Welcome to

Curriculum Night
Kathy Brott
2
nd
Grade
White Oak Elementary
2014-2015
All About Me...
I hold a bachelor's degree from Mercer University
in Early Childhood Education.
I hold a master's degree from Brenau University in
Early Childhood Education.
I have also added a gifted education
endorsement to my teaching credentials.
All About My Family...
Kelsey is a middle grades education major at
University of North Georgia. She works part time
at Discovery Point as an after-school teacher and
tutor.
Kyle is a 8th grader at Lanier Middle School. He
is a budding computer guru and loves going to
concerts. Kyle has known since he was in first
grade that he wants to be a computer engineer.
I have been married to my wonderful husband,
Keith, for 22 years. We have two children, Kelsey
who is 21 and Kyle who is 13.
The cats are all littermates and we believe they are about 5 years old.
My Furry Children...
Sophie
Chihuahua/Yorkie mix
Abby
Lab/Terrier mix
Lily
Pekingese
Sophie and Abby are about 18 months old and Lily is about 3.
Bella Boo Pika
Mosi
My Goals for the year...
To give your child the academic and social skills
they need to progress to third grade.

To provide a supportive and fun classroom
environment for everyone.
To help your child make new
friends and discover new interests.
Student Expectations...
Complete class work
Show parents agenda nightly
Complete homework
Complete missing work
Be respectful of others
Come to school daily, unless ill
What our classroom looks like...
What our classroom sounds like...
Readers Workshop...
Mini-Lessons

Small Group Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Independent Reading

Inquiry Circles

Conferring
Writers Workshop...
Mini-Lessons

Small Group Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Independent Writing

Shared Research

Conferring
Science...
Life Cycles
cats, birds, butterflies, and frogs
plant growth & development
Matter
Astronomy
Energy
light and heat
force and motion
environmental changes
Social Studies...
Map and globe skills
Information Processing
Native Georgians
The Founding of Georgia
Civil Rights Leaders
Government/Human Rights
Personal Finance
Economics
The United States
Word Work...
Vocabulary Development
Decoding Strategies
Phonics
Word and Sound Sorts
Handwriting Formation
Word Ladders
Making Words
Word Work Routines...
Day 1 KNOWN words
Students build known words
Day 2 Letter study
Students will look closely at the letters, noticing
their formation and features
Day 3 Word building
Students will extend their word knowledge from
KNOWN to NEW words
Day 4 Word sorting
Students will sort words based on meaning and how
words are used
Day 5 Vocabulary Development

Math...
Math concepts will be taught through:
hands on activities
games
manipulatives
discussions of strategies
math journals
computer programs/websites
Specials...
Monday Music
Tuesday P.E.
Wednesday Art
Thursday Inquiry
Friday P.E.
Grading...
Academic Grades
A - 90%-100% - Excellent Progress
B - 80%-89% - Above Average Progress
C - 74%-79% - Satisfactory Progress
D - 70%-73% - Progress Needs to Improve
U - 0%-69% - Unsatisfactory Progress

Conduct and Specials Grades
E - Surpasses Standards
S Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
U - Unsatisfactory

Nut Free Classroom
We have students that are allergic to nuts
and/or peanuts, as well as another
student with other allergies.
Please do not send in any nut or peanut
products for your childs snack.
Students may bring in nut and peanut
items to lunch. There are two special
Nut-Free seats at our table for our
allergic children. If a student has nut
and/or peanut items in their lunch, they
may not sit next to or across from the nut-
free seats.
Please be aware of these allergies when
sending in treats for the class.
OWL Binder...
Sections of the binder:
Money Pouch
Important Stuff
Homework
Agenda
Please check your childs binder and agenda daily
OWL Binder...
Homework...
Most homework is due on Fridays. There are a few
times when the homework will be due the following day.
Those assignments will be written in the agenda and
posted on my blog.
Homework will be written in the agenda on Mondays.
Some homework will be on the computer. Students
need a written note from their parents if they do not
have access to a computer at home. They will be
allowed non-instructional time to complete it at school.
Step by step directions will be posted on my website as
the work is assigned.
Classroom Community...
Our classroom is a community. As with any
community, we need rules to help us get along with
each other.

We have decided that we only need one rule.
Be respectful to others,
yourself, and property.
Behavior Chart...
Personalized clothespins are clipped to the left and right
edges of the level of the chart.
During the course of the day, the clothespins move up
and down the chart based upon the behavioral choices
each student makes.
Good behavior causes the clothespin to move up one
level. Conversely, inappropriate behavior will cause the
clothespin to move down one level.

Behavior Chart...
Student earns 10
All students begin their
day here
Behavior Chart...
Student earns no money and a note
will be written the students agenda
Student earns 5
Student earns no money and a note
will be written the students agenda
Good Cents Program...
Your child will be earning plastic money in my classroom.
Were calling our money Good Cents. Children earn nickels,
dimes, and quarters by showing respect for others, following
directions, completing assignments, returning homework, and
other positive behaviors. Each week the students will be given
the opportunity to count and trade their change in for dollars.
Each month students will be able to shop in our classroom
store.

One of the most important things about our Good Cents
program is the educational value it possesses. We are covering
math AKS of counting money, as well as addition and
subtraction. We are also covering social studies economics
AKS.
Lunch
You can make quick and secure payments to your childs account by
logging on to www.mypaymentsplus.com.

Parents and family are welcome to have lunch with their student at
their assigned lunch time. Guests may go through the childrens
lunch line or you may prefer the Adult Food Bar.

Visitors are asked to sit with the student at the visitors tables. No
other student may accompany the student and their guests.
Our lunch is at 11:52
Breakfast Lunch
student: $1.50
reduced price: 30
adult: $1.75
extra milk: 40
student: $2.25
reduced price: 40
adult: $3.00
extra milk: 40
Snacks...
Students may eat their snack at any
time during the day.

Snacks must be a HEALTHY item.
Students may not have cookies,
snack cakes, etc.

Some good snack items are: cereal,
crackers, clean fruit that can be
eaten with hands

Students should bring a water bottle
each day
Website...
You will find lots of the information about our class
on my website.

http://brott.weebly.com/
Ways to stay current...
Sign up for Remind 101.
Text @brott to (470) 235-4186.
You will receive text messages from me with important
reminders.
Any Questions...
I am happy to answer
general questions for the
good of the group. If you
have specific questions,
please e-mail me and I can
schedule a private
conference.