“Meet the Teacher”

Mrs. Morgan 2D

September 11, 2013

Curriculum

Daily Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:50-9:10

Attendance and

Morning Work

Attendance and

Morning Work

Attendance and

Morning Work

Attendance and

Morning Work

Attendance and

Morning Work

9:15-10:45

9:15-10:15

Integrated Arts

Communication Arts

Communication Arts

Communication Arts

Communication Arts

10:45-11:15

10:15-11:15 Science/

Social Studies

Calendar and

Writing

Calendar and

Writing

Calendar and

Writing

Calendar and

Writing

11:15-11:45

Recess

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Recess

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Recess

11:45-12:15

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Lunch

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Lunch

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12:15-12:35

Student Reading

Or Seatwork

Student Reading

Or Seatwork

Student Reading

Or Seatwork

Student Reading

Or Seatwork

Student Reading

Or Seatwork

12:35-1:45

Math (Switch)

Math (Switch)

Math (Switch)

Math (Switch)

Math (Switch)

2:00-2:45

2:00-3:15

CA Reading

Library

Mrs. Falkner

Art

Ms. Ronk

Music

Ms. Coss

Phy. Ed.

Mr. Zaspel

2:45-3:15

Science/

Social Studies

Science/

Social Studies

Science/

Social Studies

Science/

Social Studies

3:20-3:30

Assignments/

Dismissal

Assignments/

Dismissal

Assignments/

Dismissal

Assignments/

Dismissal

Assignments/

Dismissal

2D Special’s Schedule

• Monday: Integrated Arts: rotating schedule

• Tuesday: Library – Mrs. Falkner

• Wednesday: Art – Ms. Ronk

• Thursday: Music – Ms. Coss

• Friday: Physical Ed. - Mr. Zaspel

Communication Arts (CA)

Harcourt Storytown

• Reading

• Vocabulary

• Grammar / D.O.L.

• Phonics

• Writing

• Spelling

Reading

Robust Vocabulary

High Frequency Words

Practice Book

Comprehension

Weekly Assessment Test (6 – 7 days)

Independently Reading Log: “Morgan Money”

Spelling and Handwriting

• Weekly Lessons: 20 words • Tests every Friday • Nightly Homework - “Trace, Write, Write” - Practice Worksheets - Optional: Extra Practice (Back of Weekly Homework sheet)

• Handwriting - Manuscript: Aug. – Dec. - Cursive: Jan. - June

Math

Criteria for Math Placement (from First Grade)

~ End of Book Test ~ Basic Facts ~ Math Attributes ~ Problem Solving

( A1 - Shane, Maiello) (A2 – Morgan, Bartley)

(A2 – Perkey, Conway, Librock)

Math

Homework follows the book page lesson.

Practice Test sent home the night before a test.

Rocket Math

Practice your basic facts.

Practice your basic facts.

Science and Social Studies (Taught on 4 week rotations)

Science

Life Science

*All About Plants

*All About Animals

*How Plants and Animals Live Together

*How Living Things Grow & Change

• Physical Science

*Properties of Matter

*Energy

*Forces and Motion

*Sound

Social Studies

Where We Live

Our Earth

Working Together

Our Country Today

Our Country Long Ago

People and Places in History

Online Textbook Resources

2 Math http://www.eharcourtschool.com/

Username=NA[Student ID]

Password=Student ID

e.g. Username=NA123456

Password=123456

2 Reading http://www-

k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

Username=NA[Student ID]

Password=Student ID

e.g. Username=NA123456

Password=123456

2 Social

Studies

www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/

login/login.jsp

Additional Online Resources:

http://sfsocialstudies.com/

Username=NA[Student ID]

Password=Tigers1

e.g. Username=NA123456

Password=Tigers1

2 Science www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Username=NA[Student ID]

Password=Tigers1

e.g. Username=NA123456

Password=Tigers1

Classroom Procedures

and Expectations

Transition to Second Grade

Organization * Supplies

Nightly Assignments

* Take Home Folder

* Weekly Homework Assignments

* Mrs. Morgan’s website

Study for Tests: Study Guides

Printing to Cursive Handwriting

Weekly Routine

• Weekly Homework Sheet

• Spelling Test every Friday

• Extra Spelling Practice

• Writing Journal Entry

• Independent Reading Log

• Graded Papers: sign and return

Classroom Rules

• McKnight School Rules

• 2D Rules

Consequences 1. Verbal Warning 2. Warning: Yellow Card 3. 2nd Chance: Red Card

10 minutes off recess 4. 3rd Chance: Recess

missed and a behavior note sent home

5. Continued Rule Breakage = Phone call home

Rewards

–Tickets

–Morgan Money

–Classroom Reward Jar

Homework Policy

• Homework is due the NEXT day unless otherwise noted.

• Missing homework notification slip.

• The comment section of the report card reflects the number of missing assignments.

What to do nightly?

• Assigned Homework

• Practice Spelling Words

• Practice Math Facts

• Review Weekly Lesson Guides for stories

*Vocabulary and high frequency words

• Read Aloud or Silent Reading

• McKnight Library Web Page

Homework Survival Kit

–Pencils

–Erasers

–Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers,

–Writing Paper

–Dictionary

–Scissors, Glue, Ruler

Homework is the responsibility of…

»Student

»Parent

»Teacher

Make-up Work

Illness or Absence * DAY 1 – work saved/made up

next day

* DAY 2 or more – requests prior to 10 am for 3:30 pm pickup or sent home with a “study buddy”

* “Study Buddy”: sibling or a close neighbor

Educational Trip/Vacation

*SOME assignments given

before trip

*SOME assignments given upon return

*Forms are available in the office

Communication with Mrs. Morgan

• Email rmorgan@northallegheny.org

• Website – www.northallegheny.org – McKnight/Staff

• Office Phone (412.635.4105)

• Weekly Assignment Sheet

• Report Cards/Conferences (November 4/5 – Election Day)

• Online Weekly Homework

• Online Gradebook: usually post new grades on Mondays

Report Cards

• Sign up for Fall Conferences

*Monday, Nov. 4th and Tuesday Nov. 5th

• Tyler System

• Subject Categories

• Assignments

*usually added every Monday

Miscellaneous

• New Dismissal Procedure • Birthdays: non-edible treats • Scholastic Book Orders • “Thursday Envelopes”: McKnight Messages *Party volunteers

The End

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