Parent Information Night2010 - 2011

Second Grade TeamCari Shank

Linda MelbournCandy Schulze

Stephanie Austin

Getting to Know the Team:

•Background

•Education

•Fun tidbits

Communication!!!

Newsletter sent out biweekly on Thursdays. It will have information for the upcoming weeks.

Report cards sent electronically every 6 weeks. Progress reports electronically every 3 weeks. The first parent conferences will be held in

October. Tuesday 10/4 from 3:15-6:00pm and Thursday 10/6 from 3:15-6:00pm. After that conferences will be on an as need basis. You may call/email the teacher or office and set up a conference at anytime. If you set up a conference, please give a heads up on what it is about School phone 817-698-6606

Phone calls and emails are returned during conference time: 8:30 – 9:25

**If your email or call is not returned in a timely manner, please try the method not used to ensure we have received the message.

Behavior Pledge/Contract

Our behavior plan is based on the Clara Love Pledge.

The behavior plan/contract is on the yellow paper in your child’s BOOT Binder. Please make sure you check and sign it each night.

Rewards: Caught Jar, Encouragement, Choice Celebration (Fridays), Boot Scoot Celebrations

BOOT Binder

Daily Schedule

7:45 - 8:00 Morning Meeting 8:00 - 8:30 Morning Message/Word Work 8:30 – 9:25 Specials/Teacher Conference 9:25 – 10:45 Reader’s Workshop 10:45 – 11:45 Writer’s Workshop 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch/Recess 12:45 – 1:45 # Corner/Math Workshop 1:45 – 2:45 Science 2:45 Dismissal

Lunch

Placing money in your child’s account before they get to school is much easier than having them bring money each day. You can add money to your child’s account online at :https://www.mynutrikids.com.

Please sit with your child at the reserved tables near the dining room windows. Make this a special time for your child by turning off cell phones and electronic devices. You are your child’s special guest for the day! For safety reasons, please do not invite other children to the table.

Math:

Use place value with numbers through 100. Compose and decompose numbers (represent numbers in multiple ways). Memorize and use addition and subtraction to 18. Model addition and subtraction and solve problems with 2-digit numbers with and

without regrouping. Model fractional parts of whole and of a set. Find the value of groups of coins up to $1.00 and use cent and dollar symbols and

decimal points to describe them. Multiply and divide with concrete objects. Use patterns in numbers and operations such as on 100 charts, in place value, and

fact families. Describe relationships and make predictions as in paired numbers and patterns in

repeated addition. Describe and compare 2-D shapes and 3-D figures such as circles, polygons,

spheres, cones, cylinders, and pyramids. Locate numbers on a number line. Tell time on analog and digital clocks using five minute increments. Measure lengths with non-standard objects that are about 1 inch, 1 foot, etc. Compare attributes of length, area, weight, and capacity to solve problems. Read a thermometer. Construct and draw conclusions from picture and bar graphs. Solve problems using a plan and appropriate problem solving strategies, including

manipulatives, and communicate about the mathematics through informal language.

Science Plan and conduct simple investigations using standard and

non-standard measurement units. Identify components and processes of the natural world (water

cycle, use of resources). Observe melting and evaporation, weathering, and

pushing/pulling of objects as examples of change. Distinguish between characteristics of living organisms and

nonliving objects and compare plant/animal needs for survival. Describe living organisms dependence on their environments

and identify functions and parts of plants and animals. Describe a system as a collection of cycles, structures and

processes that interact while exhibiting patterns of change which can be observed and measured for prediction purposes.

Use models of objects and events as tools to understand the natural world and systems.

Units are based on hands-on and inquiry based learning.

Language Arts

Read independent and instructional level selections fluently (90 words correct per minute).

Include newly acquired vocabulary in language. Accurately apply knowledge of phonics when reading

and spelling.  Accurately read and spell high-frequency and

unfamiliar words. Reread sentences when meaning is not clear. Interpret diagrams, charts, and graphs. Recall facts and details from text. Discuss and connect information across fiction and

informational text.

Language Arts Continued Make reasonable judgments about what to include in

writing tasks. Write for different audiences and purposes. Generate ideas before writing; edit first drafts of writing

for publication. Demonstrate organization in writing assignments. Attend to spelling, mechanics, and presentation for final

products. All Language Arts will be done through the Reader’s and

Writer’s Workshop.

What do the workshops look like? Notebooking in our workshops 100’s Club and Chapter Books

Special Classes

Library Skills –Mrs. Kosek- Please have your child bring their book back each week so they are able to check out a new book. It’s best to keep the book inside a Ziploc bag so they do not get damaged.

Music – Ms. Gentry P.E. – Ms. Olszta – Gym shoes must

be worn to participate Art – Ms. Grannan

How can YOU help?

Volunteer to help at school. Pleases put a star by your name on the Sign up on sheet at the door before you leave tonight. We love having volunteers in the classroom to help out during the Work Period of our Workshops.

Send in special supplies for fun units. Read with your child each evening for 20 minutes.

Second graders benefit greatly from being read to as well as reading to you.

Call and/or email notes if you have questions. Review student work brought home and return

BOOT binder daily – Empty! Don’t forget to join the Clara Love PTA!

Birthday treats – we are no longer serve them during lunch. They may be served the last 15 minutes of the school day. Please notify your child’s teacher if you want to send cupcakes to school.Background checks for volunteers can be done online . Go to the Clara Love website and click on the parent tab to find the online form. Homework is already coming home. It nightly includes reading (20 minutes) and spelling. Math will be added in the second six weeks. Snack: Students are bringing their own healthy snacks this year. Options include: goldfish, pretzels, fruit, crackers, string cheese, etc

Important Information

Absent from School:

1. Call the office by 9:30 2. Can request make-up work

from your child’s teacher. 3. Please try and let the teacher know if your child is

going to miss school for vacation.

QUESTIONS??????

HERE’S TO A GREAT YEAR of

Blazing new Trails!!!