Parents as Partners Night September 13, 2011 Grade 2 Mrs. Carroll Parents as Partners Night September 13, 2011

Specials Art – Day 1, 4 Music – Day 2, 5 P.E. - Day 3, 6 Library – Mrs. O’Gorman Day 1 Computer – when/if available

Daily Schedule Special (Art, Music, P.E.) Recess Unpacking Fundations (Phonics/Spelling program) Writing Math Reader’s Workshop Lunch Special (Art, Music, P.E.) Recess Science/Social Studies Dismissal

Homework Homework will be assigned Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The assignments will follow a similar pattern each week: Reading Log – will be filled in daily (please sign daily) Monday – timed math sheet Tuesday – ABC order/math sheet Wednesday - spelling/phonics (fundations) homework /math sheet Thursday – spelling/phonics (fundations) homework /math sheet

Assessment Report Cards – November conference, Q2, Q3, Q4 Please be sure to sign up for a report card conference (half days 11/16, 11/17, and 11/29) Grades are based on: Tests/quizzes Daily class work Work habits Class participation Projects District Benchmark Assessments

Celebrations Birthdays – Please let me know when you would like to send in birthday treats for your child’s birthday. Please send in treats for 24 children. Class parties –Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Holiday, Spring Party, Class Picnic

Food Lunch 12:25-1:10 Breakfast Snack in the AM – Please send in a healthy snack that your child can eat easily and independently.

Reading Shared/Whole class reading Guided reading groups will meet to read leveled texts 25 Book Requirement Accelerated Reader

Word study Fundations (spelling/phonics) Making words Word sort Vocabulary activities

Writing Writer’s workshop Writer’s notebook Responses to reading Shared writing Interactive writing

Math Addition/Subtraction facts – mastered Addition/Subtraction computation with and without regrouping Counting money Telling time Place value of numbers Problem solving

Social Studies Citizenship Communities Basic map skills Geography and its effects on communities

Science Seasons Energy Plants Triops

Discipline Policy Assertive discipline Consequences: Recess – time off for no homework, unfinished classwork, breaking the rules Time out from the group Writing assignment Phone call home Rewards for good class behavior

How to reach Mrs. Carroll Send me a note via your child Email me victoria.carroll@wappingersschools.org 227-1756