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2nd Grade!

O-102 2nd grade Handbook

Important information for Parents and Students

Daniel K. Inouye Elementary
Ms. Tanaka
SY 2016-2017

Contact Information
Ph. #: (808) 305-3465
E-mail: msatanaka@gmail.com

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Welcome to 2nd grade! Were going to be learning so much this year
from each other from our new and exciting
experiences together. My goal, as your childs
teacher, is to foster that intrinsic love of
learning and discovery that all children hold
with a structure of care and understanding.
I thought you would like to know a little bit
about me. I have lived on the windward side of
Oahu in the beautiful town of Kaneohe my entire life. During the weekdays, I
stay in Mililani with my brother and his family to shorten my commute to
work. In my free time, I like to eat, paddle board, play soccer, shop, watch
T.V., and spend time with my family and friends.
Although I lived in Kaneohe, I am a graduate of Moanalua High School. In
2011, I earned a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from the
University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am currently working towards my Masters
degree in Curriculum Studies with a focus in Language Arts and Literacy,
and will graduate in May 2017.
This will be my third year of teaching 2nd grade at Daniel K. Inouye
Elementary. I have previously taught kindergarten and 3rd grade.
Communication is a vital part of our classroom. Please feel free to contact
me via email (msatanaka@gmail.com) and/or Remind when you feel the need.
If you have any questions about the information in this handbook, feel free
to ask at anytime. I look forward to working with you as a team to best
support your child this year!
Thank you,

Classroom Management
Our classroom management program integrates the Tribes agreements and the GLOs.
Tribes: Our school is a Tribes school. Tribes is a philosophy of building a community of
learners by including everyone. The Tribes process fosters a caring learning
environment for cooperative learning and positive interaction for all groups. A Tribes
community functions under five agreements:
Attentive Listening * Mutual Respect * Appreciations/No Put Downs
Right to Pass/Right to Participate * Safety First
General Learner Outcomes (GLOs): The Department of Education here in Hawaii has mandated a set
of goals intended for student success in and outside of the classroom. Students are expected to
follow the these outcomes throughout the year. Student also receive a rating of Consistently, Usually,
Sometimes, or Rarely on their performance in each of the six areas at the end of every quarter on
their report card.
General Learner Outcomes
GLO #1: Self-Directed Learner:
I am responsible for my learning.

GLO #2: Community Contributor

I work well with others.

GLO #3: Complex Thinker

I think of different ways to solve socially and
academically.

GLO #4: Quality Producer

I recognize and produce quality work.

GLO #5: Effective Communicator

I communicate effectively through a variety of
means.

GLO #6: Effective and Ethical User of

Technology
I use the computer and other learning tools
effectively and ethically to discover and share
my learning..

From Day 1, your child will be involved in co-constructing classroom expectations and behaviors that
will be followed throughout the school year. We are promoting students to self-monitor and assess
their choices based off of these expectations. A student-created GLO tracker sheet will be sent
home during the 2nd-3rd week of school for you to review your childs daily progress. We encourage
students to be involved in the goal setting process and to be aware of their choices.
Caught being good tickets: Students will earn tickets when they are caught being good. They will be
able to redeem prizes using their tickets.
Possible consequences for undesirable school behaviors (depending on behavior):
Timeout from a preferred activity
Conference with teacher

Note written home to parent in student planner

Conference with counselor

Send to office to meet with an administratorClassroom expectations will be established on the

first day of school and we periodically review them with the class.

Parent-Teacher Communication
Student Planner: Your child will soon receive his/her Student Planner. Every morning, your child will be
copying down the nights homework, then bringing it home at the end of the day. If you have any
questions or concerns you may write a note in your childs planner. Make sure your child shows the
note to his/her teacher first thing in the morning. If the matter is urgent you may call the classroom
directly at 305-3465. Please be sure to check the Student Planner daily to review assignments and
student behavior. Students are expected have a parent initial their Student Planner EVERY DAY to
foster responsibility.
Wednesday Folders: Every Wednesday, your child will receive a blue folder, or Wednesday folder,
which all kinds of school and classroom announcements and information. Please be sure to check your
childs Wednesday folder WEEKLY for any forms that may need to be returned to school and/or any
additional information. This folder should be returned the following school day, or at least by the next
Wednesday.
E-mail: My email is msatanaka@gmail.com. You are more than welcome to email me at anytime with
questions or concerns. I will also be using my email to let you know of any upcoming events,
important changes, or simply just to keep you updated with what is going on in our classroom or with
your child.
Remind/Classroom Website: Remind is a messaging app that is built for teachers, students, and
parents to communicate with each other wherever we are. It is free and safe to use, and you can
send and receive messages by text, downloading the Remind app to your phone, and email. To sign up
for our class account, follow the instructions or scan the QR code below, or go to https://
www.remind.com/join/d8ec8.

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information
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newsletters, links to supplemental educational sites, and so much more!
Please bookmark it on your mobile device and/or personal computer to
stay current with whats happening in our classroom.
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Educational Apps & Social Media: We will be using Twitter and SeeSaw
WHAT IS REMIND AND WHY IS IT SAFE?
Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps teachers share important updates and reminders
with students & parents. Subscribe by text, email or using the Remind app. All personal information is kept
private. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you see theirs.
Visit remind.com to learn more.

during the school year. For more information about Twitter, please refer to the Twitter in the
Classroom form in this packet. The permission form for Seesaw will be coming soon.

Other Important Information

Morning Procedures for Students
1. Take out needed materials to start the day from backpack.
2. Put backpack in cubby.
3. Place water bottle on desk and lunch boxes in pink bucket.
4. If have, place Wednesday Folder and returning library books in appropriate basket.
5. Check in - assigned number magnet in home lunch or school lunch accordingly
6. Get Book Box
7. Write homework assignments in Student Planner in binder
8. Sit at desk and start Morning Work
Dismissal: It is extremely important that I know how your child gets home. Please fill out and return the
Transportation Information in the front pocket of the folder.
Snacks and Water: Donated snack will be provided for students during morning recess only. If you
would like to donate snacks for our class, please refer to the O-102 Snack Cafe letter in this packet.
Students are allowed to bring a snack of their own as well, however these snacks are not allowed to
be shared amongst other children due to any allergies. Students may bring a water bottle to drink
during the day.
Birthday Treats: Please let me know at least a day in advance if your child will be bringing a treat in
for the class. I want to be able to accommodate adequate time for us to celebrate as a class. I also
want your childs birthday to be a meaningful one, while staying in compliance with the State of Hawaii
Wellness Guidelines. Sending or bringing in a treat for each student like frozen fruit bars and rice
cereal bars are appreciated.
Field Trips: Field trips are important and they reinforce our second grade curriculum. We usually have
one field trip per quarter and we encourage the students to attend these worthwhile experiences.
Cash and signed field trip permission form, placed in an envelope or Ziploc bag with your childs
name on it, must be turned in to your childs teacher by 8:00 on the due date. This is a school wide
policy and strictly enforced. Parents who are interested in volunteering for field trips will need to
attend the chaperone training class.
Parent Volunteers: If your days are somewhat flexible, and you are willing to volunteer in our
classroom, we would love your help! Please take a moment to fill out and return the Helping Hands
parent volunteer form in this packet if you are interested. You will receive an email and/or message
via Remind confirming your availability. Thank you!
Indoor shoes: In effort to do our best to take care of our classroom and its furniture, it is
encouraged that all children bring an extra pair of shoes that will be worn indoors ONLY. Some

examples of indoor shoes are Crocs, flip-flops, or sandals. If you have any questions, feel free to
ask at anytime.
Garden: Our school is very fortunate to have garden boxes for 2nd grade class. As part of our
science curriculum, we will be spending some time taking care of our garden on a weekly basis.

Resources
Your child will participate in the following resources: Library, Physical Education, Computer, Hawaiian
Studies, and Drama. Your childs teacher will notify you of resource dates and times.
Drama: We will have drama on every other Tuesday, during the weeks we do not have Library with
the drama teacher, Mr. Merriam in D-1.
Library: Library is TBD with Mrs. Colte and Mrs. Stone.
-All library books must be returned to the library or placed in our classroom
library bin the morning of our library day in order to borrow more books.
-Your child needs to have their school ID in order to borrow a book.
-Have a special place to keep your library book at home.
Physical Education (P.E.): We will be having P.E. every Monday this year with
Mr. Bevacqua.
-Have your child wear athletic shoes (closed toe)
-Wear comfortable clothes.
-Bring a water bottle.
Computer: Your child needs headphones to ensure a quiet learning environment in the computer lab.
Hawaiiana: Hawaiis state constitution requires that all public schools provide a Hawaiian Studies
education program to perpetuate our unique language, culture, and history here in the islands. Kumu
Dee will meet with our class once a week for Hawaiiana.

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