1. Back to School Night 2015 - 2016 Mrs. Prata 2 nd Grade

2. Communication Notes on bottom of Weekly Reading Log Notes on bottom of Weekly Reading Log Phone (909) 899-2641 Phone (909) 899-2641 deborah_prata@etiwanda.k12.ca.us deborah_prata@etiwanda.k12.ca.us deborah_prata@etiwanda.k12.ca.us http://teacherweb.com/CA/WindrowsElementary/MrsPrata http://teacherweb.com/CA/WindrowsElementary/MrsPrata http://teacherweb.com/CA/WindrowsElementary/MrsPrata

3. Reading Weekly literature story Focus on reading strategies Summarizing Predicting Inferring Asking clarifying questions Evaluating Building fluency/comprehension skills Reading with expression Target fluency rate by the end of the year is 87 words per minute

4. 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 on our classroom computers and Chrome books.

5. Writing/SpellingWriting:  Basic sentence structure  Narrative/Informative/Opinion Writing  Paragraph writing  Writing skills and strategies - Combining sentences - Combining sentences -Making better word choices -Making better word choices -Transition words (First, Next, Then, After That, Finally) -Stretching sentences -Stretching sentences  Editing and Revision Spelling:  Focus is on a different spelling rule each week  “Surprise” words and Dictation sentences included on Friday tests  www.spellingcity.com (Find a list: Search for the school Windrows Elementary and then click on Mrs. Prata in the list of teachers)

6. Math Number Sense and Place Value Number Sense and Place Value Numbers to 1,000 Numbers to 1,000 Addition & Subtraction Addition & Subtraction 2-Digit Addition 2-Digit Addition 2-Digit Subtraction 2-Digit Subtraction 3-digit Addition & Subtraction 3-digit Addition & Subtraction Money & Time Money & Time Length in Customary Units Length in Customary Units Length in Metric Units Length in Metric Units Data Geometry Data Geometry Go Math resources: Think Central.com Go Math resources: Think Central.com Basic Math Fact website: www.xtramath.org Basic Math Fact website: www.xtramath.orgwww.xtramath.org (Both websites require a login/password. Handouts are provided in your Back to School Night information packets) (Both websites require a login/password. Handouts are provided in your Back to School Night information packets)

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

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

9. Behavior/Discipline  Classroom rules * 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 * Email *Stop by our classroom before or after school  Positive Recognition *Raffle tickets for our classroom raffle *Principal Pass prizes - Principal pass coupons - Verbal praise/recognition

10. Grades Grading Scale: O = Outstanding90 – 100%(+) G = Above Average80 – 89%(√+) S = Satisfactory70 – 79%(√) N = Needs Improvement60 – 69% (√-) U = Unsatisfactory59% and below( - ) Tests: Vocabulary & Literature story Reading Comprehension- Thursday Spelling – Friday Grammar– Friday Math Quiz & Word Problem Quiz – Friday Math Fact Timed Quizzes – several times per week

11. Homework  Weekly homework packet - 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) - Minimum of 15 minutes of reading each night. - 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.

12. Special Events - Donuts With Dad in Windrows Cafeteria – Oct. 23rd (8:20 a.m to approximately 9:00 a.m.) - 2nd Grade Holiday Breakfast - Dec. 17th (8:30 - 9:45 a.m.) - Mother’s Day Tea in Windrows Cafeteria May 6, 2016 - 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

13. 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 - 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. ** 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) 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  Call the office or send in note to school when your child is absent  Remember to follow the safe Drop off/Pick up procedures in front of the school  Please remember to support our school and join the PTA