Mrs. Karin Stratton

2013-2014

Meet the Teacher!I grew up in India and attended an international school.

From 2002-2005, I earned my bachelors degree in communication arts with an emphasis on analysis of

literature. In 2007, I returned to Judson to become certified teacher in

Elementary Education. Substituted in District 300 for the

past five years.

My Teaching Philosophy

Classroom ExpectationsQUOTE

Three R’sResponsibility

Respect& the Golden Rule

8 Keys and Living above the Line

Helpful handout-schedule-Specials

-Healthy snack ideas

-Class list-Birthday

celebrations

Second Grade Curriculum!NEW- Common Core Standards

“The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.”- Common core Initiative

Focus:Integration

Real-world applicationProblem-solving skills

Critical thinking

**Refer to handout for specific curriculum topic/standards covered**

Grading4- Exceeds grade-level expectations3- Meets grade-level expectations2-Aproaching expectations1- Begins expectations

***NEW***Changing from trimesters to

quartersNo Midterms

HomeworkReading-Nightly guided reading book bagsMath-Mastering math practice sheets & additional practice sheetsSpelling-Nightly spelling practice

***Monthly Homework Club***

“Bummer note”Sent home for missing

homework or “below the line” behavior

1.Transportation changes

2.Winter recess3.Snacks & Water

bottles4.Conference and party

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House-keeping:

Are there any questions?