** Everyday your child will take home his/her Homework Folder. Please try to check this each day. It may contain important announcements, homework assignments, or completed work. It is very important that your child brings this back to school each day. This will help to create a routine and continue the communication between home and school.
** Please send in a healthy treat and a drink each day for your child to have during snack time. This will keep them energized throughtout the day. We do not keep extra snacks in the classroom. Please make sure the snack is nut free.
** Homework will require some parental involvement at this level. Your cooperation is essential in developing a positive homework habit. First and foremost, you can encourage your child by showing interest and demonstrating helpful attitudes toward homework.
Some additional suggestions for homework:
* Provide a noise-free, well-lit place to work
* Establish a regular "homework time" in the home
Help your child organize adequate time to complete activities neatly and carefully
* Encourage your child to ask for help when he/she doesn't understand something or is frustrated. Teachers, like parents, can help only if they know there is a need.
* Decide if it becomes too frustrating of a task to stop and take a break. Any work done under duress or frustration is not a positive or healthy learning experience. Return assignment with a note to school. We will then go over it with your child.
** Toys and personal valuables should not be brought to school. If they are brought to school, they are at the child's risk. All personal belongings should be clearly labeled with your child's name.
** Attendance is important in second grade. What we do in class involves active participation, it is very important that your child attends each day. However, we do realize that sickness, family emergencies, and doctor's appointments do occur. Whenever possible, your child's schoolwork will be saved and sent home at the end of the day.
Looking forward to a wonderful school year!