Mrs. Gallaway’s 2nd Grade

2014-152nd Grade

Mrs. Gallaway

2nd Grade Team

Mrs. Cinthia Morales, Ms. Caroline McCurry, Mrs. Irma Escarcega,

Mrs. Haley Gallaway, Mrs. Kari Christy, Mrs. Zoila Basler,

Teacher/Parent Partnership is Key to Your Child’s Success!

Please contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns. My goal is to

help your child succeed!

Conference time: 12:50 – 1:40 p.m.

Call or e-mail to schedule time to meet.

haley.gallaway@gcisd.net 817-251-5770

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7:35 – 8:00 - Breakfast & Announcements8:00 – 8:50 – Language Arts8:50 – 940 - Win-Win Time

(Personalized Learning)9:40 – 10:50 – Language Arts10:50 – 11:20 – Recess11:20 – 11:50 - Lunch11:50 – 12:50 – Math12:50 – 1:40 – Specials 1:40 – 2:30 – Science 2:30 - 2:45 – Prepare for Dismissal

We expect good conduct and behavior from all students. School-wide we are learning and using the 7 Habits:1. Be Proactive2. Begin with the End in Mind3. Put First Things First4. Think Win-Win5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be

Understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the Saw 

A color system is used to communicate daily behavior:

BLUE - Excellent Leadership Day!GREEN-Great day!

YELLOW-Think about choices / habits (warning)

RED - Parent phone call to discuss 

I want to partner with you to help your child be successful. 

RECOGNITIONComplimentsNotesPhone callTextsE-MailsStickers / StampsExtra timeSpecial PrivilegesAnnouncements 

CONSEQUENCESThink TicketWalk & Think Time (recess)Think time (quiet time) Change seating assignmentOffice or Counselor Referral

Testing• Comprehension Checks and Spelling tests on

Fridays• Reading comprehension quizzes • iStation testing in Reading (Replaces DRA)• iStation testing in Math • CogAT in October• Writing Assessments• September, January and May

• End of unit tests in Math, Social Studies and Science

• Ongoing assessments in all subjects

Goal Setting• This year students will be setting goals so

they can “Begin with the End in Mind”• Includes:• Reading goals (monitor with iStation

scores)• Math goals (monitor with iStation scores)• Other personal goals • And more…

• I will work with your child to set goals that they can share with you • Celebrate accomplishments• Encourage and motivate your child to

reach their goals

Homework• Math homework – Monday-Thursday • Read nightly 20+ minutes – Build

stamina, fluency and comprehension• Reading log – Summarize or tell a

favorite part• Spelling – Words from Words Their Way

level Homework will be checked on

Fridays.**Homework is not meant to be frustrating! If your child does not understand, just write a note and I can help the next day.

Digital Devices• Students will use electronic devices (iPads,

laptops) to enhance their learning and share what they’ve learned

• Learning will continue to focus on the content, not the technology• Address “play on the iPad”

• Students will use technology to engage in learning tasks that are otherwise inconcievable

• Instruction provides opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication

Digital Devices• Each student is assigned an iPad and will

use their Google account to download apps• Students understand • Acceptable use • How to handle devices safely• There are consequences for not using

devices as intended/appropriately• Safe internet practices

School Hours• The first bell rings at 7:35 a.m.

• The school day begins at 7:40 a.m. with KTIM announcements and breakfast

• After 7:45, your child will need a tardy slip from the front office

Attendance • It is very important to attend school each day

so your child does not get behind.

• If you know your child is going to be absent, please call or send a note and I can try to give them their work ahead of time.

• If your child is ill, please send a note with an excuse to the office.

• Office note is required to return to classroom after a being absent

• Must be in school at 10:00, otherwise counted absent

Dress CodeWe follow the GCISD dress code. Some

things to be aware of:

• For shirts, shoulder straps need to be 3 fingers wide (no spaghetti straps)

• Shorts need to fall below the finger tips.

• T-shirts cannot have violent scenes or guns.

• Other items:• Girls have a hard time at recess in

heels.• Our room can get cold at times, so

students are welcome to keep a jacket at school.

Cafeteria

Breakfast in the Classroom – Cafeteria account is charged. If the balance is empty, students are not allowed to eat breakfast

Lunch is at 11:20 and ends at 11:50

Parents may join their child for lunch/eat at tables on stage.

Birthday Celebrations• Celebrations take place in the classroom in the

afternoon.

• Please give 24 hour or more notice so we plan time for the celebration

• Classroom birthday celebrations may not be served in the cafeteria where meals from the Nutrition Services Department are being served and consumed. Birthday celebrations must take place in the classroom or in the cafeteria after all meals have been served.

Parties• Holiday Party in

December (Friday before winter break starts)

Valentine’s Day

Field TripsConsidering…• Dallas Arboretum• Dallas Zoo

Keep and eye out in the 2nd grade newsletter so you will know when they are coming up!

To chaperone at field trips and other class events, you must:

Complete the online background checkand

Attend the volunteer training - tonight at 7 p.m.

- Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Parent Support• Please check and sign Green folders each

day!• Please be a motivator for your child to

succeed in school.• Please ask questions if you are not sure

about something!• Please remember that your child needs to

be more responsible with your support.• Please help make sure homework is

completed and neat.

• Please communicate any concerns or ideas with me. (not enough challenge, too much challenge, just right…)

Thank You!

Thank you for entrusting your children to me this year. I take that trust very seriously and will do my best to help your children have the

most successful year possible.