There’s no place like second

grade!Mrs. Picarello (a.k.a. Ms. G)

Notes Feel free to write notes about concerns or questions you have. Be sure to seal in an envelope or staple

closed and write your child’s name on the outside. Telephone: (718) 429-1982

E-mail: my websitewww.teacherweb.com/ny/stsebastianschool/missg

Please refrain from speaking to me about your child in the school yard.If it is urgent please wait till all children are dismissed and we can speak in private.

Communication

Academic programsELA

Macmillan/McGraw Hill – Treasures

Math Eureka Math – packets in folderSadlier - NY ProgressSymphony Math: internet based learning program

Religion Sadlier – We BelieveThe preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy

Eucharist will be a major focus during the school year.

Science and Social StudiesPearson worktexts

Schedule Children should arrive at the schoolyard between 7:50 and 8:00 A.M. During inclement weather children line up in auditorium.

The bell will ring at 8:00 A.M. to begin morning assembly. Anyone that arrives after the bell rings will get a late pass. Classes begin at 8:20 A.M.

Class schedule (located on website) is not written in stone, with the exception of the special subjects.

Phys Ed – Wednesdays• children must wear full gym uniform (T-shirt, shorts,

sweats and sneakers).• Children should have an extra water bottle on gym

days. Lunch is at 11:30. Please make sure you pack a nutritious lunch each day. No glass bottles or soda. Dismissal is 3:00 P.M. at the schoolyard gate on 57th Street.

(Reminder: Please Do Not enter the gate to collect your child even on rainy days.

Early Dismissal Days – 12:00 P.M. (send snack)

Homework The Homework will be written by the

children in their assignment pad. (Should be checked and signed every night)

Depending on time restraints and internet issues, the homework may also be posted on my website.

In addition to the assignments, the children will be expected to read for 15 minutes each night.

AssessmentsHomeworkClasswork

TestsProjects\Reports

WritingParticipationObservations

GradingA+ = 97-100A = 93-96B+ = 89-92B = 85-88C+ = 81-84C = 77-80D+ = 74-76D = 70-73F = Below 70

+ = 95 (A) = 88 (B) - = 80 (C)

Grades will be posted to Option C as quickly as possible. Here you can see test and project

grades and if any assignments are missing or incomplete.

Book It! Program Pizza Hut reading incentive program

Goals: What books to read and reports to completeRewards: Students receive a coupon for a personal pizza

after completing their goal for the month.

Book Reports

Monthly reports will be sent home. Please read instructions

carefully. Lateness will be reflected in the grade. Some reports will be used towards the Book It goals as well.

Birthday Celebrations Upon request we will celebrate a child’s

birthday in the classroom.Snacks can only be from the safe snack list. No drinks please.Snacks should be sent to school with the child, not dropped

off at the front door.We do not advise that goody bags be sent into school. Save

this for home parties.

Invitations will not be distributed in school unless there is a complete set for all boys or all girls or the entire class.

Miscellaneous Scholastic Book Clubs

Monthly – great prices Cash or check made out to SCHOLASTIC BOOK

CLUBS or order online with your credit card.

AbsencesSend in note with child upon returning to school.

There is a copy available on my website.

Behavior ManagementUsing class dojo, the children will collect coins with

good behavior and go shopping every month.

Common Core State Standards

Main sitehttp://www.corestandards.org/

Parent road mapshttp://www.cgcs.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=244

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