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WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE!. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Galway Elementary. COMMUNICATION. Daily Calendars Friday Folders Weekly Learning Skills Progress Reports Quarterly Overview Teacher Emails Contact School (301)595-2930. Weekly Skills Sheet. Ms. Adler [email protected] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected] Ms. Daffan [email protected]. Holt [email protected] Ms. Murphy [email protected] Ms. Schaefer [email protected]
Ms. Scissors [email protected] Ms. Stewart [email protected] Mr. Szybalski
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?