Hello 2^nd Grade!

My name is Jaime Pinkham, and I am so happy to be your child’s new second grade teacher.  On this page you will find updates and weekly homework posted.  If you ever have any questions, you may reach me at jpinkham@sma-pa.org, 215-943-0222 or sign up on the REMIND app. 

***Beginning this trimester, I will be implementing a homework grade into all subjects. Please make sure that your child's homework is completed nightly and returned to me the next day. Please reach out to me with any questions.

***I have made study guides for each of the children. These guides will hold study sheets about information we learned in class, as well as information we need for school/Church. They are to be brought home nightly as spelling/vocabulary words are included in these books. Please use them as a review for quizzes and tests.


**If your child is absent, please make sure that you send in a note when your child returns with a reason for the absence. If your child is absent for three or more days, a doctor's note is needed.  Thank you.

 

This Week's Events -
 

• Bake Sale on Thursday
• Report Cards coming home on Friday Decmber 10th.

Reminders:

• Winter uniforms began on Monday October 25.  If you have any issues, please contact me.

 App Sign Up Info -


 

 
A few updates I am making to our class follow –

1.   The children will be receiving a journal this week.  Every morning they will be given a          question.  They will answer the question by writing a short sentence or two, as well as          by drawing a picture.  I will use this as morning work before we begin our day.  Beginning in the second trimester, I will be using the journals as a writing grade.   

2.    A homework sheet and spelling words will be sent home each Monday.  It will specify the homework for the week.  I ask that homework be done nightly and sent into school the next day.  Beginning in the second trimester, homework will be graded.

3.     I am asking that all students bring in a book from home as well as a copybook (marble     or spiral-bound) to keep in their desk.  I found the children enjoyed drawing and reading in between lessons last week while some of our friends finished their work.

4.     If you could send in some pencils for your child, I would appreciate it.  Some of our          friends were missing pencils last week.  Also, I brought in an electronic pencil sharpener for the classroom.  I will have all students who have a personal pencil sharpener place them in their school bag.  That way they will be available only if the classroom sharpener stops working.   

5.     Finally, I want to thank all of you for your patience and understanding as your children    and I make this adjustment.  I have some fun ideas in mind, so let’s get ready to have a great year!