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Back to School Night
September 20, 2011
The Second Grade Team
Welcomes You to…
Our Team
Mr. Nick DeWind, Teacher/Instructional Team Leader Miss. Michelle Bone, Teacher Ms. Laura Boggs-True, Teacher Mrs. Jackie Mueller, Teacher Mrs. Kaaren Kozlow, Paraeducator
Agenda
Our Day in Second Grade Language Arts Math Content
– Social Studies– Health– Science
Grades Homework Behavior Expectations Teacher Communication Our Partnership With You! Questions
Our Day in Second Grade
8:45 - 8:55 Arrival 8:55 - 10:30 Language Arts 10:30 - 11:20 Recess and Lunch 11:20 - 12:10 Writing 12:10 - 1:10 Related Arts 1:10 - 2:25 Math 2:30 - 3:05 Content/Media 3:10 - 3:25 Pack-up and Dismissal
Language Arts
Guided Reading– Small group instruction– Specific focus
Spelling– Words Their Way Program– Homework Monday - Thursday
Students will focus on weekly pattern/rule.
Standardized Test-Taking Skills– Test administered in April
Writing– Guided writing and emersion into writing – Writing process– Quarterly Writing Focus– 6+1 Traits incorporated into writing lessons
Math Topics Basic Facts
– Review addition and subtraction– Introduce multiplication and division
Concepts– Algebra, Patterns and Functions, Statistics, Number Relationships and
Computation– Measurement, Time, Geometry
Problem Solving– Focus on teaching strategies– Builds mathematical knowledge– Discover a variety of ways to solve the same problem
Social Studies
Unit 1- My Community Unit 2- Let's Go Shopping Unit 3- Communities Change Unit 4- People in the Community
Health
First Aid Mental Health Germs and Disease Prevention Nutrition and Fitness Personal Body Safety Tobacco, Alcohol & Other Drugs
Science
The Moon Soil and Erosion Interactions Butterflies and Life Cycles
SAT 10 Testing
Standardized assessment given to all second graders in Maryland (Spring)
Language Arts– Word study, comprehension,
vocabulary, and language Math
– Problem solving and procedures Results mailed to you in June 2012
Grades
All homework will be checked, but may not be graded.
Grades - same as first grade – Independent (I)– With Assistance (W)– Not Apparent or Needs Improvement (N)
What Homework to Expect
Spelling Homework (Monday-Thursday)
Math Homework (Monday-Thursday) 15 Minutes of Reading (Nightly)
Please check and sign agenda book nightly!
Behavioral Expectations
School-wide PBIS System Be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful 1-2-3 Magic in classroom Reflection Log
Agenda books will be stamped every afternoon
Reinforces positive behaviors Eagle Wings Weekly Prize Cart Weekly Grade Level Celebrations Quarterly Awards Assemblies
Teacher Communication
Best form of communication is [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected] Call Front Office at 410-313-6879 If you child is changing their way home,
call the front office and inform them of change and they will relay message to us.
Wellness Policy
In coordination with the Howard County Wellness Policy, For Birthdays-Instead of food items, we are asking that you donate books, stickers, pencils, or a game to the class.
Be OurPartner in Education Help students with homework nightly Sign agenda books every night Check folder nightly, especially on
Friday Longfellow Newsletter Volunteering
Questions????
Thank You!
Write you child a note and leave it inside their school box.
We look forward to working with you and your child this year.