August 25, 2017 

Dear Parents!  

Hooray!   Our first week of school was  fun and exciting.  Students  participated in  a variety of activities to  help make their  second grade experience a success. Throughout the week, they engaged in  community building activities, met new friends,  learned new rules  and procedures, and began to work on basic second grade skills. I am looking forward  to having to a fantastic year with your child.   

You should check your child's  book bag for their blue communication folder.  These folders are being sent again due to receiving additional  information.  Please return them  on Monday morning.  

Please log into Parent Portal to complete your child's RUP form.  Parent Portal  can be accessed  from the Richland Two homepage. Once you are logged into Parent Portal, click on "Returning Student Annual Update" and complete the information.  

Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2017-18 school year.   This permission slip will cover all field studies for the year. If there are any changes to the trip(s) I  will let you know.  I encourage you to complete and return the bottom portion of the slip by September​ ​8​th​.​   Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section. Reminders will be issued prior to each actual field study date.  Please use this link to view or print the field trip form. Field Trip Form

*September 26, 27 OR 28  - EdVenture (2 classes per date) $9.00
*December 14 -  Richland County Library (Main Branch) $3.00
*April 19  - Riverbanks Zoo $3.00
Total​ ​cost =  $15.00

Skills 
Reading -  Fictional Story Elements
Writing- Narratives 
Math - Add and subtract fluently through 99 using knowledge of place value and properties of operations

Science- Solids and liquids

Social Studies - Map Skills

Homework
Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.   Please complete  reading and spelling assignments in a spiral or composition notebook.  Assessments  for reading and spelling will be given on Thursday.  Math assessment will be given at the end of each unit.  

*  All  reading comprehension questions should be answered in complete sentences.  Students should restate the question in their answer.     

Example:   
Question:  Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer:  I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Reading Story for the Week: Davids New Friends

Monday
*Reading: Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1.  Who is the main character in the story?  How do you know?  
2.  How does David feel about starting school?  
3.  What is the genre of this story?    How do you know?  

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1. Reread pages 12-15. How does David feel before he goes to school?  How do you know?  
2. How does David feel about Slim on page on page 19?
3. What is the setting on page 20 and 21?  

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday
Reading  (Test Tomorrow):  Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1.  What did Slim do that made Mr. Roy say, “I think he likes you, David?" 
2.   How do David’s feelings change about school from the beginning of the story to the end?

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Thursday
Reading:  Read "School is Starting" on page 8 and 9.  List 5 ways David and Matt are alike.  

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Vocabulary:  groan   excited    whisper    carefully   different  


Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.

*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 

*Please sign and return the Students Emergency Information Form


*Communication folders should be returned Friday.

* Please use this link to view the field trip form. Field Trip Form

*  Mrs. Leila Dixon will be joining our class beginning Monday.  Mrs. Dixon will serve as  our Foster  Grandparent.


Important Dates

September 1st - First Friday's Breakfast

September 7th - Open House

September 11th- All Fundraiser Money is Due



Needed Supplies

Pencil pouch or box

2 inch Binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view

small scissors 

plastic folder with pockets

Back to School

Welcome to 2nd Grade!

Second grade is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. This is a year of important transitions, as well as one in which the learning of new skills is accelerated. During second grade, your child will read a variety of books, write stories, add two and three digit numbers, subtract two and three digit numbers, and so much more. I hope to make your child’s learning experience a fun and exciting one and instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child’s years of schooling.

I believe that a good parent-teacher relationship is necessary for maximum school success. Throughout the year,  I will communicate with you through a weekly newsletter on my class blog, Class Tag, student planners, telephone calls, and parent-teacher conferences. I encourage you to register with Class Tag to receive reminders and important information about  our class.   Some registration forms were distributed during Back to School Night.  If you were unable to attend, you should check your child’s binder for their form.  You should also subscribe to my Blog Spot @ *http://msldaileysclass.blogspot.com to receive our class newsletter which will include homework assignments, important dates, weekly skills, etc.  It will be updated by Monday of each week.  

Your child will have a student planner that he or she will take home daily. Please go over the planner with your child and sign your name in the box for the correct day. It should be returned daily.   

Please log into Parent Portal to complete your child's RUP form.  You may access Parent Portal from the Richland Two homepage. Once you are logged into Parent Portal, click on "Returning Student Annual Update" and complete the information. 

I look forward to teaching your child and working with you to help your child achieve their fullest potential. Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Loretta Dailey

Phone: (803) 699 2981 ext. 71205

E-mail: ldailey@richland2.org

Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.

*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 

*Please sign and return the Students Emergency Information Form

*Communication folders should be returned Monday.

* Please use this link to view the field trip form. Field Trip Form

* Homework will begin on Monday, August 28th.   Students should complete a reading, spelling and math assignment.   All homework should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.  


Important Dates
August 25th - Cookie Dough Kick Off

September 1st - First Friday's Breakfast

September 7th - Open House

September 11th- All Fundraiser Money is Due

Needed Supplies
Pencil pouch or box

2 inch Binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view

small scissors

plastic folder with pockets