Mrs. Shackelford welcomes students to her 2nd grade classroom. She has over 19 years of teaching experience, with degrees from the University of Alabama and Converse College. Her classroom will have positive rules and consequences, as well as a reward system using "Superstars". Students will study various subjects through projects and field trips. Assessments will include DIBELS testing, Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments, and math tests. Communication with parents will occur through biweekly progress reports, quarterly report cards, and a classroom website.

1. Welcome to Shackelford’s Second Grade Superstars!

2. All About Mrs. ShackelfordBS and MS in Education-University of Alabama and Converse CollegeEDS (Educational Specialist Degree in Technology)-Lesley UniversityMarried with two sons and twin grand-daughters3 Shih tzus!Teaching Experience: 12 years-3rd grade 7 years-2nd grade

3. UnityI dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there.The clay they used was a young child’s mind and they fashioned it with care.One was a teacher the tools she used were books and music and art; One was a parent with a guiding hand and a gentle, loving heart.And when at last their work was done. They were proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had worked into the child could never be sold or bought.And each agreed she would have failed if she had worked alone. For behind the parent stood the school and behind the teacher stood the home.By Ray A Lingengelter

4. My PhilosophyYour children’s education and well-being are my #1 priority.My classroom environment is positive, nurturing, consistent, and fair.The children and I will develop a school family where children respect peers and adults, and above all feel comfortable being themselves.

5. 2nd Grade Anxiety2nd graders can have some anxiety when school begins.The expectations require children to be more responsible and independent.There’s more for them to remember with rules and procedures.Help your child with encouraging words and praise. Let your child take on more responsibility at home.

6. General ProceduresChildren are tardy if they arrive after 7:45.Morning Responsibilities-Unpacking, sharpening of pencils, and turning in homework.A change in transportation requires a note to the teacher. No change after 2:00 unless it’s an emergency. All medicines must be given to the nurse and not put in your child’s backpack.

7. Classroom RulesAlways Listen.Always Do Your Best.Always Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated.Use time wisely.Safely move through the school and classroom.Have fun learning!

8. Superstar Oops!System of Rewards and Consequences1st Offense-Verbal warning is given.2nd Offense-Loss of Superstar.3rdOffense-Signs the Behavior Notebook.4th Offense-Note is sent home.

9. Consequences for Bad ChoicesTime out or loss of free time.Loss of SuperstarSilent LunchPhone call or note to parentParent ConferenceVisit to the officeBehavior Contract

10. Reward SystemIndividual Rewards: When 5 stars are earned, students choose class privileges.Whole Class RewardEntire class earns 100 compliments.Reward-movie and popcorn.

11. General Procedures Cont’dCheck-ins or check-outs are considered as tardies. 3 unexcused check-ins or check-outs are equal to 1 unexcused absence. If you have any questions about attendance, check-ins, check-outs, tardies, etc. please contact the main office.9:00 Healthy Snack Break Lunch -11:15-11:45/Friday is treat day.Lunch Visitors-please eat at your child’s table. Lunch Money should be sent to school in a sealed envelope with the child’s name, lunch money, and teacher’s name.Recess-12:00-12:20Birthdays- We will have birthday snacks during our snack time or at recess, not in the lunchroom. Please do NOT send anything with peanuts!

12. More ProceduresThe Homework Sheet-Sign your child’s Homework Sheet every night after verifying that all assignments have been completed.Please initial your child’s reading log.Please read newsletters and all other correspondence. Wednesday folders will come home with important papers.Remove all papers from take-home folder.Notes and dates of importance will be added to the bottom of the Homework Sheet.

13. The List Goes OnNo Show and Tell (only for Star of the Week)Toys-not allowed in the classroom.Special Treats/Items-advanced notice pleaseBook Orders will be sent home periodically, but ordered online. Room Mom – any volunteers?Class Parties-Holidays and End of the Year

14. Reading HomeworkEach child will record his/her book read in reading log, after reading for at least 15 minutes. A bookmark will be completed after a book is finished. This will be shared orally in class.Reading Logs will be checked on Fridays.

15. Other HomeworkMath PracticeMath GamesTheme StudyProjectsExcused homework-illness or family emergency.

16. Daily Schedule: 7:45-10:30 Language Arts (D.O.L., Spelling, Reading Workshop, Book Buddies, Interventions, Read Aloud, and Literacy Centers)9:00 Snack10:30-11:10 MWF Science/Social Studies TTH Writing Workshop & Author Share11:15-11:45 Lunch12:00 – 12:20 Recess12:30 – 1:00 P.E. - Daily1:00 - 1:30 Daily Specials Library – Monday Library Aide Computer Lab – Tuesday Music - Wednesday Extra Computer Lab (1-2:00) – Thursday Art - Friday1:35 – 2:35 Math Workshop2:40- 2:45 Dismissal

17. Mrs. Shackelford’s 4 R’sReading ‘Riting‘RithmeticResponsibility

18. The Year At A GlanceJanuaryWeatherWeatherTelling TimeFebruaryBiographies/Famous AmericansGeometry/ShapesMarchMatterSubtractionApril/MayButterflies/MothsMonumentsSubtraction and FractionsAugust/ SeptemberMe/Friends/CommunitiesFrog/ToadHuman Body, AdditionOctoberBats/Spiders/Skeletons/Simple MachinesData Analysis, ProbabilityNovemberQuilts, MoneyPilgrims/ThanksgivingDecemberHolidays Around the World/Family Traditions, Measurement

19. Tentative Field TripsAll money will be collected through www.MySchoolFees.comChildren’s TheaterAldridge GardensVulcanBud’s Best Cookies

20. ProjectsWe will have some projects this year.

21. October-Galimotos(simple machines)

22. November/December-Book Boxes

23. February-Biography Puppets

24. April-Insect DioramasLanguage Arts ProgramGuided ReadingShared Reading (Just Right Books-Wiki)WritingSpelling

25. Guided ReadingTeacher Guided Literature Discussion.Various genres are read.Choral reading, echo reading, partner reading, small group, and silent reading.Comprehension questions/VocabularyBook activities.

26. Teacher read-aloud.Independent reading on own level. (5 finger rule)Reading Conferences and Journals.Reader’s Notebook

27. Writing WorkshopTeacher mini-lesson (grammar, punctuation, and writing process).2nd part-children independently writing poems and storiesWriting conferencesPublishing piecesWriter’s Notebook

28. Spelling10-12 words weeklyPretest on Mondays2 lists of wordsWeekly Spelling TestWords will be posted onwww.SpellingCity.com

29. MathMath Journal (Daily Math Problem-glue it do it-problem solving)Math Minutes Practice BookData CollectionMath GamesManipulativesComputer Games

30. Technology EquipmentHoover Purchased2 Dell XT Lattitude Tablets LCD/LightsmithVideo CameraDigital Camera2 iPodsHP Printer Some Extras from Grant:6 Toshiba Laptop TabletsDigital Camera and Camcorder2 iPods Smart Board!

31. Technology Computer Lab- Tuesdays (1:00-1:30) & Thursdays (1:00-2:00)Power Points, Podcasts, Photostory, Class Webpage, Wikis, MoviesiPodsInternet ResearchMath GamesInteractive ReadingType to Learn

32. AssessmentsPLEASE keep in mind that this is not the only form of assessment used to indicate your child’s progress or success. DAILY CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE is a huge factor in considering your child’s progress. DIBELS- this is a state mandated fluency test with words read per minute. Dibels is given by our assessment team. Fall Benchmark-44 wpm Winter Benchnmark-68 wpm Spring Benchmark-90 wpm 2. Fountas and Pinnell -This is an individualized reading test that I administer. Your child reads a story, then answers questions about the story. At the beginning of 2nd grade, your child should be reading on a 1st grade reading level. 3. Math Assessments will be given periodically during the year.4.Writing Assessment-your child will write about himself/herself at the beginning and end of the year.