1. Welcome to Mrs. Baker’s Second Grade Class’ Open House! PSE is the place to be Welcome to Mrs. Baker’s Second Grade Class’ Open House! PSE is the place to be

2. Room Parents: Mrs. Creel and Mrs. Clune –Don’t forget to sign up on the volunteer sheets! We still need plenty of volunteers –Don’t forget to sign up on the volunteer sheets! We still need plenty of volunteers –Volunteers…we LOVE volunteers! Please make sure if you volunteer to help out in the classroom, you need to be listed on the PSE volunteer list. You can sign up at the main CMS website- www.cms.k12.nc.us, then click on “Register to Volunteer.” When the screen appears, please use “New Volunteer? Click here to register.” Complete the form. After you register, please contact Tess Berger for your hours in the old system, so you can transfer them into your new profile. www.cms.k12.nc.us – Any questions on registering, contact Ms. Berger in the office

3. On your child’s desk there is: 1. Please leave a little “love note” to your child on the “Message to You” sheet at your child’s desk…don’t be shy to say what an awesome teacher he/she has this year! 2. On the index card at your child’s desk, please write any information that I need to know about your child. You can also include questions you may have. 2. On the index card at your child’s desk, please write any information that I need to know about your child. You can also include questions you may have.

4. Research says: *Adults only listen and hear about 10 minutes out of every hour in a presentation! Let’s hope you leave with more than only 10 minutes of information tonight Research says: *Adults only listen and hear about 10 minutes out of every hour in a presentation! Let’s hope you leave with more than only 10 minutes of information tonight

5. Classroom Expectations: To listen To listen Follow directions Follow directions To put forth 100% effort on all assignments To put forth 100% effort on all assignments Keep hands and feet to yourself Keep hands and feet to yourself Be respectful Be respectful

6. These expectations will lead to… Creating independent thinkers Creating independent thinkers Developing strong character Developing strong character Building a positive and inviting learning environment Building a positive and inviting learning environment Self monitoring Self monitoring A love of learning! A love of learning!

7. Daily Schedule 7:30-8:00Morning Work/I.W.T. 7:30-8:00Morning Work/I.W.T. 8:00-9:30Literacy…Writing, Grammar, Skills 8:00-9:30Literacy…Writing, Grammar, Skills 9:30-10:45Math 9:30-10:45Math 10:45-11:00Class Read-A-Loud/Snack 10:45-11:00Class Read-A-Loud/Snack 11:00-11:45Specials 11:00-11:45Specials 11:45-11:50Bathroom Break 11:45-11:50Bathroom Break 11:50-12:20Literacy/SS/Science 11:50-12:20Literacy/SS/Science 12:20-12:45LUNCH 12:20-12:45LUNCH 12:45-1:20Recess/Bathroom Break 12:45-1:20Recess/Bathroom Break 1:20-1:50Finish Work/Silent Reading/AR Time 1:20-1:50Finish Work/Silent Reading/AR Time 1:50-2:50Literacy/Science/SS 1:50-2:50Literacy/Science/SS 2:50-3:00Pack up/Class Meeting/Dismissal 2:50-3:00Pack up/Class Meeting/Dismissal

8. Specials Day 1- Cultural Enrichment Day 1- Cultural Enrichment Day 2- Art Day 2- Art Day 3- Computer lab Day 3- Computer lab Day 4- Media Day 4- Media Day 5- Music Day 5- Music Day 6- PE Day 6- PE

9. Behavior We are on a ticket system We are on a ticket system –Earn tickets –Get a warning before actual consequence of taking away tickets. –Tickets are traded in for goodies at the end of every week. This is why we need Treasure Chest donations! –6 tickets by Friday for 1 item from the Treasure Chest –12 tickets for 2 items, 30 tickets for lunch with a friend, 50 tickets – homework pass –40 tickets - computer time

10. Homework –everyday the homework folder, spelling notebook and agenda will go home, THEN these items should be returned the next school day! –20 minutes every night OF READING…will switch to 30 minutes mid-year –Signing of the agenda each school night –Spelling activity –Study the definitions of vocabulary words…no written work is needed for vocabulary, just spelling. –Math…Kept in the MATH Folder, not HW folder –At times, a project, such as Science or Book report or Book report

11. Bi-Monthly –Every other Monday your child’s work will be sent home with a report that indicates whether your child has been completing assignments, turning in homework, applying positive work efforts, etc. Please sign this report and return it with your child the following day –Please review the work and keep it at home unless otherwise marked as “sign and return” or “correct and return” –Spelling tests will be sent home on Mondays on Mondays

12. Grading System –Papers that have stars, check pluses and smiley faces are fine….one is not better than the other! –Checks or a big “C” in the middle mean that the work was completed and checked, but you may want to look over that paper for mistakes/errors –You will also see a fraction such as 10/12 or just simply -2.

13. Curriculum Spelling Spelling -Research-based program that allows for differentiation among the students to where -Research-based program that allows for differentiation among the students to where they are performing in their spelling ability they are performing in their spelling ability –Weekly spelling test on Friday. –Spelling correctly is for every day writing assignments and for ALL the other words with the same pattern…not just for Friday tests! –Homework: Spelling activities each night of the week…your child needs to turn in written work with his/her name in the upper right- hand corner. –Vocabulary words…responsible for knowing the definitions, not the spelling. However, if the spelling is not copied correctly, it will be counted as wrong on the test.

14. CurriculumMath - Series called Investigations - More hands on, less “paper work” -9:30-10:45 is our math time –We will switch classes after assessments on skills and abilities…begin switching~TBD –Developmentally grouped…based on the work product, current classroom ability, being an independent reader & worker, attention, and focus in a group setting –Groupings have nothing to do with the CogAT (the TD testing) scores and movement will not change based on the results!

15. Curriculum –Need to know their basic addition and subtraction facts through 20…10 in 1 minute! Math Concepts: Numeration, place value, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, problem solving, measurement such as time, temperature, and money, geometry, data, graphing, algebra, fractions –If your child can verbalize their thinking using math vocabulary, then they really know the concept –If only can perform, but not explain, then they may not have a solid grasp of the concept

16. Curriculum Literacy…Reading Literacy…Reading –Reading 3D –This assessment measures fluency and comprehension. A written response is expected. 3 testing times per year. –Fluency testing – 44 wpm-1 st quarter, 68 wpm-2 nd qtr., and 90 wpm by end of year –Accelerated reading…50 points by the end of second grade…about 12 points per quarter –Fluency is important but we stress strategies to enable better comprehension. Students work on higher level thinking/questioning skills to transition from LEARNING TO READ to READING TO LEARN! –Anthology stories, novel studies, skills, small/whole group, literature circles –Seminars

17. Curriculum Literacy….Writing/Grammar Literacy….Writing/Grammar –Grammar skills are taught and reviewed throughout the year. throughout the year. -Basic sentence structure, spelling, and mechanics are expected –Writer’s Workshop…journals –Use of details….we stress this throughout the year –Use of checklists to improve writing –Process of writing: planning, writing, editing, proofreading, and final draft –Types of writing focused on: letter writing, personal narratives, opinion, informative/explanatory, persuasive and imaginative

18. Curriculum Social Studies~ Common Core Strands Social Studies~ Common Core Strands –History…using time lines, compare time periods with pictures, important people –Geography and Environmental Literacy…map skills, land forms, continents, etc. –Economics….goods/services, producers/consumers, use of money, Jr. Achievement plays a role –Economics….goods/services, producers/consumers, use of money, Jr. Achievement plays a role –Character Education…Good citizenship, government –Culture...diverse cultures influence our communities our communities Science~ Common Core Strands Science~ Common Core Strands –Scientific Method (Get the kids engaged) –Matter (Properties and Change) –Sound energy (Forces and Motion) –Weather (Earth Systems, Structures and Processes) –Life Cycles (Structures and Functions of Living Organisms/Evolution and Genetics)

19. CogAT Testing (Cognitive Ability Test) All 2 nd Graders will be tested All 2 nd Graders will be tested Dates: September 9, 10, 11 first thing in the morning Dates: September 9, 10, 11 first thing in the morning Make-Up dates: September 12 and 15 Make-Up dates: September 12 and 15 Read Aloud…all listening and visualizing Read Aloud…all listening and visualizing There is no computation There is no computation What do you need to do? What do you need to do? ~Get your child to bed early so they are well rested ~Make sure your child eats a good breakfast

20. Unfinished Work Given plenty of time to do Given plenty of time to do Use silent reading time Use silent reading time Use of recess time Use of recess time Possible homework assignment that night in addition to the normal homework assigned Possible homework assignment that night in addition to the normal homework assigned

21. Ren Place…AR Program Parents have access from home…personalized usernames Parents have access from home…personalized usernames and passwords and passwords You can look at quizzes your child takes…sign up for alerts on e-mail every time your child takes a quiz You can look at quizzes your child takes…sign up for alerts on e-mail every time your child takes a quiz All quizzes taken in the past will show up All quizzes taken in the past will show up Students will not have access to take quizzes at home Students will not have access to take quizzes at home Papers were already sent home with instructions and their log in/passwords Papers were already sent home with instructions and their log in/passwords

22. Loose Ends Lunch-we eat at 12:20 to 12:45. Lunch-we eat at 12:20 to 12:45. Snack…9:10-9:30…please make sure your child has something HEALTHY to eat (no cake, candy, etc) and a water bottle everyday. Snack…9:10-9:30…please make sure your child has something HEALTHY to eat (no cake, candy, etc) and a water bottle everyday. Birthdays-You are invited to purchase cupcakes or ice cream from the cafeteria. Only one treat is allowed/sharing of cost of treat is fine. Birthdays-You are invited to purchase cupcakes or ice cream from the cafeteria. Only one treat is allowed/sharing of cost of treat is fine. Newsletters will be emailed to you. Newsletters will be emailed to you. Information is also available on Information is also available on second grade wiki site. second grade wiki site.

23. Loose Ends continued… Art Smocks-please place a large t-shirt in your child’s backpack. It will remain there the entire year! Need to send starting this week. Art Smocks-please place a large t-shirt in your child’s backpack. It will remain there the entire year! Need to send starting this week. Absences-Please refer to the PSE handbook…Work can be made up but LEARNING can not! Absences-Please refer to the PSE handbook…Work can be made up but LEARNING can not! Clothing-Make sure your child’s name is on all jackets and sweatshirts. Lost and Found will be emptied at the end of every month. Clothing-Make sure your child’s name is on all jackets and sweatshirts. Lost and Found will be emptied at the end of every month. Please send in a water bottle everyday with your child full of water starting tomorrow! Please send in a water bottle everyday with your child full of water starting tomorrow! Math Bags-Each student needs to bring in Math Bags-Each student needs to bring in a bag (Harris Teeter) a bag (Harris Teeter)

24. Websites http://psesecondgrade.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Home http://psesecondgrade.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Home http://psesecondgrade.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Home Here you will find EVERYTHING you need to know!

25. How can you help to make this a successful year?? Be consistent with the homework routine. Be consistent with the homework routine. Limit television watching and playing of video games during school days Limit television watching and playing of video games during school days Have realistic expectations of your child Have realistic expectations of your child Go over the schoolwork that comes home Go over the schoolwork that comes home Read to your child daily or have him/her read to you, and ask questions about the story in order to encourage his/her understanding Read to your child daily or have him/her read to you, and ask questions about the story in order to encourage his/her understanding Maintain an open line of communication (email, note, or call) Maintain an open line of communication (email, note, or call)

26. Time for Questions Time for Questions –I appreciate all your help and support! –I look forward to working with your children to give them the best year in school. We will work hard, but play hard as well! –Thank you for coming tonight! It was wonderful to see you all and have the chance to talk with you. –Good Night!!