“learning that lasts a lifetime” “ flying from the nest”
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“Learning that lasts a lifetime”
“Flying from the nest”
“Learning that lasts a lifetime”
1. Please review Verification/Change formand sign.
2. Check information forms and make corrections.Please sign both forms.
Education: I have my Bachelor of Science from Brenau University in Early Childhood Education. I have my Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University in Brain- Based Teaching & Learning. Also, I am gifted certified in the state of Georgia.
Experience: I have been in Gwinnett County Schools for over 13 years.
8:20-8:50 Arrival8:50-9:00 Morning Work9:00- 9:30 Social Studies
9:30-10:10 Language Arts/Reading10:15-11:00 Specials
11:00- 11:10 Bathroom11:10-11:40 Lunch (best time for treats or cupcakes)
11:40-1:00 Language Arts/ Reading (Continued)1:00-2:00 Math
2:00- 2:25 Recess2:30-3:10 Science3:10-3:20 Pack-up
3:20 Dismissal
Schedule
Reading comprehension with close readingAsking who, what, when, where, and why in texts
Self –Monitor ReadingUse self-correction and rereading strategies
Compare and contrast between storiesIdentify 200 common sight words
Distinguish between long and short vowelsBecome familiar with various informational texts
Word FamiliesReading levels
Using phonemic awareness when reading
Reading levels will be assessed using the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Assessment. The reading level will be weighed into the students reading grade.
Reading
Reading comprehension with close reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_hhMeE7Osw
Reading
Write narrative, informational, and persuasive stories
Response to literature Singular and plural nouns
Pronouns (singular and possessive)Capitalize proper nouns
Use correct end punctuationWrite legibly
Write about a personal experienceParticipate in research writing projects
Write narrative, informational, expository, and persuasive stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZlvX923Aho
Number SenseAnalyzing data: bar graphs and picture graphsAdding and subtracting various numbers with
place value (decomposing)Adding and subtracting with open number lines
Place value to the hundreds placeComparing numbers =,<, >Explore the property of 0
Understand skip counting as a strategy for place value
Word form, standard form, and expanded form of numbers
Constructed Responses for math reasoning
Addition: Place Value
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy5uDkOoMNc
Subtraction: Place Value
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNNrlzel4Gw
MatterUnderstand life cycles of cats, dogs, birds, frogs, and
butterfliesStudy seasonal changes
Study life cycles of plantsUnderstand fungi as a living thing ex. Mushrooms
EnergyAstronomy
Geographic Setting of GeorgiaRegions of Georgia: Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge,
Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain
Rivers of Georgia: Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, St. Mary’s, Chattahoochee, and Flint
Early Georgians: Tomochichi, James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove
Native American Study: Creek and Cherokee Tribes
Thomas Jefferson
Dr. Martin Luther King and Jackie Robinson
Jimmy Carter
Instructional Assessments (District Developed Assessments) will be given 3 times during the school year. One at the beginning, middle, and end. These
tests measure progress.
Testing Information:
Students will take: CoGAT- Cognitive Ability TestITBS- Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Promotion:In order to be promoted to 3rd grade, students must master the 2nd gradeAKS.
A- Excellent Progress 100%-90%B- Above Average Progress 89% – 80%C- Average Progress 79%-74%D – Below Average Progress73%-70%U- Unsatisfactory Progress 69% & Below
In our classroom, we use a behavior system using colored strips.
Green- great day, good choices
Yellow- needs to think about choices
Red- poor choices all day
*Students have the opportunity to get back on green before the end of the day, if they pull a yellow strip.
School wide, we will be using “Caught Being Good” slips. Behavior cards will be sent home in your child’s Friday folder.
RRT
Art
PE
Music
*Specials are on a 4 day rotation
Attendance:It is very important for students to be here daily, however life does happen. If your child is absent, please bring a note when he or she returns to school. Excused absences include: illness, death, court order, or religious holiday. Students must attend at least HALF of the school day in order to be counted present.
Transportation:If your child is planning on riding another bus or going home using a different transportation ,(bus, walker, car rider) a note must be sent to school via e-mail or written notice. Your child will be given a transportation tag that must stay attached to their bookbag.
Friday Folders:Friday folders will be sent home each Friday. The Friday folder
will contain: work from the week and important information and events for our school.
Report Cards:Will be given at the end of the nine week period.
E-mail: [email protected]
Class Website: http://msbryant-rdhead.weebly.com/
How to access eClass
http://www.powtoon.com/embed/bfSeP8pVEjK/
Behavior/ homework sheets are used for homework due dates. It helps the students with organization and filling them out with important reminders. I will check the homework sheet daily for notes.
Homework will be given daily. Students are expected to read daily. Reading with your child allows students to love reading and truly affects his or her success.
PTA is a wonderful way to be involved in your child’s school! Please take the time to join PTA!
PTA Holiday Shop is also a great way to be involved.
Mystery Reader Activity• August 21st- Watson
September 25th- EvenchickOctober 9th- PaperaNovember 6th- RondeDecember 11th- FenchakJanuary 29th- HarroffFebruary 19th- AmlaniMarch 22nd- KimbrellApril 27th- SwinkolaMay 6th- Willis
Class Support Winter Wonderland Party & End of Year Breakfast Team:
Room Representatives: Diane Ronde & Melissa Watson
Party Team:
Evenchick
Papera
Burrows
McCall
Tesfazion
Harroff
Kimbrell
Fenchak
2nd Grade Policies
Please read & sign
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a
wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!
Cut! It’s a wrap!
for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night!