Hello, my name is Peggy McCamy. This is my 21st year teaching at Shelton Elementary School. I have taught 4th , 3rd grade, and 2nd grade. I graduated from Valdosta State University with my Bachelor’s degree, and I then received my Master’s degree from the University of Georgia. I am truly excited for the 2024-2025 school year to begin, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you.
Common Questions about………Common School Happenings
Transportation
If there is a change in your child’s transportation, the teacher must have a written note. For your child’s safety, we cannot accept verbal notification or emails. If someone else must pick your child up after school, please send their name and the office will be informed of this change. IMPORTANT----No changes will be taken after 12:00 p.m. School choice students are not allowed to ride a bus home as regular transportation. Due to Covid 19, students will not be able to ride home on another bus with a friend.
What time does school start/end?
School starts at 8:00 am and dismissal begins at 2:15 pm. Your child will not be able to enter the school premises until 7:25 am each morning. Students will not be able to be checked out after 2:00.
What happens if my child is late?
If your child arrives after 8:00 a.m. by car rider, they will need to go to the front office to get a tardy slip before entering my classroom. If they arrive tardy by bus, Dr. Chaffee, the principal will bypass this. After every third tardy, parents will be notified. If it continues, it is the teacher’s responsibility to report this to the school administration.
How do I know what my child has for specials or any upcoming events?
At the beginning of the school year, a copy of the special’s schedule for the entire year will be sent home. I will also have the schedule posted on the class website.
How many times can my child be absent from school?
Student attendance is extremely important. Your child may only have an excused absence for the following reasons:
- Personal illness and whose attendance would endanger their health or the health of others at school.
- An immediate family’s serious illness which would reasonably necessitate absence from school.
- Recognized holidays observed by their faith.
- When an absence is mandated by court order.
Everything else will be considered an unexcused absence.
Parents must send a written excuse within three days of the absence to be considered for an excused absence.
How much is breakfast and lunch?
Student Breakfast $1.40 Student Lunch $2.15 Adult Lunch $3.65
Paulding County accepts prepayment allowing you to pay into your child’s account. Checks or cash are accepted. When sending in payments, please place your cash or check into a sealed envelope with your child’s name, student id, and teacher’s name on it. You may also choose to pay online via the myschoolbucks.com website.
When are Parent/Teacher Conferences?
Fall Conferences- October 7th and 8th
Spring Conferences- March 10th and 11th
When are Digital Learning Days?
- August 9th
- August 30th
- October 4th
- November 5th
- January 17th
- March 7th
What other breaks do we have during the school year?
- Fall Break---September 23rd-27th
- Thanksgiving Break--- November 25th-29th
- Christmas Break---December 23rd- January 3rd
- Winter Break--- February 17th-21st
- Spring Break---April 7th-11th
Are there additional days students are off?
- - Labor Day- September 2nd
- - MLK Holiday- January 20th
When is the last day of school?---May 21st
Common Questions about……… The Classroom
Contact Information
Shelton Elementary ---2nd Grade Room 507
1531 Cedarcrest Rd. Dallas, GA 30132
phone 770-443-4244 fax 770-975-9172
email: [email protected]
How will I know my child’s homework assignments
Students will be responsible for the following
- completing one lesson on Zearn nightly
- study spelling words
- read for 20 minutes
- word on reading and math fact fluency
How do I know what my child is working on and the strategies you are using in class to teach concepts?
Students will use their binder as a resource binder. As we learn new concepts I will add a resource page that they will use in class and have the opportunity to refer to at home as needed as well.
How can I check my child’s progress in your class?
Every Tuesday, students will come home with a Progress Envelope. In this envelope, you will find all of your child’s classwork and/or assessments from the previous week. These envelopes need to be emptied and the empty envelope needs to be placed back in your child's bookbag.
How will my child receive grades in 2nd Grade?
This year your child will be working towards academic mastery. Instead of receiving actual percentage grades or letter grades, they will receive a 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on their mastery. Below is the key to academic mastery.
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Is my child allowed to eat a snack during the day?
The students may bring a healthy snack to school each day. Please send only snacks that do not require utensils. Please remind students that snacks can not be shared. For safety concerns, your child's food can only be eaten by your child.
Can I bring in a treat for the class on my child’s birthday?
Yes, please make sure it it store bought treats
Are there class parties?
Yes before we leave for Christmas and at the end of the school year
How can I volunteer in the classroom?
Just ask! I always welcome volunteers.
What if my child needs medication?
You must take his or her medication directly to the nurse in the front office and fill out a medical form.
What is the school’s discipline policy?
Go to www.paulding.k12.ga.us or refer to the student handbook passed out at the beginning of the year.
What is your classroom discipline policy?
As a way of supporting positive student behavior, I will be using McCamy Money. McCamy Money will serve as a classroom economy. Students will be able to purchase small classroom items with their McCamy Money such as pencils, candy, trinkets, etc. Students will earn McCamy Money for outstanding classroom behavior, academic successes, and showing examples of character-building traits.
This year we will be using a DOJO classroom account to keep up with your child's positive behavior. The elements I will be looking for each day are below:
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I hope these policies make sense to you. A great deal of time and thought has gone into them to ensure fairness, growth, and safety to each student. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you and your child to make this a successful year.
Sincerely, Mrs. McCamy