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Welcome to Grade 2

Welcome to Grade 2. Who am I? Mr. Andrew Hakes. This will be my 21 st year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. Before joining the CBE, I taught two years of English in Japan. I love teaching because of the students and how much they teach me.

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Welcome to Grade 2

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  1. Welcome to Grade 2

  2. Who am I?Mr. Andrew Hakes • This will be my 21st year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education. Before joining the CBE, I taught two years of English in Japan. • I love teaching because of the students and how much they teach me. • I am excited about this year because of the opportunity to teach at this amazing school, with my amazing Grade 2 team.

  3. The 3 R’s of my Classroom: • Respect – for yourself, others, and our environment. • Responsibility – for your things at school, at home and for our behaviours. • Reflection – Have I tried my best? How can I make my work better?

  4. The Grade 2 Team

  5. The TLC Program provides a structured classroom experience for each and every student… • TLC is teacher directed, whole and small group instruction with guided inquiry. • The focus of TLC is on character development and gradual release of responsibility. (I do, we do, you do)

  6. Grade 2 Curriculum…..If you would like to know more about our programs of study… • Please visit…https://education.alberta.ca/programs-of-study/ • www.learnalberta.ca • These sites will be added to my Weebly website as well.

  7. Daily Homework: • mandatory component of the TLC program. • Begins on Friday September 13th and is due on Thursday the 19th (The spelling tests will take place on Fridays). • The homework should take up to 10 – 15 minutes per day once they know the routines. • Homework will be reinforcing the skills learned in class. • We will check it on Thursdays to make sure it is done. It is the parents responsibility to make sure it is done on time, has been checked with a parent’s initial. • It will be uploaded every Friday and due the following Thursday.

  8. Communication: • Will be done via email this year. If you know of any appointments, absences, concerns, please do so via email to myself and let the office know too. • Great way for the teachers and parents to communicate. • Important notices and newsletters will be sent home in communication folder. • The Weebly Website will be updated with important information, weekly blogs, and resources to access.

  9. Uniform expectations: • ALL Mondays are FORMAL days. • Students need a pair of gym shoes to stay at school which they can get on and off, and a pair of black dress shoes. • There will be uniform checks weekly. • Please label ALL clothing, especially sweaters.

  10. Please note: Sweat pants, leggings, cargo pants, etc. are not acceptable. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good order (no patches, rips or tears). Golf shirts do NOT meet dress shirt standards.

  11. Character Education • Focus on the three pillars of Respect: • Respect for self • Respect for others • Respect for the environment • Focus on the Virtues through.. • Books • Discussions / Reviewing Zones of Regulation • Incidental learning • Character Circle • Monthly Homework assignments

  12. Snacks/Birthday Treats • Should be light and healthy. • Please be considerate as we are a peanut aware school. Lunches • Students eat in our classroom • All garbage and unfinished food will be taken home in their lunch kits. (Pack it in/Take it out!)

  13. Technology • Raz Kids access to website to come as well as Mathletics too! • Please bring a set of labeled headphones in a Ziploc bag to stay at school. • Please ensure the Digital Citizenship page has been signed and returned.

  14. Field Trips • Volunteer Clearances take 1 – 2 months to be processed! Please speak to the office to begin the process. • Upcoming field trips will be added onto the Weebly website once the dates have been secured.

  15. Contact and Class Information: • adhakes@cbe.ab.ca • Weebly website – hakesclass.weebly.com • Please remember to sign up for School Messager to receive school emails.

  16. QUESTIONS???

  17. Thanks for your time!We look forward to working with you and your child this year!

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