Mrs. Waroff Room F-103 WELCOME TO 2 GRADE

W E L C O M E T O 2 ND G R A D E
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
2012-2013
Mrs. Waroff
Room F-103
DAILY SCHEDULE
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8:20
School Begins
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8:20-8:30
Morning Seatwork
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8:30-9:30
Language Arts
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9:30-10:15
R.T.I. - Response to Intervention
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10:15-10:35
SNACK RECESS
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10:35-11:35
Literacy Rotations and Guided Reading
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11:35-12:15
LUNCH
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12:15-1:15
Math & Monarch Math
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1:15-1:45
Math Centers T & TH / Social Studies and Science M, W, F
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1:45-2:00
Pack Up and Reading S.U.R.F Time
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2:00-2:30
VAPA Rotations T, W, & TH / Friday ART activity
*MONDAY- every Monday is an early release day-students are out at 1:35
CLASSROOM RULES
AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
In order to guarantee your child, and all of the other
students in the classroom the excellent learning climate they deserve,
the following discipline plan will be utilized in the classroom. All
students can behave appropriately in the classroom if they know
exactly what the class standards are and how their chosen behavior
results in consequences, both positive and negative. Applied
consistently, this discipline program will help create an optimal learning
environment and encourage the positive and educational development
of the students.
RULES &
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Classroom Rules
BEHAVIOR CLIP CHART
1. Listen when the teacher is
-Red: WOW! Outstanding
talking.
-Orange: Great
2. Follow directions quickly.
-Yellow: Good
3. Keep your hands and feet to
-Green: Ready to Learn
yourself.
4. Raise your hand to speak or
stand.
-Blue: Think About It
-Purple: Teacher’s Choice (Teacher
conference, Sign Oops Binder, Loss of 10
minutes of recess)
5. Be safe, be kind, and be honest.
-Magenta: Parent Contact (Teacher
6. Respect others, respect yourself,
conference, Oops Binder, Loss of entire
and respect your school.
recess, Phone call and/ or letter home)
BEHAVIORAL
CONSEQUENCES
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
At this age, most children have a desire to
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
1.The LOOK!
do the right thing and please the adults
2. Verbal Warning. This is just a reminder-we all
around them. Mistakes do happen (to all of
make mistakes sometimes. 
us!), but I try to acknowledge and reinforce
3. Move behavior clip on the Behavior Chart.
only the desired behaviors. The following are a
4. Conference with teacher. Sign the OOPS binder.
list of some of the rewards I use:
1. Praise! Praise! Praise!
The student will receive a time out depending on
the unwanted behavior and may miss a portion of
their recess.
2. Stickers
*Severe Disruption: this involves breaking the
3. Tickets
school’s rules (i.e. destroying school property,
4. Positive Notes / Phone Call Home
fighting, inappropriate language, and possession of
5. Class Points
6. Class Marbles
.
weapons or drugs). The student will immediately go
to the principal’s office
HOMEWORK
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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.
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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.
NIGHTLY HOMEWORK
Homework will be Monday-Thursday and will consist of:
 Reading: 10 minutes
 Math: Nightly review of the day’s lesson
 Writing or Comprehension: Weekly Assignments
 Computer: Ticket to Read-5-10 minutes
 Spelling Practice, Sight Words, and Read Naturally will also be
included
Please make sure your child’s homework is reviewed, corrected by you
nightly and returned the next day in your child’s Homework Folder. 
FOLDERS, BIRTHDAYS,
AND COMMUNICATION
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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.
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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.
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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].
V. A. P. A.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
 Arts integration in all subject matters
 Drama, Music, PE, Singing, and Dance (movement)
 30 minutes, 3 times a week
 Students will have instruction in unit based lessons
that connect to the VAPA standards.
 School wide showcases will take place in the Fall
and Spring. They will showcase their themed pieces.
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.
 If you are interested in working with the students, assisting at
center time, running the sight word program, preparing
materials, attending field trips or even donating items to the
classroom, please fill out the parent volunteer form that will be
sent home on Wednesday.
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I will be notifying you soon about coming in to help!
THE H.E.A.R.T. OF MAILS
Harmony
Empathy
Achievement
Reflection
Transformation