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Welcome to Back to School Night

Get ready for an exciting year in second grade! Learn about our thematic learning, daily routines, reading and writing activities, math concepts, science program, specialists, homework, field trips, classroom rules, and MATES core values.

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Welcome to Back to School Night

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  1. Welcometo BacktoSchoolNight Ms. Appleford Second Grade Welcome to Back to School Night

  2. A Few Things to Remember • Volunteering Orientation is on Sept 14th at 8:15 a.m. for new and returning volunteers • Available on the Mates website are resources with links and documents for frequently asked questions for all grade levels. • Social media: please be mindful of what you post. If you have concerns, please come to the teacher first.

  3. We love volunteers in second grade!

  4. Our Schedule

  5. MATESis agreatplace to learn! Thematic Learning and Instruction -All About Me _Literature Unit (James and the Giant Peach) -Government • Geology • Journeys • Ocean • Economics • Art • Technology

  6. Morning Routine • Attendance • Calendar • Important news • Pledge of Allegiance • Mentor Sentences

  7. Language • High frequency words • Academic Vocabulary • Phonics and spelling

  8. Writing • Takes place daily • Writing Journals – Quick Writes • Integrated into thematic study • Narrative • Poetry • Friendly letter • Opinion writing • Informational • 2nd grade spelling

  9. Reading • Independent • Guided • Shared • A.R. • Primary goal is for children to be happy, confident readers who love books.

  10. Math • My Math Program • The Meeting • Problem Solving • New Concepts • Written Practice/Guided Practice • Math Workshop -Number Talks (Strategies) • Homework • Assessment • IXL and Prodigy

  11. Science • Stemscopes-new science program • Inquiry based hands on learning. • Has an emphasis on the scientific processes over memorizing the content. • Science Lab- every other week • STEM activities focus on: • Science • Technology • Engineering • Math

  12. Specialists • Music • Art • Dance • Science Lab • Computers • P.E. • Library

  13. Homework • Homework folders are sent home Monday-Thursday. • Returned daily • 20 minutes of homework per night (review), *plus reading • Great communication tool

  14. Web Page • located on the Mates website • has pictures of what is happening in the classroom • Second grade tool box • Reminders • please subscribe

  15. Field Trips • Beach • Tide Pools –CaptianCarlsMobile Tide Pools • Information and trip slips will be sent home as the trip approaches. *If you would like to drive PLEASE take care of paperwork a.s.a.p.

  16. Birthdays and Parties

  17. Classroom Rules MATES Core Values • The HEART of an Eagle • H have courage to do what’s right • E everyone is responsible for their actions and words • A always do your best –never settle for less! • R respect yourself, your peers, and authority • T take time to be friendly, giving, and caring • Second Step Program

  18. Thank you for coming! You are your child’s first and most important teacher.

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