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Dear Second Grade Families,
It has been an exciting first two
weeks of school! It’s wonderful to see familiar faces as well as new
faces here at Linwood A+. We enjoy working with your children and look
forward to learning more about them.
This newsletter is an
overview of our general operating procedures. Please keep this letter
for reference throughout the school year. You have received a Family
Folder in which to keep all this information and other important papers
you collect throughout the year. Please keep this folder at home.
Busses and Picking up your child
Students
are dismissed at 2:35 p.m. and escorted to their bus by the classroom
teacher. Under no circumstances is a child allowed to ride a bus for
which they are not assigned.
If your child normally rides a bus
but is going to be picked up you must send a note with your child in
the morning. If we do not have a note we are required to put your child
on the bus. If your plans change during the day and you will be picking
up your child please call Mary Kay before 1:00 so she has time to
notify us.
We are asking parents who are picking up their
children at the end of the day to meet them outside of the second grade
classrooms. You do not have to sign your child out, unless you are
taking them home early.
Attendance
School begins promptly
at 8:05 a.m. If you drive your child to school, please drop them off on
the Oxford St. side of the building between 7:45 and 7:55. This will
give them enough time to unpack their backpacks and get organized
before school begins. If your child is ill and needs to stay home,
please call the office between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. to leave a message
regarding reason for absence. Please send a note ahead of time if you
know your child will be absent on a particular day.
Lunch Money
Please
send lunch money in a sealed envelope with your child’s first and last
name and “Lunch Money” printed on the outside. Your child lunch number
is also helpful (ask your child for this). Envelopes are collected each
morning in class.
Take Home Folders
Every student has a Take
Home Folder for homework, newsletters and notes, and any notes you need
to send to school. Your child should bring this folder to and from
school every day. Please look for their folder every night.
Homework
Second
graders have homework every day. It should take about half an hour to
complete assignments. Also your child should read at least 20 minutes a
day at home. We will be participating in the St. Paul Reads program
again--the goal is to read 25 books this year. We’re sure our second
graders will meet and surpass this goal.
Newsletters
On
Fridays look for the rocket red “Second Grade News” newsletter in your
child’s folder. Our newsletter has highlights for the week and
reminders for important dates for you to mark on your calendar. On
short weeks there will not be a newsletter. Let us know if you do not
receive a newsletter and we will send another copy in your child’s
folder.
Field Trip Money
We need to collect money for
field trips at the beginning of the year in order to reserve our
tickets to Orchestra Hall and the Ordway. A total of $10 for these
concerts is due Friday, September 23. As we plan other field trips
throughout the year, more money will be needed later. An additional
donation may help pay expenses for all.
Birthday Treats
You
are welcome to bring birthday treats with your child to share with the
class. However, all treats must be purchased from a store or made in a
commercial kitchen. Homemade treats are not allowed. Also, please no
candy! This rule also applies to snacks.
Water bottles
Your
child may bring a water bottle to school. This cuts down on the time we
spend on drink breaks in the hallway, giving us more learning time in
class. Plus, water is good for the brain! The only rule about water
bottles: you must be able to tip your bottle upside down without any
water spilling out.
Volunteers
We love to have your help in
our classrooms! Our children benefit so much from parental
participation in the classroom. Please look in the newsletter for
upcoming field trips and chaperone needs. Please look at the volunteer
sign-up for Math Explorations. Our first exploration day is Friday,
September 23.
Phone Calls and Notes
If you need
to speak to any of the second grade teachers, please call us at
293-6606 between 10:30 and 11:20 or after 2:45. It is difficult for us
to talk during teaching time. Please leave a message on our voice mail
if you call during regular school hours. We will always try to get back
to you. Written notes are the best way to get in touch with us.
Upcoming Events
Tues. 9/20 2nd and 3rd grade chorus begins. Bring permission slips by Tuesday.
Wed. 9/21 First Day of Library
1:30-2:00 2L
2:00-2:30 2H/W
Fri. 9/23 Gathering 1:40
Wed. 9/28 Early Release Day
Dismissal at 12:30
Fri. 9/30 Gathering 1:40
**Have your second grader bring an empty paper towel roll. We’ll be using them for our number scrolls. Thanks!
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