Please come to Open House next Tuesday, September 19 from 6-7:30!  See you then!

Students brought home a fact sheet for homework (math sheet).  Students will bring a math fact sheet every Monday and Wednesday for homework. Please return the next day. If your child was unable to complete tonight, he/she can finish it tomorrow and return Wednesday. Thank you

I am sending home a tan colored paper today that is your child’s emergency card.  Please look it over, make any changes and return it on Monday.  Thank you

September 6, 2017

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Ms. Truxall’s class and the 2017-2018 school year.   I am very excited about working with you and your child this year and look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing.

Our goals for all of our children are as follows:

•         To have a positive, happy attitude towards school and learning and foster a sense of curiosity.
•         To build and reinforce habits of initiative, concentration, persistence and independence.
•         To allow each child to progress at their own pace and at the same time challenge their abilities.
•         To develop a sense of high self esteem, a sense of order and inner discipline.
•         To foster socially acceptable behavior.
•         To create a caring and supportive classroom community.
•         To allow each child to develop the skills they will need to be successful in school and in the future.

The following should also give your family information about the school year.

1. Attendance

•         School begins at 8:40am.  Students need to be in the classroom and ready to work at 8:40am.  If a student arrives in the class after 8:40am, he/she will be marked tardy.  Students will be allowed to come to the classroom at 8:35am and no sooner.
•         Please remember there will be some late starts on Wednesdays.  Watch for notes pertaining to the dates of these days.
•         If your children are going to be absent, please call the office and let them know.
•         Please plan family vacations according to the school’s calendar.

1. Dismissal

•         Our school day ends at 3:35pm.  Please arrive at 3:35pm to pick up your children.  We will bring your children out to the back of the school.  When your child sees you, he/she must “fist pump” my hand and tell me who is here to pick him/her up.  This allows me to know exactly when a student is leaving and with whom.  Please be sure whoever is picking up your child that his or her name is on the Emergency Card in the office.  I will not release your child without this information. Younger siblings will dismiss with older siblings.

III. Snack

•         Snack will be held at approximately 10:00am.
•         Students will only be allowed to eat a healthy snack.
•         Healthy snacks include: Fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese, healthy dry cereals such as Cheerios, granola and cereal bars, pudding, yogurt, etc.  Chips, cookies, candy, fruit chews, etc will not be eaten at snack.  Your child will have to save it for lunch.
•         Because we do not have a drinking fountain in the classroom, students will be allowed to bring a small bottle of water only.  Please no juice, pop or lemonade.  If spills become a problem, I will have to disallow drinks.  Thanks

1. Spelling

•         Students will receive a new list of spelling words for the week on Mondays. Please practice these words with your child.  He/she will be responsible for spelling them correctly on tests and in everyday work. Tests will be on Fridays.

1. Math

•         This year the teachers will use games, some lessons from the Everyday Math series and Dearborn’s lessons to teach math.  Math activities, games, computers and some worksheets will be used in class. We will be using some computer websites  this year to assist in teaching and allowing the children extra math practice with games and activities.

1. Homework

.      Read every night for 20 minutes

•         Certain assignments can be taken home if not finished in time.
•         Fact sheets will be sent home for homework twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
•         Journal writing will be assigned on Tuesdays and Thursdays for homework.
•         Study for Spelling Tests on Thursday nights.

VII. Friday Folders

•         Each student will have a Friday Folder

Throughout the week, the folder will be filled with completed, loose work and sent home. Folders need to be returned on Monday.

VIII. Communication/Homework Folders

•         Students will receive a Communication Folder that must be kept in his/her backpack.  Any homework or notes going home or coming back to school should be placed in this folder.

All folders must then be placed in the black bin every morning.

1. Sharing (Show and Tell)

•         On Fridays, students may bring in something to share with the class.

1. Communication

•         I would like to make myself available to talk with parents as much as possible but please understand that I am very busy in the mornings preparing for the day and will not be available to talk.  Please give your child a note in the morning and I will read it as soon as possible.  I will also be available after school on certain days.  If you would like to talk, please call the office, leave a note in my mailbox, send a note in with your child or send me an email.  My address is truxalc@dearbornschools.org.  Email is the best way to reach me!

Volunteers -We are in need of many parent volunteers to assist throughout the school          year.  I will send home a volunteer form for parents to sign up.

Blog– Please visit my blog on the district website.    You should soon receive my emails about class updates and important information.  If you are not receiving my emails, please contact me.

Birthdays– This year birthdays will be celebrated at the end of the day.  Children may bring in a small treat for the students to eat.  Examples include cupcakes, brownies or cookies.  No elaborate gifts or party bags will be allowed. If you’d like a healthy alternative, send in a fruit tray or decorative pencils/erasers.

Birthday invitations– If you are giving your child a birthday party and want to invite certain children from the class, you will have to give out those invitations outside of school.  You may pass out invitations only if you are inviting the entire class.  Too much class time is spent on consoling those who are left out.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

We are looking forward to a wonderful year!

Ms. Truxall

Ms. Truxall’s Special Schedule

Monday and Wednesday-Music

Tuesday and Thursday- Gym (please wear or bring gym shoes)

Thursday- Art

Friday- Media

Library check-out- to be determined

Students may bring in one toy from home to share with the class!

September 6, 2017

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Ms. Truxall’s class and the 2017-2018 school year.   I am very excited about working with you and your child this year and look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing.

Our goals for all of our children are as follows:

•         To have a positive, happy attitude towards school and learning and foster a sense of curiosity.
•         To build and reinforce habits of initiative, concentration, persistence and independence.
•         To allow each child to progress at their own pace and at the same time challenge their abilities.
•         To develop a sense of high self esteem, a sense of order and inner discipline.
•         To foster socially acceptable behavior.
•         To create a caring and supportive classroom community.
•         To allow each child to develop the skills they will need to be successful in school and in the future.

The following should also give your family information about the school year.

1. Attendance

•         School begins at 8:40am.  Students need to be in the classroom and ready to work at 8:40am.  If a student arrives in the class after 8:40am, he/she will be marked tardy.  Students will be allowed to come to the classroom at 8:35am and no sooner.
•         Please remember there will be some late starts on Wednesdays.  Watch for notes pertaining to the dates of these days.
•         If your children are going to be absent, please call the office and let them know.
•         Please plan family vacations according to the school’s calendar.

1. Dismissal

•         Our school day ends at 3:35pm.  Please arrive at 3:35pm to pick up your children.  We will bring your children out to the back of the school.  When your child sees you, he/she must “fist pump” my hand and tell me who is here to pick him/her up.  This allows me to know exactly when a student is leaving and with whom.  Please be sure whoever is picking up your child that his or her name is on the Emergency Card in the office.  I will not release your child without this information. Younger siblings will dismiss with older siblings.

III. Snack

•         Snack will be held at approximately 10:00am.
•         Students will only be allowed to eat a healthy snack.
•         Healthy snacks include: Fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese, healthy dry cereals such as Cheerios, granola and cereal bars, pudding, yogurt, etc.  Chips, cookies, candy, fruit chews, etc will not be eaten at snack.  Your child will have to save it for lunch.
•         Because we do not have a drinking fountain in the classroom, students will be allowed to bring a small bottle of water only.  Please no juice, pop or lemonade.  If spills become a problem, I will have to disallow drinks.  Thanks

1. Spelling

•         Students will receive a new list of spelling words for the week on Mondays. Please practice these words with your child.  He/she will be responsible for spelling them correctly on tests and in everyday work. Tests will be on Fridays.

1. Math

•         This year the teachers will use games, some lessons from the Everyday Math series and Dearborn’s lessons to teach math.  Math activities, games, computers and some worksheets will be used in class. We will be using some computer websites  this year to assist in teaching and allowing the children extra math practice with games and activities.

1. Homework

        .      Read every night for 20 minutes

•         Certain assignments can be taken home if not finished in time.
•         Fact sheets will be sent home for homework twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
•         Journal writing will be assigned on Tuesdays and Thursdays for homework.
•         Study for Spelling Tests on Thursday nights.

VII. Friday Folders

•         Each student will have a Friday Folder

Throughout the week, the folder will be filled with completed, loose work and sent home. Folders need to be returned on Monday.

VIII. Communication/Homework Folders

•         Students will receive a Communication Folder that must be kept in his/her backpack.  Any homework or notes going home or coming back to school should be placed in this folder.

All folders must then be placed in the black bin every morning.

1. Sharing (Show and Tell)

•         On Fridays, students may bring in something to share with the class.

1. Communication

•         I would like to make myself available to talk with parents as much as possible but please understand that I am very busy in the mornings preparing for the day and will not be available to talk.  Please give your child a note in the morning and I will read it as soon as possible.  I will also be available after school on certain days.  If you would like to talk, please call the office, leave a note in my mailbox, send a note in with your child or send me an email.  My address is truxalc@dearbornschools.org.  Email is the best way to reach me!

            Volunteers -We are in need of many parent volunteers to assist throughout the school          year.  I will send home a volunteer form for parents to sign up.

  Blog– Please visit my blog on the district website.    You should soon receive my emails about class updates and important information.  If you are not receiving my emails, please contact me.

Birthdays– This year birthdays will be celebrated at the end of the day.  Children may bring in a small treat for the students to eat.  Examples include cupcakes, brownies or cookies.  No elaborate gifts or party bags will be allowed. If you’d like a healthy alternative, send in a fruit tray or decorative pencils/erasers.

Birthday invitations– If you are giving your child a birthday party and want to invite certain children from the class, you will have to give out those invitations outside of school.  You may pass out invitations only if you are inviting the entire class.  Too much class time is spent on consoling those who are left out.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

We are looking forward to a wonderful year!

Ms. Truxall

Ms. Truxall’s Special Schedule

Monday and Wednesday-Music

Tuesday and Thursday- Gym (please wear or bring gym shoes)

Thursday- Art

Friday- Media

Library check-out- to be determined

Supply List for Ms. Truxall

                          2nd  Grade Suggested List for 2017-2018

5 Composition books with a sewn seam. Please write name only of child on notebooks

•   1 bottle of hand sanitizer
• 1 package of sharpened #2 pencils
• 1 package of pencil erasers and 2 pencil sharpeners
• 3 glue sticks and 1 bottle of glue
• 1 package of crayons and 1 box of markers
• 1 package of colored pencils
• 1 pair of scissors
• 3 cardboard basic folders with pockets– Any color
• 1 sturdy box or file holder for holding “Read to Self” books
• 1 watercolor paints and 1 12inch ruler
• 1 package of lined paper- wide rule and 1 package of copy paper.
• 1 quart Ziplock bags
• 1 roll of paper towels

Please also send 1 pair of headphones in a plastic bag with your child’s name on it.

Please have your child empty his/her backpack before tomorrow.  We have lots more to send home!!!!