Mrs. Mello

1. Our Website
2. Class Schedule
3. Class Expectations
4. Homework Expectations
5. Spelling Activities
6. Fun Websites

Welcome! My name is Mrs. Mello and I am a Second Grade teacher at Kellom Elementary. I am excited to introduce our new website to you! On this site you will find information that will help us stay in contact throughout the year. It will also have some educational websites for your child to use at home. Some other features will include: classroom and homework expectations, Spelling activities, upcoming events, and any special announcements you may need to know. I look forward to using this website as another way to communicate with you and keep you informed about what's going on in our classroom.

In OPS, we rotate on a 10 day cycle. Here are the specials for each cycle day.

Cycle Day 1 - Art
Cycle Day 2 - Music and Counselor
Cycle Day 3 - P.E.
Cycle Day 4 - Library (Don't forget your books!)
Cycle Day 5 - Music (3rd Quarter)
Cycle Day 6 - Art and Technology
Cycle Day 7 - Music and Counselor
Cycle Day 8 - P.E.
Cycle Day 9 - Library (Don't forget your books!)
Cycle Day 10 - Music (3rd Quarter)

Kellom Community fosters globally responsible, compassionate, resilient and productive citizens.

Kellom Staff encourages the 3B's .

* Be Respectful

* Be Responsible

* Be Safe

Along with the 3B's, we also have classroom rules.

Follow directons first time given.

Speak and listen with respect.

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

Always use appropriate behavior in school.

By following all of these rules, the students are demonstrating "above the line" behavior. "Above the line" behavior is expected throughout the school. If the students do not follow the directions, their behavior is considered "below the line". At that time, the students will need to review the rule and possibly have a consequence (depending on the situation).

*Every day the student are given time to work on each assignment in class. If the assignments are not finished, the students are expected to take them home, complete them, and return them to school the next day. The students are expected to complete their assignments in a neat and timely manner. If a student is absent, they are expected to finish all assignments within a couple days of their return to class.

*The students are given a list of Spelling words every Monday. The students are encouraged to practice the words every night to help prepare them for their Spelling test each Friday.

*The students are encouraged to read every night. When choosing a book to read, please use the "5 word" rule. If there are 5 words on the first page that the students do not know, the book is too difficult for them. It is important for the students to read level appropriate materials to build their fluency and confidence. While your student is reading the book, please ask them questions about the story. This will help your students with their comprehension skills.

Each Monday, your student will bring home a list of Spelling words. Please practice the words with them every night. Here are some ideas to help your student practice the words.

* Write each word 5 times
* Write each word in a sentence
* Spell the words out loud to someone else
* Give a practice spelling test
* Write the words in shaving cream or sand
* Spell out the words in clay, play dough or pipe
cleaners

After practicing each word every day and night, the students should be well prepared for their Spelling test every Friday.

Here are some fun websites to use at home!
Second Grade Websites