2.
7:35-7:45 Greet Class
7:45-7:55 Announcements, Morning Work
7:55-8:25 Handwriting, D.E.A.R. Time & Small Group Pull-out
8:25-8:55 Whole Group Reading
8:55-9:15 Grammar & Spelling
9:15-9:40 Guided Reading Groups, Centers
9:45-10:00 Recess
10:00 -10:05 Restroom/Water Break
10:05-10:30 Guided Reading Groups & Literacy Centers
10:30-10:50 Writer’s Workshop & Author’s Chair
10:55-11:25 Lunch
11:25-11:35 Restroom/Water Break
11:35-11:55 Continue Writer’s Workshop & Author’s Chair
11:55-12:25 Social Studies/Science
12:30-1:35 Math, Target Math Wall
1:40-2:25 Specials: Day 1: P.E, Day 2: Music, Day 3: P.E., Day 4: Computer, Day 5: P.E.,
Day 6: Art
2:30-2:45 Pack it up/Read Aloud (Chapter Book)
2:45 Dismiss Students
~Snacks & Water Bottle- You may bring a healthy snack from home and a water bottle with a top to keep at your
desk.
~Conference/Planning Time: 1:40-2:25 (Tuesday is our team planning day during conference time.)
3. Behavior Calendar – Check daily & initial
Homework :
READ 15-20 Minutes Daily
Students are responsible for turning in homework page
stapled to Newsletter each Friday.
Students will present their weekly Reader’s Response
Journal each Friday.
Practice Math Facts (No Documentation needs to be
turned in)
Practice Spelling Words (No Documentation needs to
be turned in)
Graded Papers:
If grade is below a 70, Please Sign and Return
If grade is above a 70, Please Keep (to display on fridge)
4. General Promotion
Requirements
70% end-of-year average in reading and in math
work on grade level in math
read and comprehend unseen text at an ending
2nd grade level
fluency expectation is 10 times your child’s age
(Ex. Age 7X10 =70wpm)by the end of second grade
demonstrate most of the 2nd grade TEKS in
reading, language arts, and math
5.
6. Students must sit in the hallway assigned by their
teacher.
Student may NOT arrive before 7 a.m., as teachers
are not on duty to supervise them.
Students must practice math facts, read a book, or
study spelling words each morning before the bell.
Students can only leave with permission.
All electronic game devices must be left at home.
7. Walk
Ask permission before leaving your chair
Sit properly in chair
Talk quietly
Touch only your food- NO SHARING PLEASE!
(Students’ behavior is monitored and recorded daily)
8. Play only in designated areas.
Use equipment safely and appropriately.
Leave objects where you found them.
Avoid unnecessary physical contact- No
tag!
9. Kuentz School Rules
Y.E.L.P
Your choices are your own.
Everyone shows respect.
Listen and follow directions.
Position yourself for success.
10. Classroom Management
Outstanding = (Your child will choose
a reward)
Making Good Choices= (Extra Sticker)
Ready to Learn= (Keep sticker in
binder)
Think About It= (Walk 3 Minutes at
recess)
Loss of Privilege=(Walk 6 minutes at
recess and fill out “Think Sheet”)
Parent Contact =(Walk all of recess
and fill out “Think Sheet” and “Parent
Contact Sheet”)
If your child gets to parent contact I
will dial your number and your child
will talk to you about the situation
11. Every Friday a newsletter will be sent
home containing homework assignments,
spelling words, and a brief description of
curriculum in each subject.
Visit
my webpage at www.nisd.net for a
new copy of the newsletter, information
about me, our daily schedule, upcoming
events, and some fun websites for your
children.
12. Report cards will be issued every nine
weeks.
Your child will receive a numerical grade
for Reading and Math.
Reading levels this year will correlate
with new NISD expectations that match
our new reading adoption and testing
materials.
Your child will receive a letter grade in all
other subjects.
E-Excellent
S-Satisfactory
N- Needs Improvement
U-Unsatisfactory
13. Birthday Celebrations
Invitations for birthday parties
may be distributed at school if
all boys, all girls, or all students
are invited.
To celebrate student birthdays,
parents may bring store bought
cookies, cupcakes, donuts, or
packaged snacks.
14. Attendance is a priority!
Any student who arrives after 7:45 will be counted tardy and
issued a slip by the office.
Any student who arrives after 9:00 will be counted absent unless
they have a note from a physician.
If a child is sent home before 9am they are considered absent.
Any student that is absent for 3 consecutive days must provide a
statement from a health clinic or physician verifying the illness.
Vacations are UNEXCUSED absences, even if a note is sent in.
Personal illness, doctor appointments, family emergencies or a
death in the family are EXCUSED absences.
Children absent from school must provide the teacher with a
note upon their return including the current date and date of
absence, child’s name, reason and parent signature.
15. Please feel free to contact me with any questions,
comments or concerns.
My conference time is from 1:40-2:25. I will try to
respond to any phone calls, notes or emails at that
time.
E-mail- Vanessa.Hawley@nisd.net
Phone - 397-8050 Ext. 3153
FYI: Tuesday is our team planning day during
conference time.
(**please call the front office before 2:00
regarding any changes in transportation**)