Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Welcome to Ibo (2nd Grade):
My name is Miss Ghislain and I will be your 2nd grade teacher; I could not be more excited to start this year and get to know you and your families. To be successful, diligence is a must! I also believe very strongly in keeping open lines of communication. If ever a question arises please e-mail or call me. Please check the class website for any other questions you may have: http://new.schoolnotes.com/Ghislain/. I know with your help we will make this a year filled with enormous amounts of learning and your child will be reaching his or her educational potential.
To help make this a successful year in Ibo, I have included some important forms that will hopefully answer questions about the class. Once you have reviewed the packet and filled out the paperwork, please sign the slip below and have your child bring them back in by Friday 9/10/10! I look forward to a being a part of your child’s learning!
Sincerely yours,
Miss Jessica Ghislain
Contact Information:
Office Hours: M-F 3:30- 4:00 or by appointment
E-mail:jghislain@ntsd.com
Phone: 313.531.3720 x
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I have read the attached packet and fully understand what the year in Ibo will look
like. I have also completed the attached child survey form.
Child’s Name: __________________________________________________
Parent signature: ____________________________________________
Classroom Rules
1. Be Ready to Learn
2. Be reasonable, respectful and responsible ( 3 R’s of Learning)
3. Participate in your education
4. Follow the Rules *
5. Have Fun!
· Please also review the school’s rules as those are to be followed in all classrooms and school outings.
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Food and Drink
In addition to lunch children will be able to bring one healthy snack into the classroom daily for snack. Please be reminded of the school rules of no red meat, peanut butter or sweets. Re-usable water bottles will be allowed to be kept at their desk. In following with the school’s belief on recycling please do not send a new water bottle daily, either use a reusable bottle or refill a plastic one.
Consequences
Our classroom will work on the red, yellow, blue, green system
1. Green- had a great day had all privileges
2. Blue – Verbal Warning has all privileges
3. Yellow- Self reflection page, loss of some privileges
4. Red- Conference with Teacher and/ or Parent, and / or Principal: loss of daily privileges.
If students turn their day around their behavior will be noted and colors can be changed.
Rewards
1. Verbal Praise
2. Note From the teacher
3. Hole Punch (which can be collected to visit the treasure box)
4. Free dance time. (promotes movement and creativity while having fun)
Homework
Students will be given a green folder, this folder is to be taken home everyday and brought back to school everyday. Please check this folder as this is where all important papers will be sent home in.
A weekly homework packet will be given on Friday and is due on Friday. Homework packets will contain the following: weekly spelling words/activities, math review, reading, grammar and handwriting practice. Special Projects will be assigned throughout the school year those specific directions including due dates and materials will be given at that time.
Our homework packets are thoughtfully put together to reinforce the lessons that are taught during the school day. Practicing at home will only make the student better. Homework is expected to be completed by the student every week.
Along with the packet at home reading is expected. We will be sending home a calendar to record your at home reading of 20 minutes a day. This reading can be done independently or together. The calendar needs to be in the homework folder every Friday for teacher signature. This is just another way that you are able to help your student at home.
Attendance Policy(Absences/Tardiness/Early Dismissals)
Absent students must submit a physician’s note to the office in order to be considered excused. Students who enter after 8:30 a.m. will be marked Tardy and must obtain a Tardy Pass from the Office. To be dismissed early from class parents must sign students out in the office first.
Assessments
Spelling Quizzes will be given on Thursdays returned on Fridays.
Reading Comprehension tests will be given on Fridays
Bi-weekly quizzes will be given in Math and Grammar
Other Curriculum tests will be given with advanced announcement
Standardized testing will include IOWA (fall) and Performance Series (spring)
*Due to scheduling some weeks assessments will fall on different days,
Grading
A- Met or Exceeded the Objectives
B- Working towards the Objectives
C- Needs more assistance to obtain the Objectives
Course Content
The following table lists major units that will be covered in 2nd grade.
| ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science |
| Fantasy / Fairy Tales | Addition/ Subtraction | Detroit | Matter |
| Magazines | Multiplication/Division | China | Water |
| Poetry | Graphs | Brazil | Solid Earth |
| Newspapers | Time | City Government | Plants |
| Realistic Fiction | Money | | |
| Legends/ Folktales | Fractions | | |
Special Events
The following table reflects events in which 2nd grade students will participate
| Bat Week | Bug Week | Kwanzaa Legacy Project |
| 100th Day of School | 24 Tournament | Health Fair |
| Motown Review | TV Turn-off Week | Earth Week |
| Darryl Dickson Philanthropic Project | Science Fair | Constitution Day |
| Flat Stanley Project | Johnny Appleseed Readers Theater | |
| Detroit Field Trip | The Great Kapok Tree Readers Theater | |
Supplies you will need while in Ibo: Please make sure to label!
· Box of Kleenex
· 2 Marble Composition Books or One subject notebooks
· At least 2 Highlighters
· Plastic Placemat (to be used at lunch time)
· 2 pocket folders in the same color
· Paper Towel
· Pencils (can be regular or mechanical)
· Pencil sharpener with lid for shavings
· Pack of Lined Paper
· Erasers
· Box of 24 crayons or colored pencils
· Markers are optional but are helpful for some projects
· Bottle of Hand sanitizer
· Disinfecting wipes.
· Glue Stick
Wish List:
· Plastic cups
· Paper plates
· Ziploc bags( all sizes)
· Plastic Silverware
· Brown paper bags (all sizes)
· Yarn or string
· Tissue Paper
· Stckers
· Children’s Music
· Sunny Delight Labels/ Campbells’ labels/ boxtops for education
Any Donations to the classroom will be greatly appreciated.
