Parent Information

Mrs. Michelle’s Class Handbook

 Second Graders are out of this world!  

Dear Parents,

Welcome to second grade!  My name is Mrs. Michelle Overstreet.  I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year.  I am looking forward to a super year with your child!  I realize that teaching is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility.  I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience. I believe that what happens in my class will affect your child’s future.  We have a busy and exciting year ahead of us!  Your child’s time will be well spent.

This handbook is designed to let you know how everything works in our classroom.  It provides information on the policies, procedures, and high expectations for the school year.

Please review this handbook with your child.  Good communication is essential for a successful school year.  I know we will be able to work together as a team for the best interest of the child! J

Keep the handbook so that you may refer to it throughout the year.  Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you have throughout the school year. You may send a note in your child’s homework folder, call me at school 674-4860 or E-mail me at michelle.overstreet@graves.kyschools.us

     

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Michelle Overstreet

School Hours

Students attend school from 7:28-2:36.  Car Riders may enter the building at 7:10.  Students may enter the classroom at 7:20 and instruction will begin at 7:28.

School and Class Behavior System

At Symsonia Elementary, we have a school wide behavior system, RIDERS. 

School-wide Matrix                                              Voice Levels

R espect my school, self and others                       3 = Outside Voices

I mpressive behavior                                             2 = Neighbor Voices

D irections given, Directions followed                    1 = Whisper

E ager to learn                                                      0 = Quiet

R esponsible choices

S UCCESS IS UP TO ME!

Class Rules                                                Good Listening Rules

We raise our hands to speak.                                       Eyes watching.

We stay in our seats.                                               Ears Listening.

We use voices soft and sweet.                                      Lips closed.

We keep our desk tidy and neat.                                   Hands still.

We are helpful, friendly, and fair.                                 Feet Quiet.

We take turns and share.

We always do our best!

My class follows the RIDERS System by moving clothespins.  Any time a student breaks a rule, they will move their pin Three moves in one week means loss of Coke Break.  However, your child may earn privileges for moving the scale to Excellence! 

                                          

Special Classes

P.E. is on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Please make sure your child wears appropriate shoes.  We also have a physical activity every day so it is important for your child to wear comfortable shoes every day.  

Library is on Fridays, please remind students to return books each week so they can check out new books each week. 

Our weekly schedule

          Monday             11:15-12:05       P.E.

                    Tuesday            11:15-12:05       Art

                    Wednesday       11:15-12:05       Computers

                    Thursday          11:15-12:05       Music

                    Friday              11:15-12:05       PE or Drama every other Friday

Recess

Please make sure your child brings a jacket on cool days and a coat on cold days.  We will have inside recess on rainy days, snowy days, and when it is too cold to be outside.

Birthdays

Birthday’s are special occasions for our students.  We will gladly celebrate your child’s birthday on Friday’s during Coke Break.  You may bring store bought or pre-packaged treats to the office or send with your child. Please let me know if you will be bringing something for your child so I can plan accordingly.

Daily Folders

Your child must bring their Symsonia Folder to school daily.  Any important notes or money should be placed in the folder.  We will use the folder to send home important notes, as well as the weekly assignment sheet and homework.  The folder will be labeled with a “Keep at Home” side and “Return to School” side.  Please keep all “Return to School” papers in your child’s folder. 

Sending Money to School

     

All money sent to school should be placed in a sealed envelope.  Mark it with your child’s name, teacher’s name, the amount and the reason. (Example “Lunch Money or Coke Break”)  Place all money envelopes in your child’s folder.  Please do not send in loose money.  We do not encourage students to have large sums of money at school. SEND MONEY IN MARKED ENVELOPES ONLY 

Breakfast and Lunch Times

I want to encourage you to feel free to visit and eat breakfast or lunch with your child! J

            Breakfast is at 7:40-7:50 a.m.              Lunch is at 12:05-12:30 p.m.

Absences and Tardies

Students will be required to make up class work that is missed. They will have three days for this to be returned for a grade.  If student is tardy and does not get morning work finished.  They will have to make it up at recess.