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WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE!. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Galway Elementary. COMMUNICATION. Daily Calendars Friday Folders Weekly Learning Skills Progress Reports Quarterly Overview Teacher Emails Contact School (301)595-2930. Weekly Skills Sheet. Ms. Adler Shannon_M_Adler@mcpsmd.org
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WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Galway Elementary
COMMUNICATION • Daily Calendars • Friday Folders • Weekly Learning Skills • Progress Reports • Quarterly Overview • Teacher Emails • Contact School (301)595-2930
Ms. Adler Shannon_M_Adler@mcpsmd.org Ms. Daffan Jessica_M_Daffan@mcpsmd.org Ms. Holt Erin_K_Holt@mcpsmd.org Ms. Murphy Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Ms. Scissors Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org Ms. Stewart Amanda_Stewart@mcpsmd.org Mr. Szybalski David_A_Szybalski@mcpsmd.org TEACHER EMAILS
General Information • Breakfast in classroom 9:00-9:20 • School day 9:15-3:27 (doors open at 9am) • General daily schedule • Inform office of any changes in students’ arrival or dismissal mode of transportation • Birthdays- Students may share a store bought treat, such as fruit, during lunch time.
MATH • Math Instruction • Rigor is embedded within curriculum • Students will receive accelerated instruction in their guided math groups. • Daily Guided Math Groups • Drexel Math Program • Math Websites-HIAT • Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20
READING • Daily Guided Reading Groups • Comprehension/Word Work • Silent reading • Reading Logs • Galway Homepage for Online Resources • Reading at Home
SPELLING • Words Their Way Spelling Program • Focus on spelling patterns • Approximately 20 words • Two week cycle • Test every 2 weeks • Home activities • High Frequency Words/ Word Wall
WRITING • Daily guided writing groups • Writing: Narrative, Opinion, Informative/Explanatory (different times through year) • Apply spelling patterns used in writing
P.B.I.S.Positive Behavior Management Strategies • ROARS Expectations • Traffic light behavior management system • Lions Paws
GRADING AND REPORTING Academic • ES- Exceptional at the Grade Level Standard • P - Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating proficiency of the content or processes for the measurement topic • I - In progress toward meeting the grade level standard. • N - Not yet making progress toward meeting the standard Learning skills • DEM- Demonstrating • PRG- Progressing • N- Not Yet evident
HOMEWORK • Assigned Monday – Thursday • Due at the beginning of the following day • Homework includes: • Math and/or Language Arts • Other subjects as necessary • Reading “Just Right” books every night REMINDER: Please encourage independence while children complete their homework. Yet, provide support only when needed to avoid frustration.
PARENT NIGHT • One per quarter • Informal discussions regarding your needs, questions, and concerns (mini workshops) • Light snacks and drinks • Help plan fun activities while socializing with other parents UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!