About Our Classroom

General Information

To keep you in the loop with classroom events, please make sure that you have subscribed to our blog. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to email me (bsuttor@hpseagles.net) or stop by our classroom (Rm 202) at any time. Second grade is going to be a fantastic adventure and you are a key part of your child’s success!

Blue Take Home Folder

Your second grader will have a blue take home folder that will come home every day. This folder will contain notes from the school and completed assignments. Students should bring this folder back to school every day. 

Special Classes

When the school year begins, look for a specials schedule on our blog calendar. This will help you stay informed as to whether your child has gym, art, STEAM or music. Please remember that your second grader has to keep a pair of gym shoes at school for gym class.

Classroom Rules and Behavior

We have four important rules in our classroom: Use grit, work together, make smart choices and be nice.

We will go over each rule in class and practice these expectations daily.  Positive behavior will be rewarded with special classroom privileges and “Gates Gold” which can be then be spent at our class store.  Students can also earn Gates Gold through points on Dojo. Look for a letter coming home during the first week of school regarding class Dojo!

Healthy  Snacks

Students are encouraged to bring two small healthy snacks to school each day (2nd graders get hungry!)Our classroom is a NUT FREE ZONE. Some healthy snack ideas include: applesauce, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, tortilla chips, pretzels, popcorn, raisins, crackers, bagel chips, and granola bars. More Healthy Snack Ideas

Birthdays

One fun way we like to celebrate birthdays is called “Books & Birthdays”. Students are encouraged to bring in a copy of their favorite picture book to share with the class on their birthday. The book can then stay in our class library for students to read for many years to come! Look for more information at the open house.

Parent Volunteers

Parent volunteers are always welcome in our class. In fact, we love them! Look for more information during the month of September.