Welcome to 2nd grade    

Dear Parents,

Here is a list of things you can do to ensure your child's success at school and throughout his or her life.

• Ask to see your child's schoolwork on a regular basis. Tuesday and Thursday are the days when second graders will have homework this year.   Thursday is also the day when all notices and written work is sent home.
• Create a special, quiet, well lit place for your child to study and do homework. By doing this in 2nd grade, you will establish a habit that will last for the rest of their school days.
• Read to your child and encourage her/him to read to you.   Book-It is a program that we encourage all of our students to participate in.
• Set a good example by letting your child see you read.
• Be selective about what your child watches on T.V. Set limits of no more than one hour a day.
• Praise and award your child for accomplished goals.
• Make sure your child receives a good, balanced diet, including breakfast each morning.
• Make sure your child gets to bed early and receives no less than 8 hours of sleep each night.
• Notify the teacher/nurse of any health or emotional concerns.
• Make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather.
• Keep your child at home if she or he is not well.
• Be available to help your child with his/her homework.
• Take your child to local museums, cultural activities and libraries.
• Encourage your child to participate in a sport or other wholesome activity.
• Discipline your child fairly and consistently.
• Establish a set of rules and routines for everyone in the family.
• Get involved in your child's education by volunteering in his/her classroom and participating in school activities.
• And most importantly of all, keep in touch with your child's teacher.

Information is credited to Teacher's Friend Publications, Inc.