open house second grade conowingo elementary. about the teachers about the teachers

Open HouseSecond Grade

Conowingo Elementary

Open HouseSecond Grade

Conowingo Elementary

About the About the TeachersTeachers

About the About the TeachersTeachers

Miss HanbyMiss Hanby Graduated from Cabrini College with a Bachelors Degree in Communications

Received Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Wilmington College

Student taught at Conowingo in 2nd grade with Mrs. Patrick.

Fifth year of teaching. I was the third grade special education teacher my first two years.

The school’s yearbook chairperson. Hobbies: Photography, Reading, and Shopping!

Graduated from Cabrini College with a Bachelors Degree in Communications

Received Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Wilmington College

Student taught at Conowingo in 2nd grade with Mrs. Patrick.

Fifth year of teaching. I was the third grade special education teacher my first two years.

The school’s yearbook chairperson. Hobbies: Photography, Reading, and Shopping!

Mrs. KellyMrs. Kelly Graduated from University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Elementary Education.

Received Masters degree in Language Arts. Taught at Calvert Elementary for 11 years. Took seven years off when son was born. Have been teaching at Conowingo for 20 years.

Have taught a variety of grades: Split 1/2; Grade 1; Grade 2; Split 2/3; Grade 3.

Graduated from University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Elementary Education.

Received Masters degree in Language Arts. Taught at Calvert Elementary for 11 years. Took seven years off when son was born. Have been teaching at Conowingo for 20 years.

Have taught a variety of grades: Split 1/2; Grade 1; Grade 2; Split 2/3; Grade 3.

Mrs. PatrickMrs. Patrick Years of teaching experience: This is my 26th

year. Most of those years have been in second grade and

I’ve always taught at Conowingo. Graduated from Rising Sun High School Both my children attended Conowingo Elementary

and I was their 4th grade teacher. Two children: Daughter is a Junior at Penn State

and Son graduated from the University of Maryland.

I also like to run. In October I’ll be running a Marathon (26.5 miles) in Scranton, PA.

Years of teaching experience: This is my 26th year.

Most of those years have been in second grade and I’ve always taught at Conowingo.

Graduated from Rising Sun High School Both my children attended Conowingo Elementary

and I was their 4th grade teacher. Two children: Daughter is a Junior at Penn State

and Son graduated from the University of Maryland.

I also like to run. In October I’ll be running a Marathon (26.5 miles) in Scranton, PA.

Mrs. PerryMrs. Perry Graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in May 2003.

This is Mrs. Perry’s 8th year teaching at Conowingo Elementary School.

Taught 4th grade for five years. In third year of teaching 2nd grade. Has 3 sons- Logan is 4 and twins Jason and Connor turn 2 on Saturday.

Graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in May 2003.

This is Mrs. Perry’s 8th year teaching at Conowingo Elementary School.

Taught 4th grade for five years. In third year of teaching 2nd grade. Has 3 sons- Logan is 4 and twins Jason and Connor turn 2 on Saturday.

Mrs. HanlonMrs. Hanlon I graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Special Education.

This is my 33rd year of teaching. I’ve taught pre-K to 6th grade. I have 2 children- my son attends Goldy Beacom college and my daughter teaches 2nd grade children with special needs in Atlanta, Georgia.

I love to ride my bike, and will ride a 150 mile ride on October 2nd and 3rd.

I graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Special Education.

This is my 33rd year of teaching. I’ve taught pre-K to 6th grade. I have 2 children- my son attends Goldy Beacom college and my daughter teaches 2nd grade children with special needs in Atlanta, Georgia.

I love to ride my bike, and will ride a 150 mile ride on October 2nd and 3rd.

Goals for the YearGoals for the Year

To help children Take responsibility for their work and work habits

Feel successful in the classroom Develop a love for learning

To help children Take responsibility for their work and work habits

Feel successful in the classroom Develop a love for learning

Our DayOur Day

Language Arts (9:00-11:10)

Language Arts (9:00-11:10)

Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Daily Guided Reading Sessions

• Focus on reading strategies, vocabulary and comprehension

Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, Vocabulary

Writing: Graphic Organizers, Rough Draft, Edit & Revise, Publish.

Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Daily Guided Reading Sessions

• Focus on reading strategies, vocabulary and comprehension

Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, Vocabulary

Writing: Graphic Organizers, Rough Draft, Edit & Revise, Publish.

Spelling HWSpelling HW Spelling homework is to be completed in the Spelling Journal (Composition Book) every night.

Working on introducing Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe

Thursday night’s spelling homework is always a Parent Signed Practice Test.

Spelling homework is to be completed in the Spelling Journal (Composition Book) every night.

Working on introducing Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe

Thursday night’s spelling homework is always a Parent Signed Practice Test.

Science (11:10-11:57)Science (11:10-11:57)

Life Science (Insects)

Weather

Balance and Motion

Life Science (Insects)

Weather

Balance and Motion

Social Studies11:10-11:57

Social Studies11:10-11:57

Citizenship

Building Geography Skills

Our Changing World

Economics

Elements of Culture

Citizenship

Building Geography Skills

Our Changing World

Economics

Elements of Culture

Math (12:40-1:55)Math (12:40-1:55)Series: Houghton Mifflin Math ExpressionsSeries: Houghton Mifflin Math Expressions

14 Units:

1. Addition and Subtraction

2. Measurement and Shapes

3. Solving Story Problems

4. Quadrilaterals

5. Addition to 200

6. Time

7. Tables and Graphs

8. Diagonals and Midpoints

9. Subtracting 2-digit numbers

10. Shapes and patterns

11. 3-digit addition and subtraction

12. Metric Measurement & 3-D Shapes

13. Multiplication and Fractions

14. Non-Standard and Standard Units of Measure

Make Up Work PolicyMake Up Work Policy

Students will have 2 days to make up work for every day missed.

Graded assignments that the student misses will be made up in class.

Students will have 2 days to make up work for every day missed.

Graded assignments that the student misses will be made up in class.

Grading PolicyGrading Policy

The grading policy can be found on the CCPS homepage (www.ccps.org) by clicking the link along the side

“Grades and Reporting”.

The grading policy can be found on the CCPS homepage (www.ccps.org) by clicking the link along the side

“Grades and Reporting”.

CommunicationCommunication Homework Folder

Check the folder daily.

Family Letter- Math Sent home periodically throughout the unit as new

concepts are being taught. You will find them in the yellow folder.

Second Grade Website http://www.ccps.org/cono

Email Miss Hanby- shanby@ccps.org Mrs. Kelly- lkelly@ccps.org Mrs. Patrick- kpatrick@ccps.org Mrs. Perry- dperry@ccps.org Mrs. Hanlon jhanlon@ccps.org

Homework Folder Check the folder daily.

Family Letter- Math Sent home periodically throughout the unit as new

concepts are being taught. You will find them in the yellow folder.

Second Grade Website http://www.ccps.org/cono

Email Miss Hanby- shanby@ccps.org Mrs. Kelly- lkelly@ccps.org Mrs. Patrick- kpatrick@ccps.org Mrs. Perry- dperry@ccps.org Mrs. Hanlon jhanlon@ccps.org

Field TripsField Trips Martin State Airport- Approx. $7

Balance and Motion Science Unit May 26, 2011 Accept parent chaperones

Hagley Museum- Approx. $13 Social Studies Upon Approval--Date will be March 18, 2011

No chaperones needed

Martin State Airport- Approx. $7 Balance and Motion Science Unit May 26, 2011 Accept parent chaperones

Hagley Museum- Approx. $13 Social Studies Upon Approval--Date will be March 18, 2011

No chaperones needed

Curious GeorgeCurious George

Starting in October, Curious George will be sent home for the weekend with a lucky student.

Every child will get an opportunity to take George home for the weekend.

The student’s responsibility is to take care of George and write about his weekend in the journal.

George must be brought back on Monday.

Starting in October, Curious George will be sent home for the weekend with a lucky student.

Every child will get an opportunity to take George home for the weekend.

The student’s responsibility is to take care of George and write about his weekend in the journal.

George must be brought back on Monday.

PAWSPAWS Practice Respect Act Responsibly Work Hard Stay Safe

Students exhibiting these behaviors will receive a PAWS slip. Their name will be put into a prize drawing (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

Practice Respect Act Responsibly Work Hard Stay Safe

Students exhibiting these behaviors will receive a PAWS slip. Their name will be put into a prize drawing (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

PAWSPAWS

Students not following the rules…. Verbal Reminder Verbal Warning Conference with Student Complete MIR (Minor Incident Report)

Students not following the rules…. Verbal Reminder Verbal Warning Conference with Student Complete MIR (Minor Incident Report)

Classroom NeedsClassroom Needs

We always need: Tissues!! Plastic Baggies (any size) Clorox Wipes

We always need: Tissues!! Plastic Baggies (any size) Clorox Wipes

Questions???Questions???

Thank you for coming!

Thank you for coming!