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Ms. Burrus' Second Grade Class Clear Creek Elementary School = =  How to contact Ms. Sheena Burrus phone: 980-343-6922 fax: 980-343-6156 email: Sheena.Burrus@cms.k12.nc.us Clear Creek Elementary School Website: [] __**Welcome to Second Grade! **__ __**Help us GO GREEN! **__ __**Newsletters and reminders will be uploaded to this wiki page rather than paper copies being sent home. Help us reduce our environmental footprint by doing the four things listed below: **__ 1. Parents/Guardians (and older siblings!), if  you haven't already signed up for Remind101, please take out your phone NOW and __//**text**//__ @burrus to **(980)365-6544** or send an email to burrus@mail.remind101.com. You will get reminder texts/emails from me via that phone number. **YOU CANNOT TEXT/REPLY TO ME AT THAT NUMBER. ** 2. Parents/Guardians, send an __//**email**//__ to Ms. Burrus with your first and last name and your child's first and last name. You will get a reply and your email will be saved to my contacts list. 3. Save these sites and handles to your web browser and check them often!  Ms. Burrus' Wiki Page Clear Creek Elementary School Website Clear Creek Twitter Page Clear Creek Facebook Page Clear Creek PTA Facebook Page 4. Please be mindful of the environment when printing. __**Important Dates **__ CMS 2013-14 School Calendar Clear Creek Elementary Events Calendar <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">April 24- Beginner's Night <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">April 25 through May 13- Reading 3D Testing <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">April 28 through May 2- Buy One Get One FREE Book Fair! <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">May 1- Spring PTA Meeting/ 2nd Grade Performance 6:00pm <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">May 5 through May 9- Teacher Appreciation Week <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">May 6- Progress Reports Go Home  <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">May 26- Memorial Day Holiday/ No School __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Spring is HERE! **__ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Please supply your child with a light jacket for school daily. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">The classroom can be a bit chilly, so it might be helpful to keep a light jacket to keep warm. __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Curriculum Night and Parent Teacher Conferences **__ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> May I suggest everyone take a look to see what standards are set in second grade. Please contact me with any questions.



<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Assessment Information can be found with these documents: <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Newsletters **__ <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">September/October Newsletter:

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">January Newsletter: <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">February Newsletter: <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">March Newsletter: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">April Newsletter: <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;">__ **<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Student Supply List and Class Wish List ** __ <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">2nd Grade Supply list: <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 80%;">Class Wish List via Wal Mart <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">We can always use and will gladly accept facial tissue, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, hand soap, and paper towels <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Student and Family Survey **__ <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Students and families, <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Thank you to the families that have completed the survey (some have even completed, twice!). If you have not, please take a few minutes to complete this 10 question survey. The purpose of the survey is to know more about the student and their families. When finished, jot a note on the homework page/agenda so that the students and families may be rewarded! Thanks in advance! <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Click here to go to the Student and Family Survey via SurveyMonkey! __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Homework Information **__

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">***Electronic Homework April 22-May 27** <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">**Rather than sending a sheet home weekly, I plan to post the homework assignment here. I will only send a note/email if homework assignment is not completed and submitted by the due date. Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.** <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">April 22 = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Due April 29 = = = || =<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; text-align: center;">=Week of= = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">April 29 = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Due May 6 = ||= =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">=Week of = = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">May 6 = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Due May 13 = || =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">=Week of = = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">May 13 = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Due May 20 = || =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">=Week of = = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">May 20 = =<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Due May 27 = || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"100 as Bundles of 10" <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Solving Addition Problems With Mixed Strategies" //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and any other open assignments __**after**__ the first two listed above are completed. // ||= TenMarks ||= TenMarks || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">TenMarks || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">TenMarks  || (via GoogleDocs)- at least twice this week ||= Reading and Reading Log (via GoogleDocs)- ||= Reading and Reading Log (via GoogleDocs)- || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reading and Reading Log <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> (via GoogleDocs)-
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">=Week of=
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|| <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reading and Reading Log <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(via GoogleDocs)-

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 * = Reading A to Z

Work in/on "Your Assignment"

You __//**CAN**//__ use the book(s) from RAZ Kids as an entry in your reading log! Be sure to note the book level. ||= Reading A to Z

You CAN use the book(s) from RAZ Kids as an entry in your reading log! ||= Reading A to Z

You CAN use the book(s) from RAZ Kids as an entry in your reading log! || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reading A to Z

You CAN use the book(s) from RAZ Kids as an entry in your reading log!

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You CAN use the book(s) from RAZ Kids as an entry in your reading log! || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> mssburrus.wikispaces.com/‎ || No Username Needed No Password Needed || http://tinyurl.com/Burrus-Reading-Log || No Username Needed No Password Needed || www.mobymax.com/nc424 || Un: Pw: || http://kidblog.org/MsBurrus2ndGrade/ || Un: firstname Pw: lastname || https://www.biblionasium.com/ || Un: firstnameb2 Pw: firstnameb2 || http://lymboo.com || Un: Pw: || http://www.tenmarks.com || Un: Pw: || http://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login || teacher username: sburrus0 un: identify your name/shape from the list student pw: your last name ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Website Name and Address || Student Username and Password ||
 * Ms. Burrus Class Wiki
 * Reading Log (via Google Docs)
 * Moby Max
 * Kidblog
 * BibioNasium
 * Lymboo Math
 * TenMarks
 * Reading A to Z

General homework has been assigned, this includes reading for at least 30 minutes daily and practicing math facts (addition and subtraction) up to 20, adding coin values, and practicing time to the hour and half hour daily. The books can come from your home library or a trip to the local library to enjoy something new! Math can be studied with flash cards, internet sites, or tablet apps for reinforcement. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">The Night Writer's Homework Notebook will go back and forth from school and home daily for those not participating with the electronic book log and summary. An example of the reading log and summary will be placed in the NWHN. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Homework packets began the week of September 30, 2013. The packet will include math worksheets reinforcing weekly lessons, reading fluency, and language arts. Packets are given out every Tuesday and are due by the following Tuesday (a change from what was posted before!). <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Does each individual member of your family have a library card? Even young children can have this opportunity! <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Charlotte Mecklenburg Library <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Cabarrus County Libary <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Links to Learning Fun <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 80%;">(To be updated but you can still have fun using what's available on here for now!)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Symbol or Letter || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">C || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">(Check mark) || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">X || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">I ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Meaning || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Complete, but not necessarily correct || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Correct || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Incorrect || <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Incomplete Assignment ||

__**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Class Schedule **__ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Click below for access to our class schedule via MSWord.

Lunch 11:59-12:24 Special Area Classes 12:40-1:40  (M- Computer or Fitness Lab; T- Media Center/ Library; W- Art; Th- Music; F- P.E. Wear Sneakers!) We will implement a mid-morning working snack time (work and eat at the same time). Snack is to include a healthy treat that students can enjoy while working and water (//__**NO**__// juice). Water Bottle will be allowed on the student's desk during the day to enjoy. Also, please keep in mind that we do have nut allergies and gluten sensitivity in our class if you decide to send in class treats.

__**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Behavior System **__ <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Parents are to sign agendas daily. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Everyday students will begin their behavior on green and have chances to clip up when great behavior is displayed but also times to clip down when sad choices have been made. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">There is always the opportunity to clip up after clipping down and vice versa. Students will note their behavior daily in their agenda. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">We will not skip around in colors (i.e. purple to yellow, green to red, red to green), everything will be done one color increment at a time //unless the misbehavior is severe and causes harm to the student or others//. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Please take time to visit the CMS Code of Student Conduct page. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Speak with your student every morning about their learning and behavior goals.

**//__ Purple and __//** When a behavior sheet has a purple square, **//__ above __//** it means the student has had an outstanding day! S/he has been caught doing good things and helping others. Rewarded for this good behavior. If behavior becomes unacceptable, the student has a chance to clip down. **__// Green //__** Everyone starts the day on green- a good day! Rewarded for this good behavior. There are opportunities to move up but also reasons to move down. **__ //Yellow// __** Yellow means a warning has been given for unacceptable behavior/ expectations were not displayed.This would be a move down from green. Student will walk for 5 minutes of recess or sit at a silent lunch table for 5 minutes of lunch. Student does have the opportunity to clip back up pending behavior and attitude. There are also opportunities to clip down. __//** Orange **//__ Orange means that the student displayed unacceptable behavior again. This move down may require the student to go on a class pass (completing work and reflecting in another class for 15-20 minutes), will walk laps during recess (10 minutes), or sit at a silent lunch table for 10 minutes of lunch. Parents will be contacted via phone and/or agenda note about the situation. Student does have the opportunity to clip back up pending behavior and attitude and clip can be moved down if needed. __//** Red **//__ Red means more unacceptable behavior. This results in an office referral. Student will walk laps during the whole recess time and/or silent lunch for all of lunch time.Parents will be contacted via phone about the situation. Student does have the opportunity to clip back up pending behavior and attitude.

__**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Classroom Expectations to be Successful **__ <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Clear Creek Behavior Matrix ...



<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 29px;">... in addition to classroom expectations Listen Follow Directions Try Your Best __ **<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Scholastic Book Orders ** __ Scholastic Book Orders <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">can be placed here! <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Order today and help our class earn FREE BOOKS! <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Use our class activation code <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">GZPWT <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> to order.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">CLASS BOOK DRIVE- If you have books at home that you would like to donate, please do so! We could always use more books! Be sure to write or type the following message inside so we will not get the books mixed up. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">"THIS BOOK WAS DONATED TO MS. BURRUS' CLASS AT CLEAR CREEK 2013" <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 25.6px; text-align: center;"> __**<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">At Home Parent Volunteer Opportunities **__ <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">There will be many opportunities of parents to volunteer at home and at school! Please let me know if you are interested and able. The kids and I really appreciate your hard work.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Current Opportunities: <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Sharpening Pencils (pencil sharpener NOT provided)

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">*Email or jot a note in the agenda to Ms. Burrus if you are able to fulfill one of these opportunities and the items will be sent home with your child. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> __ **<span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ff00; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">About Ms. Sheena Burrus ** __ <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">I was born at Blytheville Air Force Base, Arkansas on a snowy December afternoon. I moved around stateside with my parents quite a bit during my early childhood years and loved every moment of it. I have two older brothers and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. We are all very close. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">I started working with children at an early age as a substitute teacher and office assistant at my mother's early childhood development center. In high school I took Early Childhood Education classes and worked in the school's daycare as well. In college I was a national certified tutor and worked through the local schools tutoring third graders in reading and college students in math. By October of 2006 I started teaching second grade as a long term substitute for International Studies Elementary Charter School in Albany, Georgia (and was a certified teacher there until June 2008). By December of 2006 I had earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Albany State University. I started teaching in Charlotte Mecklenburg schools in August 2008 at Statesville Road Elementary and came to Clear Creek Elementary in August of 2012. This past October I was granted my Master of Art in Education/ Teacher Leadership degree with University of Phoenix. My love of learning never ceases- I was a fellow in the Charlotte Teacher's Institute where I wrote and published curriculum about Charlotte as a New South City. <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Charlotte Teachers Institute Published Curriculum <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Reading; exercising (especially biking); being with my fiance, our daughters, my dog; and playing the piano are some of my favorite past times.

First Grade Curriculum Night PowerPoint 2012-13 If you missed the Curriculum Night presentation or want to review it, you can click on this file.