1. WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Galway Elementary

2. COMMUNICATION Daily Calendars Friday Folders Weekly Learning Skills Progress Reports Quarterly Overview Teacher Emails Contact School (301)595-2930

3. Weekly Skills Sheet

4. TEACHER EMAILS Ms. Adler Shannon_M_Adler@mcpsmd.orgShannon_M_Adler@mcpsmd.org Ms. Daffan Jessica_M_Daffan@mcpsmd.orgJessica_M_Daffan@mcpsmd.org Ms. Holt Erin_K_Holt@mcpsmd.orgErin_K_Holt@mcpsmd.org Ms. Murphy Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.orgBrianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Ms. Scissors Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.orgJodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org Ms. Stewart Amanda_Stewart@mcpsmd.orgAmanda_Stewart@mcpsmd.org Mr. Szybalski David_A_Szybalski@mcpsmd.orgDavid_A_Szybalski@mcpsmd.org

5. 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.

6. 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

7. READING Daily Guided Reading Groups Comprehension/Word Work Silent reading Reading Logs Galway Homepage for Online Resources Reading at Home

8. 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

9. Spelling Activities

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

11. P.B.I.S. Positive Behavior Management Strategies ROARS Expectations Traffic light behavior management system Lions Paws

12. 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

13. Report card

14. 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.

15. 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!!!

16. QUESTIONS?