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Natalie Eckenfels 918-357-8714 |
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Lauren Watts watts.lauren@unionps.org 918-357-8715 |
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Jeni Johnson 918.357.8713 |
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Grace Zaferes 918.357.8712 |
WELCOME TO 2ND GRADE!
We are excited for a new school year, and we are looking forward to seeing our students’ sweet faces. Below you will find essential information about how 2nd grade will look this coming school year. Please take the time to carefully read the information and feel free to contact us with any questions. We may not know all the answers, but we will do our best to find someone who does!
Second Grade FAQ’s
Darnaby Parent Guide – Please review our policies and procedures guide. Please view it prior to the first day of school. I have attached the parent guide to this email.
PTA Website:
This website has been designed to give families a place to find all things pertinent for the upcoming school year, including items such as the Back to School Packet, new procedures, medical information and much, much more. Go to https://darnabypta.membershiptoolkit.com/getstarted to find steps on how to register your family and be sure to complete all required documents before Meet the Teacher if you can.
Communication- We want to stay connected with you! It is vital that we have accurate email addresses and phone numbers. Please be sure the email address we are using is one that you see and/or visit often since they will play a significant role in communicating with you. Email and/or Talking Points will be used frequently. Please check both daily.
Arrival- Students will be allowed to enter the building at 8:00 a.m. and proceed to their classroom or to the cafeteria for breakfast. 2nd grade Car Riders and Walkers will enter through the front door. EDP will enter the building through the front doors and Bus Riders will enter through the cafeteria doors. The tardy bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. Please do not have children arrive at school earlier than 8:00 a.m., as there is no supervision until that time.
Departure- School will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Bus riders will be dismissed first from the classroom over the intercom. Walkers will be dismissed second and depart from the second-grade door. Please make your own rendezvous points for your walker. EDP will be dismissed third from the classroom and go directly to the cafeteria. Car riders will dismiss last and will exit the 2nd grade door with a staff member. They will gather at the 2nd grade spot around the front loop. For even more details, please read over the Arrival and Departure Form from Darnaby.
Breakfast and Lunch- Breakfast will be served starting at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Bus riders may pick up a breakfast bag on their way to their classroom. 2nd Grade lunch begins at 11:45 p.m. Students will eat at designated classroom cohort tables in the cafeteria. They may bring a lunch from home or choose a hot lunch from the cafeteria. The lunch menu is posted on the PTA website.
Recess – Students will play on the playground. On inclement weather days, students will remain in their homeroom classroom to read, draw, or play board games.
Birthday Celebrations – In support of Union Public Schools guidelines and recommendations for student health and wellness, and as an official Healthy and Fit School, Darnaby will no longer be able to allow the delivery of donuts or other food items not in compliance with USDA Nutrition Standards for the purpose of classroom parties, except for two allowable exemptions which will take place during our Winter and Valentine parties. So, no birthday treats will be allowed at school. However, we will be sure to celebrate your child’s birthday in our own way to make them feel special!
Water Bottles – Students are encouraged to bring water bottles. Please only send water. No other beverages are allowed.
Technology/Laptops – Every 2nd grade student will receive an iPad and Clever card. iPads will remain at school.
Fun Friday – This is an extra recess on Fridays and is a reward for great behavior and work completion during the week. Students who have incomplete assignments and/or behavior issues or referrals will miss this extra recess time.
Attendance/ Tardies – Students benefit from arriving at school on time. It gives them time to get settled in for the day and start their morning work or finish up any homework. The tardy bell rings at 8:15 am.
We’re looking forward to a fabulous year!
-2nd Grade Team
