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OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE

2nd Grade2nd Grade

Mrs. JackowayMrs. Jackoway

AGENDA

• Welcome to Our Team• Communication• “Meramec Five”• Daily Schedule• Literacy• Math• Science/Social Studies• Field Trips• Homework• Contact Information

ALL ABOUT ME• Grew up in St. Louis• Attended U. City

Schools• BS in Special Education

from UMSL• MS in Early Childhood

Special Education from UMSL

• Ed.S. in leadership from Webster University

• 15th year at Meramec• 27th year of teaching• Live in Richmond

Heights with husband

COMMUNICATION

• Communication plays an important role in best meeting the needs of the children.

• Please contact me at any time with questions, comments, concerns, etc.

COMMUNICATION• Daily Homework• Math Profile• Conferences• Report Cards• 2nd Grade Spotlight• Notes Home• Phone Calls • E-mail• Website

http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/40412063214025903/site/default.asp

MERAMEC FIVE

Be Cooperative

Be Kind

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine /

Independent Work

Making Meaning

Reading Workshop

Writing Workshop

Lunch/Recess

Math

Science or Social Studies

Specials

Closure

KIDCHECK

We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting

children at the center of every

decision.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS

• Building a caring classroom community with class meetings

• Focus on the Meramec Five

• Clear routines and expectations

• Intrinsic Motivation• Experience natural

consequences

READING

• Making Meaning• Independent Reading• Guided Reading• Reading Response

Journals• Discussion• Reading Logs• Raz Kids on the

Computer

WRITING Writers Workshop

Six Traits: *Ideas *Organization *Conventions

Voice Sentence Fluency Word Choice

Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using word study of patterns

MATH

• Everyday Math• Math Groups• Extensions/

Interventions based on need

• FASTT Math• Everyday Math

Online (available at home)

Science and Social Studies

Science:

Pebbles, Sand and Silt

Balance and Motion

Plants and Animals

Social Studies:

Governing the People

The World Around Us

Using Our Resources

People in the Marketplace

FIELD TRIPS• October 12th - The Magic House

• November 18th-Weldon Spring Site

• January – St. Louis Family Theatre

• February - City Museum

• May - Botanical Garden

HOMEWORK

NIGHTLYMath

Reading Log

*Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.

Snacks & Birthday Treats

• Students may bring a healthy snack daily

• Simple birthday treats arranged ahead of time

• Remember the district food allergy policy regarding nuts

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Take your child’s letter• Leave a note for your

child• Sign up for conferences

in the library

THANK YOUTHANK YOUFOR COMINGFOR COMING

I am looking forward I am looking forward

to a great year!to a great year!