S.T.A.R. Binders!

S.T.A.R. Binders

What is S.T.A.R.?

       

        A STAR  is a special binder that your child will carry to and from school every day this year.

        STAR is an acronym for Students Taking Action & Responsibility.

        STAR will help your child stay organized and keep you in touch with our classroom.

S.T.A.R. Rules:

      Take care of your STAR; it will be used all year!

       Clean out the "Classwork" pocket every evening.

       Take your STAR home every day and bring it back each morning.

        Keep your STAR clean - do not eat or drink in front of your STAR!

        Show your STAR to your parents everyday - they will be so proud of your new   

        responsibility!

    

      If you use a tool from the STAR toolbox, be sure to put it back when done.

What's in a S.T.A.R.?

Here is an overview of what is inside our STAR:

S.T.A.R. Binder Overview Students Taking Academic Responsibility
Front Cover: Pencil Case:	Your Ship to Shore cover identifies the Navigator of this second grade journey and owner of the STAR! This is the Navigator’s Toolbox. In here are learning tools that will be helpful on the journey.
First Clear Sleeve: Specials Schedule	In the first clear sleeve you will find a copy of our specials schedule.  Please remember to have students wear sneakers on gym days and return library books on library days.
Red Folder: To and From, Notices	This red folder contains notices from school and finished work.  Please be sure to clean this out each day!  Upon return, students will check this folder each morning for any returned notices or notes from home for the teacher.
Yellow Folder: Homework	Homework is sent home of Mondays (with the exception of Monday holidays, then Tuesday) and is returned on Friday (with the exception of Friday holidays, then Thursday). Homework, even if complete, is kept in this folder throughout the week.  Please clean out this folder on Friday so it is clear for the following week.
Clear Sleeves Resources	Throughout the year, we will be adding useful resources and tools to the binder, such as “no excuse” spelling words, math strategies, etc.  Please refer to this section to help your child review content that we are working on in class throughout the year.
Back Cover: Homework Guide	In the back cover, you will find a homework outline to help guide you and your child through the weekly homework.  The guide is meant to be a helpful planner and is not a rigid schedule.  In order to maximize your child’s learning, however, each item should be completed sometime during the week.