1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade Mrs. Czerkis Ms. Mattei Mrs. Moljewski!

2. The most important people in a child’s life are his/her parents!!

3. Morning Routine: Attendance, Lunch, Announcements, Morning Work Language Arts Block: 9:20-12:00 Whole Group Reading Literacy Stations Guided Reading Groups Writers Workshop Afternoon Routine: Math Workshop & Dream box, eSpark Specials (different everyday) Recess Science/Social Studies Dismissal 3:50 Daily Schedule

4. READING McGraw-Hill Reading Series Literacy Activities- 1. eSpark 2. Interactive Whiteboard 3. Daily 5 Guided Reading: Read with the Teacher

5. Spelling Spotlight on Spelling All students will be given a pretest on Monday. If students receive a 100% on the pretest, they will receive a challenge list still focusing on the practice pattern for the week. Words will be introduced on Monday and tests will be given on Friday

6. WRITING Writing Process- Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Publishing 6 +1 traits of Writing- Ideas Fluency Organization Word choice Conventions Presentation

7. Math Workshop Guided Math groups with the teacher eSpark - iPads DreamBox Manipulatives- used to increase understanding Students will be graded on their tests and occasionally on independent practice. Additional practice at home with Flash Cards for addition, subtraction, time, and money will truly help your child

8. Science & Social Studies Science Discovery Techbook Science Lab-Science experiments will be done using scientific method ISM will also be focusing on science concepts Social Studies Oakland Atlas Unit packets

9. Each Friday your child will bring home their homework folder that will be due the following Thursday. The homework will consist of a reading log, fluency practice, math facts and sight word study. Your child needs to practice each area of study 4 times during the week. Their folder needs to be returned EVERY Thursday with the logs indicating the days/times they completed each activity. This style of homework/practice will reinforce the necessary skills for success in second grade and beyond. Please support your child in completing their homework each week and returning their folder on time! “Focus on the 4” - Homework

10. Learn and practice skills on iPads and laptops Dig deeper and apply knowledge working with teacher in small groups NWEA Computerized assessment given 3 times a year Fall Winter Spring Test data drives instruction We are teaming with an educational company called eSpark eSpark helps individualize learning plans based on NWEA data By using educational APPS, students learn and practice specific skills aligned with the Common Core State Standards New this year, students will be using Compass Learning which is a similar program to eSpark, used on the laptops Blended Learning in 2 nd grade

11. Students need to preorder lunch the day before. I Recommend Prepaying for Lunches to alleviate lost or forgotten lunch money. lunchdeposit.com Please send your child with a healthy snack each day to eat in the a.m. – please do not send juice & sports drinks with the snack. We have a drinking fountain in our classroom, so water bottles are optional, but if sending a water bottle, it must be a sports top, not screw off cap style. Lunch Count & Daily Snacks

12. EXTRAS Take-Home Folder-Look for work that needs to be reviewed and send back each day No toys (trading cards & stuffed animals included) or make-up Birthday Options: In your child’s honor, they can bring in a store-bought treat to share with the class If your child has a summer birthday, feel free to celebrate their ½ birthday Please remember to include any necessary serving items (spoons, napkins, plates) Star Student: To highlight your child, each week we will have a “Star Student” who can lead special activities throughout the week

13. Peanut & Tree Nut Free Classroom Peanut & tree nuts or products containing peanuts or tree nuts will not be allowed for snack. Allergy