WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE!!!!

We had an amazing first week!!  The kids are doing super on following directions and really listening!  I am so proud of them!  We have a lot of exciting things coming up in the next few weeks...

In addition, Monday, September 6th, is our first school holiday!  Labor Day!

Our next school holiday will be Friday, September 17th!! 

They will start with Spelling this week...You can find their words located in my flashcards and the students will receive a copy to study nightly!!  Please be sure they are doing this because they will have a test Friday!!!

Please note a few changes happening around Ashford this year:  If your child buys lunch in the cafeteria the price of lunch has increased to $1.85.  Our school hours this year are 7:40 to 2:45...Please have your children here on time and dressed in uniform (they are ONLY to wear jeans on Friday)...The tardy bell will ring at 7:45...

Please check this page often...I will be updating on changes in the classroom and also about your child's work.

Your child can or will be able to...

• Math-  add and subtract numbers to 18 using different strategies
• Reading- use strategies in reading that good readers use
• Science-  explore properties and changes in matter
• SS-   demonstrate how to be a good citizen
• All Around- Master test taking skills

The students will be saying the Ashford Creed every morning with the morning announcements.  It goes as follows:

We will go to college.

We will succeed.

This is our motto; this is our creed.

Ashford Eagles are number one!

We think learning's lots of fun! 

I would like for my students to be reading nightly for at least 30 minutes a night.  I am going to be introducing to them B*E*A*R* which stands for "BE EXCITED ABOUT READING"!!  So every time I grab a bear in the classroom or you grab a bear at home that means it is time to sit down and read.  Reading is very crucial to their education.  It is something they use on a daily basis in more than one aspect.  So please for your child's sake sit down and read with them to make sure they are getting the assistance they need and are really understanding what they are reading.  After completing a reading activity ask them questions about what they read.  This is helpful in seeing what they are comprehending!!!

The Students Can SWIM To Success In The Classroom By Following some really important Rules:

Safe Behavior:

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.

Stay in your assigned area.

Use materials appropriately.

Well Prepared:

Bring Homework and materials needed to class.

Follow classroom routines.

Incredibly Respectful:

Listen politely, raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Use polite and kind words

Follow directions the first time.

Make Responsible Choices:

Accept consequences without arguing or complaining.

Do your best.

Tell the teacher if you have a problem you can't solve.

Rewards:                            Consequences:

Stickers                             Warning: Nothing lost or taken away

Good Notes                          2nd time spoken to: Loss of Privileges, Time Out

Special Privileges                    3rd time spoken to: Call parent

                                       4th and final time spoken to: Office

Class Schedule:  Monday-Thursday

7:40-9:40    Reading 

9:40-10:05   Social Studies/ESL  

10:05-10:35  Recess  

10:35-11:20  Ancillary   Monday: Art   Tuesday: Music   Wednesday: P.E.   Thursday: Science Lab

11:20-12:10  Science/ESL

12:10-12:40  Lunch 

12:40-1:45   Math  

1:45-2:45    Language Arts/Intervention

2:45          Dismissal

***Every Friday 1:40-2:20 PLC***

Agendas:

This is the place where you need to be checking for homework assignments and daily conduct.  Please make sure you are signing or initialing your child's agenda nightly to note that you have seen how your child is progressing. 

Homework:

Your child's homework folder is ORANGE!!  Please look for this folder in their backpack every night!  In this folder you will see their spelling words and vocabulary words for the week.  These need to be studied nightly because they will be tested over these every Friday!  Each night your child should read at least 30 minutes either by themselves, to you, or with you.  Also spelling words and basic math facts should be practiced to improve fluency.  You will receive papers Monday-Thursday that cover both a math and a reading concept to be turned in the next day.

Wednesday Envelopes:

Included in this envelope are important notices from school, HISD, and all graded papers.  Please sign the outside of the envelope and return the graded work plus signed forms as requested.