welcome to 2 nd grade curriculum night 2011-2012 terri fuxa teresa wilson kaylee stewart jillian...
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Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum Night
2011-2012
Terri FuxaTeresa Wilson
Kaylee StewartJillian Westman
Thank you for making your child's education a priority.
Welcome Back!Welcome back to an exciting new school
year! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
[email protected] 734-5011
United Effort
In order for our children to be truly successful academically and socially,
we need to work together.
Three BsBe Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Think Time Policy Step One: Reminders and re-teaching
Step Two: Think time in classroom
Step Three: Think time out of classroom
Step Four: Positive Action Center (PAC)
Step Five: Office Referral
Teacher discretion may result in an immediate referral to the office.
Typical Day in 2nd Grade
Opening
Reading Block
Whole Group Reading
Daily five
Spelling
Grammar
Math
Lunch and Recess
Specials
Science/Social Studies
Writing
LLI
Reflection Journals
Clean up
Dismissal
Classroom Environment
Community within the classroom- class jobs
Life skills
Use of Centers- optimize time on task, smaller groups to complete lessons
Hands-on activities- important because all students learn in different ways
Strengths of the children- sharing their talents
Responsibility and Behavior
Give me 5
Daily Take home folders
Three B’s
Homework- not graded, but is reflected in the study section on the report card
Create and follow classroom rules and expectations
A safe and caring classroom environment
Grading scale. Beg, Prg, Prof, Adv
Reading Critical thinking skills
will be emphasized
Developing sight word vocabulary
Fluency goal: 90 WPM
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
Literacy support at home
Literacy Block
Journeys Reading series
Daily 5
Guided reading groups with text at individual reading levels
Daily whole group instruction, vocabulary and comprehension
Writing Writing workshop
Personal narratives
Letter writing
Author studies
Poetry
Reflective journals
Incorporating writing in all subject areas
Six Traits of Writing
Ideas- the focus of the piece
Organization- grouping of ideas and details
Sentence Fluency- multiple sentences of varied beginnings and lengths
Word Choice- energized verbs and precise words
Voice-emotions of personality in the piece
Conventions- Spelling, punctuation, capitalization
Language ArtsSpelling
Sitton Spelling
Words often used in students writing
Weekly homework assignments
End of week test
Grammar
Incorporated in our reading/writing block
Sentence structures and the different parts of a sentence
Verbs, nouns, adjectives, compound words, contractions, etc.
Math Addition and subtraction
facts to 18
Regrouping with addition and subtraction up to 3 place values
Time to 5 minutes
Making change with money and adding it to a dollar
Geometry: shapes, solid figures, symmetry, congruent figures
We are focusing on practical application
Guided Math
Math stations
Work in pairs, individually, and/or groups
Computers, calculators, cubes, dice, rulers, flash cards, pattern blocks, etc.
Talk, represent, and write about math
Technology Imagine Learning
Computers in the classroom
Smart Board to enhance classroom learning and student involvement
Portable Lab
Raz-Kids
IXL
Parent Tips With Math…
Believe that your child can successfully learn mathematics
Expect your child to work hard to learn mathematics
Have your child explain the problem and his-her thinking out loud and show all work
Practice basic addition and subtraction facts daily
Help your child connect math with daily life and point out your own activities that involve math
Keep open communication between school and home
Science and Social Studies
Inquiry, observe, predict, measure, etc
Life cycles of plants and animals
Be a scientist
Earth Science
Physical Science
Social Studies: Communities and building good citizens
Citizenship in the classroom and throughout the building daily
Specials Library
Art
Music
PE- tennis shoes required
BirthdaysEach class celebrates
birthdays
Students may choose to bring a treat
Treats must be store bought
Birthday party invites, if sent, must be for every student
Communication Report cards sent home
quarterly
Fall parent teacher conferences October 19 and 20
Additional Emails, phone calls, notes and meetings as required
Don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher
Classroom newsletters
Pawnee newsletter biweekly
Open house: September 15
Parent Involvement Support and reinforce your child’s good
study habits Review your child’s homework and test
results Become a member of our school’s PTO Volunteer in the classroom, chaperone
a field trip, assist with a special project or at a special event
Attend parent gatherings, meetings, and trainings
Come to school activities and special events
Steps for success at home
Read with your child at least 15 minutes a day and talk about what you read
Check your child’s backpack daily
Practice math facts daily
Talk about the day with your child
Have your child complete any homework that comes home and return to school
Limit television, video games, and computer time
Come to school everyday on time
Get lots of rest and eat breakfast.
Fall FundraiserBooks and Bingo
Fundraiser due____
By selling more items, students can win prizes
Fundraisers help us earn money for our school
Books and Bingo night at Pawnee
September 22
Pizza order forms need to be returned by _____
All students will walk away with at least 1 book, but the possibility to win many!
Thank You For Coming
Your commitment is essential!
Thank you for your continued efforts in
your child’s education!