WELCOMEWELCOME

Mr. SchaefferMeet the Teacher

2015/2016

• Born and raised in Born and raised in Berks CountyBerks County

• Attended Attended Kutztown University, , in which I obtained in which I obtained both a Bachelor’s both a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Degree in Marketing and Elementary and Elementary EducationEducation

• I earned a Masters in I earned a Masters in Education in June of Education in June of 2012 from Cabrini 2012 from Cabrini College.College.

• Taught within the Taught within the school district for 9 school district for 9 years: first year was years: first year was in Kindergarten at in Kindergarten at Perry and the past 8 Perry and the past 8 years have been in years have been in second grade at second grade at TildenTilden

• I have three I have three children, Avery, 15, children, Avery, 15, Weston, 13, and Weston, 13, and Brooke, 11.Brooke, 11.

• My personal My personal interests are golf, interests are golf, exercise, traveling, exercise, traveling, reading and reading and watching movies.watching movies.

• 2-S Daily Schedule2-S Daily Schedule

• Second Grade CurriculumSecond Grade Curriculum

• Homework & Grading PolicyHomework & Grading Policy

• Classroom Rules & Behavior Classroom Rules & Behavior

• Report Cards and ConferencesReport Cards and Conferences

• Contact InformationContact Information

• Questions, Comments, ConcernsQuestions, Comments, Concerns

9:00 – 11:00 Language Arts 9:00 – 11:00 Language Arts

11:00 – 11:30 Recess11:00 – 11:30 Recess

11:35-12:05 Lunch 11:35-12:05 Lunch

12:05 - 12:35 WIN12:05 - 12:35 WIN

12:40 – 1:40 Math12:40 – 1:40 Math

1:40 – 2:20 1:40 – 2:20 SpecialSpecial

2:25 – 2:55 Finish Math2:25 – 2:55 Finish Math

2:55-3:25 Science/ Social 2:55-3:25 Science/ Social

StudiesStudies

3:25 Dismissal3:25 Dismissal

DAILY SPECIALS SCHEDULEDAILY SPECIALS SCHEDULE

• Our section will be split up into 4 groups which will go with the Our section will be split up into 4 groups which will go with the other 4 classes in second grade to their respective specials.other 4 classes in second grade to their respective specials.

• 2H – Mrs. Honicker 2H – Mrs. Honicker

Jessica, James, Madden, Kameron, AlyssaJessica, James, Madden, Kameron, Alyssa

• 2A – Mrs. Biehl – Ava, Dylan, Kayla, Andrew, Molly2A – Mrs. Biehl – Ava, Dylan, Kayla, Andrew, Molly

• 2W – Mrs. Smith 2W – Mrs. Smith

Shyann, Braden, Leland, Delaney, Logan, KaydenceShyann, Braden, Leland, Delaney, Logan, Kaydence

• 2K – Mrs. Haring – Michael, Ian, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Isaiah2K – Mrs. Haring – Michael, Ian, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Isaiah

• Envisions 2.0Envisions 2.0

No TextbookNo Textbook

o Whole group instruction and small group instruction daily.Whole group instruction and small group instruction daily.

o Topics are broken down into chapters with a test given at the end of Topics are broken down into chapters with a test given at the end of

each chapter.each chapter.

o Student website with games and videosStudent website with games and videos

o Parent app for smartphones- BouncePagesParent app for smartphones- BouncePages

READINGREADING McGraw-Hill ReadingMcGraw-Hill Reading WondersWonders• Whole group and small group instructionWhole group and small group instruction• Student website with the weekly stories and Student website with the weekly stories and

gamesgames• Small group instruction on their reading levelSmall group instruction on their reading level• Weekly reading testsWeekly reading tests• Nightly homeworkNightly homework

AIMSWEBAIMSWEB Used to monitor reading fluency and comprehensionUsed to monitor reading fluency and comprehension

Two ScoresTwo Scores

Words per minuteWords per minute AccuracyAccuracy

Fall:Fall: 62 wpm62 wpm 95% or above 95% or above

Winter 88 wpmWinter 88 wpm

Spring 106 wpmSpring 106 wpm

Benchmark: on targetBenchmark: on target

Strategic: close but needs improvementStrategic: close but needs improvement

Intensive: additional strategies neededIntensive: additional strategies needed

Your child’s scores will appear on the Your child’s scores will appear on the

report card along with a report card along with a BB, , SS or or NN

WRITING THE MIGHTY WRITING THE MIGHTY PARAGRAPH (OR TWO!)PARAGRAPH (OR TWO!)

4 Square Method4 Square Method

Topic sentence:Topic sentence: states the topic or main idea states the topic or main idea

Detail sentences:Detail sentences: 3-5 sentences that relate to or 3-5 sentences that relate to or

give details to support the topic sentencegive details to support the topic sentence

Wrap-up sentenceWrap-up sentence: restates the main idea; a : restates the main idea; a

conclusionconclusion

ALSO IN LANGUAGE ARTSALSO IN LANGUAGE ARTS

• Parts of speechParts of speech; nouns, verbs, ; nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, contractionsadjectives, pronouns, contractions• Punctuation:Punctuation: capitals, quotation marks, capitals, quotation marks,

commas, apostrophes, abbreviations, commas, apostrophes, abbreviations, ending marksending marks• Story Elements:Story Elements: characters, settings, characters, settings,

plot (including beginning, middle and plot (including beginning, middle and end) and problem/solutionend) and problem/solution• Introduction to proofreadingIntroduction to proofreading

•Living Things Grow and Change

•Exploring Earth’s Surface

•Energy in Motion

•STEM unit

Harcourt Science

Earth Our Home

We the People

Discovering Our Past

Grading ScaleMastering (plus sign) – knows skill(s) fluently, repeats skill without errors

Progressing (check mark) – shows understanding

Not meeting grade level expectations (minus sign) – not able to complete skillHOMEWORK

-Will be assigned Monday to Thursday, with occasional assignments on weekends.

-Will be checked on a daily basis and corrections will be

completed in class

GOAL: Reinforce newly learned skills, review work done in class and develop responsible academic habits. -AGENDAS: Please check to see that your child has completed all homework assignments, then sign or initial the agenda EACH NIGHT!

REPORT CARDS AND REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCESCONFERENCES

• Report cards are issued 4 times per year, after each Report cards are issued 4 times per year, after each marking period.marking period.

• November conferences are tentatively scheduled for the November conferences are tentatively scheduled for the 23rd and 24th. Please save the dates! It is important I 23rd and 24th. Please save the dates! It is important I meet with you to discuss your child’s progress.meet with you to discuss your child’s progress.

• Please call or request a conference at any time if you Please call or request a conference at any time if you have concerns or questions. have concerns or questions.

• HHave ownership over your learningave ownership over your learning

• AAlways follow directions the first time givenlways follow directions the first time given

• WWalk in a straight, quiet line in the hallalk in a straight, quiet line in the hall

• KKeep hands, feet and objects within your eep hands, feet and objects within your personal spacepersonal space

• SSpeak to others using kind words and actionspeak to others using kind words and actions

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR CHARTCHART

PinkOutstanding!

PurpleGreat Choice!

Blue Good Choice!

GreenReady to Learn

YellowSlow Down!

OrangeThink About it

RedParent Contact

If you move to “Outstanding”, you get three stickers on your behavior chart and take a happy note home. As you continue to make good choices, you will advance to “Great Choices!” and earn two stickers for your behavior chart at the end of the day. Making a good choice will help you move up to the blue section of the chart and earn one sticker for your behavior chart. You will start out each day on “Ready to Learn”. You will move your clip up or down based on your choices you make each day. If you receive a warning, you will move your clip down to help you remember to think about your choices. If you continue to make poor choices, you will have to move your clip to “Think About it”, miss some recess and complete a think sheet. If you still choose to make bad choices will move to “Parent Contact”. You miss recess and complete a think sheet. 

E-mail: MicSch@hasdhawks.org

Tilden Elementary Center: 610-562-0291 (4135)

When your child is absent:Absentee Line: 610-562-2241 then #987 (or option #3) at the voice prompt

Your child’s homework will be available in the front office by 3:00

Please fill out the “Excuse for Absence” card attached to the assignment sheet

A note is also acceptable. Please include a date, reason for absence, your child’s name and your signature

Thank you and have a great night.

Working together, I am sure we willhave a great year!

Please do not hesitate with any questions, comments, or concerns.