Second Grade

The Purple Turtles:


MY INTENTIONS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR:
To provide a learning environment where the children can grow socially, academically, and spiritually as individuals while having fun!

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES:
Homework will generally be given out every Friday, and is due back on the following Friday. Homework will consist of work that parallels what we're doing in class, and review sheets for upcoming tests and quizzes.

SPECIAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
The Purple room students will learn to play a musical instrument each year. We will do a few special projects throughout the year which will involve presenting an assigned creation of some sort. Each student will also participate in community and service projects.

TEACHER PROFILE- Debbie Mac Dowall
    I've been teaching at Rainbow since 1992, starting in our 3-year old room, spent some time with the Kindergarteners, and have finally settled in with the Second Grade. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing soccer, and traveling.

Sandra Hosler

    I have been teaching at rainbow since 1996. I have enjoyed teaching the children here at Rainbow and seeing them learn and grow. I have a son who attended Rainbow and is now in middle school. I enjoy reading, cross-stitching and my family. My dog, Deja, occasionally attends Rainbow and the kids enjoy seeing her as much as she enjoys seeing them.


THE TURTLES:
The purple room has chosen the Turtle as its mascot. Not only do the two words rhyme somewhat, but we also believe strongly in the philosophy of the Turtle Symbol. Turtles symbolize Mother Earth, and help us to learn to give back as well as receive to the earth. Since the turtle walks on all fours, they also teach us to keep our feet firmly on the ground at all times.
 
FIELD TRIPS                    
Living Farm
Tech Museum
Childrens Theatre
SF Zoo
Coyote Point
Second Harvest Food Bank
Airborne Gymnastics

THEMES
Farm Life Safety
Mythology
Heros
Solar System
Rain Forest
Ocean Life
Preserverance
Responsibility
Respect
Trustworthiness
Gratitude
Compassion
Integrity


Classroom Content

Opening: Yoga + Pledges + Introductory Activity

Reading / Social Studies / Language Arts

Snack / Break

Math / Enrichment #1 (Music / Art / Themes / Sharing / Life Skills)

Lunch / Break

Centers / Science / Health

Enrichment #2 (P.E. / Ecology / Sign Language / Spanish / Cooking)