This document provides information for parents about the upcoming second grade class taught by Mrs. Keith. It includes details about Mrs. Keith's teaching experience and personal life. It also outlines the daily schedule, homework expectations, field trips, parent communication methods, classroom rules, volunteer opportunities, and other classroom policies.

1. August 9, 2012
Mrs. Keith
Second Grade

2. • I am beginning my ninth year of teaching at
Addison.
• I have taught Kindergarten, First and Second
Grade.
• I am married to my husband Kirby. We have a two
year old son named Liam and a 4 year old golden
retriever named Jackson.
• I am a huge sports fan. I love the Braves, Falcons,
and especially college football. Go DAWGS!
• I love to read, shop, and spend time with my
family.

3. 7:15-8:00 Arrival/Unpack
Morning Work –Math and Writing Journal
News/Attendance/Lunch Count/Dismissal
8:00-10:15 Language Arts Block( Science & Social Studies Integrated)
Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
10:15-10:40 Recess/ Restrooms
10:40-10:55 Math Journal/ Discussion
10:58- 11:28 Lunch
11:30-12:30 Math (Calendar, Guided Math)
12:35-1:20 Specials/ Restroom
(Weds. 8:35-9:15)
1:25 -2:10 Sitton Spelling (Science & Social Studies Integrated)
2:10 Behavior Reflection in Agenda, Pack up
2:20 Dismissal

4. The Common Core Georgia Performance Standards are
aligned to the highest international and national standards
and have an increased emphasis on the following:
 Reading more informational and complex texts
 Writing to justify thinking and reasoning and writing for
more authentic purposes
 Engaging in more problem‐solving and problem‐based
learning
 Making more real‐world, relevant connections
 Assessing learning at higher‐levels
This year we will begin to implement common core standards
in language arts and math.

5. • The Sitton Spelling Program emphasizes the
importance of high frequency words spelled correctly
in all areas (not just spelling tests).
• Students are expected to spell core words correctly in
all assignments.
• 5 spelling words will be practiced each week and
students will be tested each Friday.
• Spelling tests consist of dictation and everyday
writing assignments.

6. • Please read your child’s daily reflection on their work
and behavior.
• Please initial each day by your child’s reflection.
• Spelling words for the week will be listed in the
agenda each Monday.

7. • Your child will be writing a letter to you each
week in his/her Letter Home Journal.
• Your child will bring this journal home at the
end of the week.
• After reading your child’s letter, please write on
the BACK of the page and PRINT your response to
the letter so your child is able to read it. A short
paragraph commenting on his/her works or
thoughts would be appropriate and rewarding.
Also, the family is invited to write about family
happenings.
• Please return the Letter Home Journal on the
next school day, so your child can continue
writing in it.

8. • Homework will be sent home on Monday and returned
each Friday.
• Each week, your child will complete math, language
arts, and spelling homework.
• Homework will be recorded and completed in their
homework journal.
• Your child we be required to read for at least 20
minutes each night. Students will complete a reading
link each night. The links will help the class earn a
special treat.

9. • Cobb County Fire Safety Village
• Center for Puppetry Arts (Space)
• The King Center

10. • All dismissal changes must be written
on a separate note and sent in with your
child.
• Please do not record dismissal changes in
your child’s agenda.
• All last minute changes must be done
through the office.

11. • Students will develop and agree
upon class rules and procedures.
• Color coded clip chart will be used
to monitor behavior choices.
• Students will record their behavior
daily in their agenda.

12. • Letter Home Journal (Monday mornings)
• Garden Mom (fall planting, spring planting)
• Science Lab
• Plenty of volunteer opportunities will be
available in May to help with Goods and
Services Day.

13. • Daily Folder and Agenda
• Weekly Updates on our class blog
• http://mrskeithssecondgradeclass.blogspot.com
• You may email me at
elizabeth.keith@cobbk12.org
• Class Blog includes useful
information and links to educational
websites.

14. Snack
Please be sure to send in a nutritious snack daily.
Students make bring in a water bottle. Please do not
send in juice.
Birthday/Allergies
Please check with me before sending in birthday treats
due to allergies. Treats can be shared during lunch time.
Conference Week
Conference week will be held October. Scheduled days
and times will come home at the end of September.

15. for taking the time to attend Open House!
I look forward to working with you
and your child this year. It is going to
be a wonderful year filled with
exciting learning activities!