Welcome to Second Grade

How are we different? Small class size Personalized attention Personalized Learning Goals 21st Century Learning Teaching Learning Styles Assessment Technology Resources

Cursive writing What’s New: Common Core Standards are similar, yet ask students to apply the knowledge they have in a variety of ways. Increased critical and inferential thinking skills, analyze information Creativity Increased independence and responsibility Student guided learning projects Cursive writing

Technology in our Classroom iPad® I-ready diagnostic and practice online Computer instruction 1 hour a week Access to iPad® and classroom computers for all subject areas Research, games, presentations Integrated projects

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Students are challenged to think critically, pulling from learned principles in Math and Science through the purposeful use of technology. Real world application allows enrichment and gives learning greater relevancy. Second Graders will be creating his or her own pollinator in the fourth quarter!

Large group interaction Second Grade Special Activities: Follow Flat Stanley through the Year Celebrate Famous Authors/Characters Birthdays Celebrate Special Days and Holidays

Small Group Interaction Small group projects Collaborative writing Pair share activities Small instructional groups

21st Century Giving Without Walls Objective: Students will evaluate the need for preservation of a species and plan a course of action. Applying to 21st Century leadership; service project; personal reflections Project: Students will find ways to help preserve the wolf and visit a local wolf preserve.

Communication Notes Monthly telephone calls School homepage e-mails, We strongly believe in keeping the communication lines open at all times between teacher and parent/guardian. Notes Monthly telephone calls School homepage e-mails, Report cards Parent-teacher conferences We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at anytime.