Welcome to 2nd Grade!
I'd like to welcome all of my new students and their families to 2nd grade! We are ready to start a SUPER new school year. My name is Kelly Ronca, and I will be your child's 2nd grade teacher this year. This will be my 21st year educating the children of Hillside in both Pre-K and 2nd grade. I recieved my B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kean University as well as my M.S. in the field of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction. I was fortunate enough to be the recipient of the 2013 Teacher of the Year award at Calvin Coolidge School. Thank you so much for sharing your 2nd grader with me this year - I am SO excited to spend my days with your child as we learn together. Thank you in advance for your partnership. Together we can make a difference!
Staying in Touch
It is very important for us to keep the lines of communication open, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions, concerns, or if you would just like to chat. My email address is [email protected] and the school phone number is 908-315-3041. In addition, I will also be using the Class Dojo app to send communications home to you via text. Instructions on how to sign up were sent home with your child.
Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 8:15-8:30 AM
Our Weekly Specials Schedule
Monday - World Language
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Physical Education & World Language
Friday - Physical Education
Classroom Rules and Expectations
1. Listen & follow directions.
2. Use hand signals and stay on task.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
4. Respect your classmates, teachers, and school.
Following the rules and making smart choices will get you very far in life! It may even get you some stickers and extra recess time! For those who choose to break the rules, there will be consequences:
1. Redirect (verbal warning)
2. Side Line (break in a specific area of the classroom)
3. Think Time (break in an area outside the classroom)
4. Letter Home (letter home that must be signed by a parent or guardian.)
2nd Grade Supplies
Soft pencil case
Pack of sharpened pencils
Erasers
Headphones
1 Box of tissues
Computer Mouse (optional but strongly reccomended)
It is each student's responsibility to let your grown-ups at home know when a supply in your pencil box is running low. Grown-ups, please check in with your child monthly and ask if they need anything. I'd reccommend buying in bulk now and having your supply at home to pull from when your pencil case is running low. This pencil case may be taken home each day to use to complete homework assignments. However, it MUST be returned the next day.
Please note: A blue daily take home folder has been provided to you. This folder will go home every day. Please look through the folder with a grown-up daily and return the folder to school everyday.