Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Waroff 2

Welcome to Back to School
Night
Mrs. Waroff
2nd Grade
[email protected]
Daily Schedule
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8:20
8:20-8:30
8:30-9:00
9:00-10:15
10:15-10:35
10:35-11:35
11:35-12:15
12:20-12:45
12:45-2:00
2:00-2:35
School Begins
Morning Seatwork
Writing Time
Language Arts-Core Curriculum
SNACK RECESS
“Daily 3” Literacy Rotations and Guided Reading
LUNCH
Pack Up and “Read to Self” Reading Time
Math & Monarch Math
Social Studies and Science
*FRIDAYS-Art and PE activities are planned
*MONDAY- every Monday is an early release day-students are out at 1:35
Attendance
* Regular attendance is essential.
* Each day new concepts are taught and previously introduced
concepts are reinforced.
* Make it your goal to have your child in school on time each day.
* In case of illness, please call the school to report the absence.
Rules and Classroom Management
Classroom Rules
1. Listen when the teacher is talking.
2. Follow directions quickly.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
4. Raise your hand to speak or stand.
5. Be safe, be kind, and be honest.
6. Respect others, respect yourself, and respect
your school.
Behavior Management System
BEHAVIOR CLIP CHART
-Magenta: Super Student-WOW! -Purple: Super
Student
-Blue: Good Choices
-Green: Ready to Learn
-Yellow: Think About It
-Orange: Teacher’s Choice
-Red: Parent Contact
Classroom Behavior Plan
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
At this age, most children have a desire to do the right thing
and please the adults around them. Mistakes do happen (to
all of us!), but I try to acknowledge and reinforce only the
desired behaviors. The following are a list of some of the
rewards I use:
1. Praise! Praise! Praise!
2. Stickers
3. Tickets
4. Positive Notes / Phone Call Home
5. Table Group Points
6. Class Marbles
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
1.The LOOK!
2. Verbal Warning. This is just a reminder-we all make
mistakes sometimes. 
3. Move behavior clip on the Behavior Chart.
4. Conference with teacher. Sign the OOPS binder. The
student will receive a “time to think about it” depending on
the unwanted behavior and may miss a portion of their
recess. Phone call or email home.
*Severe Disruption: this involves breaking the school’s rules
(i.e. destroying school property, fighting, inappropriate
language, and possession of weapons or drugs). The student
will immediately go to the principal’s office.
Communication
Mrs. Warof f ’ s
Weekly Newslet t er
May 2 7t h– May 3 1st
A f ew not es and reminders f romMrs. Warof f
Devan is t he St ar St udent t his week!
The Showcase Performance is this Friday! We will be performing on the stage
in front of the school and guests around 8:30ish. The show should last approximately an
hour. After the show, you are invited to walk around and look at the art created by all the
classes here at Lisa J Mails. Make sure your child has their costume ready to go. We hope to
see you there!
The Family Roots Project were due on Tuesday. The students are super anxious to
share them and they look amazing! We will be sharing them over the next few weeks. As the
students share them, they will bring them home. I hope this was a valuable learning
experience for you and your child.
We continue with regualr scheduled homework this week with nightly math,
spelling words, and reading. Spelling should be up and ready to go on Spelling City. This will be
our last week of spelling words. Please make sure you sign the reading long and return it on
Friday.
We have a walking field trip coming on Wednesday, June 5th. A parent
information letter and a permission slip will go home last week. Please turn in your permission
slips. This should be a blast!
Sad News! We only have 2 ½ weeks left together as a 2nd grade class. That’s only 11
more days! We plan on making the most of those last few days together.
I want to give a super special heart-felt “THANK YOU” to my amazing parent
volunteers. These wonderful lasies came in faithfully all year long to step along side of me
with daily language arts rotations, the sight word program, or with the Read Naturally
program. I am forever grateful to you for the time, effort, and energy that your poured into
our class.
Mrs. Shini- MONDAY mom Mrs. Quinterro-Tuesday mom Mrs. Butler-Wednesday mom
Mrs. Bachor-Nead Naturally Mom and Room Mom Mrs. Phomphadky-Wednesday Prep Mom
Mrs. Koebler, Mrs. Johnstone, and Mrs. Keul-Thursday moms
Mrs. Ferreyra-Friday mom Mrs. Ritchie-Read Naturally Mom and Room Mom
Mrs. Coley-Sight Word Mom
Parent Feedback-Next Year’s Teacher Placement
Many of you have asked me about a 3rd grade teacher for your child. District policy does not
allow for parent requests for teachers, but we would like to provide you with an opportunity
to share some information about your child that will help us with classroom placement. Please
know that our first priority in developing classes is the effort toward balanced classrooms.
Yet, we do take your feedback into consideration and try to ensure that there is a match
between your child’s needs and his/her placement. Student Profile
Forms are now available on the website and in our main office. The deadline for these forms
was last Friday, but I believe they are still accepting them.
Please send a water bottle in with your child every day.
Show off your School Spirit! Don't forget to wear your school t-shirts or a blue
t-shirt on Fridays.
Mark Your Calendars
 Monday, May 27t h- NO SCHOOL- HOLI DAY
 Friday, May 3 1st - Spring Showcase (We Perf orm! )
 Monday, June 3 rd- Regular Dismissal (Out @ 2 :3 5)
 Wednesday, June 5 t h- Mont eleone Meadows Field Trip
 Thursday, June 6t h –Game Day!
 Monday, June 10t h- Movie Day (Let t ers will go home lat er)
 Tuesday, June 11t h –LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Homework Expectations
- Generally, homework should not take more than 30 minutes a night. However, there are times that
more work or practice will be required. This would be individualized according to how well your child is
performing toward the Standards. In addition, there will be some special projects assigned throughout
the year.
- The purpose of homework is to reinforce the skills being taught daily in the classroom. Your
participation in your child’s education is a vital contributor to your child’s academic achievement.
Homework
Calendar
M rs. W aroff’s Homework Sheet
-The Homework Calendar will be
sent home each Monday.
Monday
Skills Page-due tomorrow
Math 28.1-due tomorrow
Spelling Practice-Spelling City or Activities
Sight Words and Read Naturally
Reading for 20 minutes:_______________________
** Parent Signature________________________
Tuesday
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Skills Page-due tomorrow
Math 28.2-due tomorrow
Spelling Practice-Spelling City or Activities
Sight Words and Read Naturally
Reading for 20 minutes:_______________________
** Parent Signature________________________
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Skills Page-due tomorrow
Math 28.3-due tomorrow
Spelling Practice-Spelling City or Activities
Sight Words and Read Naturally
Reading for 20 minutes:_______________________
** Parent Signature________________________
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Skills Page-due tomorrow
Math 28.4-due tomorrow
Spelling Practice-Spelling City or Activities
Sight Words and Read Naturally
Reading for 20 minutes:_______________________
** Parent Signature________________________
Wednesday
-Completed calendar is due every
Friday.
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Thursday
-Please initial each day to indicate
homework has been completed and
checked by an adult.
May 2 7t h- May 3 1st
Name:_________________________________
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Be sure t o t urn in t his paper on Friday .
Daily Skills Page
Language & Reading
Math
Math Page
Double-sided
Spelling
*Choose one activity per night.
*There will be a spelling test each
Friday.
* You do not need to turn in practice
activities.
Folders, Birthdays, and Communication
 Your child will be assigned a BLUE Homework Folder that is to be used daily. Please make sure this folder is brought to
school everyday. Purple Friday Folders will be sent home every Friday. These need to be signed by you letting me know you
have reviewed its contents.
 Birthdays are SPECIAL! I would love to celebrate your child’s birthday. Please let me know in advance if you would like to
bring in a treat on their magical day. We will celebrate at the end of the day during the last 15 minutes. All items must be
store bought please.  To avoid hurt feelings, I kindly ask that if you choose to have a party AND the invitations are
distributed at school, there must be for every child in the class. Exception: Girls only or Boys only invites.
 Communication is the key to a successful year. A great parent/teacher partnership leads to a successful child. Email is the
most effective way to communicate with me. My email address is [email protected].
 I will email and use Remind 101 text messaging to keep in contact with you.
V. A. P. A.
Visual and Performing Arts
• Arts integration in all subject matters on a daily basis
* Theater, Music and Dance (movement)
* 30 minutes, 3 times a week
* School wide showcases will take place in Fall and Spring. They will
showcase their themed pieces of art.
Library Books
* Each child will have the opportunity to check out a library book.
* They can leave the book in their book box or take it home.
* If a book becomes lost or damaged, you will have to replace the book or pay it’s
cost to replace.
* Library day is Thursday!
Volunteers
Parent volunteers are a very important and integral part of the second grade
program. This is an important job and it is very much appreciated.
*Please complete form and return ASAP.
*Please mark day and time and preferences or special talents.
*I will contact you via e-mail to set up a set day and time.
* You must complete paperwork at office and get badge.
The H.E.A.R.T. of Mails
Harmony
Empathy
Achievement
Reflection
Transformation