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WelcomWelcomee
FamilieFamiliess
Thank you for coming to Back
to School Night
Please make sure you Sign-in
Agenda• Meet your teachers
• Curriculum/Grading
• Classroom Expectations/Behavior
Policy
• Class Schedule
• Homework
• Important Class Information
• Attendance
• Contact Information
TeachersTeachers
Ms. Lauren Singson
• Educational Background• CSU East Bay: B.S. Human Development (Child)
• CalState Teach: Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential Program
• Work Experience• 2nd year at OLG, Holy Spirit
School, Dublin Unified,
OLG/Prince of Peace School,
private tutoring
Our Staff• Ms. Singson: 2nd grade teacher
• Mrs. Ng/Mrs. Pennelly/Mrs. Maldonado
2nd grade instructional assistant
• Mrs. Chu: 2nd grade Religion
• Mr. Nick Thomas : P.E. teacher
• Mrs. Zeppa: Music Teacher
• Ms. Traci Colon: Librarian
Curriculum Curriculum and and
GradingGrading
Curriculum• Language Arts: SRA: Imagine It!
• Writing Program: Step Up to Writing
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Math: Sadlier
• Science: Scott Foresman
• Social Studies: Harcourt
• Religion: RCL and Sacramental
Preparation
Grading• PowerSchool
• Letter Grades will continue as in K and
1st grade
• Grades: VG (Very Good), G (Good), S
(Satisfactory), NI (Needs
Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
ClassroomClassroomRulesRules
Classroom Rules1. Listen when the speaker is talking
2. Follow directions quickly
3. Respect others. Respect yourself.
Respect our school.
4. Make smart choices
5. Be safe. Be kind. Be honest.
Behavior Policy• When classroom expectations are not
met the student will receive a:• #1 Reminder
• #2 Verbal Warning
• #3 Reflection Ticket/Parent Contact
• No Bully Program
• I will be notifying you of any other
situation that arises during the school
day if necessary
ScheduleSchedule
Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:10 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
8:10-8:30 Morning Warm-ups Morning Warm-ups Morning Warm-ups Morning Warm-ups Morning Warm-ups
8:30-10:35 Language Arts Language Arts Language Arts Language Arts Language Arts
PE 9:50-10:35
10:35-10:50 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
10:50-11:45 Math PE 10:55-11:45 Math Math Math
Music 11:15-11:50
11:45-12:30 Science Math Science Math Science
12:30-1:10 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:10-2:00 Religion Religion Social Studies Religion Religion
2:00-2:40 Music 2-2:50 Social Studies Social Studies Art
2:40-2:50 Clean-up Clean-up Clean-up Clean-up
PE: Tuesdays and Fridays
Important Important InformationInformation
Homework• Purpose: To practice and reinforce material learned/learning
in class
• Time Frame: 30-60 minutes
• Weekly homework packets will be sent home on Mondays
• Please return packets by the following Monday
• Late packets will be accepted until Thursday (points
deducted)
• If your child is unable to complete homework during the
allotted time due to family emergency or if homework is
taking longer than 60 minutes please contact me for special
arrangements
Folders• Class Work: Stays in class (unfinished
work)
• Important Papers: Returned corrected
work (Goes home Fridays and return
Monday)
• Homework: Goes home nightly and
return the next day (homework
packets,
notes, reminders, unfinished work
- return next day)
Birthdays• Celebrated during the last 10 minutes of the
school day (Please contact me prior to
arrange)
• One snack and one drink (29 students)
• Please be aware of food/nut allergies
• Birthday party invitations may only be
delivered at school if ALL students in the
class are invited to the party.
Parent Parent Volunteers Volunteers (sign-up)(sign-up)
Field Trips Field Trips and Class and Class ProjectsProjects
TBDTBD
Important Dates• 50th Anniversary: 9/6/14
• Christmas Program: 12/18/14 @ 7:00
PM
• 2nd Grade Snack Sale: 1/12/15-1/16/15
• School Play: 3/26/15 and 3/28/15
• First Communion Mass: 5/2/15 and
5/4/15
• Spring Concert: 5/12/15***More announcements to be made in school
bulletins, school calendar, and/or classroom
notices***
Attendance• Please send an e-mail (or call the office if
your is going to be absent)
• When your child returns to school, please
provide a written excused note for the
child’s absence
• Any work missed in class will be
sent home to be completed.
Please complete and return within
2 days
Money• Payments for extended care, field
trips, pizza lunch, etc. need to come in
a sealed envelope labeled with your
child’s name, grade, and what the
money is for. If it is cash, a receipt will
be provided by the office
Contact Information
• E-mail: [email protected] (preferred)
• Notes sent in Homework Folder
• School Phone (510) 657-1674
• 2nd Grade Class Website
Any Any questionsquestions
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