Mrs. Wagner’s 2nd Grade

Second grade is an exciting time in a child’s school career. It is the last grade of ‘lower elementary’. You have seen a lot of change in your child since they began Kindergarten. This year is where you as the parent/guardian must loosen those apron strings and allow them to become more independent and responsible. By the end of this school year, my hope is your child is a confident, independent student who takes

responsibility for their own learning.

What to expect in

Second Grade?

ttendance is very important! If your child misses school, please remember to write a note or have a doctor’s note regarding their absence. ‘A’ is Assessments. Your child’s TRC (Text Reading Comprehension) level is the one that I use to drive my instruction and is state mandated. DIBELS assessments are ones that are timed to help monitor your child’s accuracy and fluency rate as well as their ability to retell what they have read.

rain Breaks are something I am sure your child will be talking about to you! How do you feel after sitting in the same seat for large chunks of time? It’s not very fun and your focused has changed to everything but what its suppose be. That’s where Brain Breaks come into play! It’s 3 to 4 minutes of dancing/movement to some of the students’ favorite songs. You’d be surprised at how this allows the kids to be ready for the next task at hand.

is for communication and conferences. Throughout the year I will communicate with you via monthly calendars, weekly newsletters, emails and parent teacher conferences. Closer to conferences I will be emailing out a sign up template with dates and times. Feel free to send me an email, call me at school, or send a note to school in your child’s folder, if you have concerns or questions.

is for daily homework. Your child is responsible for completing their daily homework which includes spelling, math & reading Monday through Thursday. This includes signing on to RAZ Kids for reading.

is for Early Release Days. School dismisses at 11:00 for students on these days. Typically if your child will be going directly home, I suggest you just send their snack because our normal lunch time isn’t until 12:15. If your child attends after school care, then they can eat an earlier lunch these days.

is for field trips! We usually take at least two field trips per year. (Fall & Spring) Information for those trips will be sent home closer to time for the trip!

is for gym class! We will have gym class every other day. Children should wear sneakers for gym class.

is for Happiness. Students + Parents + Teacher = PRODUCTIVITY

Be NVOLVED in your child's learning!

is for joining our PTO! Throughout the school year there will be a variety of special classroom activities, celebrations, and PTO meetings. We also have several fundraisers to help support our school. These fundraisers have helped us to purchase Smartboards, document cameras, teacher iPads, new signage and the track. I encourage you to attend all functions and become involved!

is for keeping up with folders! Folders are our

primary means of communications. The folder will be our way of making sure things get to and from

school. Anything you need me to see, including money, should be in the folder. These are checked

each morning!

is for library books! We will be visiting our school

library every Tuesday.

is for money! On many occasions it will be necessary for your child to bring money to school. Always send it in a sealed envelope with the following information on it: name, amount, purpose, lunch # and teacher’s name. All checks must be written in black or blue ink and contain a phone #. is for Nurse! Mrs. Marino is our school nurse. She is at

our school 2 days a week and at Brawley Middle the other 3 days. If your student requires medication to be taken at school please make sure that you fill out the necessary forms in the office. Our nurse handles all medication. Also, if there are any allergies that we need to be aware of please let us know.

is for office check-ins and check-outs! Please make sure to go to our office when you need to check-in or check-out your student. Latest time to sign students out is 1:30.

is for PARTY or as we call them ‘Curriculum Celebrations’. The room mom will send out information a few weeks before the celebration to ask for parent volunteers.

Birthdays are also special occasions for young children. Due to food allergies, we ask that you not send in birthday treats or goodies. I will purchase an ice cream or popsicle for your child during lunch. They also receive a birthday crown, sticker, and a prize from the teachers.

is for questions! Please let us know if you have any questions! We are here to make this the best experience possible!

is for recess! We will be going outside everyday unless it is raining or extremely cold. If your child is too sick to play outside, they are too sick to attend school. Please make sure your child is properly dressed for the weather!

is for snacks! I ask that each child bring a healthy snack each day. Since we have one of the last lunches in the school, your child’s snack should be enough to hold them until then. Our snack time is 9:00 each morning.

RC is the reading assessment for the state of NC. It is given to the students 3x a year. (September, January, & May) The TRC has been administered to your child since they entered Kindergarten. This assessment is not only about reading accuracy and fluency but it also puts a huge emphasis on written comprehension. A student’s end of year TRC level for 2nd grade should @ least a level M.

Each child is UNIQUE and special. They enter my classroom with different skills, personalities, experiences, backgrounds and learning styles. It is my aspiration to foster their individual strengths and help each child develop to his/her fullest potential; academically and socially. My goal is to teach them to see that learning can be fun!

is for volunteers and visitors! We love having volunteers in our school! All volunteers and visitors must check in at the office to receive a visitor’s pass.

is for Whole Brain Teaching! I use these techniques in the classroom. This is a research based technique that allows the student to use the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

is for Xtra love and support! This is what I will give your child on a daily basis. I want parents to rest assured that your child is not only getting this from you but from me as well. Please know that I will treat your children the same way I do my own two sons.

is for YOU! Always remember you are a teacher too! There is no one who is more influential in your child’s life than you!

is for ZzZzZz...please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest each night. Setting and keeping a bedtime helps children to be alert and ready to learn each day!