Mrs.Trina Fairley2nd Grade Class

Welcome, students!

Welcome to Second Grade!

• I will introduce you to second grade and to our classroom expectations and procedures.

• If you have any questions during the year, please ask.

All About Me

• My background– I have lived in Indianola, MS 41 years. – I attended Grand Canyon University and

now enrolled in Belhaven University in Jackson, MS.

• My experience– I’ve been a teacher assistant for 7

years but this is my first year lead teacher.

My Family• My husband

– Billy• Our children

– son, JaKevius is a senior at Mississippi Valley State University

– son, Lawyer is a senior at Gentry High School

– daughter, Felicity is a sophomore at Gentry High School

– son, Xavier is a 3rd grader at Carver Elementary School.

Billy and myself

JaKeviusLawyer

and Felicity

Xavier

My Goals

• To give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to third grade.

• To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

• To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

Attendance Policy• Students need to attend school

everyday if possible. When a student has more than five (5) unexcused absences, he or she is reported to the Compulsory Attendance Office. Good attendance and promptness to class are extremely important matters.

Tardiness

• Breakfast begins at 7:00-7:45 a.m.

• Class begins at 8:00 a.m.

• Morning work is assigned each day. If you are late, this will be assigned for homework.

• If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class. After three (3) tardiness to class, student will be referred for conference with the principal and/or parent.

Classroom Rules

Respect and be kind to others.

Listen carefully to directions, and obey them.

Do not touch others.

Work quietly.

Work and play safely.

Raise your hand before you ask a question.

Listen quietly while others are speaking.

Do not bring toys or gum to class.

Hall Rules Obey all our school rules.

Respect our school’s property.

Be quiet in lines, hallways, and restrooms.

Walk only, no running.

Stay in line, and stay on the right side of the hall.

Always have a hall pass.

Lunchtime Rules Stand in line and wait your turn to

be served.

Don’t play with or throw your food.

Clean your table before you leave.

Walk only, no running.

Don’t take food out of the cafeteria.

Dress Code

Uniform Policy

• Hunter green polo shirts

• Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skirts, or jumpers

• Solid white undershirt is required to wear under shirt

• Black or brown belt

• Jacket with a zipper

Uniform Policy

• No sagging pants

• Tops can not show mid-section

• No caps or hat allowed to be worn in the building

• No flip-flops

• Shirts need to be tucked in pants at all time

Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

• Our basic class rules are:– Be respectful and responsible.

– Be organized and follow directions.

– Be on time.

– Be prepared.

Classroom Expectation• Be in your assigned

seat and ready to work.

• Bring required books and materials to class every day.

• Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking.

• Follow directions the first time they are given.

• Turn assignments in on time

• Treat everyone and their property respectfully.

• Student should not eat or drink in class unless you have permission.

Disciplinary Procedure• 1st offense: Verbal

warning

• 2nd offense: Written warning and consultation

• 3rd offense: Call parents

• 4th offense: Office Referral

Incentive• 1. Praise

• 2. Parent Contact

• 3. Nomination for Student of the Month Award

• 4. Homework passes

• Treasure box

Homework• You are responsible for completing your homework

each night.

• Homework is always copied in your planner.

• I will assign about 45 minutes of homework every night. This should include 20 minutes of reading.

• Your homework is due every morning.

• If homework is not completed, you will work on it at recess. This will also be marked on your discipline card and a note may be written in your planner.

• Homework is never given on Fridays.

How you will be graded?Grades Scale

School Wide K-2

• A 90 – 100

• B 80 – 89

• C 75 – 79

• D 70 – 74

• F 69 and below

Grading Policy

Assessments 40%

Homework 30%

Classwork 25%

Participation 5%

Class Subjects• The subjects we cover during second

grade are:– Reading

– Math

– Language

– Spelling

– Science and Social Studies

Reading Curriculum• Monday: review vocabulary

words• Tuesday: read and discuss

story• Wednesday: phonics skills are

taught• Thursday: reading skills are

taught• Friday: test day, introduce

vocabulary words for next week

AR is a program designed to encourage you to read. I

ask that you read 20 minutes every night. This will

certainly improve your reading fluency, so you may

become an excellent reader.

Math Curriculum• You will learn about numbers

and operations, measurement, data, multiplication, division, and geometry.

• You must read the problem, draw a picture, write a complete number sentence, and always finish with a label.

• You will be time and tested weekly on multiplication facts.

Language/Spelling Curriculum

• You will learn about type and part of sentences.

• You will learn about nouns, verbs, pronouns, and adjectives.

• Spelling words are written in the students planner on Friday. Test are always given on Thursday.

• We begin the year with 15 words and 2 dictation sentences. Later in the year, the list will increase to 20 words.

Science Curriculum

• We will study matter, sound, light, electricity, plants, animals, the earth, and then weather.

• You are encouraged to bring things from home, which relate to the topics we are discussing.

Social Studies Curriculum

• We will learn about communities, history, geography, map skills, government, citizenship, economics, and different cultures from around our world.

Our Promises We will get along with each other

and with our teachers.

We will be friendly to everyone.

We will be kind to each other: No putdowns, making fun of, or singling out anyone.

We will take turns and share.

We will respect others’ property.

Contact information• School number 662-569-3137

• My number and email 662-577-7276/tfairley@sunflower.k12.ms.us

Let’s Have a Great Year!

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