Classroom Procedures

Absentees Call the school if your child will be absent. Notify the school in advance if your child will be absent due to a vacation. The attendance office can be reached at extension 6376. Tardiness If your child is late, please have him/her go to the attendance office to get a late pass before reporting to class. Please do your best to get your child to school on time. It makes a difference to your child and to the rest of the class. Birthdays Invitations can be handed out in class only if the whole class is invited. On the day of your child's birthday, you may wish to send in a treat for the class. This must be a healthy treat. Some ideas are fresh fruit, cut up vegetables, yogurt, frozen fruit bars, cheese and crackers and mini muffins. You can go to the PTO link on this website for more great ideas! Please do not send in treats such as brownies, cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes etc. because they can not be served. Drinks are not needed. Passing out of treats outside the classroom is discouraged. Remember to notify your teacher if your child has an allergy and please be aware if there are any allergies to food in your child's classroom. You will be notified and asked to avoid sending in those kinds of treats. Clothing There will be daily outdoor recess after lunch unless it is raining. Send your child with warm attire (gloves, hats, sweaters) during the cold months of school. Preferably in layers. Labeling Labeling clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes, and personal items is always helpful. Notes If your child is going home a different way than usual, please send in a note. Snacks Please supply your child with a HEALTHY snack every day. Don't forget to send in a snack on special lunch days. Milk Money Your child will have an opportunity to buy milk. If you did not purchase milk, please supply your child with a drink for snack and lunch. Medications All medications should be given to the health office if taken during school hours. Folders Your child has a homework folder. Please check the folder everyday for important papers. If the folder is lost or ruined, please replace it immediately. Homework The primary purposes of homework in second grade are to encourage your child to be a responsible person and to reinforce concepts taught in class. Homework is always due the following morning, unless otherwise noted. Visitations All visitors must report to the office if you wish to communication with your child. If you have a lunch, classwork, library book or any other item, please leave it in the office for your child to pick up at a convenient time. This procedure avoids classroom interruptions. Teacher/Parent Meetings If you need to speak to me, please schedule a meeting. You can email me, call me or send me a note if you need to contact me at any time. Conferences Conferences will be held in the Fall. Please let me know if you need to speak to me on a different occasion. You can email me, write me a note or leave a message on my phone mail. Please try to avoid "grabbing" me at dismissal time. I need to make sure my full attention is given to the children and providing for their safety. Report Cards A report card will go out three times during the school year. One time in December, again in the Spring and then on the last day of school. If you have any questions, please let me know!