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2nd Grade Teacher @ Conewago!

• 1st teaching second grade • 5th year in the district• 12 years in building level administration• 4 years as K-8 librarian• 5th grade teacher in Wyoming for 1 year• LTS 4th grade, Title I kindergarten

readiness, and day to day substitute• Jeff and I are proud parents to Jake (25),

Hank (23), and Sam (21)

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2nd Grade responsibilities include:• More independence/responsibility

for tending to work and needs

• 15 minutes of nightly reading

• Math homework (M-Th)

• Peer relations/positive actions

• Assist with home/school communications (binder)

• Increase independent thinking, questioning, and reasoning

Min/Day Interventions Homework

ELA 165 min Title I & 95% Group15 min nightlyreading

Math 70 min 20 min/day HomelinksM-Th

Specials 30 min None None

Positive Action 20 min Tier II with Mrs. Albin None

SWAG 20 min None None

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30 Minute Special Each Day11:40-12:10

Cycle Day 1 – Art (Mrs. Wright)Cycle Day 2 – Music (Mr. Rau)Cycle Day 3 – PE (sneakers) (Mr. Zirkle)Cycle Day 4 – PE (sneakers) (Mr. Zirkle)Cycle Day 5 – Library (books) (Mrs. Kehler)Cycle Day 6 – Music (Mr. Rau)

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Regular attendance is essential

Each day new concepts are taught and previously introduced concepts are reinforced

Make it a goal to have your child in school on time each day

In case of illness, please report absence through Pick-Up Patrol

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o 16 Students (10 Boys and 6 Girls)

o Diverse learning culture (varied learning styles and abilities)

o Small group guided reading and small group guided math

o Reading and math interventions occur daily to assist students with specific reading and math skills based on unique needs

o Respect self, others, and property is a BIG part of our day as kindness matters!

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4.0 Version

Math Family Letters will be sent home. These will assist with homework. Also accessible online via my Weebly page.

• XtraMath is a practice program that may be used to practice facts.

• NEW! NEW! NEW! We will also use MobyMax this year.

• No overall grade for math • Student either met or not met expectation for

specific skills (M or NM) • Not all skills assessed each marking period

(NA)

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2017 Edition

15 (or more) minutes of nightly reading required. May be done independently or with a family

member.

o Balanced Literacy (CAFÉ)o Daily 5

oRead to SelfoRead to SomeoneoListen to ReadingoWord WorkoWork on Writing

o No overall reading grade (M, NM, or NA)o DRA

Phonics• Spelling is taught by connecting it with phonics

through the HM program

• Spelling list will be in Communication Folder on Cycle Day 1 beginning tomorrow

• Spelling tests will be on Cycle Day 6

• No specific spelling homework will be given but students should practice words in advance of Cycle Day 6 tests

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Science and Social Studies• Science and Social Students are connected and

pushed into the Houghton Mifflin Journeys program

• Individual grades are not given for these subjects but comments will be included on report cards

Science and Social Studies

School-wide Rules & Expectations

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• T – Take responsibility for what you say and do

• R – Respect self, others, and property• A – Act safely and cooperatively• C – Come prepared to learn• K – Keep hands and feet to yourself• S – Solve problems peacefully

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Rewards and Consequences

REWARDS• Daily punch on card (2 punches for Orangetastic!• Specials – award tickets that equal 2 punches• Extra punches for meeting expectation for a

substitute• Trade completed TRACKS cards for tickets to

purchase rewardsCONSEQUENCES

• Move to yellow = loss of 7 minutes of TRACKS recess• Move to red or blue = no recess• Red = Timeout/reflection sheet/parent notification• Blue = Timeout/reflection sheet/parent

notification/trip to office

Tier I Social/Emotional Support

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• Northeastern School District is implementing Positive Action in grades K-6 for 2018-2019

• Positive Action is a research-based social skills program

• Tier I will be done in the classroom with a minimum of 50 lessons for the school year

• Tier II intervention will be provided by Mrs. Albin through our guidance department

Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate!

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• Northeastern School District continues to utilize the ALiCE response to recent tragic events across the county.

• ALiCE is a response system that students may use and implement in various settings to include schools, public venues, and any place where they may feel threatened or unsafe.

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Homework helps our Bobcats “Come Prepared to Learn”!

Reading Homework – students must read nightly (Monday through Friday) for at least fifteen minutes.

• Spelling words should be practice regularly and in advance of our Cycle Day 6 test.

• Math sheets must be done nightly (Monday through Thursday) unless “None” is written on the student’s sheet

• Homework Hall of Fame – will be used to reward and celebrate students who complete ALL assignments in a month’s time (will begin in September).

• Parent communication via notes in Communication Binder and phone calls will be made for incomplete homework assignments

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• Birthday treats MUST be nut and tree allergy free

• MUST come from a certified baker/store

• MUST include ingredients

• Strongly encouraged to be NON-EDIBLE treats

We need YOU!

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• If you are interested in volunteering, please see me!

• In order to volunteer in school or for field trips, you MUST be on the approved volunteer list.

• Volunteer application packets are available in the office.

• Completed packets include having all required clearances so please complete well in advance of anticipated volunteering.

• Thank you!

A great parent/teacher partnership leads to successful children!

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• Phone between 7:30-8:15 am or 3:30-4:00 pm @ 717-266-1644 (extension 31405)

• Email: wolffe@nebobcats.orgPlease place your child’s name in the subject lineIf you do not get a response within one school day, please call or send a note as sometimes our filters block emails from us.

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