Back-to-School NightPBVM Catholic School

Sacramento, CASeptember 7, 2011

Welcome toSr. Maria Rose’s2nd Grade Class

From Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaBecame a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother

of the Eucharist in 2002 after college and teaching for a year

Last summer made my perpetual vows as a sister (for all my life!)

This is going into my 7th year teachingBS in both Elementary and Special Education,

Masters in Special Education, & pursuing Masters in Educational Leadership this year

Who is my child’s teacher?

Religion (plus Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling,

Grammar) Reading Street by Houghton MifflinReading Naturally (monitoring fluency program)

Mathematics (California Math by Houghton Mifflin)Science (Salli Ford’s labs and learning)Social StudiesSpecials: P.E., Computers/Spanish, Art, & Music

Class Subjects

7:40-7:55 am Bell Work7:55-8:25 A.M. Morning Assembly*(7:50-8:40 A.M. School Mass on Fridays)8:25-8:35 A.M. Calendar rug time8:35-9:30 A.M. Math9:30-9:45 A.M. Recess9:45-10:50 A.M. Special (Gym,

Computers, etc)10:50-11:45 A.M. Language Arts11:45-12:25 P.M. Lunch & Recess12:30-1:45P.M. Language Arts or Special

(Art, Science, Catechesis)1:45-2:10 P.M. Religion2:10-2:40 P.M. Independent Work2:40- 2:50 P.M. Clean-up & Prayer

*Schedule is subject to change

Gym- Mondays & Wednesdays @ 10 am

Reading Naturally – Tuesday mornings

Wednesday’s are Science labs & Catechesis of Good Shepherd Center

Thursdays we will typically be making chapel visits to adore the Blessed Sacrament in the Church (12:30-1pm)

General Schedule

E-mail info@presentationschool.netSchool Speak ~check 2nd grade for updates Please call the school or write a note & I’ll

get back to youStudent Blue folder

Needs to be seen and singed every night (notice Return to School & Keep Home sides of folder)

Any special papers, forms, graded tests etc will be found there

Use comment section or back of paper if needed

Communication

Most nights there will be assigned homework (See blue folder every night)

Math homework: Please check their work! Use the website for more practice!

A-Z Readers System: (Read 1 at least twice each night& complete Reader’s Journal- all due Friday)

Spelling: pages due every FridayName, class #, and date are needed at the

top of each assignment (completed in pencil)Neatness and being on time is important!

Homework

1. Strive always to be a great Knight of Christ2. Be honest3. Always do your best4. Raise your hand to speak5. Respect others

Class rules

Levels (peasant, page, squire, knight)

Movement (after 10 consecutive days move up rank. Every time you reach knight level you earn knight’s clothing/item)

Anonymous names aren’Recognition of virtuous

behavior in self and othersProving virtue (the habit of

doing the good means consistency over time!)

Red- Yellow-Green Light

Green Light

Good behavior and possible movement of Dominican Court shield (10 straight days then move up a rank)

Yellow Light

Warning for undesirable behavior ~You can’t move up on Dominican Court (restart counting)

Red Light

Still not behaving appropriately (3 Reds mean call home!) You move back to peasant rank

Virtue Formation Program

Dominican Court

Dominican Court Ceremony

You will see # correct over # of total points

Low grades on Tests will require parent signature and in some cases a retake of the test material

I won’t assign letter grades The 2nd grade report card does not give

grades but numbers:5 is (95%-100%4 is (94%-85%)3 is (84%-75%)2 is (74% -below)

Grades

If you are interested in being a chaperone/driver on a field trip you will need to be fingerprinted and have updated insurance forms on file in the office.See sign up sheet on back table if you’d be

interested in helping to lead educational centers during Harvest trip or Retreat day

Harvest Walnut Farm field trip Science and Space Discovery Museum field

tripFirst Holy Communion Retreat (mainly on

campus of school)

Field Trips

If you want to have milk for your child it is $55 fee for the whole year

Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Michelle McFetridgePlease sign the sheets in the back if you’re

interestedRosetta Stone (Please purchase your headsets

in the office!!!)Reading Naturally – need to buy 8 more I-

pods for the program

Other Facts

Please check SchoolSpeak at least weekly (The new week’s info will be posted by Saturday evening! But I recommend daily checking for updates that do occur.

Also see general school information on the website presenationschool.net

School phone number 482-0351 ext. 312

Thank You!