Welcome to Second Grade!

Mrs. Rich

How to get in touch with me:

My website: http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~elizabeth_a_rich/

Email:elizabeth_a_rich@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us 

Main number: 678-874-2502

Schedule

730-745 Opening Activities

745-830 Social Studies

835-915 Specials

915-1115 Language Arts/Reading/Writing

1115-1130 RTI

1130-1145 Break

1205-1235 Lunch

1235-115 Science

115-210 Math

210-220 Closing

Classroom ManagementI use a STAR Students plan---Students Take Academic Responsibility to give daily feedback about school. Running a well-ordered classroom is critical for the learning and safety of all children. I try to maintain a balance between quiet individual work time and small group/whole group collaborative work. In order to do this, good behavior, conduct, and work habits are praised and rewarded more than focusing on poor behavior. Also, students are always given the chance to ‘earn back’ if they make a mistake. I see no better way to help students be more responsible for their own choices than how they exist in real world circumstances. RULES (created by class) School RulesRaise your hand to talk Be SafeKeep your hands and feet to yourself Be ResponsibleListen at all times Be RespectfulRespect othersFollow directions.Violation of these rules results in moving student clips down a star on our Super Star ChartStudents who have a 4 or 5 star day get a hole punch in their Good Student cards. When the cards are full, students can trade it in for a homework pass, extra privilege, or treat from the prize box. Students can ALWAYS earn a star back by doing a great job changing the bad choice. Students will write in their planner each day “I had a ____ Star day today” Parents are expected to sign the planners nightly.

Reports Schedule

ELA/Reading 4.5 9.0 13.5 18

Class work 2 4 4 4

Tests/Quizzes 1 4 4 4

Projects 2 per semester in any core content area

3rd-5th Homework 2 3-5 3-5 3-5

K-2nd Homework 1 2 2 2

Math 4.5 9.0 13.5 18

Class work 2 4 4 4

Tests/Quizzes 1 4 4 4

Projects 2 per semester in any core content area

3rd-5th Homework 2 3-5 3-5 3-5

K-2nd Homework 1 2 2 2

Science 4.5 9.0 13.5 18

Class work 1 2 2 2

Tests/Quizzes 1 2 2 2

Projects 2 per semester in any core content area

3rd-5th Homework 1 2 2 2

K-2nd Homework 1 2 2 2

Social Studies 4.5 9.0 13.5 18

Class work 1 2 2 2

Tests/Quizzes 1 2 2 2

Projects 2 per semester in any core content area

3rd-5th Homework 1 2 2 2

K-2nd Homework 1 2 2 2

Daily Grade Rubrics

Students are evaluated continually with a variety of measures, some formal and some informal. Classwork 40%, Projects 25%, Tests 30%, Homework 5%

Please refer to this rubric guide to compare your child’s performance with expectations.

0-70…………….Demonstrates limited understanding (student is expected to redo assignment for adjusted grade)71-79………….Needs reinforcement to gain mastery80-89………….Shows good understanding of material90-100………. Demonstrates mastery of the material

Differentiated Instruction

We are routinely performing screenings to assess students’ academic progress on a variety of material so that we can more carefully tailor our instruction to meet individual needs.

Textbooks

Storytown- Reading Anthology

Reading Practice Book

Georgia Science

Social Studies- Our State

Math Georgia

Many of these are available online. Links are found directly from the syllabus located on my website.

My WebsiteThe following items can be found on my website:

Homework Assignments

Units for each subject

Briarlake Calendar of Events

Class Schedule

Uploaded Reading Log

Reminders

Syllabus for course

Common Core Standards tab

Links to textbooks

Parent Portal

This program is available to assist parents in monitoring their child’s progress. Access numbers for login will be provided as soon as they are available.

Couriers

Couriers go home weekly on Fridays.

Parents are expected to review papers with their child and praise accomplishments and review material for reinforcement.

Please keep papers at home, sign envelope and return to school promptly on Mondays.

Planners

Planners are expected to be signed nightly.

Please look for notes about homework, upcoming assignments, and your child’s day.

The planner is a great tool to use to communicate with the teacher.

Homework

Spelling will be sent home weekly.

It needs to be turned in on the last day of the school week or on Friday.

Homework will be given on short weeks as well, the amount may be slightly adjusted.

We are required to give between 20-40 minutes of homework each night. The remaining time after content area homework is completed should be utilized by independent reading time of a book on their reading level.

Birthdays!

Per Ms. Jenks: “If parents want to bring cupcakes (NOT CAKE THAT NEEDS TO BE SLICED) for their child's birthday, the parents will need to bring the cupcakes at lunch time, stay here to distribute and then clean up afterward. This is too much to put on the lunch duty folks, especially when there are multiple birthdays and we do not have space in the office to store all the cupcakes until lunch time.”

Important Dates

PTA:September 6

Curriculum NightSeptember 20

4.5 weeks conference 3:15-5:15November 29

13.5 weeks conference 3:15-5:15December 6

PK-1st Holiday ProgramFebruary 21

2nd 4.5 weeks conference 3:15-5:15March 12

Fine Arts Showcase (4th/5th)March 28

2nd 13.5 weeks conference 3:15-5:15May 2

PTA Picnic and 2nd/3rd program