Back To School Night

Second Grade Ms. Mejia’s ClassSeptember 25,2014

Overview

Introductions

Class Rules

Homework Policy & Reading Log

Math, Reading & Writing Standards

Social Studies, Science, & Project Based Projects

Assessments

Q & A

Class Schedule 8:30-8:45am Morning Meeting

8:45-10:15am Reading & Writing

10:40-10:55 am Recess

1100am-12:10pm Math

12:15-1:00pm Lunch

1:05-1:40pm English Language Development (ELD)

1:45-2:30 Social Studies/Science (Project Based Time)

2:305-3:05pm PE (Mon/Thurs) Art(Tues) Free Time: Centers (Fri)

3:05-3:30pm Afternoon Meeting

Class Rules

Character Pillars : Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Citizenship, Caring

Goal: To help students be accountable for their own behavior & choices

Consequences & Positive Rewards

Consequences

1. Verbal Warning

2. Five minute time reflection time either in class or recess.

3. 10 minute time reflection time either in class or recess. Unsatisfactory note sent home

4. 20 minute time out in another classroom or office. Phone call home.

5. Severe behavior problem. Immediate referral to Principal. Possible suspension.

Positive Rewards

Lots of verbal praises from Ms. Mejia

Positive notes sent home

Enjoy class privileges such as Story time, class games, extra recess time

Stickers, small treats from Treasure Box

Homework Policy

Homework to reinforce what is taught in class.

Expected to be completed on a daily basis. Must be finished & done neatly

Students are asked to read daily for at least 20 minutes. Time is to be logged on the reading log daily. Turn in following Monday

Provide your child with a place for homework & reading.

Encourage your child to develop good work habits

Language Arts

Houghton Mifflin

Reading Standards covered: Spelling Patterns, Syllables, Synonyms & Antonyms, Multiple Meaning Words, Compound Words

Comprehension Standards: Predicting/Inferring Restating facts & details,

Personal Narrative: Beginning/Middle, End, Topic Sentence, Characters/ Setting, Logical

Mathematics StandardsTrimester 1

SWUN Lesson Delivery

Place Value & Comparing Numbers

Skip Counting by 2s, 5,s 10s

Adding two & three digit numbers using different addition strategies such as number line, friendly numbers, expanded notation.

Social Studies & Science

Alternate subjects every 6 weeks

Culminating Project based on student inquiry

Social Studies Standards Covered: Communities,Then & Now, Family History , Geography (Maps)

Science Standards: Solid, Liquids, Gas

Assessments

Informative: White Boards, Exit Tickets, Think, Pair, Share

Formative: End of Unit Tests, Projects, Student Writing Portfolios, Rubrics

Parent Involvement

Volunteer opportunities in classroom

Volunteer opportunities at home

DonationsOur class needs the following:

White Paper

Lysol Wipes

Glue Sticks

6 Clipboards

White board markers

5 small bags of pasta and beans

Question & Answer

I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions. If I do not have an answer for you today I will definitely get back to you.

Closure

Upcoming Fieldtrip to Autry Museum on October 16. Need parent volunteers

Thank you for coming!

Please feel free to reach me at school or via my school email address at vmejia@metrocharter.org