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2 nd Grade Class Schedule TimesDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5 8:50 – 9:00 Attendance & Announcements 9:00 – 9:15 Morning Meeting 9:15 –10:15 Reading 10:15 – 10:20 Snack 10:20 – 11:20Writer’s Workshop 11:20 – 12:20Recess/Lunch 12:20 – 12:40Read Aloud 12:40 - 1:15Science / Social Studies 1:15 – 2:15 Math 2:20- 3:05ArtMusicPhysical Education ComputerLibrary

Homework Policies Homework to be turned in the following day Please sign/initial your child’s agenda book each night Expect: – Reading and Language Arts - Superkids “Backpack Page” Monday – Thursday -Reading nightly –Math - Math fact practice -Homework page 2-4 times a week after a lesson has been completed

Parent Responsibilities Sign and check assignment book nightly Check to make sure your child’s homework is done neatly and correctly (?????) Return any forms or paperwork sent home promptly Encourage your child to read independently for at least minutes each night and practice Math facts daily Send in an absence note the day after your child is absent from school (Call that morning if possible) Keep me informed of any problems or concerns that would effect your child’s school day. REMEMBER: Parents + Teacher = Successful Student

Math Math in Focus –Math series based on principles of Singapore Math. Basic (Pictorial) Concrete Abstract –Extensive use of manipulatives to enhance student understanding of concepts and processes. First in Math –Online program to supplement instruction –Password to allow access at home will be provided

Language Arts/Reading Superkids –Program developed by Pleasant Rowland (American Girls author). –Designed exclusively for young, developing readers (Kindergarten thru 2 nd grade) –Emphasis on: Fluency Phonics Comprehension Encoding -Non-Fiction SUPER magazine

RAZ Kids ~ Program designed to allow students to read at their levels. ~ Hundreds of eBooks on a variety of subjects with quizzes to check for comprehension ~ Available for use in school and at home

Writer’s Workshop 2 nd half of Language Arts in the morning Focus on development of Writing skills –Sentence structure –Vivid language –Types of writing (Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Poetry, and Informational) Students will be taking their writing through each step of the writing process and publish each of the types of writing mentioned above Includes cursive writing (to begin mid-year)

Science & Social Studies * Science –FOSS Science kits utilizing hands-on observation and experimentation to foster skills and interest in Science – Units: Insects & Soils * Too Good For Drugs & Too Good For Violence * Social Studies –New Program: Social Studies Alive! -Our Community: Each lesson has an engaging presentation loaded with great content, interactive whiteboard technology, proven educational theory, and classroom experiences your students will never forget. Lessons are taught each day to guide students on the path to being a kind and respectful citizen in their community.

Specials All classes will have the following Specials: –Art, Computers, Gym, Library, and Music. ***Gym*** sneakers must be worn to participate In the interest of safety – NO jewelry is permitted TeacherDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5 BakerGymLibraryMusicArt KerperMusicArtLibraryGym ArnerArtMusicGymLibrary

Standardized Assessments This Year MAP Taken by students on computers –3 tests given in October, January, and May Math Benchmarks Taken by students in K tests given in September, January, and May Dibels Next Taken by students in primary grades K-2 –Tests fluency rate, segmenting of words, recognition of letter sounds, and nonsense word fluency –Given in September, January, and May DRA Leveled reading test given in grades 1 through 5 –Tests fluency rate and comprehension –Given in October, February and May Words Their Way Spelling Inventory Test –Tests spelling strategies –Given September, January, and May * Writing Assessments Responding to grade level appropriate prompts Given September, November, and May

And finally, a few last tidbits... November Conferences –Before and after school the week before Thanksgiving –As well as the week of Thanksgiving –Request forms will be sent home in early November 2 nd Grade “Festivities” –Halloween Party and parade Students change AFTER lunch – NO costumes to be worn to school –Polar Express Day: last student day before break –Valentines Day Party: Ice Cream Social –Field Day –Field Trip –School Play- permitting –School Wide End of the Year Picnic