Mrs. Gerike’s 2nd Grade Class

Welcome Parents I look forward to each and every day with your children! It is a joy to come to work! I will introduce you to 2nd grade and our classroom. Please wait until the end of the presentation to ask any questions.

All About Me My Background I grew up in Downers Grove. I played volleyball, badminton, and sang in choir. My education and experience B.A. in Elementary Education M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction 10th year teaching Personal Married 2 daughters Love watching sports and reading

Specials Special Classes PE – Everyday for 25 minutes Music – Twice a week for 25 minutes Art – Once a week for 50 minutes IMC – Once a week for 50 minutes (Thursdays)

PBIS School wide Expectations Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe School Pledge Bear Growls Bear Bucks Behavior Matrix

Classroom Behavior Management Super Student Bucks Earn Bucks Lose Bucks Buy rewards Clip Chart Earn Bear Growl Consequences Reflection Sheet Weekly Behavior Sheet Return on Mondays

Classroom Behavior Management Secret Student 2nd semester 7 Habits Read Aloud Bucket Filling

Daily Schedule 7:45-8:00 Morning Routine/Rocket Math 8:00-8:30 Reading Groups 8:30-9:30 Math 9:30-10:30 Reader’s Workshop 10:30-11:00 Special 11:00-12:00 12:00-12:10 Writer’s Workshop Word Study 12:10-1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00-1:15 1:15-2:05 Science/Social Studies 2:05-2:30 PE 2:30 Dismissal

Reader’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson Students read books at their own level independently Practice the strategies we learn during the mini-lesson Reading Responses Guided reading and strategy groups Involves conferencing and goal setting Assessments Responses Conference notes Benchmark Ends with share time

Writing Writer’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson Students are given a genre to write about and work through the writing process together Many different genres Narrative Adaptation of a fairy tale Informational Autobiography Opinion Letter Book Review Goals Capitals and periods Complete Sentences Variety of sentences Details Main idea

Math Math Workshop Pre-tests Mini-lessons 3 Groups Games Mrs. Gerike’s Website Sumdog IXL Everydaymathonline Big Ideas Time Coins Facts Double-digit Addition & Subtraction Rocket Math Calendar Math

Reading Groups Just-Right Activities Small Groups Nonfiction Choices Computer Work Independent Reading Comprehension Activities

Spelling Words Their Way Weekly Sorts Main Features Spelling Inventory Analyze Spelling Features “Just-Right” Groups Weekly Sorts Open Sort Closed Sort Speed Sort Blind Sort Spelling Test Answers Main Features Long – Short Vowels Syllables Consonants & Vowels

Social Studies Textbook Geography- Governing the People The World Around Us Using Our Resources People Long Ago A World of Many People People in the Marketplace Geography- Weekly Geography Journal

Science Scott Foresman Science Hands-on learning STEM Activities Life Science Research Project Earth Science Physical Science Children’s Discovery Museum Hands-on learning STEM Activities NGSS Standards

Technology Integrated throughout the curriculum Skills Log on Research PowerPoint Age-appropriate software

Assessment Map (Reading & Math) Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Running Records Writing Pieces Reading Conferences & Letters Running Records Math Pre-tests Math Practice Pages Math Tests

Tests Before most tests, there will be a study guide sent home with the answers Study guides are also available on the classroom website We go over and complete study guides together Look for the study guides to come home approximately one or two days before a scheduled test The best way to prepare for the test is to go over the study guide

Homework Checked for Completion The same every week! Homework Policy Monday – Reading Tuesday – Writing Thursday - Math Homework Policy If students turn in their homework all month they are in the homework club! Should only take around 20 minutes Skills should be review Checked for Completion Absent Student? Work can be sent home with a sibling, neighbor, or picked up at the office. Please request the homework before noon.

Homework Weekly homework will consist of: Monday: Reading Tuesday: Writing Thursday: Math In addition to the above items, your child may also have the following items for homework: Study for an upcoming test Unfinished work from class Uh-oh Slips Study basic math facts Study Spelling

Grades Skyward Family Access Reading & Writing Math Social Studies Science Reading & Writing Anecdotal Notes Running Records Individual Conferences

Support Your Child at Home Read for 20 minutes everyday Check for understanding Practice spelling Play math games

Communication Between Home and School Take Home Folder Classroom Newsletters Conferences Progress Reports Phone calls Notes Emails Classroom Website: http://www.unit5.org//Domain/1646

Thank You!! Sign-up Genius to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference time if you have not already done so. New birthday treat polcy. Please write a quick note back to your child!

Questions? Comments? Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Check the classroom website- it has a lot of valuable information. E-mail: gerikear@unit5.org School Phone: (309) 557-4410