Welcome to Second Grade!

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

2. Communication • Friday Folders • Weekly Learning Skills • Progress Reports • Monthly Overview

3. Ms. McKnew: Samantha_P_McKnew@mcpsmd.org Ms. Miller: Nicole_E_Miller@mcpsmd.org Ms. Thompson: Toyia_Thompson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer: Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Mr. Morina: Stephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.org Mr. Albinson: Maxwell_S_Albinson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Akindana: Bethany_A_Curry@mcpsmd.org Mr. Aaronson: Max_Aaronson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Amaya: Ingrid_S_Amaya@mcpsmd.org Teacher Emails

4. General Information • Breakfast in classroom 9:10-9:30 • School day 9:35-3:35 (doors open at 9:10) • 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: 12:40-12:50.

5. Math • Math Instruction • Rigor is embedded within curriculum • Students will be exposed to accelerated math instruction • Daily guided math groups • Enrichment opportunities • 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 • Two week cycle • High Frequency Words/ Word Wall

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

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

10. Grading and Reporting Scoring Guide for Assignments, Grades 2-5 Learning skills • DEM- Demonstrating • PRG- Progressing • N- Not Yet evident

11. Report Card

12. Homework • Homework includes: • Basic math fact practice • Reading “Just Right” books • Reading Logs

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 genres 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 Stay tuned!

17. Online Passwords

18. Chrome Books • Used in all subject areas • MyMCPS Classroom & Parent Portal • Google applications • “Gmail” account: Cannot email outside of MCPS • No advertisements • Monitored with GoGuardian • Must sign contract before using

19. Parent/Teacher Conferences • November 10 & 17 • Your teacher will contact you

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!