Please always check the calendar link.  I will put important dates and reminders there.

What we are learning in November

 

Reading:

 

Our focus lessons in reading have concentrated on different strategies that good readers use to decode and comprehend.

Our theme for September will be “Nature Walk” and the stories we will read will be about things we do outside.  The expected reading level at the end of the first nine weeks will be 17/18 with a retelling score of a 3.

 

Math:

 

We are using the new math program “Math Expressions”.  Children are learning how to add and subtract using the number 10 as a base.  Our next unit will be using different strategies to add 2 digit numbers. 

Social Studies:

 

We will be learning about People and Cultures.  We will discuss and explore how cultures from around the world are alike and different.

 

Science:

 

We will learn about sounds and how sounds are produced.  We will learn about pitch and volume and how different size objects make different types of sounds.  

Writing:

We will continue to expand our writing to include exciting beginnings to our stories and great ways to end our stories.  We will work on adding details to our writings. We are working on describing people, objects and events.

 

My name is Timothy W. Hough. I was born and raised in a small town outside Pittsburgh Pa. I have a BSW in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. This will be my 11^th year as a teacher.

Back-to-School        

Supply List 2009 - 2010

 

Teacher: Mr. Hough                    Grade: Second

 

Welcome to a new school year at Carver Elementary!!

 

To help get your child ready for the challenges and the excitement of the coming school year, it’s important for them to be prepared. Your child will need the following items for the 2009 - 2010 school year.

 

___Backpack/Schoolbag                              

___#2 Pencils (3) *Keep some pencils at home for homework assignments!

___Erasers (1 large or 3 wedge erasers for the end of each pencil.)

___Crayons (Box of 16) *You will also need crayons at home for homework assignments!

___Glue sticks (3)

___Wide-ruled Loose-leaf paper (1 pack)

___1-Subject Spiral Notebooks (5)

___1 pencil pouch (not box)

___2 pocket folders (4) please send 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green and 1 orange.

 

*I will provide scissors, a bottle of glue and a ruler. Please label all supplies with your child’s name.

 

 

 Other Class Supplies Needed:

 

____Baby Wipes

____Paper Towels

____Kleenex

____Ziploc Bags (all sizes, especially gallon size.)

____1 Pack of Copy Paper

____1 Pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers (Non-Permanent)

 

 

          Here’s to a great start to the new school year!

Classroom Expectations

I always have high expectations for the students in my classroom. I expect proper behavior from the children after we have gone over the rules and procedures of the classroom. I want the children to have high expectations for themselves. I will always try to be respectful of the children and their feelings and hope that you, as parents, teach them the same thing.  I am always willing to talk to parents and work out problems, but I do expect it to be done in a professional, courteous manner.

Parent Expectations

We are all extremely busy. I understand that many things happen during the day and evening. I do, however, expect that parents help children with their homework and reading as much as possible. Practice makes perfect. If you are reading to them, they will come to learn that reading is important. I am always here for help if needed and will provide as much support as possible.

Homework

Lunch

Please make sure you keep up with your child's lunch account and put money in it accordingly. Our classroom can buy snacks in the lunchroom on Fridays. This is something that has worked extremely well the past few years. It teaches the children to make healthy choices and makes getting a snack on Fridays special. Remember, the children will have a snack each day in the classroom.

Snack

Daily Assessment

 Make sure you are signing the sheet each night and talking to your child about their behavior and the expectations of the classroom and the school as a whole.

Conferences

We are required to have 2 conferences during the school year. Of course, we can have more if needed. You will be notified in advance when our regular conferences are scheduled. If you need to have one at another time, please contact me and let me know. I can be reached at though@wcpss.net, or call the school at 365-2680 and leave a messag

Mr. Hough

Mrs. Wall