Welcome to Second Grade!

Brookridge Elementary School “Home of the Bobcats” Mission Statement The mission of Brookridge Elementary School is to provide a respectful, caring, safe environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential in order to become lifelong learners and responsible contributors in a changing society. ROAR Expectations R espectful O n Task A ct safely R esponsible

Class Schedule Included at the back of the packet. Arrival time – in room by 8:10 Lunch at 11:30 Reading in morning – schedule appointments in afternoon if possible Dismissal at 3:10

Specials Monday Music and PE Tuesday PE and Computer Lab Wednesday Library Thursday Art Friday Music

Class Behavior Plan Stoplight Cards

Individual Incentives Dollars Use to buy treats, privileges, treasure box

Class Incentives Bobs tickets given by other teachers and staff Monthly prizes Monthly assemblies

School Supplies 20 Pencils 2 Red pencils or pens 12 Small glue sticks 1 School glue 1 5” scissors 6 Pencil cap erasers 2 24 count crayons 2 70 count spiral notebook 1 Plastic school box 3 Boxes Kleenex 4 Pocket folders (red, blue, yellow, green) 1 Washable thick original markers 2 Dry erase markers 1 24 count colored pencils 1 Yellow highlighter marker 1 Box Ziploc Bags any size 2 Pink bevel erasers We need Clorox wipes!

Reading/Language Arts Reading – phonics and reading comprehension Language Arts – morning message, reading, writing Writing – wide variety Journals – daily writing handwriting – Zaner-Bloser method Open Court Collections for Young Scholars – a phonics-based program that teaches sounds, blending, and comprehension and also strengthens writing

Reading Intervention Dibels testing and monitoring Flexible grouping Differentiated instruction

Spelling Variety of word patterns Sight words 12 words plus 4 bonus words Open Court Spelling

Math Envision Math Series Colorful work pages Integrated technology Hands-on activities using manipulatives Math Centers (games)

Mastering Math Facts Practice 4 times per week and test twice a week Start with addition Students move at their own pace

Math Intervention AIMS Web testing and monitoring Flexible grouping Differentiated instruction

Science Harcourt Science Series Life Science Earth Science and Physical Science through –readings –experiments –hands-on activities

Social Studies Houghton Mifflin Culture Geography Economics History Government

Homework 20 minutes per day completing homework occasional extra projects

Reading Calendar

Yellow Take Home Folders

Birthdays

Book Orders Scholastic books – very reasonably priced Help build home library as well as classroom library May order online and pay by credit card

Field Trips We are planning 2 field trips this year: Zoo – Fall 1 more to be decided

Star Student

Estimation Jar Jar goes home on Friday, returns on Monday Small candies, goodies, etc Estimations during week, count on Friday

Medication and Illness

Recess We go outside for recess every day unless: Appropriate clothing

Dismissal Note or phone call if different from usual dismissal

School Clothing No spaghetti straps – straps must be at least 2 finger widths Tennis shoes only for PE Preferably tennis shoes for recess

Conferences Fall conferences –Week of October 22 nd –Sign-up sheets are on the back table Spring conferences –February 8th –Only if requested by teacher or parent

Volunteer Opportunities Class Parties Field Trips School Events PTA

Communication Phone class website