Second Grade with
Mrs. Witter & Mrs. O'Hehir
We just celebrated the 100th Day of School!
Our Schedule
During the first week of school, both Mrs. Witter and Mrs. O'Hehir are in the class teaching every day. We love establishing a supportive learning environment and have a great time working together getting to know our kids.
During the year, Mrs. Witter teaches in the classroom every Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. Mrs. O'Hehir teaches on the opposite Wednesday, and every Thursday and Friday.
We communicate with each other DAILY about current lessons, students and their needs, and planning future curriculum. We both check email every day.
Class Schedule
Of course we allow for flexiblity, but in general, the follwing is a typical day in your child's schooling:
8:10 - 9:45
Daily Practice with Handwriting, Math Skills and Language
Calendar, Flag, Time to check in
Reading Lesson
Spelling
9:45-10:05 Recess
10:05-10:20 Independent Reading
10:20-11:40 Math
11:40 - 12:25 Lunch and Recess
12:30 - 2:25
Read Aloud
Writing
Social Studies/ Science/ Art (alternate)
Homework Policy
he LGUSD homework policy for second grade states that students will complete 20 minutes of independent reading, as well as an additional 20 minutes of assigned work each night.
The goal of the second grade team is to make homework a meaningful experience that reinforces concepts learned in class, as well as a lesson in responsibility.
Children will be given homework in a weekly packet. Weekly homework will be aligned to Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Math investigations. Homework packets come home on Monday and are due on Friday. Please do not send your child’s homework back early. If your child is unable to complete the homework for the week, please send in a signed note along with the homework packet.
In addition to the assigned homework, all students are required to read for at least 20 minutes daily and fill out the corresponding reading log that is included in the weekly homework packet. Daily reading will be a part of your child’s homework grade on the report card.
Homework grading is based on work being complete or incomplete, and it must be neat. If homework comes back incomplete or messy, students will complete the assignment at recess and/or lunch if needed. Late homework assignments will be accepted, but multiple late/incomplete assignments will be reflected on the report card.
Please click on the following link to check out the Book Project Extra Credit Opportunities if your child wants more of a challenge.
Behavior Policy
We use the basic principles of Positive Discipline in our classroom. We believe in a classroom built on mutual respect between the students and the adults in the classroom.
Back to School Night
Please click the link to download a PDF of our Back to School NIght Packet. Back to School Night