1. Back to School Night
Liz Cirelli
Second Grade

2. PTO
Our PTO's intention is to infuse the entire year with the theme of Community, highlighting the spectacular families, staff, and Wrightstown neighbors who have come together to stand up for and support our school and its values.  It's the PTO's mission to provide opportunities for every student and family to feel like they belong to something special.  All events this year will be Family Fun events that herald our lovely, small community. 
Provide for PTO
Volunteering sheets at the PTO table in the APR and at the BTS Picnic, and they'll be distributed electronically next week.
Homeroom Parents: Applications are being taken through next Friday, 9/15.  Amber Paulovic will do the drawing / assignments next weekend and inform all teachers and HRPs before or at our first PTO meeting on Tuesday, 9/19.  
Continue to provide financial assistance to any family who may not have funds for school activities (PTO or classroom)
We would love to hear any ideas or feedback you may have throughout the year!  We are here to help you or partner with you.
Our new Vice President is Brian Barber (father of Adele, 2nd, and Claire, 4th) and the new Treasurer is Jen Igval (mother of Sarina, 2nd).  Amber Paulovic (mother of Jackson Lenzo, 2nd) continues as Secretary. 

3. Our Schedule 8:50- Morning Work 9:30- Morning meeting 10:00 Math
10:10-10:50 Art (Wed)
11:15-12:15 Recess/Lunch
12:15-Reading/Language Arts
12:35- 1:45 Music (Fri)
1:45- Recess
2:05 – Special (Tues. Thurs.)
2:05 STEAM/ Computers (Mon)
2:45-Snack & read Aloud
3:00 Social Studies/ Science
3:35 Dismissal

4. Specials Monday- STEM/ Computers Tuesday – Library Wednesday – Art
Thursday – Gym
Friday – Music

5. Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting Life Skills Caring Assertiveness
Responsibility
Empathy
Self Control

6. Reading ~ Journeys Whole Group: Model skills and strategies
Guided Reading - Small group instruction
Fiction paired with Non-fiction
Same vocabulary in different leveled readers
Interactive Read Aloud
Integrated across the curriculum

7. Word Study High-frequency words
Weekly word study: focus placed upon learning how our language works
Words coincide with reading stories

8. Mathematics Pearson Success Text
Differentiate instruction based upon the needs of the student
Interactive stories that reinforce concept
Exploration of major mathematical concepts and ideas.
Math games that reinforce skills
Small group when they need it

9. Balancing and Weighing
Science
Balancing and Weighing
Solids and Liquids
Insects

10. Social Studies Living in a Community Our Government
Looking at the Earth
Learning about People
Past and Present

11. Homework
Second grade students have approximately 20 minutes of homework each night. Assignments will be written in the planner each day. Please sign the planner verifying that the assignments have been completed. If your child is struggling with homework or spending more than 20 minutes, please do not hesitate to let me know.

12. Snacks Students are permitted to have a HEALTHY afternoon snack.
All snacks MUST be peanut free.
Students are encouraged to have a water bottle at their desk.
Birthday treats are welcome!

13. Communication
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Planner will be checked daily.
Please check out my webpage for weekly updates, photos, and activities.
Remind App (information and will be sent to you via

14. Brainpop Brainpop Jr username: wrights password: wrightsbp
We will use this website in school and at home

15. First in Math FIM stands for First in Math
Your child will have the opportunity to work at home on math skills.
Web Site
Log in information is in both their homework planner and folder

16. Respect Yourself, Others and Environment
Classroom Rules
Respect Yourself, Others and Environment
Work Hard and Neatly
 Be Yourself
Have Fun and Be Happy!!

17. Tips for Parents
Healthy snack and drink
If you need to change your child’s transportation for the day fill out form on website. If it occurs during the day the office and CC me.
Please contact me if you ever have a concern.
ALL classrooms are nut free

19. Conclusion 3-2-1 Parent Survey (you may send back tomorrow)
Google Contract
Write back to your child!
Sign up for a November conference
Additional forms
PTO
Specialists in APR
Thank You!

20. Thought of the Night From Me to You!
Every student in my class is someone’s whole world!