My PowerPoint presentation is for my student to get to know me as an individual, class rules and procedure, so they will have a successful year.

1. Mrs.Trina Fairley
2nd Grade Class
Welcome, students!

2. Welcome to Second Grade!
• I will introduce you
to second grade
and to our
classroom
expectations and
procedures.
• If you have any
questions during
the year, please
ask.

3. All About Me
• My background
– I have lived in Indianola, MS 41 years.
– I attended Grand Canyon University and
now enrolled in Belhaven University in
Jackson, MS.
• My experience
– I’ve been a teacher assistant for 7
years but this is my first year lead
teacher.

4. My Family
• My husband
– Billy
• Our children
– son, JaKevius is a senior at
Mississippi Valley State University
– son, Lawyer is a senior at Gentry
High School
– daughter, Felicity is a sophomore
at Gentry High School
– son, Xavier is a 3rd grader at
Carver Elementary School.
Billy and
myself
JaKevius
Lawyer
and
Felicity
Xavier

5. My Goals
• To give you the academic and social
skills you need to progress to third
grade.
• To provide a supportive and fun
classroom environment.
• To help you make new friends and
discover new interests.

6. Attendance Policy
• Students need to attend school
everyday if possible. When a student
has more than five (5) unexcused
absences, he or she is reported to
the Compulsory Attendance Office.
Good attendance and promptness to
class are extremely important
matters.

7. Tardiness
• Breakfast begins at 7:00-7:45 a.m.
• Class begins at 8:00 a.m.
• Morning work is assigned each day. If you
are late, this will be assigned for
homework.
• If you aren’t in the classroom by the time
the bell rings, please check in at the
school office before coming to class.
After three (3) tardiness to class, student
will be referred for conference with the
principal and/or parent.

8. Classroom Rules
 Respect and be kind to others.
 Listen carefully to directions,
and obey them.
 Do not touch others.
 Work quietly.
 Work and play safely.
 Raise your hand before you ask a
question.
 Listen quietly while others are
speaking.
 Do not bring toys or gum to class.

9. Hall Rules
 Obey all our school rules.
 Respect our school’s property.
 Be quiet in lines, hallways, and
restrooms.
 Walk only, no running.
 Stay in line, and stay on the right
side of the hall.
 Always have a hall pass.

10. Lunchtime Rules
 Stand in line and wait your turn to
be served.
 Don’t play with or throw your food.
 Clean your table before you leave.
 Walk only, no running.
 Don’t take food out of the
cafeteria.

11. Dress Code
Uniform Policy
• Hunter green polo shirts
• Khaki or navy pants,
shorts, skirts, or
jumpers
• Solid white undershirt
is required to wear
under shirt
• Black or brown belt
• Jacket with a zipper
Uniform Policy
• No sagging pants
• Tops can not show mid-
section
• No caps or hat allowed
to be worn in the
building
• No flip-flops
• Shirts need to be
tucked in pants at all
time

12. Classroom Community
• Our classroom is a community. In our
community, we have rules to help us get
along with each other.
• Our basic class rules are:
– Be respectful and responsible.
– Be organized and follow directions.
– Be on time.
– Be prepared.

13. Classroom Expectation
• Be in your assigned
seat and ready to
work.
• Bring required books
and materials to class
every day.
• Listen and stay seated
when someone is
speaking.
• Follow directions the
first time they are
given.
• Turn assignments in on
time
• Treat everyone and
their property
respectfully.
• Student should not
eat or drink in class
unless you have
permission.

14. Disciplinary Procedure
• 1st offense: Verbal
warning
• 2nd offense:
Written warning
and consultation
• 3rd offense: Call
parents
• 4th offense: Office
Referral

15. Incentive
• 1. Praise
• 2. Parent Contact
• 3. Nomination for
Student of the
Month Award
• 4. Homework
passes
• Treasure box

16. Homework
• You are responsible for completing your homework
each night.
• Homework is always copied in your planner.
• I will assign about 45 minutes of homework every
night. This should include 20 minutes of reading.
• Your homework is due every morning.
• If homework is not completed, you will work on it
at recess. This will also be marked on your
discipline card and a note may be written in your
planner.
• Homework is never given on Fridays.

17. How you will be graded?
Grades Scale
School Wide K-2
• A 90 – 100
• B 80 – 89
• C 75 – 79
• D 70 – 74
• F 69 and below
Grading Policy
Assessments 40%
Homework 30%
Classwork 25%
Participation 5%

18. Class Subjects
• The subjects we cover during second
grade are:
– Reading
– Math
– Language
– Spelling
– Science and Social Studies

19. Reading Curriculum
• Monday: review vocabulary
words
• Tuesday: read and discuss
story
• Wednesday: phonics skills are
taught
• Thursday: reading skills are
taught
• Friday: test day, introduce
vocabulary words for next
week
AR is a program designed to encourage you to read. I
ask that you read 20 minutes every night. This will
certainly improve your reading fluency, so you may
become an excellent reader.

20. Math Curriculum
• You will learn about numbers
and operations,
measurement, data,
multiplication, division, and
geometry.
• You must read the problem,
draw a picture, write a
complete number sentence,
and always finish with a label.
• You will be time and tested
weekly on multiplication
facts.

21. Language/Spelling Curriculum
• You will learn about type and
part of sentences.
• You will learn about nouns,
verbs, pronouns, and
adjectives.
• Spelling words are written in
the students planner on
Friday. Test are always given
on Thursday.
• We begin the year with 15
words and 2 dictation
sentences. Later in the year,
the list will increase to 20
words.

22. Science Curriculum
• We will study matter, sound,
light, electricity, plants,
animals, the earth, and then
weather.
• You are encouraged to bring
things from home, which
relate to the topics we are
discussing.

23. Social Studies Curriculum
• We will learn about communities,
history, geography, map skills,
government, citizenship,
economics, and different
cultures from around our world.

24. Our Promises
 We will get along with each other
and with our teachers.
 We will be friendly to everyone.
 We will be kind to each other: No
putdowns, making fun of, or
singling out anyone.
 We will take turns and share.
 We will respect others’ property.

25. Contact information
• School number 662-569-3137
• My number and email 662-577-
7276/tfairley@sunflower.k12.ms.us

26. Let’s Have a Great Year!

27. Resources
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