welcome to second grade!

WELCOME TO WELCOME TO SECOND SECOND GRADE!GRADE!

WELCOME TO WELCOME TO SECOND SECOND GRADE!GRADE!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTBACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTGalway ElementaryGalway Elementary

COMMUNICATION

• Daily Calendars• Friday Folders

• Weekly Learning Skills• Progress Reports

• Quarterly Overview• Teacher Emails• Contact School

(301)595-2930

Weekly Skills Sheet

TEACHER EMAILSMs. Adler Shannon_M_Adler@mcpsmd.org Ms. Daffan Jessica_M_Daffan@mcpsmd.orgMs. Holt Erin_K_Holt@mcpsmd.org Ms. Murphy Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Scissors Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org Ms. Stewart Amanda_Stewart@mcpsmd.org Mr. Szybalski

David_A_Szybalski@mcpsmd.org

General Information• Breakfast in classroom 9:00-9:20• School day 9:15-3:27 (doors open at 9am)• General daily schedule• Inform office of any changes in students’

arrival or dismissal mode of transportation• Birthdays- Students may share a store

bought treat, such as fruit, during lunch time.

MATH• Math Instruction

– Rigor is embedded within curriculum– Students will receive accelerated

instruction in their guided math groups.– Daily Guided Math Groups– Drexel Math Program

• Math Websites-HIAT• Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20

READING• Daily Guided Reading Groups• Comprehension/Word Work• Silent reading• Reading Logs• Galway Homepage for Online

Resources• Reading at Home

SPELLING

• Words Their Way Spelling Program– Focus on spelling patterns– Approximately 20 words– Two week cycle– Test every 2 weeks– Home activities

• High Frequency Words/ Word Wall

Spelling Activities

WRITING• Daily guided writing groups• Writing: Narrative, Opinion,

Informative/Explanatory (different times through year)

• Apply spelling patterns used in writing

P.B.I.S.Positive Behavior

Management Strategies• ROARS Expectations• Traffic light behavior management

system• Lions Paws

GRADING AND REPORTING

Academic• ES- Exceptional at the Grade Level Standard • P - Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating proficiency of the

content or processes for the measurement topic • I - In progress toward meeting the grade level standard. • N - Not yet making progress toward meeting the standard

Learning skills• DEM- Demonstrating• PRG- Progressing• N- Not Yet evident

Report card

HOMEWORK• Assigned Monday – Thursday• Due at the beginning of the

following day • Homework includes:

– Math and/or Language Arts - Other subjects as necessary- Reading “Just Right” books every

night

REMINDER: Please encourage independence while children complete their homework.

Yet, provide support only when needed to avoid frustration.

PARENT NIGHT• One per quarter• Informal discussions regarding your needs,

questions, and concerns (mini workshops)• Light snacks and drinks• Help plan fun activities while socializing with other

parents

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!

QUESTIONS?