WelcomeWelcome to Ms. Thomas’to Ms. Thomas’

22ndnd Grade Class Grade Class

Green Acres Elementary School

Web site: http://www.cobbk12.org/~greenacres/

Table of ContentsTable of Contents Welcome Class rules Tardiness/Absences School Arrivals Literacy Block Math Curriculum Snack Time Science Curriculum Lunch Time Student Checkout

Dismissal Early Dismissal Homework Transportation

WelcomeWelcomeDear Parents / Guardians,Welcome to the second grade.We will be learning someexciting things this year.

ClassClass RulesRulesBe HonestFollow DirectionsTry Your BestRaise Your Hand to SpeakRespect Others

School ArrivalSchool Arrival

Students are allowed in the school at 7:15 a.m. At that timestudents go directly to theirclassroom or the cafeteria.

School ArrivalSchool ArrivalStudents are not allowed tobe dropped off unattended at the school prior to 7:15. The school doors remain locked until 7:15.

TardiesTardies

The school day begins at 7:50 a.m. If students arrive after the 7:50 bell, they will be considered tardy.

Literacy BlockLiteracy Block

Our Literacy Block is 8:00-11:00.During this time our class doesWriter’s Workshop, Reader’s Workshop, Phonics, and Math.

Literacy BlockLiteracy Block

1. Spelling / Phonics 2. Reader’s Workshop

3. Writer’s Workshop

4. Math

Our morning schedule includes:

Math TimelineMath TimelineThe percentage of time we will spend on each area.The percentage of time we will spend on each area.

11%

24%

14%18%

11%

11%

11%

Number sense

Whole Number

Geometry

Addition andSubtraction Measurement

Time & Money

Patterns

Snack TimeSnack Time

Our snack time is 9:30 a.m.Please send in a healthy snack for your child. Please do not send in any fruit juices that are red or blue in color.

ScienceScienceThe areas in science that we will cover this year.The areas in science that we will cover this year.

Plants

Matter Astronomy

Organisms &Environments

Methods

Science

Lunch TimeLunch Time

Our lunchtime is 11:30 a.m.Parents are always welcome to come in and eat with your child. Please sign in at the front desk and have a seat in the lobby.

Student CheckoutStudent Checkout

Please limit students’ absencesand try to make doctor anddental appointments after 12:30of our school day if at all possible.Our literacy time is crucial toyour child’s education.

DismissalDismissal

Our regular dismissal time is2:20 p.m. Parents please Note that there are 5 County Early Dismissal days for this School year.

County Early Dismissal DaysCounty Early Dismissal Days

On these days, students will be released starting at 12:20.The County Early Dismissal days for this school year are as follows:

County Early Dismissal DaysCounty Early Dismissal Days

September 21, 2005October 5, 2005November 2, 2005January 25, 2006March 1, 2006

Homework PolicyHomework Policy

A homework packet will be given out every Monday. It is to becompleted and returned on Friday.

Homework PolicyHomework Policy

The homework should takeapproximately 30 minutes each dayto complete. Please have your child read at least 15 minutes each nightin addition to the homework pack.

Transportation PolicyTransportation Policy

ALL CHANGES in a students transportationhome must be in writing.

Thank YouThank You

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year! Together the parents and the school can make a difference.

QuestionsQuestionsShould you have any questions or concerns you can: Email me: valerie.thomas@cobbk12.org Call the school: 678-842-6905 Send in a note with your child or Call me on my cell phone: 770-241-4317