Welcome to Second Grade!I will introduce you

to second grade and to our classroom.

If you have any questions during my presentation, please feel free to interrupt me!

All About MeMy background

I grew up in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.I graduated from Lebanon Valley College

with a Bachelor’s of Science degree.I graduated from George Mason University

with my Master’s degree in Integrating Technology in the Classroom

My experienceThis is my eighth year at Rolling Ridge and

in Loudoun County.Previously taught 2nd grade in Parksley, VA

My FamilyMy husband

JasonMy son AidanMy daughter Lily

Our petDog, Charlie Brown

My GoalsTo give your children the academic and social

skills they need to progress to third grade.To provide a supportive and fun classroom

environment.To help them make new friends and discover new

interests.To use technology to enhance student learningTo challenge your children

PBIS

Be respectful to self, others, and property

Road Runner Tickets – GreenHigh Five ClubClassroom Compliments

When students receive a compliment from another teacher we will add a fish to our fish bowl

Students will receive a class prize for each 10 compliments

Classroom ManagementBehavior Bay– 3 colors

Green – Had a great day! Yellow – Warning for being disrespectful Red – Very disrespectful in class – A note

will go home for parents to sign

Classroom CommunityOur classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Our class rules are:Be respectful and responsible.Be organized and follow directions.Be on time.Be prepared.

Class SubjectsThe subjects we cover during second grade

are:Reading and writingHandwriting - CursiveMathScienceSocial Science

ReadingPathways

Read AloudsShared ReadingGuided Reading

Writing4-square methodComplete sentencesNouns, Verbs,

Adjectives, pronounsContractions and

Compound wordsWriting Workshop

MathInvestigationsGames and Activities

(even for homework!)Hands-on

Some activities include:

Tens Go Fish Turn Over Ten Exploring Coins Collect 50 cents

Science Habitats Adaptations Matter Magnets Weather Plant and Animal

Life Cycles

Social StudiesCitizenship/CommunitiesMaps/GlobesChina/EgyptEconomics

Grading and AssessmentStudents are

assessed on their ability to master skills and standards

I will keep notes on student progress as well as use tests and quizzes as assessments

E=Exceeds Standards

M=Meets StandardsP=Progressing

towards standardB=Performing Below

Standards

Learning ProgressionLearning Progression Scale

4 More Complex Learning TargetIn addition to level 3 extends understanding of concept (i.e. transfer to other

contexts, demonstrates higher order thinking skills or metacognitive thinking, etc.)

3 Learning TargetThis is what we expect when students have mastered content or skills.

2 Simpler Learning TargetThese are the knowledge and skills that are building blocks to the level 3

learning target.

1 Supportive Learning TargetThese are the knowledge and skills that are building blocks to the level 2

learning target (i.e. prior knowledge, simpler skills, ability to do with assistance).

Formative vs. Summative Assessments

F = Formative (Daily informal checks of progress that will not count towards the quarter grades)

S = Summative (Formal assessments used to determine quarter grades)

Report Cards

CLARITY – Parent Portal•Check your student’s grades and assignments online this year through a parent portal using the CLARITY system.

•Parent Access Request - complete and return ASAP•Access Request Form – Password and Login Information (9/26)•Opens October 3rd for Grades 3-5•January 2013 for K-2

Homework

I will assign about 20-30 minutes of homework each night.

Students will write their homework in their agendas – Parents must sign agendas each night.

Homework may include:SpellingMathReadingScience/Social Studies****White Thursday Folders – These will go

home on Thursday and contain graded papers and other handouts throughout the week.***

F.I.S.H.FISH stands for Family Involvement Starts

HereYour child will bring home an agenda,

spelling notebook, Reading Log, and homework papers

You should check their agendas and sign them each night – you may write notes in the agenda for me because I will be checking them everyday.

Spelling homeworkStudents will have a word study notebook

that comes home each nightStudents will glue in their homework for

the each day on MondaySpelling homework will change each

quarter and is posted on the website

Spelling homework - Website

Reading LogStudents will have a reading log for each

monthThey have a number of books at the

bottom as a goal, which increases during the year.

Students need to write about their favorite book on the back of the log

TardinessSchool starts at 7:50 A.M. If you aren’t in the building by the time

the third bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.

If you are eating breakfast you must leave at 7:45, when the second bell rings so you are in the classroom by 7:50

Technology

I love to use technology in the classroomSmart boards – games, note-taking, moviesLaptop Cart – special projectsWebsitesComputer programs – Powerpoint, Pixie, SMEAirliner – Electronic SlateIPAD cart

School starts at 7:50 and we do not have lunch until 11:25.

Students may bring a small snack to school for the morning. We do not have a set time for snack so the students will be eating while they are doing independent work.

Please do not send snacks that need to be refrigerated or require utensils.

Some healthy snack ideas:*Apple *Pear *Baggie of grapes*Baggie of pretzels *crackers

Birthday TreatsPlease do not send balloons, invitations to

parties or sweet treats as they will not be distributed in school.

You may send pencils, stickers, school supplies, recess equipment, a board game or card game for the class to share for a birthday treat.

Thania is another line of communication between teachers and parents. She is located in the office and can you help with a variety of needs including translating or helping to understand papers that go home.

Updated Contact InformationEmergency Contact Information – it is critical

that we have your most current informationMake sure to let us know if you change

numbers and/or email addressesMake sure to have a secondary contact in case

of an emergencylease complete the computer survey before

leaving today

Website**Check the website for pictures of activities and projects we do.

** 9 Week Plans are listed on the website

**Review sheets for all unit tests in Science and Social Science are posted to the website.

Rolling Ridge is a Title 1 SchoolTitle 1 status means that we receive

additional federal fundingPlease consult the back of your

Parent/Student handbook for detailsDon’t forget to complete the free or reduced

breakfast/lunch form. This must be done EACH year.

Breakfast - 7:15 amBreakfast = $2.00 Reduce = $.30Lunch = $3.00 Reduced = $.40

Rolling Ridge Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

First Meeting September 12 6:00 pm

Please support Rolling Ridge by joining the PTA for just 5$

There are tables set up in both hallways so that you can register.

Your money goes to provide assemblies throughout the year, school supplies, and teaching materials

Your membership also entitles you to discounts at many local businesses

Let’s Have a Great Year!