About your teacher:

My name is Kelly Laudeman and I am presently a Second grade teacher at the Frackville Elementary. I am a graduate of Bloomsburg University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I am currently attending Wilkes University where I am working toward my Master’s degree in Education. I live within the North Schuylkill School District and I am a past graduate of North Schuylkill High School. Prior to my position with North Schuylkill, I had the pleasure of being substitute teacher in a number of local school districts and taught Second grade at Transfiguration Elementary School in Hazleton. I am looking forward to a great year with your child.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at (570) 874-3661 or email klaudeman@northschuylkill.net. In reference to homework assignments, please call the Homework Helpline number (570)462-3000 or (570)773-2211 selection number 7410

Reading

The Second grade Reading Curriculum is an all inclusive program designed to include Reading, Phonics, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling. The textbook that we are currently using is The Collections Edition from the Hartcourt Company. Additional resources can be accessed through their website at www.hartcourtschool.com.

In the Reading and Phonics areas, grades are based upon vocabulary, story comprehension and skills. In Grammar, grades are based upon sentence writing and identifying parts of speech. In Spelling, grades are based upon weekly Spelling tests. In Composition, students will continually be working on different types of writing throughout the school year. Second grade is also the time that students begin to learn to write in cursive. Our textbook is from the Zaner-Bloser Company and the website is www.zaner-bloser.com.

Students are required to independently read 25 books throughout the school year. Students will be required to show some type of verification that the books were read. This will be done in many different formats.

Math

The Second Grade Math Curriculum covers a wide variety of topics all of which can be viewed on the website at www.harcourtschool.com. To access this site you will need to list an author of the Math book. Use “Roby” as your password and it will enable you to access the site.

In Math, grades are based upon chapter review, chapter tests, drill tests, and classroom work.

Science / Health

In Second grade Science we cover the following topics: Animals, Plants, Dinosaurs, and Solar System. We cover one theme each marking period. Grades are based upon lesson outlines, vocabulary quizzes, classroom projects, and chapter tests. Our textbook is from the McGraw-Hill Company. For additional information, you can access their website at www.mhscience02.com.

In Health we will cover the topics of Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Safety, Teeth, and Food.

Social Studies

The Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum covers units on:

· People, Places, and Holidays

· Discovering our Past

· A Working world

· Earth, our Home

Grades are based upon workbook, tests, and class projects. Our textbook People Together (Adventures in Time and Place) is published by the McGraw-Hill Company and is presently not available on line.

Additional Resources:

In addition to the websites listed above, there are a number of valuable websites that would serve as reinforcement and practice of the skills taught throughout the year. The websites are as follows:

Mr. Verbrosky’s website at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7vo0a/

*www.funbrain.com

*www.yahooligans.com

*www.factmonster.com

*www.studyisland.com

(*all websites noted are also accessible through Mr. Vebrosky’s website)

1. Follow Directions

2. Complete assignments

*In school assignments – Students must complete in school assignments.

*Homework – Homework is assigned daily and at times over the weekend for special situations. Homework assignments must be completed and handed in the following day. If an assignment is missed a First warning will be given and a note will be written in the daily homework book. Second missed assignment will result in a second warning be given. If a third assignment is missed within a one month period, an after school detention will be assigned and parents will be notified. In the event of an absence, homework should be turned in upon return to school.

*All completed assignments must include the student’s name.

3. Listening carefully

*Students should listen attentively to teacher and show respect to others while they are speaking. Students should always raise their hand and wait to be called upon. Students should take turns when speaking.

4.

Respect

*Students should show respect for other students, their belongings, and school property at all times.

Discipline Procedure(s):

Students are expected to follow the classroom rules. In the event that a class rule has not been followed, it will result in the loss of privilege. We will be following the discipline and homework procedures as documented in the student handbook and this website.

In addition, at the beginning of each month, the students will be given a monthly behavior / work chart. This chart will be used to keep a daily record of the students’ behavior and class work. In the event that a rule is not followed or class work has not been completed, it will be documented on the chart and parents will be notified. The chart will be sent home on a weekly basis in the Friday “Take Home Folder”. This will allow the parents to view and acknowledge their child’s progress on a daily / weekly basis. A copy of the chart is attached. If a child’s behavior disrupts his/her learning or that of the class the parents will be notified immediately.

Any student who has not missed a homework assignment or received only one written warning will be allowed to participate in the end of the month reward program.