Welcome to Mrs' Spielmanns 2nd Grade Class

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Welcome toMrs. Spielmanns2nd Grade Class
WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL

• 2003-2004 School Year

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Agenda/Topic to Be Covered

• Mission Statement/Goals
• Whos Who
• Classroom Policies
• Special Projects
• Grading
• Parent Conferences
• Summary

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MISSION STATEMENT/GOALS

• Mission Statement/Goals Our Mission is to
  instill in our students a love of learning, a
  desire to know and to do what is right, and the
  knowledge and skills to face the future with
  courage.
• As educators, we are committed to
• Encouraging parental involvement which is
  essential to student success.
• Providing citizenship training so children may
  learn to function in society with mutual respect
  for all.
• Establishing high expectations with the belief
  that all students can learn and be successful.
• Making decisions and establishing policies that
  are focused on student diversity, interests, and
  their need for belonging.
• Making every part of the school day educational.
• Building open, constructive communication among
  all staff, students parents/guardians, and
  community,.
• Providing a safe and caring environment promoting
  self-worth.

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WHOS WHO

• SCHOOL STAFF
• Principal Mrs. Tyler
• Secretary Pam Graham
• P.E. Teacher Mr. Matthies
• Music Teacher Mr. Krier
• Art Teacher Mr. Tuch
• Counselor Mr. Clare
• Enrichment Teacher Mrs. Lutter
• Speech Pathologist Mrs. Wynja

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CLASSROOM POLICIES

• SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• All students will demonstrate improvement in the
  use of appropriate social skills.
• All students will improve their writing skills in
  all areas of the curriculum.
• SCHOOL HOURS ARE 825-330

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Special Projects/Dates

• Halloween Party Oct. 31
• Christmas Party Dec. 22
• Valentine Party Feb. 11
• INSERVICE DATES
• Sept. 10 Early Dismissal (130) In-service
• Oct. 13 No School In-service
• Nov. 6- In-service 830-1130 Conferences
  1230-830 p.m.
• Dec. 17 Early Dismissal(130) Teacher
  In-service
• Jan. 14 Early Dismissal (130) Teacher
  In-service
• Feb. 12 In-service (830- 1130)
  Conferences 1230-830 p.m.
• March 17 Early Dismissal (130) In-service
• April 14 Early Dismissal (130)Teacher
  In-service
• May 5 Early Dismissal (130) Teacher In-service

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Grading

• Students in grades K-2 will be rated according to
  their achievement and effort using letters and
  numbers indicated on their report card . These
  marks will be determined by comparing the
  students performance with the students ability
  and not by comparing the student with another
  student.

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Parent Conferences

• CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
• November 6 and February 12 1230-830 P.M.
• I can be reached by E-Mail (carolyn.spielmann_at_k12.
  sd.us) or 528-3215 to discuss any concerns.

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QUESTIONS ANSWERS

• Do we have any questions or concerns?

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Summary

• Thank you so much for coming to Open House! I am
  confident we will have a great year!!
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