Compton Second Grade

2nd Grade Staff Biographies

Rochelle Akin

 My name is Rochell Akin. I was born and raised in Powder Springs, GA.  I attended Compton as a young girl.  I went to Kennesaw State University for my Bachelor’s degree and completed my Master’s degree through Walden University.  I have been teaching for 9 years, all of which have been at Compton.  I enjoy teaching very much!  I always wanted to be a teacher. I have taught several grade levels and have enjoyed each one.  This is my second year teaching 2^nd grade.  I feel like I learn something new about teaching every day!  I love each of my students and feel right at home at Compton.

 

 

 

Diane Graff

Hello! I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am married and have a son. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education and Speech and Hearing Therapy. I have a Master’s Degree in Education specializing in Classroom Technology.

I have been teaching at Compton Elementary School for 13 years. I have 20 years experience teaching in other states. During the past 33 years I have taught handicapped preschoolers, 2^nd grade through 5^th grades, and middle school sciences. I am also a Speech Therapist and Computer Lab teacher.

This year I am excited to be working with a wonderful class of inquisitive 2^nd graders. 

 

 

 

Sharon Penquite

As a teacher, coach, and tutor for over twenty-five years Miss Penquite has taught many children and adults from kindergarten to college. Most of these years have been in Cobb County, Georgia, with a sprinkling of time in Ohio and New Jersey. There is a legacy of educator's in her family with her mother and grandmother both life long learners and educators. The purpose Miss Penquite has in the classroom is to effectively educate those she comes into contact with to be life long learners and men and women of strong positive character.

 

 

 

Randi Taylor

(coming soon!) 

 

  

 

Suzanne Yankovoy

(coming soon!)

 

"Paws"itive Students of the Week

Congratulations to Tychiana Pierce, Ahmed Osman, Robert Longmire, and Daisy Ixmay, our second grade students of the week.

Ms. Akin's Blog

msakin2.wordpress.com

2010-2011 Supply List

Welcome back! All second graders should supply the following:

Qty	Item
1	Pack white copier paper
1	Pkg dry erase markers
4	Pink wedge erasers
2 each	2 pocket, 3 prong folders, blue, red, yellow—no decorations
18	Small glue sticks
1	Single subject spiral notebook
3	Dozen #2 pencils
4	Large boxes of tissues
4	Large bottles of hand sanitizer
1	Box gallon size ziploc bags (boys only)
1	Box sandwich size ziploc bags (girls only)
2	Containers of Clorox wipes (regular size)
All students should have a ruler (centimeters and inches), scissors, glue, and crayons to keep AT HOME for homework. NO PENCIL BOXES, NO PENCIL SHARPENERS, NO MARKERS, NO ROLLING BOOKBAGS

 

Join us this Friday night from 6:30-8:00pm for a family dance.
Progress Reports were sent home last Thursday, February, 11th to all stuents. Parents please make sure you sign and return them to your childs teacher.
March 9th is PTA night. You will recieve important information about the CRCT!
March 10th is Early Release, students will be dismissed at 12:10.
March 17th is our Dad's Breakfast! Look for more information to come...

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2nd Grade Students of the Month (January)

Ms. Acks' Star Students

 
Cavonte Benton. Cavonte is the student of the month due to his academic progress and his ability to make great choices at school.

 
Thalia Yanes - Thalia was chosen student of the month due to her ability to stay focused, academic progress, and for making good choices during the school day.

Ms. Hamilton's Star Students

Danyelle Wade

Danyelle is a very smart, sweet second grader who always does her best. She is a hard worker and always follows directions. She sets a good example for her class and her school. Danyelle enjoys playing in the snow, watching TV, and playing the Wii.

 

Melchizedek Powell

Melchizedek Powell is a sweet, smart, and helpful second grader. He has been working very hard lately to set a good example for his class and his school. Melchizedek enjoys reading about history, playing video games, watching TV, and playing outside.

 

Ms. Kennedy's Star Students

Kenia Guzman is a wonderful role model for our class. She is a hard worker and displays model behaviors for everyone!

Emily Jackson is a hard worker. She is always kind and polite to her peers as well as adults. Emily is a true role model!

We are pleased to have these wonderful ladies in our class.

Dates to Know...

• 1/15-2nd Grade Field Trip to the Fire Safety Village from 10-1. The cost is free!
• No School on Monday, January 18th. (King Holiday)
• January 20th is  our Grandparents Breakfast! Be sure to turn in your pink RSVP form to your homeroom teacher ASAP.
• Week of January 25-29th is Conference Week. Students will be released 2 hours early every day so be sure to make transportation plans accordingly. Parents should look for their notification of the time and date of their students conference in Thursday folders this week, 1/14.

2nd Grade's December Star Students of the Month!

Mrs. Hamilton's Class~

Michelle Wanjohi

Michelle is a very sweet 2^nd grader who always tries her best. She is a very hard worker and always follows directions. She sets a good example for her class and her school.

  

Jesus Martinez

Jesus is a very smart, respectful, and hard working 2^nd grader. He sets a good example for his class and his school.

 Ms. Akin's Class~

 

Rizell Roper- Rizell is one of our new students to Compton.  She comes to us from Cheatham Hill Elementary School. She is very quiet and friendly.  She has made many new friends in our classroom.  Rizell is a sweet girl and a great addition to our classroom.

 

Lillian Aldrich- Lillian is a new student to Compton.  She comes to us from Austell Intermediate School.  She has a very happy spirit and is very friendly.  A little secret is that she loves to sing!  Welcome Lillian!

 

Ms. Acks' Class~

Erika Guzman - Erika was chosen for student of the month because of her behavior and excellent class work. She also completed her homework notebook every day in November, including the weekends!!!!

Alonzo Gonzalez- Alonzo was chosen to be the student of the month because of his behavior and diligence in his class work. He has done a great job at continually trying his best!!

Ms.Kennedy's Class~

 

Kimberly Mory- Kimberly was chosen as star student of the month because she displays model behaviors and always tries her best during the school day!

William Hatcher- William was chosen as star student for following directions and for trying hard everyday! 

Mrs. Morgan's Class~

 

Gregory Hall lll

Gregory is a talented and hard working student who always takes the time to do his best!  He is respectful at all times, and is a true friend to his classmates.  Gregory enjoys both football and playing the drums! Gregory is a wonderful role model for his peers!

 

 Angelica Garcia

Angelica is a sweet young lady and a wonderful student!.  She always remembers to do her best work, and she enjoys helping in the classroom. Angelica is a fabulous friend and is very helpful to her peers in the class.  Whenever she has the chance, Angelica loves to color!

Mark your Calendars...

Compton is hosting our 2nd annual Holiday dinner on Tuesday, November 8th at 6pm, hope to see you there!

Wednesday, November 9th, 2nd grade will be attending the Nutcracker at the Cobb Civic Center. We will be leaving campus at 10:45 and will return by the end of the school day. The field trip is FREE, however, check with you student to sign their permission slips. *Most permission slips were filled out at the beginning of the school year.

December 21st-January 4th Holiday Break! 

A Couple of Things Before Thanksgiving Break...

Parents, please make sure your student is completing their homework nightly. The skills represent those that we are working on in class and will increase their understanding of the content. It is also important that you are checking their Thursday folders and agendas. Please feel free to write any transportation changes in the agenda. Students should also be reading and filling in their reading logs nightly. They are collected at the end of each month.

Christmas dinner invites went home in Thursday folders last week. They are due back this Thursday, November 19th. Please be sure to include all family members that will attend for that special night. 

Parents, we need your help! If you have any pictures from the 2nd grade PTA night, we would love to have them to post on our blog and/or school website! Please either send in a hard copy or email them in to your childs' teacher.

We are in need of the following supplies:

• Clorox Wipes (not baby wipes)
• Hand Sanitizer

Lastly, please work on telling time and counting back change to the $1.

Students should be familiar with vocabulary like quarter to, quarter past, half past, etc...

We appreciate the support from our wonderful 2nd Grade parents!