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Welcome to Second Grade!

Find information about Back to School Night, communication, daily schedules, learning skills, and more on our Galway Elementary website.

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Welcome to Second Grade!

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  1. Welcome to Second Grade! Back to School Night Galway Elementary

  2. Communication • Daily Calendars • Friday Folders • Weekly Learning Skills • Progress Reports • Monthly Overview • Contact School (301)595-2930

  3. Ms. Craig: Caitlin_L_Craig@mcpsmd.org Ms. Fields: Meesha_R_Fields@mcpsmd.org Ms. Scissors: Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org Ms. Kunk: Amanda_C_Kunk@mcpsmd.org Mr. Thomas: Justin_O_Thomas@mcpsmd.org Ms. Walsh: Bridget_M_Walsh@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer: Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Mr. Morina: Stephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.org Ms. Murphy: Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org Teacher Emails

  4. General Information • Breakfast in classroom 9:15-9:30 • School day 9:30-3:50 (doors open at 9:15) • General daily schedule • Inform office of any changes in students’ arrival or dismissal mode of transportation • Birthdays- Students may share a store bought nut-free treat during lunch time. Parents must be here to distribute during the last ten minutes of lunch: 12:30-12:40.

  5. 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

  6. Reading • Daily Guided Reading Groups • Comprehension/Word Work • Silent reading • Reading Logs • Reading Response Journal • Galway Homepage for Online Resources • Reading at Home

  7. Spelling • Words Their Way Spelling Program • Focus on spelling patterns • Approximately 20 words • One week cycle • High Frequency Words/ Word Wall

  8. Writing • Daily guided writing groups • Writing: Narrative, Opinion, Informative/Explanatory (different times through year) • Apply spelling patterns used in writing

  9. P.B.I.S.Positive Behavior Management Strategies • ROARS Expectations • Traffic light behavior management system • Lions Paws/Behavior Coupons • Positive Referrals

  10. 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

  11. Report Card

  12. Homework • Homework includes: • Math Basic Fact Practice • Reading “Just Right” books every night and completing the Reading Log • Reading Logs are checked every week and collected every 2 weeks REMINDER: Please encourage independence while children complete their homework. Provide support only when needed to avoid frustration.

  13. Math Homework • Development of mathematical fluency • Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. • By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. • Homework may come in the form of: • Games • Math problems or tasks • Math practice

  14. Reading Homework The goal is to read many books and for longer periods of time. • Read for at least 20 minutes a day • Read text at the independent level • Read text of different genre including: • Fiction (chapter books and picture books) • Informational text • Graphic novels • Magazines Locating books at the independent level: http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ (Handout)

  15. Sample Reading Log Michael Jordan Dr. Seuss F 9/8 2:00 2:55 13 9/8 E 9/8 Hop on Pop R.J. Palacio 9/8 Wonder F 9/9 1:03 2:10 5 9/21 C

  16. Home Connection We are excited to create a greater home connection With our 2nd grade website, blog, and Twitter. Stay up to date with events, announcements, and our learning experiences! Website: http://galway2nd.weebly.com Blog: http://galway2nd.weebly.com/2nd-grade-bloggers Twitter: @galway2nd

  17. Online Passwords

  18. Parent/Teacher Conferences • November 11 and 12 • Sign-up Genius • Link on 2nd Grade website

  19. Volunteers • Training required • Classroom Help • Field Day • Field Trip Chaperone • If you have completed the training in the last two years, you do not need to re-take it.

  20. Questions?

  21. Leave a Note! Take out your child’s writing journal and leave them a little note. They will be thrilled to see it tomorrow morning!

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