1. 2 nd Grade Information & Curriculum

2. Reader’s Workshop 10:00-11:15 Math 12:05-1:00 Mrs. Jaryn Schneider Allows for more individualized instruction and intense intervention

3. Classroom Schedule 8:00-8:30 – Morning Work 8:30-8:45 – Morning Meeting 8:55-9:45 – Writer’s Workshop 9:45-10:00 – Read Aloud 10:00-11:15 – Reader’s Workshop 11:20-11:45 – Lunch 11:45-12:05 – Recess 12:05-1:00 – Math 1:00-1:20 – Recess 1:20-2:10 – Specials 2:15-2:45 – Spelling/Fluency 3:00 - Dismissal

4. Promotes test taking skills Graded together Comes home on Friday

5. Builds a sense of community Calendar, Weather, # of School Days, Time Share on Friday

6. 15 Minute Mini-Lesson 20-30 minutes of writing 5 minutes of share time Writing celebrations will be held throughout the year.

7. 15 minute mini-lesson 20 minutes of reading 5 minutes of share time Guided Reading Groups

8. 55 Minutes Co-Teaching Whole Class Groups

9. 1:20-2:10 Split into 3 Groups Group 1 w/ Mrs. Beemer’s Class Group 2 w/ Mrs. Ellis’s Class Group 3 w/ Mrs. Hill’s Class Tennis shoes for PE Return library books the day before library This is also Mrs. McGraw’s Plan Time!

10. List will come home on Monday TEST is on Friday Each list is unique to your child. Therefore a note will be required if your child’s list is lost.

11. Parents may come inside and wait at the office until dismissed by Mr. Pohren at 2:58 p.m. Pick up outside begins at 3:03 p.m. Cars must use Oak St. heading south. Any changes (especially bus changes) need to be made by 2:30 p.m. We MUST have a note or phone call if your child is to do something different than normal! Please DO NOT email as I don’t always check it before school dismisses. We will not take the student’s word for it!

12. Buzzer at the Front door All other doors are locked Check in at the office for a nametag If you plan to eat a school lunch, please call the office by 9. No pop please!

13. Student/Parent/Teacher Compact Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Parties Mystery Reader

14. Go to Chillicothe R-II Website Click on Hornet Alert Registration Sign up for which texts you would like to receive! You can also modify settings from last year!

15. Sign up to get text messages directly from ME! These will be whole-class texts. I will send reminders, updates, etc. as needed!

16. Mary Turner and Kim Marshall 2 nd and 3 rd Grade Reading We are available to be contacted via email, telephone, or conference with further questions or concerns. Kim Marshall kmarshall@chillicotheschools.org Mary Turner- mturner@chillicotheschools.org

17. ~Title I teachers provide pull-out, push-in, and co-teaching services to provide supplemental language arts instruction. Title I teachers also provide literacy interventions for students at risk of not meeting state standards. ~ Title I teachers at Field School will host parent involvement activities, such as Open House and Literacy Nights. ~ Field School Title I will also have a Parent Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from various classrooms. The committee will provide feedback and offer suggestions for the improvement of Title I programs and materials. Please sign and return your compact to Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Marshall this evening for a special treat and a chance to win a prize. Thank you in advance to those of you willing to serve on the Parent Advisory Committee!

18. Two other ways to find information about our class or contact me!! www.teacherweb.com/mo/field elementaryschool/mcgraw hmcgraw@chillicotheschools.org

19. Most Fridays Sign-Up on board for a date to be mystery reader

20. Folders will come home every day. Check for student behavior. Please initial and return. The week’s spelling list will be on the very back pocket of the folder. Newsletter will go home every Monday.

21. Comes home most Fridays Please write a quick note back to your child Return on Monday Great keepsake for years to come!

22. Reading is the only homework Read 1,000 minutes by the end of the school year – avg. of 30 minutes/week We encourages students to read more than the minimum: Pizza Hut Book-Its – 150 minutes/month Special Recognition at end of the year 2K Club & 3K Club

23. Xtramath.com Math fact practice Information about how to practice at home was sent home a few weeks ago. Let me know if you need another copy.