1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Mrs. Michelle Quartullo
2nd Grade

2. Tonight’s Agenda Meet and Greet with Mrs. Quartullo
Write a note back to your child, sign up folders
Power Point, Explain homework
Navigate to web pages
Question and Answer Session
Tour the Room
Take home math home link books

3. This is my 20th year teaching and my 13th at Crooked Billet.
I’ve been married 18 years and have four daughters, Gianna 13, Nina 10, Maria 9, and Angelina 2.
I love movies, reading books, writing, and spending time with my family.

4. Class Schedule
8:40-9:00 Unpack, morning work
9:00-9:45 Guided Reading/Centers
9:45-10:15 Word Work (working snack)
10:15-10:45 Being a Writer
10:45-11:15 Shared Reading
11:15-11:45 WIN (No volunteers)
11:45-12:30 Recess and Lunch
12:30-1:30 Math
1:30-2:15 Special
2:15-3:00 Science or Social Studies (NEW PBL)
(Mondays are technology.)

5. Specials Schedule (1:30-2:15)
Monday: Health/Tech
Teacher: Ms. Vecchione/Ms. Rotchford
Tuesday: Art
Teacher: Mr. Rodebaugh
Wednesday: Gym
Teacher: Ms. Vecchione
Thursday: Music
Teacher: Ms. Vecchione
Friday: Library
Teacher: Mrs.Welch/Ms. Rotchford

6. Curriculum
Wonders Reading Program, Guided Reading, Sight Words, AR/STAR/DRA
Writing Program “Being a Writer”, authentic, model texts, collaboration
Everyday Math Topics
Science: FOSS kits on air and weather, balance and motion, and insects, plus animal unit/project (insects and chicks)
Social Studies: Timelinks, Scholastic News, Discovery Education, Holidays

7. Assessments
Reading: guided reading, DRA’s (Nov & May), DIBELS, Accelerated Reader/STAR test, Weekly Wonders Tests, Trimester Tests, Center & Class Work
Writing: Being a Writer Notebook, Journals, Writer’s Workshop pieces, District Writing Prompts, Center & Class Work
Math: Journal Pages, Math Boxes, Unit Tests, Projects, Game Days, Trimester Tests

8. Assessments Continued
Science: Class Work, Group and Individual Projects, Experiments/Journals, Unit Tests
Social Studies: Class Work, Group and Individual Projects, Theme Tests.
Assessments are not limited to those listed here!
###Test papers will come home almost every Friday in the folder labeled “Test Folder”. Please review, sign, and return tests in the folder on the next school day.

9. Special Projects (Home and School)
Animal Research Project (Science, spring)
Short Science Experiments (weather, physics, and insects)
Power Point (SS)
EM projects (all year)
Pen pal writing with Pennypack

10. Grading Rubric 4 or check plus smiley face=Above grade level
3 or check plus=On Grade Level
2 or check=Approaching Grade Level
1 or check minus=Below Grade Level
#All number/percentage grades are converted as follows:
95-100%= %=3
70-83%= 2 69% or lower=1

11. 2nd Grade Behavior Policy
Crooked Billet P.R.I.D.E. Program
Specifically taught expected behaviors for all locations
Rules posted throughout building
P.R.I.D.E. tickets given daily for homework and behavior
Bi-weekly ticket trading for list of prizes
Monthly school assemblies and prize drawings/Student of the Month
Monthly behavior calendars: colors and number of P.R.I.D.E. tickets earned
Other rewards: Weekly free time, Monthly movie/snack days, Marble jar rewards, Line and group points for P.R.I.D.E. tickets

12. ITEMS THAT GO HOME:
-Blue Homework Folder -Behavior Calendar -Math calendar -Blue retelling chart with AR book/Reading comprehension booklet -Blue Language Arts Notebook and Spelling Menu -Pink Homework Book -Weekly Communication Book -Green Test Folder

13. SEE PARENT EXPLANATION SHEET
Homework
SEE PARENT EXPLANATION SHEET

14. Homework Homework is the practice or
extension of the skills taught in class. It is also for you to see what your child is learning and how well he/she understands the content. Please check their folder and work everyday!
Students copy their homework and reminders daily in their pink homework books. Please initial this book every night. Assignments are also listed on my website if needed.

15. Other Special Topics Star Student/Parent of the Week Movie Snacks
Volunteering (clearances)
Field trips (Play at the Keswick, Science Animal Unit trip, Jarrett Nature Center, Pen Pal Picnic-June)
Pretzels on Wed./Wed. folders
Notes and money to school, belongings, student responsibility, getting along with others, communication!

16. Our Partnership
Your child will greatly benefit from the partnership you and I will share with each other and with him/her.
Please check your child’s folders and backpack daily. Please let me know right away when things don’t come home or if your child is having difficulty. Don’t wait!
If at anytime I have concerns about your child’s progress, I will contact you! When all beginning of year assessments are complete, I will contact you in October.
I am here to support you and your child to the best of my ability. Please feel comfortable contacting me with questions, concerns, or good news to share at any time!

17. Our Class Web Pages
Please visit this site often! It includes these features so far: homework assignments, spelling lists, interesting web links for parents and students, student work, and copies of important information and letters for parents.
ST math:
Reading Wonders and Everyday Math:
Reading A-Z:
AR book levels:
Spelling City:

18. THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Feel free to call me at the school anytime I will get back to you ASAP. You may also send me notes in your child’s homework folder.
You may also me, too: is the quickest way to get in touch with me.
Don’t forget to check our website regularly!
Be sure to sign up for your fall conference and volunteering before you leave.