Welcome to Second Grade

Welcome to Second Grade! I am excited to be starting a new year and look forward to the opportunity to teach your child. Many of you may be approaching the start of school with both excitement and apprehension. Hopefully this information will give you an idea of what to expect and answer many questions for you. 

Second Grade is a vital time in your child’s life, both academically and socially. My goal this year is to provide a safe and loving environment where your child can grasp the fundamental skills of reading, writing, math and science in Mandarin. In addition, I want your child to able to use these skills by making connections to real life. 

Thank you for the opportunity to teach your child this year. I appreciate you giving me the chance to be a part of the educational journey your child is taking at the GLOBE Academy as they become life-long learners. I will do everything that I can to ensure your child and family have a successful and happy second grade experience. 

Attendance

Your child’s regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial to his/her success. Many of the learning activities are group oriented and involve interaction with classmates. Therefore, it is next to impossible to make up work at home. Please view school as a priority, and please ensure that your child attends every day except in cases of illness or emergency. 

F.I.S.H

The Family Involvement Starts Here folder is a folder that your child uses every day to help develop organizational skills and learn responsibility. This folder is a good way to maintain effective communication skills between home and school. It aims to eliminate lost notes, and protects homework, money, and assignments. It also helps to keep your family informed of important school events and academic progress. Please make sure you check the folder on a nightly basis and include any information teachers need to know for the following day. 

Behavior

The GLOBE Academy practices positive discipline and the principles of our school motto CREST. Behavior charts and rewards are unacceptable. Teachers will give fair and rational consequences for students unable to show appropriate behavior. We encourage you to apply the CREST principles and positive discipline in your own homes. 

Daily Necessities

Students should bring a water bottle and a backpack daily. He/she should not bring any toys, electronics, trading cards, or anything that is not related to school or our course of study. Prohibited items will be confiscated y the teacher and returned at the end of the day. 

Progress reports

The GLOBE Academy does not use a numerical grading system. We will be using the following scale for grading:

ES - Exceeding the standard. The student consistently performs one or two grade levels above what is expected. 

MS - Meting the standard. The student is consistently meeting the grade level expectations. 

AS – Approaching the standard. The student meets the standard most of the time but makes some mistakes or has some minor misunderstanding. 

JB – Just beginning. The student is making some sense of the material but is still confused or has major misconceptions that still need to be worked on.

NY – Not yet. The student does not understand the material. The student needs more support, help or time to understand the material. 

Volunteer opportunities

The safety of students is our priority. we will need volunteers to serve as chaperones for school field trips and help with class celebrations. When we need volunteers, we will send out information to let you know how you can sign up. 

Communication

A good parent-teacher relationship is the key for your child’s success. Throughout the year you are welcome to contact me through email (all communication will be returned within 24 hours) or notes in the F.I.S.H folder. Please understand that conferences or communication about your child is not possible during instructional time.