1. Mrs. Chitwood’s Second Grade Class
Welcome!

2. Welcome to Second Grade!
I will introduce you to second grade and our classroom.
Please ask any questions that you may have and I will do my best to answer them!

3. All About Me My background I am originally from Montreal, Canada.
I attended Bishop University.
I have an undergraduate degree in psychology
Multiple Subject Credential from California State, Fullerton
Masters in Educational Leadership with a Preliminary Administrative Credential from Santa Clara University
This is my 25th year teaching.
I have a son, Christopher, who is 22
and a daughter, Alexsia, who is 20.

4. Class Subjects The subjects we cover during second grade are: Reading
Writing
Math
Spelling (Rebecca Sittin)
Social studies
Science
Typing
Technology Integration

5. Reading
Flex reading groups- students are assessed and placed in flexible reading groups – Begins on August 31
Teachers meet weekly to discuss students’ progress
50% fiction/nonfiction text

6. Spelling Rebecca Sittin Focus on core spelling words
Include phonics words along with challenge words from weekly’s stories for students who do well on the pretest
Spelling pre-test each Monday
Spelling test on Fridays

7. Math Envision-Common Core Math District piloting Engage NY & Go Math
Flipping
Math Centers
Meet with the teacher
At your desk (practice)
Technology (Front Row, ST Math, Sumdog,etc.)
Hands on (manipulatives and math games)

8. Writing Narrative (Trimester 1) Informative (Trimester 2)
Opinion (Trimester 3)
Students will be asked to site evidence to
support their text

9. Science/Social Studies
Science units are Rocks & Minerals, Balance & Motion, and Life Cycle
Inquiry based- very hands on!
Students rotate with other second grade teachers starting after the first unit
Social Studies units are Then and Now, Geography (map skills), Biographies, and Economics

10. Technology One-one devices (i-Pads and chrome books)
Project based assignments (Haiku Deck)
Adaptive technology (Lexia, Fast-For-Words, ST Math, SumDog, Front Row, etc)
Raz Kids (Reading Resource)

12. Oral Presentations • My Interests (1st trimester)
• Family Tree or Family Tradition (2nd trimester)
• Book Report (3rd trimester)

13. Homework
Homework folder- sent home on Mondays and returned with all completed work at the end of the week – Must be signed to receive full credit
Writing Homework Journals- due back on Wednesdays
Videos- flip classroom
Math manipulatives to use with games

14. School/Office Procedures
Early dismissals- Parents report to the office and sign out
Lunch- $3.75
Breakfast - $1.75
Volunteers- must sign in and out

15. Our Classroom Blue Communication Folder
Bathroom procedures- scheduled bathroom breaks/discuss appropriate times
Snacks (during recess)- students bring their own snack to eat during recess-keep it healthy
Blue Communication Folder
Newsletter- (monthly on my website) Newsletters are done for your benefit! PLEASE READ!!!!

16. Our Classroom Conferences- October & March
A Signupgenius notice will be sent out so
that you can signup for a time
Birthday Treats- Treats will be served at the end of the school day-must be ready to be served individually
Book Orders- Please make check payable to individual book companies (PLEASE DO NOT MAKE CHECKS OUT TO ME!). Online will be available this year. Information will be attached to the first book order.
Class Code – DRJ6L

17. Behavior Card system- helps students monitor their behavior
Table points
Animal Friends
Rewards are presented for good choices as well as consequences for inappropriate behavior!
Treasure box on Fridays

18. Parent Involvement We love parent volunteers!
Parent volunteering isn’t just helping out in the classroom…it might be sharing a snack, reading a book, sharing a talent, providing supplies…ANYTHING!
Volunteers start within the first several weeks of school.
Go to website to signup using the Parent Contact Information Form
Centers (check with me)

19. Supplies ½ in binder with an outside clear pocket sleeve
Yellow highlighter
Ear buds for iPads

20. Teacher Contact Info
School phone: (408) ext
This is the quickest way to get in touch with me.
PLEASE no morning conferences unless prescheduled or absolutely necessary

21. Let’s Have a Great Year!