2. WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE

3.  Fifteen years teaching experience  Married 20 years  Two children, Matthew 18 & Annika 12  Words to describe me as a teacher: strict (but silly), caring, challenging, imperfect, open-minded

4.  We are in this together; we are a team in your child’s success.  High expectations yield high outcomes.  Keep it positive. If you have questions please contact me first.  Major upheavals may impact your child’s learning, please keep me informed.  We will do our best to support open, honest, respectful and confidential communication. Our Relationship

5. A Typical Day In Second Grade Opening Exercises D.E.A.R. Title 1 Reading and Reading I.E. ELA ( Reading/Language Arts/Writing/Spelling ) Lunch and Recess Title 1 Math and Math I.E. Special Math Dismissal

6. Folders  1 yellow folder per student  Please check nightly.  Have student record any books read on yellow sheet for A.R.  Homework will be given every Monday- Thursday.  Fun ways to practice 5 minute facts and 5 minute words. http://www.mahoningele.comhttp://www.mahoningele.com  How to log in to math and reading online.

7. Homework  Students copy homework each afternoon from the board in their planner. It will also be listed on my website nightly at mahoningele.com.  Sign homework when complete and return the next day  If an emergency comes up and homework is not completed, please let me know. Sports and extra-curricular activities are not emergencies. Homework not returned the next day will result in an automatic loss of recess.

8. Day Schedule  Day 1- Physical Education  Day 2- Technology  Day 3-Music  Day 4-Library  Day 5-Art

9. Accelerated  My goal is to encourage my students to become avid readers.  After each book read, he/she will take a short 10 question Accelerated Reader comprehension computer quiz about the book. If score is 70% or above student will earn a book sticker for their “Ravenous Reader” card chart. When student successfully fills chart he/she earns a free book pick from the book order.  Students should read AT LEAST 10 books per month.  http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx Reader

10. Book Reports  Book reports begin in October and they correlate with the Pizza Hut Reading Incentive Program. One report is due each month. A rubric and book report form will be sent home at the beginning of each month. Students are encouraged to read books on their level for the reports.

11. Reading/Language Arts/Spelling/Writing  Incorporated (all subjects taught from main Reading series with supplements added when needed).  Tests will be given at the end of each story or Lesson which usually last 5 days.  Projects such as research papers and writings will be done in the course of each Unit.  Thinkcentral https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

12. Math  enVisionMath https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/iText/ getTeacherHomepage.do?newServiceId=6000&ne wPageId=10100 https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/iText/ getTeacherHomepage.do?newServiceId=6000&ne wPageId=10100  Common Core Standards  Please be patient as we work through this first year together.

13. STAR/Study Island  We will continue using the STAR program for benchmark testing and progress monitoring for all students. The results show us where your child is performing compared to his/her same grade peers nationally and will help us place them in like groups for intervention or enrichment.  New this year is for second grade is Success Maker. Students will use this program twice a week, once to practice math skills and once to practice reading skills.

14. Be eager to participate Have homework completed and signed by a parent. Always have necessary materials Give it your best Make positive decisions Study a little at a time, but often. The average human brain requires new information to be seen13 times before that information is transferred into long-term memory Use my website: http://mahoningele.com/ http://mahoningele.com/ Student Reminders

15. Grading  Tests, quizzes, book reports, projects, homework and class participation will be averaged for each subject.  One point is deducted for spelling errors when a word bank is included, an end mark is missing or a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence or a proper noun is not used.  All graded assignments are written on the HOMEWORK sheet dailyby your child. Please check his/her folder for homework each day.

16. Extra reminders to help make the year a good one  Label ALL your child’s belongings. Many children have the same items your child has. This will ensure items are returned if misplaced.  Now that we’re back to school, good habits for sleeping, eating and completing homework are essential to a successful school year.  Lease contact me with any questions or concerns: kstahler@lehighton.org  Homework will also be posted on my website: http://websites.pdesas.org/kstahler/default.aspx http://websites.pdesas.org/kstahler/default.aspx

17.  Check student’s work nightly and sign homework each night.  Maintain a designated quiet homework time and space for your child. Help with homework and studying while still encouraging independence. Your parental support affects your child’s performance greatly.  Have your child read before bed. Sometimes read with or to them, they are never too old to be read to. In addition, the left to right repetitive eye movement is a natural sleep inducer!  Keep your child home when he/she is REALLY sick…BUT not in excess. There is a direct correlation between excessive absences and low achievement. After 9 absences you will need a doctor’s excuse each time your child is out thereafter.  AM drop off time is no earlier than 8:10; PM pick up, parents may enter the building no earlier than 3 o’clock. Parents will not longer be able to be buzzed in before 3PM.  Access Powerschool http://www.lehighton.org/parents.cfm?subpage=833343 to view your student’s grades. Progress reports will be sent home halfway through each marking period.http://www.lehighton.org/parents.cfm?subpage=833343  Access http://websites.pdesas.org/kstahler/default.aspx to verify your child’s homework assignments.http://websites.pdesas.org/kstahler/default.aspx Parent Reminders

18. “Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis StevensonDon't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

19. Proverbs to ponder… written by kids. Better to be safe than... punch a 5th grader. Strike while the... bug is close. It's always darkest before... daylight savings time. Never underestimate the power of... termites. Don't bite the hand that... looks dirty. You can't teach an old dog new... math. If you lie down with the dogs, you'll... stink in the morning. A penny saved is... not much. Two's company, three's... the Musketeers. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and... you have to blow your nose. None are so blind as... Helen Keller. Children should be seen and not... spanked or grounded. If at first you don't succeed... get new batteries. When the blind leadeth the blind... get out of the way. There is no fool like... Aunt Eddie. Thank you for attending Meet the Teacher Night, Mrs. Kira Stahler A penny savedworld laughsHelen Keller