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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE. 2nd Grade Mrs. Jackoway. AGENDA. Welcome to Our Team Communication “Meramec Five” Daily Schedule Literacy Math Science/Social Studies Field Trips Homework Contact Information. ALL ABOUT ME. Grew up in St. Louis Attended U. City Schools
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WELCOMETOOPEN HOUSE 2nd Grade Mrs. Jackoway
AGENDA • Welcome to Our Team • Communication • “Meramec Five” • Daily Schedule • Literacy • Math • Science/Social Studies • Field Trips • Homework • Contact Information
ALL ABOUT ME • Grew up in St. Louis • Attended U. City Schools • BS in Special Education from UMSL • MS in Early Childhood Special Education from UMSL • Ed.S. in leadership from Webster University • 15th year at Meramec • 27th year of teaching • Live in Richmond Heights with husband
COMMUNICATION • Communication plays an important role in best meeting the needs of the children. • Please contact me at any time with questions, comments, concerns, etc.
COMMUNICATION • Daily Homework • Math Profile • Conferences • Report Cards • 2nd Grade Spotlight • Notes Home • Phone Calls • E-mail • Websitehttp://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/40412063214025903/site/default.asp
MERAMEC FIVE Be Cooperative Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine / Independent Work Making Meaning Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Lunch/Recess Math Science or Social Studies Specials Closure
KIDCHECK We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting children at the center of every decision.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS • Building a caring classroom community with class meetings • Focus on the Meramec Five • Clear routines and expectations • Intrinsic Motivation • Experience natural consequences
READING • Making Meaning • Independent Reading • Guided Reading • Reading Response Journals • Discussion • Reading Logs • Raz Kids on the Computer
WRITING Writers Workshop Six Traits: *Ideas *Organization *Conventions Voice Sentence Fluency Word Choice Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using word study of patterns
MATH • Everyday Math • Math Groups • Extensions/Interventions based on need • FASTT Math • Everyday Math Online (available at home)
Science and Social Studies Science: Pebbles, Sand and Silt Balance and Motion Plants and Animals Social Studies: Governing the People The World Around Us Using Our Resources People in the Marketplace
FIELD TRIPS • October 12th - The Magic House • November 18th-Weldon Spring Site • January – St. Louis Family Theatre • February - City Museum • May - Botanical Garden
HOMEWORK NIGHTLY Math Reading Log *Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.
Snacks & Birthday Treats • Students may bring a healthy snack daily • Simple birthday treats arranged ahead of time • Remember the district food allergy policy regarding nuts
PLEASE REMEMBER • Take your child’s letter • Leave a note for your child • Sign up for conferences in the library
THANK YOUFOR COMING I am looking forward to a great year!