welcome to 2 nd grade at hilltop elementary 2011 - 2012 ms. hastems. ignacio ms. sowamr. towers
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Welcome to 2nd Grade
at Hilltop Elementary2011 - 2012
Ms. Haste Ms. Ignacio
Ms. Sowa Mr. Towers
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The 3 Main Academic Areas
• Language Arts - Treasures/MSC
• Mathematics - enVision Math/MSC• Science/Social Studies - AACPS Curriculum
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Anne Arundel County Public
Schools’ K-5 Core Reading
Program
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Oral Language
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Writing
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Student Books
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Authentic Literature
• Award winning classics & current literature
• Multi-cultural selections
• Biographies & autobiographies
• Non-fiction selections
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Talk
Read
Read
ReadWrite
Talk, Read, Write--Everyday
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Office of Elementary Reading/Language Arts
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Leveled Readers in EACH Classroom
Students, teachers, and parents have online access to over 7000
different leveled readers
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ApproachingApproaching OnOnELLELL BeyondBeyond
All leveled readers teach the same:• Theme• Vocabulary• Comprehension skill/strategy• Phonics – primary grades• Thinking Maps
Every week, everyday, your child will read text on his/her reading level
Leveled Readers
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FullFullWeek of
Expository Reading and
Writing
Additional Non-Fiction Reading
Texts are linked to core instruction by theme and enduring understanding
question to deepen knowledge and comprehension.
Selections are geared to Science and Social Studies
topics with real world applications.
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Every Day
• Learn in a whole class setting
• Interact and practice in small groups with the classroom teacher
• Talk about what he/she is reading with a partner or small group
• Independently practice what has been learned
• Visit and engage in interactive learning centers to build skills
Children have the opportunity to:
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Focus Wall
Connections beyond the classroom•Cultural Arts•Media•Technology•Real World
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Supplemental Components
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Technology
• Online access to grade level materials– Student anthology
– Leveled readers
– Games
– Review activities
• Students will be issued usernames and passwords soon.
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com
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Second Grade Treasures Units• Smart Strart (5-10 Day Review)• Unit 1: Friends and Family
– What makes a good friend?
• Unit 2: Community Heroes– What heroes live in our community?
• Unit 3: Let’s Create– How do people express themselves in creative ways?
• Unit 4: Better Together– How is working together better than alone?
• Unit 5: Growing and Changing– How do animals grow and change as they grow?
• Unit 6: The World Around Us– How do we learn about nature?
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Treasures Writing Process
• Day 1: Focus and Plan for writing• Day 2: Pre-write using Thinking Maps and Draft • Day 3: Focus on a writing trait/grammar• Day 4: Revise and Proofread• Day 5: Publish Writing
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enVision Mathematics Components
• Daily Spiral Review/Problem of the Day• The Lesson
– Interactive Learning (introduce concept, use of manipulatives)– Whole-Class Guided Practice– Independent Practice– Problem Solving– Intervention Group or Reinforcement Centers/Games
• Fact Practice • Homework (Re-teaching, Practice, Enrichment, or Problem Solving) • Topic Tests• Benchmark Assessments
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enVision Math – Online Component
• View the text book• Explore Lessons, Videos, Activities• Use on-line math tools and manipulatives• Pintables • Log on to:
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp– Use the following information to get into the Math Classroom
Child’s Username: SIF Number (lunch number)Child’s Password: SIF number (lunch number)
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Social Studies Units1st Quarter:
• Unit 1: Where We Live: A Study of the Earth
2nd Quarter:• Unit 2: How We Live: A Study of People Making
Choices
3rd Quarter:• Unit 3: Living Together: A Study of Cultures• Unit 4: Living History: A Study of How Things Change
4th Quarter:• Unit 5: Our Country Today
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Science Units
• Chemistry: (1st Quarter)
• Physics and Environmental Science (2nd Quarter)
• Earth/Space Science (3rd Quarter)
• Life Science (4th Quarter)
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2nd Grade Fieldtrips(tentative ideas)
• Fieldtrips and related costs are being considered and planned at this time.– National Aquarium – Baltimore (October 26th )
*Information about this trip will be sent home soon.– Myerhoff Symphony Orchestra – Baltimore (December 2)
– Maryland Science Center – Baltimore (Spring)
– We will consider other field trips if we have the opportunity to go.
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Homework
• Daily Math Practice(Re-teach, Practice, Enrichment, or Problem Solving)
• Daily Spelling
• Reading Log
• Science/Social Studies• (as necessary)
• Other (to be announced)
For Spelling:Day 1: Write the words 3 times
each.Day 2: Alphabetical (abc) orderDay 3: Use words 1-8 in
sentences. Day 4: Use words 9-15 in
sentences. Study for Your Test!
Day 5: None(see the attached Spelling HW sample)
* Some students may receive a challenge list if he/she passes spelling pre-test
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Hilltop’s 4 R’s Program
• I will show RESPECT for:• Myself (Have A Positive Attitude, Be Successful, Try Your Best)
• Others (Keep Hands & Feet to Yourself, Use Good Manners, Converse Politely)
• Learning (Complete Class Work & Homework, Participate, Ask For Help)
• Property (Care for Learning Materials, Keep Things Neat & Tidy, Ask Before Taking)
• Earn star bucks for special prizes and activities throughout the year.
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What Happens if a School Rule/Routine is Broken?
• Green: Everyone starts on the color green.
• Yellow: Verbal Warning
• Pink: Lose Half of Recess.
• Red: Lose All of Recess and Complete a Think Sheet.
• Purple: Minor Incident Report and a phone call home
**Parents must sign the agenda sheet nightly.**
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Scholastic News• The second grade will be utilizing a subscription
to this magazine for each child (provided by Title I).• The benefits of Scholastic News are…
– Provides skill practice in a number of areas of reading instruction (phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension)
– The articles and activities are current and engaging.
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Please Contact Us!• If you have any questions or concerns about
your child…Please feel free to get in touch.– Hilltop – 410/222-6409– Ms. Haste – [email protected]– Ms. Ignacio – [email protected]– Ms. Sowa – [email protected]– Mr. Towers – [email protected]
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Thank You For Coming Tonight!!
It is going to be a WONDERFUL year!!