Welcome to Back to School Night

Mr. Roberts’ 2nd Grade

Please feel free to start filling out the orange forms on your child’s desk.

Also, make sure to sign up for the PTA opportunities on the back

counter.

A Little About Me

• This is my 19th year teaching and 14th year in Shawnee Mission

• I’m married with 11 and 8 year old daughters• I’m 39 years old and will remain so (okay, so

it’s 39+3, but who’s counting!)• I’m a graduate of Baylor Univ. and have a

Masters from Baker Univ.

My Teaching Philosophy

• Create a safe learning environment• Create a strong foundation for future

learning• Treat each child as a unique learner• Help each student become a good citizen

Classroom Website

http://www4.smsd.org/darrenroberts/

Curriculum

• Reading – Open Court• Spelling – Everday Spelling• Math - Envision

Newsletter

• Sent home every Friday• Sent via email• Hard copy available

Homework

• Assigned every night• Due the following school day• Yellow folder• 20 minutes long• Reviews what has been taught

Spelling• The spelling list will be included in the

newsletter• A pretest will be given on Monday• Students getting 100% on the pretest will be

given a challenge list or not have to take the test that week

Chicks

We will be hatching chicks once again this year. To cover the cost, we’re asking for $1/student, or $20 if some generous soul wants to help out.

Absences/Tardies

• Please notify the attendance line at 993-3470 (This is also for early pick up)

• School begins at 8:10• Your child is tardy after 8:10

Birthdays

• Send only cupcakes or prepackaged treats

• NO colored drinks• Party invitations should be given out off

school grounds• Lunch will only be with your child

Discipline

• Teams• Tickets/Dollars• Links• Students are expected to follow the

classroom/school rules• Parents will be called if necessary

Fall Conferences

• Most evenings starting on Monday, Oct. 15 • Thursday, Oct. 25 (8:00 - 3:00/5:30 - 8:00)• Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00 – 12:00)• Flexible to schedule around sibling

conferences

Circle Drive Dismissal Procedures

•Pull up as far as you can go.•Don’t leave your car

unattended.•Be patient!

Contact Information

• School Phone #: 993-3444• Home Phone #: (913) 782-1159• Email: darrenroberts@smsd.org• Email is best unless it’s an emergency

Family Fun Activities

Recess

• 30 minutes every day• Above 15 degrees with no

precipitation.• Make sure your child is dressed

appropriately

Specials Schedule

• Monday – Library• Tuesday – PE/Music• Wednesday – PE/Music• Thursday – Art• Friday – Computer

Forms

• Emergency Dismissal• Handbook Policies• Photo Release• Parent Information Sheet