Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Michelle Quartullo 2 nd Grade

Tonight’s Agenda Meet and Greet with Mrs. Quartullo Write a note back to your child, sign up folders Power Point, Explain homework/contract Navigate to web pages Question and Answer Session Tour the Room Take home math home link books

This is my 19 th year teaching and my 12 th at Crooked Billet. I’ve been married 17 years and have four daughters, Gianna 12, Nina 9, Maria 8, and Angelina 15 months. I love movies, reading books, writing, and spending time with my family. Get to Know Mrs. Quartullo

Class Schedule :40-9:00 Unpack, morning work 9:00-10:00 Math 10:00-10:30 Shared Reading (working snack) 10:30-11:00 Being a Writer 11:00-11:30 Working with Words/Spelling 11:30-12:00 WIN (No volunteers) 12:00-12:45 Recess and Lunch 12:45-1:30 Guided Reading, Centers & AR 1:30-2:15 Special 2:15-3:00 Science or Social Studies (Fridays are technology.)

Specials Schedule (1:30-2:15) Monday: Health Teacher: Ms. Vecchione Tuesday: Art Teacher: Mr. Rodebaugh Wednesday: Library Teacher: Mrs. Lindbloom Thursday: Gym Teacher: Ms. Vecchione Friday: Music/Tech Teacher: Mrs.Welch/Ms. Rotchford Technology will be every Friday from 2:15-3:00. Ms. Rotchford will teach alone every other week in the computer lab and we will co-teach every other week.

Curriculum Wonders Reading Program, Guided Reading, Sight Words, AR/STAR/DRA Writing Program “Being a Writer”, authentic, model texts, collaboration Everyday Math Topics Science: FOSS kits on air and weather, balance and motion, and insects, plus animal unit/project (insects and chicks) Social Studies: Timelinks, Scholastic News, Discovery Education, Holidays

Assessments Reading: guided reading, DRA’s (Nov & May), DIBELS, Accelerated Reader/STAR test, Weekly Wonders Tests, Trimester Tests, Center & Class Work Writing: Being a Writer Notebook, Journals, Writer’s Workshop pieces, District Writing Prompts, Center & Class Work Math: Journal Pages, Math Boxes, Unit Tests, Projects, Game Days, Trimester Tests

Assessments Continued Science: Class Work, Group and Individual Projects, Experiments/Journals, Unit Tests Social Studies: Class Work, Group and Individual Projects, Theme Tests. Assessments are not limited to those listed here! ###Test papers will come home almost every Friday in the folder labeled “Test Folder”. Please review, sign, and return tests in the folder on the next school day.

Special Projects (Home and School) Turkey Trot art project (late Oct.) Animal Research Project (Science, spring) Short Science Experiments (weather, physics, and insects) Power Point (SS) EM projects (all year) Pen pal writing with Pennypack

Grading Rubric 4 or check plus smiley face=Above grade level 3 or check plus=On Grade Level 2 or check=Approaching Grade Level 1 or check minus=Below Grade Level #All number/percentage grades are converted as follows: %=483-95%= %= 269% or lower=1

2 nd Grade Behavior Policy On the first day of school, the students and I agreed to classroom rules. They include: -Be kind and respectful. -Be a good listener. -Raise your hand. -Be safe in and out of the building. -Always be and do your best. #Discuss colors, good time tickets, marbles, other rewards, monthly calendars, citizenship awards #Any questions? Oct. 1-1 warning and then go to yellow Jan. 1-once on yellow, cannot go back to green

Communication Book C:\Users\Michelle\Documents\dat a ntbk.docx Behavior Calendar..\Behavior Calendars\sept behavior chart.doc Questions about these? Math calendar Y:\Grade 2\Everyday Math\Gr 2 HW calendars\Math Grade 2 Home Link Calendar September.doc

Homework SEE PARENT EXPLANATION AND CONTRACT

Homework Homework is the practice or extension of the skills taught in class. It is also for you to see what your child is learning and how well he/she understands the content. Please check their folder and work everyday! Students copy their homework and reminders daily in their red homework books. Please initial this book every night. Assignments are also listed on my website if needed.

Other Special Topics Star Student/Parent of the Week Movie Snacks Volunteering (clearances) Field trips (Play at the Keswick, Science Animal Unit trip, Jarrett Nature Center, Pen Pal Picnic- June) Pretzels on Wed./Wed. folders Notes and money to school, belongings, student responsibility, getting along with others, communication!

Our Partnership Your child will greatly benefit from the partnership you and I will share with each other and with him/her. Please check your child’s folders and backpack daily. Please let me know right away when things don’t come home or if your child is having difficulty. Don’t wait! If at anytime I have concerns about your child’s progress, I will contact you! When all beginning of year assessments are complete, I will contact you in October. I am here to support you and your child to the best of my ability. Please feel comfortable contacting me with questions, concerns, or good news to share at any time!

Our Class Web Pages Please visit this site often! It includes these features so far: homework assignments, spelling lists, interesting web links for parents and students, student work, and copies of important information and letters for parents. horsham.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1http:// horsham.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 ST math: web.stmath.comweb.stmath.com Reading Wonders and Everyday Math: connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do Reading A-Z: AR book levels:

THANK YOU FOR COMING! Feel free to call me at the school anytime I will get back to you ASAP. You may also send me notes in your child’s homework folder. You may also me, too: horsham.org. is the quickest way to get in touch with horsham.org Don’t forget to check our website regularly! Be sure to sign up for your fall conference and volunteering before you leave.