Mrs. Ross’ Second Grade Class

Welcome!

Welcome to Second Grade!· Thank you for

attending Open House!

· If you have any questions during my presentation, please feel free to ask!

All About Me· My background

· I grew up in Portage, IN. · I attended Indiana University for my degree in

Elementary Education.· I have received a Master’s Degree in Curriculum

and Instruction with Technology from Grand Canyon University.

· My experience· This is my sixteenth year of teaching.· I have also taught kindergarten, first, third and

fifth grades.

My Goals

· To give your child the academic and social skills they need to progress to second grade.

· To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

· To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

Sample Day in Second Grade Morning Procedure and Journal Writing

Reading Workshop

The students listen to and read stories. The students read selected stories independently, with peers and with the teacher. Pre-reading and post reading activities, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling/phonics and centers are included in this area.

Writing Workshop

The students use this time for grammar, handwriting and writing process activities.

Lunch / Recess at 11:55

Specials 1:05

Math

An activity or lesson is presented to the students. A workbook page for the students to practice the skill follows the lesson. The back of the worksheet (practice side) is homework. Please review this side with your child and sign to acknowledge that you have reviewed it.

Social Studies or Science

Dismissal at 3:20

Reading• Each week we will read a new story. A slip will be

sent home with your child. Please have him or her read the story aloud and return the signed slip to me the following day.

• They will be tested on their comprehension of the story and also vocabulary words. A listing of important vocabulary words will be provided.

 ACCELERATED READER (AR)• IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE AND REINFORCE

READING OUTSIDE OF CLASS, STUDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND QUIZZING ON THEIR LIBRARY BOOKS .

• PLEASE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO READ AT HOME ON A DAILY BASIS TO ENSURE THEY READ THEIR REQUIRED AMOUNT OF BOOKS. THIS COUNTS TOWARDS THEIR READING GRADE.

 

MathDaily homework is assigned, except

for test days.

In second grade, students solve problems using addition and subtraction. They measure and learn about fractions. They also must learn addition and subtraction facts These are just a few examples of the topics covered this year.

Science· We will explore

the nature of science, technology, matter, energy, rocks and minerals, and plants.

Social Studies· We will explore

the history of our country, government, geography, and communities.

HomeworkHomework is assigned in Reading,

Spelling and Math. It should take about 30 minutes per night.

Math–

Every night except on test days

Spelling– Study words Monday-Thursday, Test on Friday

Reading–

Basal story once a week

2 library books per week

Occasionally, your child may bring home a special project that may

require some outside work.

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Specials and Lunch· Week One: PE and Computers· Week Two: Art and Music

This is a rotation schedule. After week 2, we start back with week one.

 · Our lunch and recess is from 11:55-12:45.

 · Please make sure your child brings/wears gym shoes.· Students should take library books home to read but MUST bring

them back every day. Library Check-out is on Wednesday.

Classroom Behavior 

· We will discuss and practice appropriate behavior many times.· If the student is not on task or not acting appropriately for a

certain activity (talking excessively, breaking a class rule, or wandering about the room) they will get an x in the teacher comment box.

· If the student gets three x’s on one day, he/she must write a paragraph for homework. I will have a behavior conference with the student and also call you. The paragraph must state what they did wrong and what they will do in the future.

Technology• We have an online program called Harmony for you

to view my lesson plans and your child’s grades. If you did not receive a user name and password, please see Mrs. Rittel in the office.

• You can access my website by using the Simatovich school site. It has links to useful info and textbook websites.

(union township site-http://ut2.union.k12.in.us/joomla/ )• Some of our text books are available online. I will

pass on the necessary access information soon!

Tardiness/Absent· School starts at 8:50 A.M. · If for some reason your child will be

arriving late, please sign your child in at the school office before sending him/her to class.

· Please call the office if your child will not be in school.

Let’s Have a Great Year!