Mary, Mother of the Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School Redeemer School

(MMR)(MMR)

Mary, Mother of the Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School Redeemer School

(MMR)(MMR)Curriculum Night – 2Curriculum Night – 2ndnd Grade Room 209 Grade Room 209Miss Bridget M. TigueMiss Bridget M. TigueSeptember 10September 10thth, 2008, 2008

Welcome to Room 209!

• Introduction• Curriculum Information• Classroom Policies & Procedures• Technology Advances• Questions ???

Curriculum Information

• Graded Subjects: Religion, Math, Reading, Writing, Spelling, & Handwriting.

• Science & Social Studies are taught but not assessed until 3rd Grade.

• Grades: Grades will be calculated based on class work, participation, special projects, home assignments and tests. In 2nd grade, grades are alphabetic (0, VG, G, S, I, & U) in the major subject areas. Every effort will be made to ensure that your child will be successful!

Grading Scale• Outstanding (O) = 96.5% - 100%• Very Good (VG) = 90.5% - 96.49%• Good (G) = 85.5% - 90.49%• Satisfactory (S) = 76.5% - 85.49%• Improvement Needed: (I) = 69.5%

- 76.49%• Unsatisfactory (U) = 69 and below

Curriculum Information

Tests: Your child will be notified in advance of test dates and this information will be on his/her homework sheet and on our classroom’s website. In addition, a test folder will be sent home with your child once a week, usually on Wednesdays. All tests must be signed and returned as soon as possible.

“Specials” ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesda

yThursday Friday

Art2:25 – 3:10

Computers

1:30 – 2:15

Gym8:45 – 9:30

Spanish10:30 – 11:15

Music9:30 – 10:15

Library1:45 – 2:15

Library & Accelerated Reader

Program

• In Computer class, students will take the Star Reading Assessment. This program helps determine the level book that a child should select from the school & classroom libraries.

• In Library class, students will be allowed to select 2 Accelerated Reading Books each week. Students read these books and will take computer quizzes in school in order to assess reading comprehension.

Library & Accelerated Reader

Program• Students earn points for reading AR (Star)

books. In our classroom, there are rewards/incentives for the AR Program.

• For every 10 points a child earns, he/she is allowed to visit the Prize Box.

• Medal Ceremonies:Bronze Medal – 30 AR PointsSilver Medal – 60 AR PointsGold Medal – 90 AR PointsPlatinum Club – 120 PointsDiamond Club – 150 Points

2nd Grade Record Club

Classroom Policies & Procedures

• Star Cards: At each child’s desk is a Star Card Holder. Students earn stars for completing class work & homework as well as good behavior.

• Students accumulate stars and can trade in for various prizes – stickers, candy, Prize Box, & lunch with Miss Tigue.

Classroom Policies & Procedures

• Special Celebrations in our classroom are held on Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, & End-of-the-Year.

• A Sign-up sheet is posted in the hallway. Please only select 1 celebration.

• Mrs. Whytosek is our Homeroom Mom.– Email Distribution List/Auction 2008

Thank you for your cooperation!

Star of the Week• Our classroom Star of the Week Program

will begin in October. Please check the website for the schedule.

• When students are Star of the Week, they design a poster all about their likes/interests.

• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are allowed to visit our classroom to read during that week.

Technology Advances

• Classroom Website:http://teacherweb.com/PA/MaryMotheroftheRedeemerSchool/BridgetTigue

• GRADELINKhttp://www.gradelink.com

• United Streaming• SMARTBOARDS/Neumonics

Questions ???