Dear Parents and Students,

      Welcome to second grade in Room 217! We are going to have a FANTASTIC year!  We have 18 students in our class.  Listed below are several important items about our classroom. Please take a few minutes to read through them and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

*PLEASE have students bring a water bottle to school each day to drink from, especially during hot months and on Gym days.

* Allergies: Please email me PERSONALLY if your child has allergies or other medical conditions.

*  Behavior: The school is adopting a Wildwood Code of Conduct.  Details on “The Wildwood Three” will be coming from the office shortly. Stay tuned.

* Lunch & Recess: will be from 11:19 until 12:02. The children eat their lunch first and then proceed outside.  PLEASE NOTE: On rainy and cold weather days, the students have indoor recess.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE gather a few items NOW, while it is fresh in your mind, and pack a small bag that they can bring with them ONLY on days when the weather is threatening or cold.  Unfortunately, we do not have storage space for them at school.  You may pack a puzzle, a book, a game, crayons etc.  This will ensure that they have something to do at indoor recess. MOST IMPORTANTLY, it makes the transition to recess MUCH easier for all of us and saves important learning time.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

*  Specials:  will take place at different times everyday. 

Monday-  Computers (2:11-2:54)

Tuesday-  Art (12:45-1:28)

Wednesday-  Library (1:28-2:11)

Thursday-  PE (9:10-9:53) & Music (12:45-1:28)

Friday-  PE (12:45-1:28)

Please make sure that your child is prepared for their special.  This includes sneakers and an extra bottle of water on Gym days, appropriate clothes on Art days and library books on Library days.

*  Snack:  Each day the children will have the option of eating a snack in the morning at APPROXIMATELY 10am.  Please send in a healthy snack and drink.  I emphasize healthy!  Bringing a snack is your child’s responsibility.  I do not provide snack for the class.   

*Birthdays:  Birthdays are very special!  I look forward to celebrating your child’s birthday this year!  I will contact you in writing prior to your child’s birthday to choose a convenient time to invite you in to celebrate.  You may bring your child’s favorite book for you and/or your child to read to the class. If your child’s birthday falls over the summer, you may have them pick a day to celebrate, or you can do it at the “halfway” mark.  For example, my birthday is July 19th, so I would celebrate my birthday on January 19th.  As far as birthday treats, please send in a UNIFORM snack to avoid choices.  Also, be aware that you should bring enough for Room 217 only.  We will not pass treats around to other classes and teachers.  Finally, be sure to send in any necessary paper products.  THANKS!

*  Reminders: *Please remember that school starts at 8:25am.  If you arrive at school and the door is closed, kindly drive your child around to the front of the building to drop them off and he/she will report to the office to get a late slip.  I appreciate your cooperation and help with this matter, as security and safety of your children is most important to me!