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Reading
Guided ReadingSmall groupLeveled fiction and nonfiction textDecoding and Comprehension strategiesRange of levels“Book Bag”
WorkshopMini-Lesson – ComprehensionIndependent ReadingStudent choice Conferencing
WritingGuided and Independent Writing:Content area workWork stationsMathReading Response
WorkshopMini-Lesson – 6 Traits/Write From the BeginningWriting TimeSharingPublishing
Word Work
Focus on spelling patterns (TEKS)Assess spelling through meaningful
applications:ClassworkWriting samplesWord Wall activitiesWords must sound right AND look right
Sight Words practice Reading Writing/Spelling
Math
Essential Learnings:• Problem Solving•Applying Addition and Subtraction•Geometry•Developing an Understanding of the Base-Ten
Place Value System up to thousands place•Fractions•Using Measurement Processes•Graphs
Math
Your child should leave 2nd Grade:
Displaying automaticity and accuracy of addition and subtraction facts
With a concrete understanding of the number system
With the ability to regroup when adding or subtracting two digit numbers
Science
• Weather and Seasons• Scientists/ Scientific Tools• Rocks• Matter • Force and Motion• Energy• Butterflies• Natural Resources (water cycle)• Prairie (animals and plants)
Social Studies
• Maps and Landforms• Government• Landmarks• History and Holidays• Geography (Texas)• Historical Figures• Citizenship & Culture• Economics
AssessmentsFormative• Anecdotal records• Observations• Learning target
checklists• Classwork/practice• Student conferences• Student Data Binders
Summative• ELI (3 times/year)• Kathy Richardson (3
times/year)• Standards-Based Report
Card
What about Homework?
•Homework comes home on Monday and is due by Friday of that week•Extra math sent as needed•Check for reading homework nightly
Homework will begin the week of Sept. 16
Mrs. Leonard’s Homework for December 10-14
Meaningful Math: Mon-Thurs.1. Classworks: Students will use the information
below to work on math assignments using a computer at home. *This is not to be completed in one week• Login Info: First Name, 6 Digit student ID #,
No Password
http://classworks.dentonisd.org/classworks.local/StudentModule/#Login2. Sticker Problems at Home (p. 11-12) – Due 12/143. Addition and Subtraction Fact page- Due 12/144. Practice your addition and subtraction facts!
• You are working toward to the goal of 35 problems in 1 minute and 45 seconds!
Talk about it:
Mon: Mrs. Leonard bought 14 ornaments for her tree. Her husband bought 27 ornaments. How many ornaments did Mr. and Mrs. Leonard buy?
Tues: What are some elements of the Mystery genre?
Wed: Name and compare 4 landforms.Thurs: What does it mean to regroup when
adding numbers?
Reading is Thinking!
Mon. ~ Read of 15-20 minutes.Tues. ~ Read for 15-20 minutes.Wed. ~ Read for 15-20 minutes.Thurs. ~ Read for 15-20 minutes.
• Record guided reading homework on reading log provided.
• Your child should complete any additional work sent home with their guided reading book (they know what is expected).
• Return bag, book and log to school daily.
Word Work/Spelling:
3rd Six Weeks Sight Words• Please see reverse side of homework sheet
for a list of sight words . *Your child should be able to read all words and spell them correctly in their writing.
Spelling Pattern Focus
• Contractions• Examples: don’t, haven’t, you’ve, can’t,
she’s
Mrs. Leonard’s Homework for December 10-14
Communication Folder
• School folder will come home daily
• Please remove all papers each day
• Send all communication in this folder (notes, signed forms, lunch money, etc.)
• Completed work, office notes, PTA info., and fliers will come home on Fridays
CHAMPS
•C- Conversation•H- Help•A- Activity•M- Movement•P- Participation•S- Success
Absences•Send a written excuse within 72 hours of the absence . If a note isn’t received after those 72 hours the absence will remain unexcused.
•If a student is absent for more than 5 days, you must send a Dr.’s excuse along with a parent’s written note.
•If your child is late due to a Dr.’s appointment, he/she is counted absent unless a Dr.’s note is turned in that day. •Travel and/or vacations aren’t excused.
SnackStudents can bring a simple, healthy
snack that will not disturb learning. Examples: cheese sticks, apples,
pretzels, Goldfish (Finger Foods- nothing that requires utensils).
Please stress to your child that snack time is not lunch.
Birthdays
•Sugar treats such as brownies, donuts, cupcakes and cookies are acceptable. No drinks, balloons , party favors, etc.
•Let your child’s teacher know a couple days in advance if you plan on bringing a birthday snack.
•Send these items with your 2nd grader in the morning . If you bring them later in the day, you will be asked to leave them in the office.
Lunch
• 12:05-12:35• Sign in at the office• Give slip to a 2nd grade teacher• You may only eat with your child on the stage
How to help your 2nd grader be successful…
NewsletterBreakfastRestFoster Independence/Organizational SkillsREAD!Ask specific questions about their day (ex: Tell me about your favorite part of your
day.)
Going Home
Send a note to the teacher if there is a change in transportation.
Call the office if a change is made during the school day.
Upcoming Events
Conference Week: September 30 - October 4 Students will be released at 12:50 each day
Field Trip to Clear Creek: April 24
Wolf Fest: October 18