1. Mrs. Hawley’s 2nd Grade Class

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.
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 ~Conference/Planning Time: 1:40-2:25 (Tuesday is our team planning day during conference time.)
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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

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**)