Author: Tony Paparella

SECOND GRADE SCOOP

Voicemail: 254-5623
E-mail: salt@cppschools.com
hpaparella@cppschools.com

September 5, 2014

Mrs.
Alt's Class

BACKPACKS
Every child should have some type of bag that is large enough to transport items to and from school. Please no rolling backpacks. PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILDS NAME ON THE BACKPACK. NAMES ON LUNCH BOXES AND OUTER CLOTHING IS ALSO IMPORTANT.

Welcome Back To School!

Where did the summer go? It sure did fly by, but I hope everyone had a great summer vacation. Welcome to second grade! I know this year will be a fun and exciting learning experience. To help keep you informed of what's going on in our class, I will be sending you"THE SECOND GRADE SCOOP" monthly through e-mail & our classroom website .

Classroom Website...

Check it out! mrsalt2ndgrade.weebly.com
This site includes classroom information, schedules, reminders, newsletters, and photos.

COMMUNICATION

Since the mutual priority is the well being of your child, please feel free to approach me with any concerns or ideas you have. Drop me a note, e-mail me, or arrange a time that we can talk other than class time. My classroom number is 254-5623. Because there are some days that I do not always get to my e-mails until after school or I may have a sub…If it is important you reach me (or the sub) before the end of the day, please call the office at 254-5600. They can get me/the sub a message or ring into my room.
My home phone number is (616)675-5-5033
You may text or call my cell phone (616)291-1288
My email address is salt@cppschools.com

A little bit about me…
I’ve been teaching second grade for 21 years in Comstock Park. I live in Kent City with my husband John and our three kids-Nick (17), Michelle (15), and Jake (13). We have a family farm where we grow apples, peaches, corn, and soybeans.

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SECOND GRADE SCOOP

RULES

We have 5 simple I-Care Rules for the students to follow. These rules were designed to help both our classroom and school
run smoothly.
1. We listen to each other.
2. Hands are for helping, not hurting.
3. We use I-care language (ex: thank you, please, etc.)
4. We care about each other's feelings.
5. We are responsible for what we say and do.
It is the goal of this classroom that each child will strive to achieve his or her personal best. Each child will learn to respect
the needs and feelings of others. Each child will be part of a community that works together for a common good. Each child
will become a more responsible and independent student.

SNACK...

We have a mid-morning snack. They will be working hard and using lots of brain power so they will get hungry. Please make sure your child's snacks are healthy. (Ex: dry cereal, apples, granola bars, grapes, string cheese, pretzels, crackers, etc.) Drinks/waterbottles are not necessary. We do have a drinking fountain right in the classroom.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS…
Children love to celebrate their birthday! If you wish to send in a treat on or close to their birthday please send in 30 treats. There is a growing concern as we try to address student dietary restrictions, food allergies, illnesses, and hygiene issues. Starting the 2014-15 school year, we are only allowing commercially prepared and/or packaged treats. No homemade treats will be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated during the last two weeks of school. I will send you a note ahead of time reminding you.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated in June. I will send you a note ahead of time reminding you.

LUNCH

We will have lunch/recess from 12:00-12:45. Your child has the option of bringing a lunch from home or ordering one of the two menu choices from hot lunch (which includes a milk). The other two choices change daily so be sure to review the menu with your child. Milk is also available to purchase if they need one to go along with their lunch from home. When sending in money for hot lunch please be sure to put it in an envelope with your child's name, teacher's name, and amount written on the outside.
PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH BOX.

Voicemail: 254-5623
E-mail: salt@cppschools.com
hpaparella@cppschools.com

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FIELD TRIPS...
The second grade teachers work together to offer students a thorough and strong basis for learning. Our goal is to make the learning experience creative and motivating. We are currently planning field trips for the school year which extend and enrich the second grade curriculum. Please be sure to look for field trip dates and times in future newsletters.

Class DOJO...
Class dojo...

Stoney Creek is using Class DOJO as a management system. Attached you will find the information needed to sign up. This will allow you to check on your child’s behavior at your convenience. Please keep in mind that this is a new system for all of us and we are all learning together. FYI...there is a free CLASS DOJO app for your phone/ipad/tablet etc.

New School Policy...
Class dojo...

"At different times throughout the year (class parties, birthdays, etc.), it is not uncommon for families to provide the classroom/school with treats that have been made at home. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, they have become a growing concern as we try to address student dietary restrictions, food allergies, illnesses, and hygiene issues. Starting the 2014-15 school year, we are only allowing commercially prepared and/or packaged treats. No homemade treats will be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation."

FRIDAY FOLDERS

Papers will be coming home in folders on Friday are due back on MONDAY.

Your 2nd grader will be responsible for reading nightly (approximately 15 minutes a night), practicing their spelling words, and practicing their math facts (addition and subtraction 0-18). Occasionally your child may have other homework. If they do, it will be stamped HOMEWORK.