monday 10:00-10:30

PE Monday 2:00-2:45

Technology Tuesday 1:00-1:45

PE Wednesday 2:00-2:45

Art Wednesday 2:45-3:30

Music Thursday 1:15-2:00

Spanish Friday 2:00-2:45