Welcome to Mrs. Tiernan's
Second Grade!

Here are the answers to all the little questions about
Room 7's classroom schedules and procedures.

"Take Home" Folders
In your child's book bag, there is a "Take Home" folder.  Please look through and empty it daily, as it contains daily handouts/notes, a weekly Homework Sheet, Spelling Packet, and Reading Log.  On some Fridays, it will contain the "Room 7 Newsletter," which keeps you updated on our classroom activities over the past week and will inform you of upcoming events.  It will also have a “Completed Papers Packet,” which will contain samples of your child's daily work and weekly assessments.  Both the Room 7 Newsletter and “Completed Papers Packet” have cover pages which should be signed and returned to school on Monday morning.  Please only return the cover pages, the attachments are yours to keep.  Depending on your child's performance on weekly assessments, there might be spelling and/or math practice, which must also be signed and returned on Monday.

HOMEWORK
Palos East Homework Policy (for the second grade):
-Independent Reading 15 min/night /5 times a week (MINIMUM!)
with nightly "Reading Log" entries
-Spelling (Monday through Thursday)
-Math Facts (Monday through Thursday)
-Additional Assignments 2-3 times/week (Language Arts/Math)

Homework Sheet/Math Facts Packet
Each week, your child will be given a dated homework sheet.  It will list all the assignments that need to be completed at home.  This sheet should be kept in (and returned to) the take home folder at all times.  Weekly Math facts will be attached to the homework sheet.  One page should be completed each night.  Students will be given a timed test on the facts on Friday.  Please be sure that both the folder and homework packet are returned to school each day.

*I ask that you do the following each night to ensure that assigned homework is completed:
1.  Ask to see your child's homework sheet.
2.  Read the nightly assignment(s).
3.  Provide assistance to your child when necessary.
4. Check to see that assignment(s) are completed and returned to the take-home folder.
5. Ask your child for any notes brought home in take-home folders.
6. Return take-home folder to school bag.

Assignment Alert!
If an assignment is not turned in on time and no other arrangement has been made, the student will stay in for recess to complete an "Assignment Alert" form and any missing work.  The "Assignment Alert" is used to let you know what assignment(s) is/are missing.  It should be signed and returned to school the next day.  If for some reason your child cannot complete an assignment, and you are aware of this (i.e. felt sick, stayed at grandma's house too long), simply write me a note.  Then, your child will not have to fill out an assignment alert.

Reading at Home/Reading Logs
*Unless otherwise noted, EACH NIGHT, your child is required to:
1. read for (at least) 15 minutes (M-TH) and 2 out of 3 nights on the weekend).
2. record the title(s) of the book(s) and number of minutes read on their "Reading Log" (found in the take home folder)
3. return the "Reading Log" to the take home folder,
4. return the take home folder (with log) and the book(s) read (if borrowed) to their book bag
*READING LOGS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY MORNING with a parent signature and the number of minutes totaled.

Specials

Art: Friday

Music: Wednesday

P.E.: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – gym shoes are required

Computer Lab: Monday

*Media Center: Thursday - return all books

*Students will also be checking out books from the Media Center on a daily basis, so please watch the due dates on all titles. 

Recess
Morning: 11:05 - 11:20 (No Monday morning recess)
Afternoon: 2:00 - 2:10 (Wednesday and Friday only)

*If your child is feeling under the weather/overcoming an illness and you wish for him/her to stay inside, you must write a note.  Otherwise, your child will be going outside (weather permitting).  PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY!!!  There are three recesses each day; one in the morning, at lunch and one in the afternoon.

Lunch
Daily:  12:30-1:10 (includes recess).  Hot lunch can be purchased.  Salad Bar and cheese pizza are  available every day at East.  Token money should be sent in an envelope with your child's name on the front.

Birthdays
Your child is welcome to bring in a healthy treat to share with the class (we currently have 18 students) on his/her birthday.  Some families prefer to donate a book to the classroom library in honor of a child's special day.  He or she is welcome to read/share the book on the day we celebrate.  Both choices are optional.  Summer birthdays are celebrated towards the end of the school year, or if you like, you can celebrate your child's "Half-Birthday."

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Last updated: October, 2007
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