Academic Goals

Reading 

Writing 

    Students will:
        become familiar with writing process.
        generate ideas for writing.
        maintain journals.
        write and illustrate stories and reports.

Listen and Speak in a Variety of Situations

Math 

    Students will:
        work with whole numbers and simple decimals.
        add, subtract, (multiply and divide) whole numbers, decimals and fractions using a variety of stratigies.
        solve one and two step problems.
        make use of measurements of objects and quantities.
        use symbols, tables and graphs.
        use geometric concepts.

Social Studies 

        Students will:
            become familiar with world geography.
            study historical events and people.
            compare political and ecomomic systems with an emphasis on the U.S.
(Note: Social Studies is integrated with language arys and is conducted primarily through the Open Court Language Arts/Social Studies Curriculum)

Science 

        Students will:
            design and conduct simple scientific investigations in which observations are made, data is gathered and conclusions are drawn.

Art 

        Students will:
            develop skills necessary to create, perform and respond to the arts.
            use art to communicate ideas and feelings.
            understand how the arts connect to other subject areas, life, and work.

Social and Emotional (Conduct) 

        Students will:
            develop effective communication skills.
            develop negotiating and problem solving skills in a group setting.
            maintain self control and possess self confidence.
            listen to and respect others feelings.
            accept given responsibilities.
            work cooperatively with others.
            respect supervision and observe rules of the classroom and school.
            respect rights and property of others.

Technology 

        Students will be exposed to computer technology within the constrains of scheduled time and availabilty.  One project that utiliizes research on the Internet will be assigned. Back to Top

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Grading 

Possible indicators of CHECK PLUS work:
• my very best work
• very neat
• detailed illustration
• colorful
• take your time
• very organized
• follow ALL direction
• assignments
• turned in on time
Possible indicators of CHECK work:
• not quite my best
• OK-pretty good
• a few mistakes
• a little rushed
• not so neat
• pretty organized
• followed most directions
• work fulfilled the stated requirements
• work demonstrated a basic understanding of the topic
• applied minimal effort
Possible indicatorsof CHECK MINUS work:
• sloppy, rushed, not color or messy
• needs work
• unorganized
• many mistakes
• no detail or very little detail "bare bones"
• did not follow directions
• needs more time to develop
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Classroom Management 

    Students are encouraged to think about their choices and to be responsible for them.  Our classroom must be a positive, safe learning environment for all.  Consequences for students who are disruptive to the learning environment or choose inapproprate behavior
are:
 
• Verbal warning
• Time out or time owed
• Conference with teacher
• Communication with parent
• Conference with Assistant Principal
• Conference with parent and Assistant Principal
• Appropriate behavior is continually encouraged and reinforced.
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Homework 

   Your child will receive a homework assignment sheet on the first school day of the week.  Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday.   Homework usually consists of a math, spelling and vocabulary assignment.  Daily reading of at least 15 minutes is required.  A reading contract will be included with the homework assignment sheet, and is to be turned in weekly.  I strongly encourage you to read with your child or as a family.
     The Accelerated Reader program is used at the Ray School.  Students choose books from the Accelerated Reader list, read them, and then take a comprehension test in the computer lab.  Books both in the Ray library and in Room 114 marked with red dots are on this list.  To view this list, please click on My Favorite Links. Back to Top

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Money Sent to School 

    Please put any money sent to school in an envelope clearly marked as follows: Child's name Room number Amount in envelope What money is for (lunch, field trip, etc.)      Exact lunch money must be sent.  You may send lunch money for the week.  Please indicate on the envelope you are doing so.  Time spent making or getting change is valuable time away from learning.
     Extra money should not be brought to school. I do not  allow students to purchase sweets at lunchtime.  Please send enough lunch for your child.  The school lunch is quite adequate. Back to Top

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Birthdays 

    Birthdays are special days that we like to recognize at school.  You are welcome to send a snack.  Please consider something that can be easily passed out.  If your child has a summer birthday, and you would like to celebrate at school, a half-year or end-of-year celebration can be arranged.  Let us know what you choose to do so that we can plan time in our schedule.  Please do not send invitations to school to be passed out.  This causes many hurt feelings when children are excluded.  Your understanding is appreciated.
    Birthday children are encouraged to choose and donate an Accelerated Reader book, new or used, on their birthday.  We will read the book together and then put your child's name and photo in the book.  Your child will be seen each time the book is read--thereby leaving a small legacy to the second grade by adding to our collection of Accelerated Reader books.  Participation is optional, of course. Back to Top

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 Communication 

    Your child will take a Ray School folder to and from school each day.  Any school related information will be in this folder as well as your child's homework assignments.
    Report cards are presented at the end of each quarter.  Mid-term reports are sent mid-quarter.  The school district has arranged for two formal parent conferences each year for the first and third reporting periods.
    I will contact your immediately if there are serious concerns about behavior or academic progress.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me.   If I am unavailable, leave or write a message and I will contact you as soon as possible. Back to Top

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Volunteers 

    I need volunteers to help in the classroom.  Please contact me if you can help, either occasionally or on a regular basis.  Help is also needed on field trips or with special projects.  Your assistance is a valued addition to our classroom.  Back to Top

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Supply List                   

1 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened)
1 marble composition book (for journal writing-no spirals or other substitutes accepted)
1 cigar box sized supply box
1 box of tissues--Family size
1 roll of paper towels
1 box gallon or quart Ziploc bags
! bottle Elmer's glue
2 glue sticks
1 box crayons
1 box markers (Crayola brand)
1 small pair of Fiskars scissors
4 pocket folders
1 package 600 Poloroid film
1 covered pencil sharpener
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