Dear
Parents,
September 4, 2012
Another school season is starting as well
as other events such as Sunday school, Bible studies, and various meetings that
keep families busy. I hope that you enjoyed your summer full of rest, holidays,
and visiting with friends and family. I am looking forward to having your child
in Grade 2, and consider it a privilege to be their teacher this year.
New this
year are two special items.
1. Miss Alison Wassink will join our
class as a Teacher's Assistant. She
will be working along side us, helping to ensure oral reading, focused math
lessons and other jobs such as administrative duties get done. If you have any concerns please forward them
to Mrs. Neven, not Miss Wassink.
2. A blog has been created to ensure that at all
times spelling lists and important notes can be accessed. Please do not comment on the blog site as
there is no privacy there. No last names
or school name will be posted there. To
access, type nevennewsfortwos.blogspot.ca in
your browser. I hope this will be
helpful to us all.
Listed are
some of the routines for the up coming year.
1. Library: Our library day this year is
Thursday. Please help your child remember their library books so that they can
borrow new ones.
2. Phys-ed: Gym will be on Wednesday’s and ½ the class
on Thursday's and the other ½ on Friday’s. Students do not need a change in
clothes, but they do need non-scuff inside shoes (running shoes, please) for
this.
3. Art: We
plan on doing art a few days/week and as we all know accidents can happen.
Paint shirt’s will be provided and will be worn to cover their uniform.
4. Math: I may periodically request that
you review math facts with your child. This can be done in various ways that
are fun.
5. Spelling:
We usually go through one spelling lesson per week. On Thursday’s students will
be asked to copy their words in their agendas under the column “Words of the
Week.” As the year progresses and more
words are added, it will be necessary to “squish” them in. Our test days are on
Friday. Our first test will be on Sept. 14. Each test page will go home in the test
package every Friday. On the back side
of each test will be the list for the next week.
As we
progress through the year, 3 vocabulary words will be included. Additional instructions will be given at that
time. We will be able to access the
spelling word list on nevennewsfortwos.blogspot.ca.
6. Homework:
Students will have reading homework this year. These reading assignments are
meant to reinforce what has been taught in class. A suggested method of doing
reading homework is to have your child read over the material by themselves
first. Then sit down together and have your child read to you. Encourage your
child to sound out words that are difficult for them versus giving them the
words.
Each child will be given a bookmark with
reading hints on it to help when struggling through a story.
I understand families can become very busy
at times. So, please, if your child has a legitimate reason for not
finishing a reading homework assignment just write it in their agenda and
reassure your child that these things happen and their teacher understands.
Make homework a priority with your child
by providing him/her with all the necessary supplies and an appropriate working
environment. Give your child lots of praise and support when homework is
completed responsibly. Contact me by phoning the school or a note in the agenda
if you notice a problem.
Your child may have homework in other
subjects such as math but every attempt will be made to finish at school
without sacrificing recess.
7. Reading Books: In our phonics/reading
program, we use many books. We ask that special care be given to these books so
that they will last a long time. If any book is damaged or lost and requires
replacement, a fee will be charged to cover the cost of the new book. To help
keep all readers protected, each child will receive a bag to store their readers
in. This will help avoid ripped covers and wet pages.
8. Agendas:
Students are required to write down their homework in their agenda everyday. If
they have no homework, they are to write “No Homework.” Agendas need to be
signed daily (except on weekends) by a parent even on those days that have no
homework. This is also a means of communication between you as parents and
me. Agendas will also contain changes to
assignments listed in the weekly bulletin. We will also include any events that
are occurring such as: library day, pizza day, and so on. Please feel free to write a question or a
note to me. A small sticker is given for
a signed agenda.
9. Worksheet Packages: Worksheet
packages will be sent home once a week (Probably on Fridays). Please look them
over so you know how your child is doing. These do not have to be signed or
returned to school unless you have questions or concerns about your child’s
mark. Please send it back with your questions and I’ll get back to you.
10. Magazine Order: You will receive a
magazine order for Chickadee,
Puzzlemania, and for Highlights.
Please do not fell obligated to order these magazines, but whether you answer
‘yes’ or ‘no’ please return the slip
to school SIGNED! It means a free gift for our class if all slips are
returned SIGNED. Free stickers and goodies! Return all forms by
Wednesday, Sept. 12.
11. Extra Clothes: Sometimes accidents
occur during the day (muddy or wet clothes), and clean clothes are needed.
Pleases send a complete set of inside clothes (school colours, if possible) in
a bag that can be folded, labeled and kept in a cupboard.
10. American Content: As you realize much
of our curriculum in the lower grades comes from USA
11. Discipline Procedures:
There
are a few simple rules, which are expected to be followed:
1. During a lesson, raise your
hand to speak.
2. Be busy with
something constructive at all times.
3. Respect each other’s property
and person.
If
a student clearly breaks a rule, the following steps are taken:
1. First offence- name written on the board merely as a
warning. If it
concerns rule
number three an apology will be necessary and
possibly the cost
of replacing the item.
2. Second offence- spelling list for the week will be
written out
1 time (done at the
next recess).
3. Third offence- phone call home
Each
student begins each day with a “clean slate”.
I hope we
have a good school year together. Please call or leave a note in the agenda if
you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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