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Parent Orientation. Mrs. Vasquez 2019-2020. Answer Parent’s Night Quiz--- no peeking!!. Our Schedule. 8:10-8:40 Rise and Shine/Warm-ups 8:40-9:10 Math Intervention 9:10-10:05 Math 10:05-11:05 Specials 11:05-11:50 Language Arts 11:50-12:20 Lunch
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Parent Orientation Mrs. Vasquez 2019-2020 Answer Parent’s Night Quiz--- no peeking!!
Our Schedule 8:10-8:40Rise and Shine/Warm-ups 8:40-9:10Math Intervention 9:10-10:05 Math 10:05-11:05 Specials 11:05-11:50 Language Arts 11:50-12:20 Lunch 12:20-12:40 Recess 12:40-2:15Language Arts 2:15-2:45 Reading Intervention 2:45-3:15 Science 3:15-3:50 Social Studies
What can my child expect in Second Grade? • Students are given alphabetical grades: A=100-90% B= 89-80% C= 79-75% D= 74-70 F= 69-below • Students must earn a 70% average or above in LA and Math to be promoted to 3rd grade. Their overall average must also be 70% or higher. I will request a conference if your child’s average in any area is a 74 or below. • Grades that are circled have been recorded in the gradebook.
Reading Expectations • Students must read daily to build fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. • Students must be able to apply a variety of decoding strategies. • Students must self-monitor and correct when comprehension breaks down by using reading strategies proficiently. • Students need to read for prolonged periods of time and be able to retell the text.
Tomball Reading Expectations • Independent Reading Level • Strong comprehension • Fluent
What does that mean for Writing? • Students must be able to speak and write in complete sentences, using correct grammar and mechanics. • Students must be able to brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, and speak and write about the topic. • Handwriting (E, S, N, U)
What does that mean in regards to math? • Students’ success with problem-solving is greatly affected by reading ability. • Students must be able to prolong focus in order to break down multi-step problem and use strategies. • Students must know math facts to 20 effortlessly. • Students need to understand math vocabulary and relate math to everyday situations.
Math Fact Fluency In Second grade, students will be assessed on their fact fluency on a regular basis as required by the TEKS for their grade level. Timed, weekly assessments will be taken and averaged as a daily grade during the first nine weeks. Beginning in the second nine weeks, the grade will account for ½ of major grade for the remaining nine weeks.
Words Their Way Word Their Way is a spelling program that is based on the development of each student in terms of letter/word/pattern awareness. Students were given an inventory test to assess and look for strengths and weaknesses in word patterns. Word sorts will be sent home to reinforce patterns. Students will receive a cumulative major writing grade. Fifteen of the words will come from the sort and five mystery words will follow the pattern.
Homework • Homework is the reinforcement of learning that occurs in the classroom. • Students will receive their homework folders on Friday afternoon and return them on the following Friday morning. • Homework consists of students reading to an adult for 15-20 minutes each night from their home reader. • Each week will consist of: • -word work • -a Reader’s Response • -math word problems along with math fact practice
Attendance: Daily attendance is vital to student learning. It is important for your child to be at school on time. Students enter the classroom at 8:10 in the morning and begin working on warm-ups at that time. Early dismissals without dr. note will impact a student’s attendance (minutes of instruction).
Demonstrate Self-Control *Keep hands, feet, and objects to self *Speak or converse at permissible times *Transition appropriately throughout the building *Comply with hallway procedures *Follow safety expectations
*Respect school staff*Comply immediately with adult requests without argument or complaint*Treat others the way you want to be treated*Refrain from laughing at others’ mistakes, using sarcasm, or put-downs*Be honest with words and actions*Work and play cooperatively*Use school-appropriate language Demonstrate Respect for Others
Demonstrate Responsibility *Treat all property with care and respect *Accept responsibility for own behavior *Use technology responsibly
Demonstrate Readiness to Learn *Complete and turn in assigned classwork on time *Focus attention on teacher instruction, classroom lessons, and assigned work *Exhibits organizational and time management skills *Actively participate in class assignments or projects *Remain in designated area
Library We will check out books as a class every Friday. There will be a daily open check out for students to visit the library as they need new books. Students are expected to take books home daily and return them daily for independent reading. Each student may check out two books; one independent book and one free choice.
Snacks and Lunch • Snack - We do not stop for a snack time, however, it is encouraged for students to bring a nutritious snack to eat while they work. I would like for students to bring only one snack a day. • Water bottles with pop-top style lids will be permitted in class. Water is the only drink permitted in the classroom. • Lunch – Our lunch is from 11:50-12:20 • Please use the parent tables when having lunch with your child.
Transportation changes will require a written note or fax before 3:00 p.m. Phone calls and emails will not be accepted. If we do not have parent notification, your child will be sent home the way they normally go home.Please do not put transportation notes in the Wednesday folder or homework folder. Transportation
Communication • Please feel free to call me at 281-357-3080 ext. 3467. • Email: maryvasquez@tomballisd.net • I will also use my Edlio page, email, and Gradebook to communicate. • Be sure to have your current email on Access Center. • Please return the Wednesday folder every Thursday
Additional Information • Girls should wear shorts under skirts; no spaghetti straps for girls or sleeveless jerseys for boys • Birthday snacks--- store bought cookies, donuts or cupcakes can be handed out at the last 10 minutes of the lunch period • No toys/equipment brought from home for recess • Parent Conferences- Month of October • Fall Portraits- October 10th • Report Card—October 23rd • Boo Bash—October 26th • Red Ribbon Week—October 28th-November 1st • Run Wild At the Creek—March 6th • 2nd Grade Christmas Program-- December 10th(6:30)
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