2nd Grade 101

2012-2013

General Information

• School Hours: 7:45a.m. – 2:45p.m.• Conference/Specials: 7:55-8:50• Lunch: 11:30-12:00• Recess: 12:00-12:30

Our Schedule

7:45-7:55 Morning meeting7:55-8:50 Specials8:50-9:10 Flex time (word work)9:10-10:20 Readers Workshop10:20-11:30 Writers Workshop11:30-12:30 Recess/Lunch12:30-1:40 Math1:40-2:45 Science2:45 Dismissal

F.R.O.G Binders(Fully Responsible Organized and Growing)

• Agenda book• Daily Behavior Log-initial every night• Homework - given Mondays, due Fri.• Resources- spelling lists, handwriting,

etc.• Goal Setting

Behavior PlanOur goal is to have a classroom that reinforces positive behavior.

Changing lights

Blue

Green

Yellow

Red A letter of “SOAR” will be crossed out as

a child earns yellow or red. If all of the letters in “SOAR” are crossed out at the end of the six weeks,

the student will miss Eagles in Flight.

“Eagles in Flight”Qualifications:

•Passing all subjects on report card

•All assignments turned in are complete, on time, and represent a desire for QUALITY

•Assumes responsibility for appropriate behavior by following our Social Contract. (no more than 4 yellows/reds and no discipline referrals issued in the six weeks period)

•No more than 3 tardies

Pick up

The final bell rings at 2:45 pm. If you would like to pick up your child prior to 2:30 pm, you must go to the office and sign your child out. The office will then call the classroom and have the child sent to the office with his/her things.

** Please send a note with your child if their mode of transportation changes. If you forget to send a note, please call the office PRIOR TO 2:30**

Snacks

• Since the brain works better when fed frequently we have a morning snack. Snack time is around 10:00 a.m. Water is the only drink allowed.

• Students are responsible for bringing their own snack

• snacks should be healthy

• Remind your child they are NOT allowed to share snacks, especially with the risk of food allergies.

Report Cards

You will be only be able to access your child’s grades online. You will receive a letter from the school, concerning how to access your child’s grades. If you need an additional paper copy, please notify your teacher.

Math Workshop• Goal – Students to be fluent with numbers in

different situations.

• Number Corner/ Target the Question

• Investigations Workshop Model:• Mini Lesson • Workshop Time• Closure Meeting

• Math Homework- given on Monday, collected on Friday

Check out our website for more info onInvestigations!

Social Studies The “Big Idea” in social studies is,

“Leaders share many qualities.” We will examine the impact of various

historical figures by asking:• What many qualities do leaders share?• In what ways do leaders solve

problems?• How do leaders shape communities?• What are the many ways to be a leader?

Reader’s Workshop Goal – Reading with Meaning (Comprehension)Becoming lifelong readers.

• Workshop Model – Mini Lesson, Work Period, Closing meeting

• Small Group Instruction • (Guided Reading Groups/Book Clubs) • Reading Homework

• Browsing Boxes – Our “Just Right” Books.

I.P.I.C.K•

“Just Right” Books

• I= I choose the book

• P= Purpose: Why do I want to read it? Why was it written?• I= Interest: Do I like it? Is it interesting?• C= Comprehend: Do I understand it? Is it too hard? Too easy?• K= Know most of the words: 5 finger test- Too hard if there are 5 words you do not know

Million Word Challenge

Second Grade Goal:*To read 150 books this year (one

chapter book = 4 picture books)*Record titles of JUST RIGHT books

on Independent Reading Log, found in the resources section of the FROG binder.

Writer’s WorkshopThe goal in second grade is to learn that details convey

meaning directly and indirectly.

Students will be writing first draft compositions and revised compositions to increase their conventions, word choice and writing fluency skills.

Workshop Model Mini LessonWork PeriodClosing meeting

Science Inquiry• We want our students to experience

science in a real way. • We will use life experiences and

experiments.• Many experiments are open-ended, in

addition to doing them at school they can also be conducted at home, resulting in different outcomes.

Homework

• Math Homework is for practice or reinforcement, should not take more than 20 minutes. If it is a struggle, send a note or contact teacher.

• Math homework: Monday – Thursday DUE FRIDAY! (Will complete during Friday recess if not complete)

• Reading homework: 4 books per week. This could include library books or guided reading book practice.

• Spelling homework: new words will be reviewed in class starting on Wednesdays and tested the following Tuesday. Words for the entire 6 weeks will be given at the beginning of each grading period.

Incomplete Work

• Unfinished work that is sent home to be completed is not the same as homework.

• If a redo is sent home after a re-teaching session with the teacher, the first and second attempt will be averaged together for a grade in the grade book. A notation will be make that this is an averaged grade of a re-teach.

Practice for PerfectionStudent: _____________________Date work was assigned: ______________________Date work is (was) due: _______________________Please,Redo Complete Practice

The following assignment: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please sign your initials when assignment is completed. ________ Thank You

Volunteers • We can use HELP in & out of our Classrooms

• In the class– Reading Buddies– Classroom Reader– Math Buddies

• Outside the class:– Volunteer to help with sorting and cutting materials

that can be done at home. – Stapling flip books or writer’s booklets.

Please make sure you have filled out a district Volunteer form so that you can work with students.

Thank you for attending our presentation.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to contact us!