2nd GradeMs. Flood & Mrs. Ayd

Find your child’s seat.

Please read the letter your child left for you, and take a moment

to write them a note in response!

Begin to fill out any of the papers in your child’s folder. Please return them at your earliest

convenience.

Before We Get Started

I am Ms. Flood, and I am the Ballyhoos’ lead teacher! I am new to the Keys, but I have spent most of my life in Florida. I

received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in Early

Childhood Education, and I am currently working towards my Master's degree in Reading Education. I also have an ESOL

and Reading Endorsement.

This is my 5th year teaching. I spent my first three years teaching at an

international school in the Philippines. It was an amazing experience that taught

me a lot about teaching students of different backgrounds, abilities, and

interests. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade in the past. I am so excited to be returning to 2nd

grade again this year!

Meet the Teachers

Mrs. Ayd grew up in Iowa and Maryland. She earned her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education

from Towson University. She previously taught prekindergarten and has worked for the Early Intervention Program of New Jersey. This is her third year at Sigsbee. She has been a support

teacher in first and fourth grade. This will be her first

year in second grade.

Mrs. Ayd is a Coast Guard wife and proud mom of two Sigsbee students. In

her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Daisey. She is looking forward to

another exciting school year!

Meet the Teachers

• Jupiter

• Remind (info in folder)

• Email: marissa.flood@sigsbee.org

• Phone: 305-294-1861 x63320

• Class website:

http://sigsbeesecondgrade.yolasite.com

Communication

Arrival: Students are marked tardy if they arrive after 8:10. Please check your child in at the office.

Dismissal: If you need to pick up your child early, please go to the office to do so. Please notify me and the office of any changes in transportation.

Rainy Dismissal: Typically on rainy days students will dismiss from the cafeteria. On Wednesdays because of enrichment, it may be the library.

Planned Absences: Please send a note A.S.A.P. so that we can excuse your child for their absence.

General Procedures

Lunch is $3.00. Please use Paypal to pay for your child’s lunch.

All medicine should be given to the nurse directly. Please do not send it in with your child.

Snack: We are doing a class snack this year. Please visit our class website to sign up if you have not.

Water bottles: Please label and send daily!

Shoes: Please wear proper footwear daily. We have recess every day.

General Procedures

• Everyone in our school environment will treat each other with respect and dignity at all times.

• Logical consequences should directly relate to the rule that was broken, though the consequences do not have to be the same each time.

• Changes in thinking and behavior take time. The goal of this approach is to have students move toward acting responsibly more than acting obediently.

Sigsbee Behavior Policy

• Morning Meeting

• Writing Workshop

• Lunch/Recess

• Calendar Math

• Math

• Science/SS

• Second Steps

• Specials

• Reading Workshop

A Typical Day

Monday: Science & Music

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: P.E.

Thursday: Computer & Science

Friday: Library & P.E.

Specials Schedule

Reading Workshop

Reading is taught through a workshop model. Instruction will begin with a short mini-lesson.

Students will have time for guided practice. While students are

working at centers or independently, I will administer

small group guided reading lessons. Students will also

participate in Independent Silent Reading. Reading conferences

take place during this time.

Balanced Literacy

Writing Workshop

Each day Writer’s Workshop will begin with a short mini-lesson which focuses on a specific

skill. The students will then be given the opportunity to practice this skill in their

writing. During this time, I will confer with students or lead a small group.

Mentor texts are often used during the mini-lessons and allow for students to learn craft

from real authors.

Balanced Literacy

Units of Study

Launching Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop

Persuasive/Tackling Trouble

Opinion Writing

How Readers Use Informational Texts

Informational Writing

Personal and Imaginary Narratives

Folktales

Balanced Literacy

Our Math program is based on the Florida Standards.

The methods we use are often different from the way most of us

learned. There is more focus on the “why” and student explanation of

thinking.

Resources: • Go Math!

• XtraMath (please practice facts at home)

• Calendar Math

Math at a Glance

Integration into other subjects

Science Class

Science Units of Study:• Inquiry & tools/Crustaceans (first 3 weeks)

• Study of Universe (until October)• Study of Earth (until January)

• Study of Sea (late March/early April)• Anatomy and Physiology (topical inquiry)

Science

HomeworkHomework is sent

home on Wednesdays and checked on

Tuesdays.

All papers will come home in the

C.I.R.C.U.S. Folder, and all homework is to be completed in

the Homework Notebook.

Reading

Students are expected to read, or listen to someone read, every night for at least 20

minutes! Reading is to be recorded on their Reading Log.

* RAZ Kids counts towards nightly reading!

Writing

Students are asked to write at least 1 dated entry each week. A list of writing ideas will

be given. Beginning of the year expectations are 5-6 sentences with proper

capitalization and punctuation.

Homework

Word Study

Words Their Way is the program Sigsbee uses to teach phonics and spelling skills. The program is based largely on your child

completing word sorts that help him/her compare different letter and sound patterns. Your child will work with the same set of words over a two week period. At the end of the two

weeks, your child will be assessed on these words to determine whether or not they have mastered the intended skill.

Every two weeks in the C.I.R.C.U.S. folders, two sets of same words will be sent home. Please keep these words for the two week period. One set is for you to keep as a master copy. The

other set is for your child to cut and complete the word sort activities from the Tic Tac Toe board. The students are

required to complete three activities from this board a week. Your child will receive a Words Their Way Tic Tac Toe board in their homework folder. This will be the only time the Words

Their Way Tic Tac Toe board will be sent home. If the board is misplaced, you can print an extra copy of the board from the

Sigsbee Second Grade website.

Homework

Math

Math packets will be sent home as review of previously learned skills. These will go home

at the end of every math unit. At the beginning of the year, students will be

reviewing skills from 1st grade.

* These are to be done at your own leisure and do not need to be returned.

Extra Practice

Websites will be listed on the homework sheet in the C.I.R.C.U.S. folder. Feel free to

request additional resources!

Homework

October- Conferences

January- Report Card

March/April- Conferences

June- Report Card

• Reading/Writing Continuum

• DRA

• GO Math assessments

Student Progress

Opportunities:

SnackMentor ReadingMystery Readers

Copy/Prep Materials (at home or at school)

How?

Sign up on our website!Group events will have a sign in sheet (Did

you sign in tonight?)Sign in the office if completing hours at

school.Fill out a volunteer form if completing hours

at home.

Volunteering

• Kidz Gear headphones (Amazon)

• Cardstock! White and colored

• Colored printer paper

• Scotch laminating pouches

• Hand soap

Wish list on website

Donations

Thank You!Questions???