Dear Parents and Students,
Language Arts
Reading Homework:
Math
Spelling Words
Technology
Snack
Welcome Back BBQ and Open House
I
am looking forward to building a
strong partnership with you. We are going to have a fantastic year!
This note highlights some important aspects of our classroom and will
hopefully answer some of the questions you may have.
Agendas – Each morning your child will write in
their agenda to communicate an important note, event, or homework assignment
etc. Please encourage your child to show you their agenda daily.
After you have read it, please initial it in the signature spot provided so
that I know you have read our daily note or reminder. The fee for this
agenda is $4.50. This can be paid using the online cash system on the
Jack Mac home page. (http://jackmackenzie.rbe.sk.ca/ ) You
can find it on the left hand side under online payments.
Attendance and Illness
Our school day begins at 8:52 and ends at 3:37. Please try
to have your child at school by 8:45 each day. Regular school attendance
is critical to school success. When your child is absent, he or she
will miss valuable instruction. If your child is ill or going to be
away please let the school know prior to the start of the day. The office
phone number is 306-791-8585. Students will be given a folder of any
missed work when they return however they will need to spend time at home to
complete it.
Class Website: Our Grade 2 class website address is:
http://gilroy-beck.blogspot.ca/ I
will send home a paper copy of monthly newsletters, and post these to our class
blog. This year I will also post pictures of special events, spelling
words, field trip information and computer websites that students may
like. PLEASE bookmark this page for future reference. In order to
post student work, photos, etc., I will need your permission. I will send home
a media release letter giving more details and asking for your permission soon.
Classroom Work
Your child will
have several assignments during the school day which he or she is responsible
for. If they are unable to complete an assignment during school hours,
this will become homework to be completed at home and returned to school the
following day. It is their responsibility to hand in this work.
Language Arts
We will be using The Daily Five
literacy structure in our classroom. It is designed to develop
skills and a lifelong passion for reading and writing and teaches students
independence. The Daily Five framework consists of five tasks that are
introduced individually. Anchor charts are made for each task so students know
exactly what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to be engage in the
task independently. Then, the children work on building their stamina until
they are successful at being independent while doing that task.
The five tasks include:
1. Read to self
2. Read to someone
3. Listen to reading
4. Work on writing
5. Word work
While children are fully engaged in
reading and writing activities, I am able to work with small groups of children
one on one. Students really look forward to Daily Five time and it is my hope
that they all develop a love for reading and writing.
Reading Homework:
Reading is the
cornerstone to success in school. Establishing a routine in your home
that encourages your child to read every night for 20 minutes is a great
place to start. The more opportunities your child has to experience text,
the stronger reader they will become. I will be sending home a
reading log for your child to keep track of their reading. There is a spot for your child to write a short summary about one book they read during that week. Please
have them complete this reading log and return it to school on Friday.
Please note that reading for 20 minutes a day is a homework expectation for
Grade 2.
Math
We will be
using the Math Makes Sense Gr. 2 notebook this year for math. I will also
supplement this resource with other material to give students additional basic
fact practice. Over the years I have noticed that one
of the greatest factors for students having difficulty with some of the math
concepts is not knowing their basic facts (+, -, x, ÷). We will work on these
at school, but if your child needs help, you can also help by studying with
flashcards, playing some card games or dice games, doing worksheets or
practicing facts while driving to evening activities or appointments.
Spelling Words
Every Monday your child will come home with 10 new spelling
words. This list of spelling
words will be in their agenda under “Weekly List.” Please practice these words
with them so that they will be ready for our weekly spelling test which takes
place every Friday. I try to check all of the agendas before they go home but
on occasion I miss someone. If there is a word that looks incorrect or
you are unsure of, I have put the weekly words up on our home page under the
spelling tab.
Technology
This year we will incorporate technology into as
many subjects as possible. Technology helps create an excitement and enthusiasm
towards learning.
Snack
We will have a daily snack time each day after
morning recess. Please send a small nutrition snack for your child to eat
during this time. We have students in our school who have severe nut
allergies so please do not send any snacks or lunch items that contain nuts.
Students are welcome to have water bottles on their desks provided it has
a secure lid.
I will do my best to keep the amount of money asked
for to a minimum this year. Please make every effort to pay online, as it makes
both the office and my own job so much easier. If you haven’t done so already please register for
an online payment account and use this to pay for your child’s field trips,
agenda money, etc. You can find this on our Jack Mackenzie webpage on the left
hand side.
Please note: We don’t use this online payment system for Scholastic Book Orders
and Spirit Day organized by our SLC such as Menchies orders, bake sales,
pictures with Santa, etc.
Welcome Back BBQ and Open House
Our school will be having and Open House in early September. More information will be sent home soon about this.
I will strive to create a safe, nurturing,
inclusive, learning environment where all kids can succeed. If you
have any concerns or at any time need to discuss your child with me, please do
not hesitate to write a note in your child’s agenda, call me at 306-791-8585 or email
me at gilroy-beck@outlook.com. I will try my best to
respond promptly and answer any questions you may have.
In addition to having myself as your child's teacher this year, we will be welcoming a student teacher from the University of Regina. Her name is Willow Iorga. She is in her forth year of study and will be with us for the first four months of school. A letter explaining more about Miss Iorga will be coming home the first day.
Thank you in advance for your support. We are looking forward to an exciting year!
In addition to having myself as your child's teacher this year, we will be welcoming a student teacher from the University of Regina. Her name is Willow Iorga. She is in her forth year of study and will be with us for the first four months of school. A letter explaining more about Miss Iorga will be coming home the first day.
Thank you in advance for your support. We are looking forward to an exciting year!
Sincerely,
Jorie Gilroy-Beck & Willow Iorga
Jorie Gilroy-Beck & Willow Iorga
We really enjoyed what your class did for La Loche/Logan
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