• Mrs. Michele Spinello, Grade 2, Millington School
     
     
     
     
     
     
                                                                                        
                                                                                                              
                                                                                               
    Brief Bio:
     
    My name is Michele Spinello and I am a second grade teacher at Millington School. I have received a dual bachelor's degree from Kean University in Elementary Education and English.  My career began at Millington School where I taught third grade, until I began my family.  For the past thirteen years, I have been a Basic Skills teacher at Millington.  This position enabled me to work with many different teachers, in many different grades. I also had the pleasure of being an active member of the I&RS committee.  Second grade is my new home and I am extremely excited to begin this journey.  I am honored to be a teacher for the Long Hill Township school district and I thank all of you parents for giving me the opportunity to work with your extraordinary children. They have made me the teacher that I am today!
     
     
     
     To reach me:

    Please feel free to email me at mspinello@ longhill.org . I try my best to check my e-mail throughout the day and will get back to you at my earliest convenience.  You can also call me at (908) 647-2312 ext.2031.  If it is an urgent matter please call the main office at ext. 2001.   

     
    Expectations:
     
    It is my job to make your child's learning experience a positive one that allows them to continue to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Together, we will give your child the tools that they will need to be successful both in school and at home. I will work closely with each of you to ensure that we are giving the children the strongest support system that they need to be successful. It is important for them to continue their love of learning for years to come. Each child will enter my room with a smile and leave with an even larger one. :)
     
     
     
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          We are a tree nut and a peanut free classroom and it is most important to keep all of our friends safe:)
     
    • Please make sure that all snacks and birthday treats include all ingredients  and that they have been reviewed by Mrs. Freeman or myself:)
     
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            Helpful  Homework Tips
     
                         
    Daily Homework: Please remember that this website is not to be viewed as a replacement of their homework assignment book. The students still must take responsibility for writing down the daily assignments in their assignment books. Please ask to view your child's assignment pad each night as the information in it, may be different from the website.  The agenda contains the most up to date homework assignments. Homework should take between 20-30 minutes each night.

    Weekly Spelling Homework:

    Day 1: There are three options to choose from. Only pick one:

                   1. Write each spelling MEMORY word 2x's each (skip lines if not on big lined paper)
                   2. Act like a teacher and quiz a family member using your spelling words, but don't forget to correct their
                       quiz in pen!
                   3. Have a family member quiz you on all of your spelling words (skip lines on lined paper)

     

    Day 2: ABC order of MEMORY words only can be written or typed.  If written, it must be numbered, on lined paper, and please skip lines! 

    Day 3: 8 well written, or typed, sentences to help define your spelling word. Underline your spelling words and be sure to use 4 pattern words and 4 memory words! If homework is written it must be completed on lined paper with lines skipped. 

     
    Day 4: Study/ Backpack page to assist in studying 

    Day 5: Test 

    ** All spelling homework must be completed on lined paper, the words underlined, numbered, and written in pencil!  Homework may vary during short weeks.
     
     
     Daily Math Homework:
     
          *  You can/should expect homework each night.
          *  The homework will be Reteach and Practice (front and back of one sheet).
     
    Please make sure that your child has access to the following items at home when completing homework:

    • Lined Paper                             

    • A ruler (standard/metric)

    • A calculator

    • A dictionary

    • Pencils

    • Crayons and/or markers

    • Addition and subtraction flash cards

     

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    D.I.R.T.

    D.I.R.T is mandatory for all students! This is a way for students to earn homework passes. Our goal is for 50 minutes a week. Just keep track of any extra reading your child is participating in. It could be a book, internet reading, or news articles. Happy Reading!

            ***********D.I.R.T. is to be handed in with a parent signature every Tuesday! *************


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    Since reading is an essential part of second grade please feel free to to purchase books online form Scholastic.com

     
    2SP's Class Code is: 
     
    Q7NQH 
     
    Please contact me if the orders are gifts to ensure safe delivery home to you and not the children:) 
     
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    Important Dates To Remember: 
     June 2: Field Day 
     
    June 13:  2SP Class Picnic 
     
     
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    Weekly Specials:

     

    Monday: Art & Music

    Tuesday: Spanish

    Wednesday: Technology & Specials Rotation (We began on 9/7/16 and will rotate as follows: Music,                                                                                           Art, Library, Physical Education)

    Thursday: Gym

     Friday: Library

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         * Please make sure that all birthday treats are labeled 2SP when they are brought in and     dropped off at the office
         
         * If your child has a food allergy, I will be happy to hold a nonperishable treat for them. Please         
    label it with your child's name and I will be sure to save it for them.  
     
     
     
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     * Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:)

     

    ~ Paper towels
     

    ~ Ziploc bags (small and large gallon size)

    ~ Liquid hand soap
     
    ~ Tissues  
     
    ~ Hand Sanitizer (running low due to the time of year)
     
     
     
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