1. Back to School Night 2016 – 2017
Mrs. Prata
2nd Grade

2. Communication Notes on bottom of Weekly Reading Log
Phone (909)

3. Reading Wonders Reading Program Reading strategies Summarizing
Character/Setting/Sequence/Problem/Solution
Main Idea & Key Details
Summarizing
Predicting
Inferring
Visualizing
Asking & answering questions
Comparing & contrasting
Cause & Effect
Author’s Purpose
Point of View
Making Connections
Building fluency/comprehension skills (Target = 90 wpm by the end of the year)
Reading with expression

4. Reading Websites
The following websites are used in the classroom by your child, but it is beneficial if they use them at home as well.
iReady Reading
Connect Ed
A to Z/ Raz Kids
Look for website instructions & login/password information in your child’s Back to School Night folder or to be sent home in his/her homework folder.

5. Accelerated Reader School-wide independent reading program
Builds fluency and comprehension
Child earns points for each AR quiz taken and passed
(Parents can monitor child’s progress through the Renaissance Home Connect Link under the Accelerated Reader tab on our school website)
Each student should strive to take at least 2 quizzes a week
(Unless s/he is reading a longer chapter book)
Once a child earns 40 points s/he can participate in the PTA sponsored Reading Royalty lunch. The AR deadlines and lunch dates can be found in the Windrows School Calendar.
AR quizzes can be taken daily on Chrome books.

6. Writing/Spelling Writing: Spelling: Basic sentence structure
Narrative/Informative/Opinion Writing
Paragraph writing
Writing skills and strategies
- Combining sentences
-Making better word choices
-Transition words (First, Next, Then, After That, Finally)
-Stretching sentences
Editing and Revision
Spelling:
Focus is on a different spelling rule each week
(Click on the Search tab, then Word Lists, then McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders in the yellow Reading Programs box. Choose 2nd grade lists. (Make sure to select the On Level/Blue Spelling option)

7. Math Number Concepts Numbers to 1,000 Basic Facts & Relationships
2-Digit Addition
2-Digit Subtraction
3-digit Addition & Subtraction
Money & Time
Length in Customary & Metric Units
Length in Metric Units
Data
Geometry & Fractions
Go Math resources: Think Central.com
Basic Math Fact website:
(Both websites require a login/password. Handouts are provided in your Back to School Night information packets)

8. Science Nutrition/Health Magnets/Sound Motions & Forces
Earth’s Resources
Plant & Animal Life Cycles

9. Social Studies Using Our Resources People in the Marketplace
Governing the People
People Make a Difference
The Land Around Us
Families Now & Long Ago
Character Education

10. Behavior/Discipline Classroom rules Home/School Communication
* Be responsible
* Be respectful
* Be safe
Home/School Communication
* Phone calls
* Notes on the bottom of the Weekly Reading Log in the
Home/ School communication box *
*Stop by our classroom before or after school
Positive Recognition
* Raffle tickets for our classroom raffle
* Principal Pass coupons & prizes
* Verbal praise/recognition

11. Grades Grading Scale: Tests: O = Outstanding 90 – 100% (+)
G = Above Average 80 – 89% (√+)
S = Satisfactory 70 – 79% (√)
N = Needs Improvement 60 – 69% (√-)
U = Unsatisfactory 59% and below ( - )
Tests:
Vocabulary & Literature story Reading Comprehension- Thursday
Spelling – Friday
Language Arts Weekly Skills Tests– Friday
Math Quiz & Word Problem Quiz – Friday
Math Fact Timed Quizzes – several times per week

12. Homework Weekly homework packet Nightly Reading
- Encourage independence & quality work
- Check your child’s work once completed
- Packets are due on Friday
Nightly Reading
- Can be story from literature book or an Accelerated Reader (AR)
- List of AR books & their Quiz #s can be found on our school website under the Accelerated Reader tab (Click on the AR Quiz List link)
- Record book titles on Reading Log and send it to school daily. It is also a BIG help if you can write the AR quiz # also.

13. Special Events - Donuts With Dad in Windrows Cafeteria – Oct. 14th
(8:20 a.m to approximately 9:00 a.m.)
- 2nd Grade Holiday Breakfast - Dec. 21st
(8:30 - 9:45 a.m.)
- Mother’s Day Tea in Windrows Cafeteria
May 5, :00 - 2:45 p.m.

14. Other Healthy snacks at recess break Birthday treats
- Arrange with me in advance
- Treats should be dropped off at the start of the school day
** Special Note: If your child has food allergies or special food restrictions, please send in appropriate non-perishable treats for me to have on hand for your child.
Weekly Work Packets will generally be sent home several times per month (These will include work that we have corrected together in class and all of the weekly tests and assignments corrected by teacher)
* Parent should review work and give their child extra support in areas of need
Remember to follow the safe Drop off/Pick up
Please remember to support our school and join the PTA
Remember to set up your Parent Portal on Aeries. Complete the parent handbook and add emergency contacts.