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TO SCHOOL 2023-2024
Welcome
to Ms. Mackay's 2nd Grade!
*BIRTHDAYS*
We
love celebrating birthdays!! You are
welcome to send in a special non-food treat for your child’s
birthday. We will celebrate with a special birthday blessing and songs. Summer birthdays may be celebrated any time throughout
the year. Fun options to consider: birthday themed pencils, seashells, river
rocks, glow sticks, bookmarks, paper airplanes, etc. We have 25 amazing 2nd Graders in
our class!
*BUDDIES*
Second
Graders are buddies with the students in Sixth Grade. We meet several times throughout the year for
friendship, games, and fun learning activities.
Our first Buddy Activity is
planned for September. Your child will
be completing a “Getting to Know You” activity with their new buddy!
*CLASS Expectations & RULES*
Be Kind
Be Safe
Take Care of Your Belongings
Shine in the Classroom!
*COMMUNICATION*
If
you have any questions or concerns, there are several ways to contact me.
·
Telephone
~ (410)796-3040
·
Email
~ smackay@staug-md.org
·
Home/School
Note (in your child’s Take Home Folder.)
If your concern
requires immediate attention (a change in lunch or dismissal plans) please call
the school.
Be
sure to check out our Google Classroom for optional weekly resources and activities!
*CONFERENCES*
Parent/Teacher
conferences are scheduled in October. During our conference we will be discussing
your child’s accomplishments, strengths, and overall progress. Conferences may also be scheduled at any time
during the year if the need arises.
*FIELD TRIPS*
We
plan field trips that are both fun and educational for the students. We often need parent volunteers to
chaperone. All chaperones must have completed the volunteer screening. Please email or call Ms. Lisa Felton in the school office for information.
*HOMEWORK*
What
you can expect:
·
Monday-Thursday: Math Worksheet(s) and Spelling
·
· Every
day: Read for 20 minutes (at least!)
·
On
occasion: Social Studies, Science,
Religion
Some
of the benefits:
·
Encourages
good work habits
·
Reinforces
classroom learning
·
Promotes
daily parent/student/teacher communication
Parents’ “Homework” ~ after reviewing your
child’s homework, please initial their agenda.
Let me know if your child had trouble! Homework should
be a review of our daily lessons and your child will benefit from telling
you how they are problem solving and completing their work. Spending time together on homework is a
powerful message that you value learning!
Look for homework to begin in October.
*MONEY*
Please
send all money/checks in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name &
Grade 2. Thank you!
*PARTIES*
Our amazing room parents, will coordinate class parties to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s
Day, and our First Communion reception.
*SNACKS*
We will take a snack break each
morning. Please choose healthy snacks
that are easy to eat in the classroom. It
is helpful if you can also send plastic utensils, if needed. Water bottles are welcome! We are a NUT
RESTRICTED classroom so please do not send products containing nuts or
products that are made in a facility that processes tree nuts or peanuts.
*SPECIALS*
Tuesdays - Spanish
Wednesdays - Physical Education
Thursdays - Technology Integration & Art
Fridays - Physical Education
Thank
you!!