1. Welcome to Second Grade! Back to School Night Galway Elementary

2. Communication Daily Calendars Friday Folders Weekly Learning Skills Progress Reports Monthly Overview Contact School (301)595-2930

3. Teacher Emails Ms. Craig: Caitlin_L_Craig@mcpsmd.orgCaitlin_L_Craig@mcpsmd.org Ms. Fields: Meesha_R_Fields@mcpsmd.orgMeesha_R_Fields@mcpsmd.org Ms. Scissors: Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.orgJodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org Ms. Kunk: Amanda_C_Kunk@mcpsmd.orgAmanda_C_Kunk@mcpsmd.org Mr. Thomas: Justin_O_Thomas@mcpsmd.orgJustin_O_Thomas@mcpsmd.org Ms. Walsh: Bridget_M_Walsh@mcpsmd.orgBridget_M_Walsh@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer: Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.orgJessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Mr. Morina: Stephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.orgStephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.org Ms. Murphy: Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.orgBrianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org

4. General Information Breakfast in classroom 9:15-9:30 School day 9:30-3:50 (doors open at 9:15) General daily schedule Inform office of any changes in students’ arrival or dismissal mode of transportation Birthdays- Students may share a store bought nut-free treat during lunch time. Parents must be here to distribute during the last ten minutes of lunch: 12:30-12:40.

5. 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

6. Reading Daily Guided Reading Groups Comprehension/Word Work Silent reading Reading Logs Reading Response Journal Galway Homepage for Online ResourcesGalway Homepage for Online Resources Reading at Home

7. Spelling Words Their Way Spelling Program –Focus on spelling patterns –Approximately 20 words –One week cycle High Frequency Words/ Word Wall

8. Writing Daily guided writing groups Writing: Narrative, Opinion, Informative/Explanatory (different times through year) Apply spelling patterns used in writing

9. P.B.I.S. Positive Behavior Management Strategies ROARS Expectations Traffic light behavior management system Lions Paws/Behavior Coupons Positive Referrals

10. 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

11. Report Card

12. Homework Homework includes: –Math Basic Fact Practice -Reading “Just Right” books every night and completing the Reading Log -Reading Logs are checked every week and collected every 2 weeks REMINDER: Please encourage independence while children complete their homework. Provide support only when needed to avoid frustration.

13. Math Homework Development of mathematical fluency Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. Homework may come in the form of: –Games –Math problems or tasks –Math practice

14. Reading Homework The goal is to read many books and for longer periods of time.  Read for at least 20 minutes a day  Read text at the independent level  Read text of different genre including:  Fiction (chapter books and picture books)  Informational text  Graphic novels  Magazines Locating books at the independent level: http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ (Handout)

15. Michael Jordan 9/8 Hop on Pop Dr. Seuss F 9/8 2:00 2:55 13 9/8 E 9/8 Wonder R.J. Palacio F 9/9 1:03 2:10 5 9/21 C Sample Reading Log

16. Home Connection We are excited to create a greater home connection With our 2 nd grade website, blog, and Twitter. Stay up to date with events, announcements, and our learning experiences! Website: http://galway2nd.weebly.comhttp://galway2nd.weebly.com Blog: http://galway2nd.weebly.com/2nd-grade-bloggershttp://galway2nd.weebly.com/2nd-grade-bloggers Twitter: @galway2nd

17. Online Passwords

18. Parent/Teacher Conferences November 11 and 12 Sign-up Genius Link on 2 nd Grade website

19. Volunteers Training required –Classroom Help –Field Day –Field Trip Chaperone If you have completed the training in the last two years, you do not need to re-take it.

20. Questions?

21. Leave a Note! Take out your child’s writing journal and leave them a little note. They will be thrilled to see it tomorrow morning!