Second

Grade Handbook

2012-2013

Welcome to Second Grade at Goodnoe!

Our staff is committed to building a respectful community of learners, where a positive self-image is realized and academic skills are developed to their fullest potential.

We will encourage self-expression as well as an attitude of respect and appreciation for the feelings and thoughts of others.

Our second grade team will be collaborating to provide your child with an individualized, stimulating, and enriching learning experience.

We are excited to work in partnership with you to provide your child with the best education possible.

Sincerely,

The Second Grade Teachers

SECOND GRADE STAFF

Mrs. Kimberly Bender, Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Michelle Campell, Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Sharon Dixon, Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Donna Gerstlauer, Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Karen Hill, Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Juli Lowe, Classroom Teacher

Mrs. Michelle McNamara, Classroom Teacher

Mrs. Sue Metz, Teaching Assistant

Mrs. AndreaMazzolla, Classroom Teacher

Ms. MeghanSchaefer, Classroom Teacher

Mrs. Karole Tobias, Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer West, Classroom Teacher

OFFICE STAFF

Principal: Mrs. Nicole Crawford

Secretaries: Mrs. Sandy VanKuren Mrs. Susan Bogucki

SPECIAL TEACHERS

Art: Ms. Nancy Napoli

Music: Ms. ChristyMilliken

Mrs. Kitty O’Connor

Physical Education: Ms. Sherry Miller

Library: Ms. Betty Minetola

Mrs. Andrea Mangold

Ms. Kristen Sava

SUPPORTIVE STAFF

Nurse: Mrs. Carol Baron

Psychologist: Dr. Elizabeth Lalli

Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Stephanie Rothrock

Recess/Cafeteria Aides:Mrs. Jackie Peterson

Mrs. Sheryl Pine

Mrs. Georgeann McGill

Mr. Tim Robinson

Literacy Specialists: Mrs. Tammy Marshall

Reading Support: Mr. Rick Plassio

ELL Teacher: Mrs. Shanyn Heubeck

Math Specialist:Mrs. Charyl Hills

Instructional Support: Mrs. JenniferMcElhaugh

Humanities: Mrs. Sue Saddlemire

Speech and Language: Ms. Laura McCulley

Ms. Melissa Sablowsky

Occupational Therapy: Mr. Pat Costello

Ms. Mary Jo Crooks

A Typical Day

School begins at 9:10 AM each morning. All second graders gather in the cafeteria under the supervision of a teacher. They are dismissed from the cafeteria at 8:55 AM. If your child walks to school, please do not have him/her arrive before 8:45 AM. There is no supervision before that time. If your child arrives after 9:10, you need to sign him/her in at the office to receive a late pass. Second grade has recess from 11:15 – 11:45 AM, and lunch from 11:45 – 12:15 PM. There will also be an afternoon recess from 2:15 – 2:30 PM. Students should wear jackets, hats, gloves, etc… as appropriate based on the weather.

Homework Policy

It is our intent that homework will serve as an opportunity to practice and reinforce learning beyond the classroom. The district’s guidelines will suggest 20 minutes of homework for second grade. Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday and should be returned the following day.

School Work

It will not be necessary for children to acquire work when absent for one or two days. Teachers will review work when your child returns to school. In the event of an extended illness, please contact the office early in the day to request work.

Report Cards

Report cards will be distributed three times throughout the year. Students in grades K, 1, and 2 do not receive a report card for first marking period. You are to retain the copy of the report card that is sent home. Please sign the report card envelope and return it to the school.

Conferences

Conferences will be held in November. You should meet with your child’s teacher at least once during the school year. If you feel the need for an additional meeting, please notify the teacher.

Communication

Please check the CRSD web site, the Goodnoe web site and your child’s class web page for up to date information and announcements. Join the school and district List Serves to receive notices when additions and corrections are made to the calendar and schedules.