Second Grade Monthly Newsletter

We are well on our way into the school year and starting strong! Our students are learning routines and procedures, setting the stage for a successful year. We are excited to dive into our fun curriculum while continuing to build a strong classroom community.

Be sure to look out for our newsletter from Principal Gaddy. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions—we’re here to help!

Dates will be added/updated regularly. Please check back often.

• Monday, August 3rd - Sneak A Peek! 9-11am
• Tuesday, August 4th - First Day of School
• Thursday, August 20th - Open House (please note this is a NEW date)
• Thursday, September 17th- Fall Picture Day
• October 12- 16th- Parent Teacher Conference Week (dismissal at 1:00 pm)
• October 16th- Homecoming Parade & Game
• Thursday, November 19th- Turkey BINGO 6pm
• November 23-27th- Thanksgiving Break- School Closed
• Thursday December 10th- Holiday Concert 6pm
• December 21st- January 3rd- Holiday Break- School Closed
• January 4th- Staff Only Day (school closed for students)
• January 18th- MLK Day- School Closed
• February 15th-19th- Mid Winter Recess- School Closed
• Thursday, February 25th- Black History Month Celebration 6pm
• March 1st- Spring Class Pictures
• Thursday April 1st- Spring Musical at Marietta Middle School
• April 5th- 9th- Spring Break- School Closed
• Last Day of School May 26th- Last Day of School

Reading: Wit and Wisdom Module 1 Prep (A Season of Change)

Phonics: First Grade Review

Science/ Social Studies: Patterns of the sun and moon

Math: How to interpret data and read/create graphs (Example: line graphs, bar graphs, picture graphs)

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Change of Transportation

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.

At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.

Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.

Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon

Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car QR Code. If you do not have a Panther Car QR Code, you may get one at Sneak-A-Peek or by coming to the front office.

Please do not park across the street and have your child designated as a “walker”.

This is extremely dangerous, and teachers on duty will stop children crossing the street

unescorted by a parent or adult. If you need to come into the building, please park in a parking space.

Tardy Drop-Off

When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.

Early Pick-Up

Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student

will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.

Late Pick-Up

Students waiting to be picked up will be supervised until 3:30. After 3:30 they may be sent to the After School Program if they are pre-registered. Regular after school charges will apply. Many parents sign up for the program so their children can attend in case of emergency.

All students are expected to be in uniform. Fridays "Spirit Days" are the only days students should be out of uniform, on these days, students are still expected to wear Marietta/Park Street gear and be weather and school appropriate. *Reminder that all students should be wearing tennis shoes every day.*