Mrs. Andrade Mrs. Colletti Mrs. Stevens Second Grade 2016-2017 " We promise you everyday your children will learn something. Some days they will bring it home in their hands. Some days they will bring it home in their heads. And some days they will bring it home in their hearts."  

About Mrs. Colletti This is my 17th year of teaching and at Southeast! I graduated from Baker University and from Webster University with my Masters degree. I have a wonderful husband and two great kids. My daughter is in 8th grade this year and my son is in 5th grade.

Attendance, Pledge , Morning Work Daily Routine Attendance, Pledge , Morning Work Reader’s Workshop Math Workshop 11:13-11:48 Recess/Lunch Writer’s Workshop Working with Words 1:25-1:45 2nd Recess Social Sciences Stack and Pack 2:30-3:20 Specials

Reader’s Workshop Structure: Mini-Lesson Independent or Partner Reading Reflection/Closing Why Reader’s Workshop? Students are allowed to progress at their own reading level and receiving more time to implement the learning topic- motivation is high because books are self-selected.

Writer’s Workshop Structure: Mini-Lesson Independent Writing Reflection/Closing Why Writer’s Workshop? Students advance at their own pace- because they choose their topic, motivation is intense and, in turn, immense growth is made

Envision Math Workshop Structure: Mini-Lesson – Might not complete whole work mat Rotations Teacher Time: Remediate, practice, extend Independent Work: Reinforce topic/skill Activity: Practice current and previously taught skills XtraMath Share and Reflect Why? Allows for all students to work at their level and receive instruction tailored to their needs

Working With Words Structure (Words Their Way) Grade Level Assessment Group Students Based on Phonemic Stage Go to Different Classes based on Stage each day for 20 minutes (do lessons/ activities) Unit Assessment (not weekly) Students reassessed quarterly & moved accordingly Practice weekly word sorts at home

Science and Social Studies Science and Social Studies occur on a rotating basis Both are taught in units defined by the Common Core Reporting Topics Science inquiry and experiments allow students to actively engage in the topic Unlike Reading, Writing, and Math, Science and Social Studies topics are taught and “closed”- their assessment period finishes each quarter

Technology S.T.A.R. Reading and S.T.A.R. Math RAZ Kids XtraMath

Assessments and Report Cards Reporting Topics are defined areas taught- ongoing assessments acknowledge student growth and progress E- Exceeded M- Mastered P- Partially Understood N- Needed Support

Take Home Folder and Homework Take Home Folder Organization tool for home-school communication Please review daily- look for papers/forms to be returned to school Homework: Each student is responsible for reading 15-20 each night. Practicing their weekly Working With Word words Practice skills focused on during the week (identified on newsletter) Homework will be sent home when it is meaningful and serves a purpose. Homework will have several objectives. One objective is to teach children responsibility and self-discipline. The second objective is to provide practice and review tested skills we have learned in class. Last but not least, homework provides you with the opportunity to be actively involved in your child’s education. Each second grade teacher will be sending homework as needed for their classroom.

Safety Drill Requirements -Fire-Monthly -Earthquake-Once a Year -Tornado-Fall and Spring - Secondary Evacuation-Class Discussion - Lock Down Drill-Fall and Spring) *Pocket Knife (Yellow Park Hill School District Handbook) *Visiting /Volunteering Procedures Sign in at the office Volunteers need district screening

Field Trips One per school year Our Field Trip is April 18 Shawnee Mission East High School Animal Lab Parents Follow Bus

Classroom Management Southeast is a LEADER IN ME School. Class Dojo: computer based Smartboard interactive classroom management tool Leader in Me: Daily/Quarterly acknowledgement for using the Seven Habits throughout the day.

Birthdays Birthday treats are absolutely welcome, but please make sure the treats are PRE-PACKAGED. NOT NUTS/ Allergies!

LEADER IN ME What is The Leader in Me? 7 Habits Practice and Support the Habits at Home Website www.learderinme.org

Before You Go . . . Sign your child’s Student Conduct Sheet and leave it on their desk Sign up for if haven’t already for . . . Parent Conferences Party/Volunteer Sign-Up Please see your teacher’s table for these forms and opportunities. Thank you!