Welcome to 2 nd Grade

Reading Guided Reading Small group Leveled fiction and nonfiction text Decoding and Comprehension strategies Range of levels “Book Bag” Readers’ Workshop Mini-Lesson – Comprehension Independent Reading Student choice Conferencing

Writing Guided and Independent Writing: Content area work Centers Math Writers’ Workshop Mini-Lesson – 6 Traits/Write From the Beginning Writing Time Sharing Publishing

Word Work Focus on spelling patterns (TEKS) Assess spelling through meaningful applications: Classwork Writing samples Word Wall activities Words must sound right AND look right Sight Words practice Reading Writing/Spelling

Math Essential Learnings: Problem Solving Using Measurement Processes Applying Addition and Subtraction Developing an Understanding of the Base-Ten Place Value System Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers Your child should leave 2nd Grade: * Displaying automaticity and accuracy of addition and subtraction facts * With a Concrete Understanding of the Number System * With the ability to regroup when adding or subtracting two digit numbers

Science and Social Studies Weather/Seasons Scientists/ Scientific Tools Rocks Matter Force and Motion Energy Butterflies Natural Resources (water cycle) Prairie (animals and plants ) Maps and Landforms Government Landmarks History and Holidays Geography (Texas) Historical Figures Citizenship & Culture Economics

Assessments Formative Anecdotal records Observations Checklists Classwork/practice Summative ELI (3 times/year) Kathy Richardson (3 times/year) Standards-Based Report Card Rubrics

2 nd Grade Rubric ScoreCriteria 3All targets met 2Most targets met 1Some targets met * This rubric is aligned with the Second Grade report card. It will be used to assess and monitor classroom assignments and projects.

What about Homework? Your child will: Have a daily Wolf folder Homework comes home on Monday and due by Friday every week Have math sent as needed Check for reading homework nightly Homework will begin the week of Sept. 10

CHAMPS C- Conversation H- Help A- Activity M- Movement P- Participation S- Success

Absences Send a written excuse within 72 hours of the absence. If a note isn’t received after those 72 hours the absence will remain unexcused. If a student is absent for more than 4 days, you must send a Dr.’s excuse along with a parent’s written note. If your child is late due to a Dr.’s appointment, he/she is counted absent unless a Dr.’s note is turned in that day. Travel and/or vacations aren’t excused.

Snack Students can bring a simple, healthy snack that will not disturb learning. Examples: cheese sticks, apples, pretzels, Goldfish (Finger Foods- nothing that requires utensils). Please stress to your child that snack time is not lunch.

Birthdays Sugar treats such as brownies, donuts, cupcakes and cookies are acceptable. No drinks, balloons, party favors, etc. Let your child’s teacher know a couple days in advance if you plan on bringing a birthday snack. Send these items with your 2 nd grader in the morning. If you bring them later in the day, you will be asked to leave them in the office.

Lunch Sign in at the office Give slip to a 2 nd grade teacher You may only eat with your child on the stage

How to help your 2 nd grader be successful… Newsletter Breakfast Rest Foster Independence/Organizational Skills READ! Ask specific questions about their day (ex: Tell me about your favorite part of your day.)

Going Home Send a note to the teacher if there is a change in transportation. Call the office if a change is made during the school day.

Upcoming Events Conference Week: October 1-5 Students will be released at 12:50 each day Field Trip to Clear Creek: April 17 Wolf Fest: October 19

Thank you for coming!