Welcome to Second

Grade
Mrs. Wilkes
Odyssey Elementary

General Information
*School Address:
2050 South 1955 West
Woods Cross, Utah

* School Phone Number:

801.402.0200

*Email Address:
kwilkes@dsdmail.net

*Teacher Website:
keltseywilkes.weebly.com

Our Daily Schedule

Monday- Thursday:
8:45-Bell Rings
8:50- Tardy Bell
9:00- Morning Work
9:30- Reading Groups
10:15-10:30 Recess
10:30- Prep Time
11:15- Writing
11:45 Vocabulary
12:05-12:45 Lunch
12:45 Math
1:45 Recess
2:00- Language Arts
3:10-3:25 Clean Up/ Dismissal

Friday:
8:45-Bell Rings
8:50- Tardy Bell
9:00- Morning Work
9:15- Testing
10:15-10:30 Recess
10:35- Math
11:15- Reading Groups
12:05-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:20 Fun Friday
1:20-1:25 Clean Up/ Dismissal

Special Prep Classes: P.E.( Tues.), Technology, Creative Arts, Library

Policies & Procedures

My Goal:
My goal as your student's 2nd grade teacher is to provide the best education possible. I will try to
provide a comfortable and stimulating environment, one in which all students will be able to
succeed. It is my goal to get to know all students, their interests, their strengths, and their unique
qualities.

Classroom Expectations:
There are so many ideas for classroom rules, and I love
and respect many of them, However I believe in the keep
it simple philosophy. My rules are BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE,
BE RESPECTFUL.

My Discipline Policy:
This is a year of growth and added responsibility. I believe it is very important for students to learn
how to account for themselves. Along with school wide procedures, I will be using a positive
reinforcement system. I will give students various BRAG TAGS for positive behavior. BRAG TAGS are
tags collected and kept throughout the year. A verbal warning/reminder will always be given. After a
verbal warning the consequence becomes teachers choice. They may walk the track 5 minutes of
recess, write an apology letter, clean up messes made.
*If these methods are not effectiveand distractions continue, the student will be removed from
the classroom and placed in a "buddy" classroom to refocus and fill out a "think time" form.
*Parents will be notified if behaviors escalate to the point of harm, or repetitiveness, which
creates an environment were others are unable to learn.
* Anything after parent notification will require intervention from school administration.

Homework:
Students will receive a reading homework page twice a month and a math
homework page once a month. Students will need to keep both pages in their
homework folder at all times and return them to school daily.

Reading Homework:
Students are expected to read each day for 20 minutes. In addition to
reading, students will complete a small language arts assignment 3 days a
week. This homework asks students to apply the reading strategies and skills
we are learning during their independent reading time. For example:
visualizing, asking questions, and key details. Students should complete one
assignment per day on a book or chapter they have read. Parent initials will be
needed for credit.

Math Homework:
Students are expected to complete 8 problems per week (2 problems per day).
These problems will be a review of some material students have already
learned and material we learn throughout the year.
Daily Homework folder:
These are folders filled with graded or completed assignments, nightly
homework and other school information. Parents have the right to be informed
as to what is happening in class, in the school, and in the district. Any
important information from the school or I will be sent home through these
folders. Please take time to read and discuss the contents with your student.

Absences:
If a student misses school, he/she will be responsible for making up the
work missed. Each day a student is absent, a while you were out folder
will be put together with details as of what was missed. The students will
have 2 days for each day they were absent to return the completed
assignments. The same policy applies to absences due to vacations. *If
you know your student will be missing school please give me 2 days prior
to gather the work they will miss.
Grading Scale:
Please see the SMART Rubric scoring guide from Davis School District as
well as the DESK standards. Rubrics with 3, 2, or 1 will be used as the
main source of assessment in my classroom.
Birthday Celebrations:
Due to health regulations, and numerous allergies, Davis School District,
Utah Health Codes, and Odyssey Administration are enforcing a no treat
policy. Instead we are asking for book donations. Donate your students
favorite book to our classroom/school library!

What Will We Learn?

Language Arts:
Our Reading Wonders program
will cover all of our reading,
phonics, spelling, writing, and
language state requirements.
Math:
Number facts 1-20
Graphing
Measurement
Estimation
Money
Story problems

Social Studies:
We will explore and learn about
maps, oceans, continents, famous
people, American history, and good
citizenship.
Science:
We will lean about animals, plants,
rocks, heat, weather, and gravity.
There will be many fun and exciting
hands-on activities to help students
learn these concepts.
Health:
We will learn about healthy foods,
teeth, exercise, the human body, and
safety.

In Conclusion
Suggested classroom materials:
The school and I provide many of the
typical school supplies, so rather than
purchasing these items for your
student I am asking you for donations.
*Please keep markers and
personal pencil sharpeners at
home.
Classroom Donations:
Tissues
Wet wipes (Purell brand only)
Ziploc baggies (all sizes)
Glues Sticks
Paper products (plates,
napkins, utensils)

It is important to me that this year is a

successful and rewarding experiences
for your child and for you. If you have
any questions, comments, or concerns
regarding any of these policies, please
feel free to call, email, or set up an
appointment. I am available 8:20-8:40
am & from 3:30-4:00pm.

Im so excited for a
Cowabunga year!
-Mrs. Keltsey Wilkes