1. SECOND GRADE
Let Your Light Shine

2. Reading In the classroom: 2nd Grade Goals: How you can help:
First- Students will start with a class read aloud, or whole group lesson
Then- Students build reading skills with small group instruction, digital learning tools, and independent reading w/ written response.
2nd Grade Goals:
Beginning of Year =I (or higher ), Middle of Year=K, End of Year=M (or higher )
How you can help:
Read with your child! *20 minutes, at least 5 nights/week.
Ask questions after they read:
1-Tell what happens in the story in your own words (include beginning, middle and end)
2-At first ________feels ______ about _______. How does he feel about it later? Use a detail from the story in your answer.
3-Complete a cause and effect chart. Explain ___________. Use details from the story to explain your answer.
4-Explain why the author wrote this book. Use at least 2 key ideas from the book in your answer. (NONFICTION)
*Intervention “Beacon Block will provide additional support or enrichment based on each student’s needs!

3. Writing Word Study In the classroom: 2nd Grade Goals:
Short whole group lessons, followed by time to write with 1:1 conferences and small group instruction.
2nd Grade Goals:
Students will complete each step of the writing process; prewrite, draft, edit, revise to publish the following types of writing
-personal narrative. -informational. -lab reports/science. -poetry. -response to reading
Lessons will focus on patterns found in words, and vocabulary building.
These lessons are integrated with reading instruction; you will not see traditional weekly “spelling lists” or tests.
How you can help:
Look for spelling patterns during nightly reading with your child!
Ex: Can you find more words with ”ea” vowel pattern? What sound does that make in each word you find? Next time you want to write a word that has this sound, try this vowel pattern!
Word Study

4. Math In the classroom: Major Concepts: How you can help:
Short whole group lessons & guided practice, followed by time for individual practice, small group support, or skill building games.
Major Concepts:
Number and Operations- place value to 999, add/subtract using place value & properties
Measurement and Data- lengths in standard units, time & money
Represent and Interpret Data- generate data & problem solve using line plots, bar graphs
Geometry- reason with shapes and their attributes
Operations of Algebraic Thinking- two-step word problems within 100 using addition/subtraction, add/subtract fluently within 20, equal groups to gain foundational knowledge for multiplication
How you can help:
Look over work sent home in blue folder; use missed or unfinished problems as an opportunity to give your child additional practice with your support
Fact Fluency! (flash cards, matching games, speed challenges, websites)Talk about math as it happens in everyday life.
Have your child practice skills on Dreambox or MobyMax! (go to the school webpage to log on)
*Intervention “Beacon Block” will provide additional support or enrichment based on each student’s needs!

5. Social Studies Major Concepts: Resources: Civics & Government Culture
Integration with Reading and Math *Maps *SmartBoards *Projects *Guest Speakers *Shared Texts *Field Trips
History
-Understand how various sources provide information about the past
Economics & Financial Literacy
-Understand basic economic concepts
Civics & Government
-Understand the purpose of governments
-Understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens
Geography & Environmental Literacy
-Use geographic representations, terms, and technology to process information
Culture
-Understand how various cultures influence communities
Environmental Impact
-Understand the effects of humans interacting with their environment

6. Science
Teachers facilitate hands on units using; science notebooks, teacher created material, literature, and videos. Major Concepts:
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
-patterns of weather
Matter: Properties & Change
-solids, liquids and changes they undergo
Forces & Motion
-sound and vibrating objects
-organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism
Evolution & Genetics
Structures & Functions of Living Organisms
-animal life cycles

7. Teacher Communication
Each teacher uses her Seesaw account to share pictures, reminders, information, and private messages about your child’s day. If you have not yet signed up for your teacher’s Seesaw page, use the link below and request to join!
Mrs. Clay
Mrs. Ehmke
Mrs. Seibert
Mrs. Lantz
Mrs. Arvan-Byrd

8. Volunteers / Chaperones
Field Trips:
We have on and off campus trips planned this year!
*If you are a parent, a family member, or a community person desiring to serve as a school volunteer then you are required to have a background check. 
Examples of how school volunteers may be used include field trip chaperones, classroom volunteers, assisting with enrichment opportunities,  etc. 
Background checks are good for 2 years. If you are interested in helping in the classroom, or joining us on our field trip, please visit the school webpage at the parents tab. Here you will find the “volunteer application”.
Or use the link below!