1. Back to School Night 2017 Mrs. Nguyen’s Second Grade Class

2. Communication
(This is the best way to contact us!)
School phone: x206
Aeries – don’t forget to include the best s to reach you!
Edlio website
Individual meetings before or after school

3. Class Schedule Please see the overview in your packet
PE on Wednesdays and Fridays with Coach Jeff
Music on Tuesdays
Library on Thursdays with Mrs. Ahlgren
Computer lab typically on Mondays

4. Behavior
Please see the handout for class rules and a brief behavior clip chart explanation
Behavior calendars stay behind Tab 1 in the binders and are collected every month – please do not remove.
Please help monitor behavior to show a united front!

5. Homework, Binders & Test Folders
Homework is recorded in agenda books each day
Reading each day is incredibly important at this age!
Reflex Math and reinforcement math HW
Spelling dictation/word tests vs. weekly lists
Red test folders will go home and need to be signed and returned (tests can stay at home)

6. 2nd Grade Curriculum
Language Arts: Houghton Mifflin, Sadlier Phonics, Sitton spelling, Ready Reading
Math: Math in Focus, Calendar Counts, Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)
Science: California Science; Harcourt Health & Fitness
Social Studies: MacMillan McGraw Hill
Supplementary materials in addition to district texts
Many cross curricular lessons based on themes

7. Core Online Programs http://pvschools.weebly.com
Enboard (portal.pvpusd.net)
Scholastic Reading Counts
Scholastic Reading Inventory (Lexile – at school only)
Reflex Math
Think Central (portal for Math in Focus)

8. Grading & Report Card
Grades are based on in class participation, formative and summative assessments (both written and oral), homework, and effort
Report card is aligned with California State Content Standards
Achievement scores and effort scores (C= consistently, S= some of the time, AC = area of concern)

9. Attendance & Policies Tardy slips
Please clear absences ( or written note)
Vacations and doctor’s appointments
Make up work typically given after absence
Independent study (5+ days eligibility)
Birthdays

10. Conferences & Volunteering
Please sign up for a conference time tonight!
Volunteering for class and PTA
Please let me know if you are switching with another parent or need to cancel/reschedule!

11. Ways to help at home… Please go through your child’s binder regularly.
Help your child be responsible by monitoring and supporting, but not doing tasks for him or her.
Read daily!
Have a set area to study with all necessary tools.
Help set a to do list and timeline for projects.
Don’t be afraid to let your child make mistakes and learn from them.
Speak positively about school and learning.

12. What Your Teacher Wants You to Know
I love my students and am passionate about what I do
I welcome communication and am open to suggestions, but ask for professional behavior and kindness
I consider myself an advocate for your child’s education, but always will consider a child’s overall well being

13. Before You Leave…
Please write an encouraging note or draw a picture to leave for your child!
Look through your child’s textbooks and around the classroom
Sign up for your conference and any volunteering opportunities you can
Questions?

14. Thank you for coming!