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Welcome to 2 nd Grade

Welcome to 2 nd Grade. Reading. Guided Reading Small group Leveled fiction and nonfiction text Decoding and Comprehension strategies Range of levels “Book Bag” Workshop Mini-Lesson – Comprehension Independent Reading Student choice Conferencing. Writing.

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Welcome to 2 nd Grade

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  1. Welcometo2nd Grade

  2. Reading Guided Reading • Small group • Leveled fiction and nonfiction text • Decoding and Comprehension strategies • Range of levels • “Book Bag” Workshop • Mini-Lesson – Comprehension • Independent Reading • Student choice • Conferencing

  3. Writing Guided and Independent Writing: • Content area work • Work stations • Math • Reading Response Workshop • Mini-Lesson – 6 Traits/Write From the Beginning • Writing Time • Sharing • Publishing

  4. Word Work • Focus on spelling patterns (TEKS) • Assess spelling through meaningful applications: • Classwork • Writing samples • Word Wall activities • Words must sound right AND look right • Sight Words practice • Reading • Writing/Spelling

  5. Math • Essential Learnings: • Problem Solving • Applying Addition and Subtraction • Geometry • Developing an Understanding of the Base-Ten • Place Value System up to thousands place • Fractions • Using Measurement Processes • Graphs

  6. Math • Your child should leave 2nd Grade: • Displaying automaticity and accuracy of addition and subtraction facts • With a concrete understanding of the number system • With the ability to regroup when adding or subtracting two digit numbers

  7. Science • Weather and Seasons • Scientists/ Scientific Tools • Rocks • Matter • Force and Motion • Energy • Butterflies • Natural Resources (water cycle) • Prairie (animals and plants)

  8. Social Studies • Maps and Landforms • Government • Landmarks • History and Holidays • Geography (Texas) • Historical Figures • Citizenship & Culture • Economics

  9. Assessments • Formative • Anecdotal records • Observations • Learning target checklists • Classwork/practice • Student conferences • Student Data Binders • Summative • ELI (3 times/year) • Kathy Richardson (3 times/year) • Standards-Based Report Card

  10. What about Homework? • Homework comes home on Monday and is due by Friday of that week • Extra math sent as needed • Check for reading homework nightly • Homework will begin the week of Sept. 16

  11. Mrs. Leonard’s Homework for December 10-14 Mrs. Leonard’s Homework for December 10-14

  12. Communication Folder • School folder will come home daily • Please remove all papers each day • Send all communication in this folder (notes, signed forms, lunch money, etc.) • Completed work, office notes, PTA info., and fliers will come home on Fridays

  13. CHAMPS • C- Conversation • H- Help • A- Activity • M- Movement • P- Participation • S- Success

  14. Absences • Send a written excuse within 72 hours of the absence .  If a note isn’t received after those 72 hours the absence will remain unexcused. • If a student is absent for more than 5 days, you must send a Dr.’s excuse along with a parent’s written note. • If your child is late due to a Dr.’s appointment, he/she is counted absent unless a Dr.’s note is turned in that day. • Travel and/or vacations aren’t excused.

  15. Snack • Students can bring a simple, healthy snack that will not disturb learning. • Examples: cheese sticks, apples, pretzels, Goldfish (Finger Foods- nothing that requires utensils). • Please stress to your child that snack time is not lunch.

  16. Birthdays • Sugar treats such as brownies, donuts, cupcakes and cookies are acceptable. No drinks, balloons , party favors, etc. • Let your child’s teacher know a couple days in advance if you plan on bringing a birthday snack. • Send these items with your 2nd grader in the morning . If you bring them later in the day, you will be asked to leave them in the office.

  17. Lunch • 12:05-12:35 • Sign in at the office • Give slip to a 2nd grade teacher • You may only eat with your child on the stage

  18. How to help your 2nd grader be successful… • Newsletter • Breakfast • Rest • Foster Independence/Organizational Skills • READ! • Ask specific questions about their day (ex: Tell me about your favorite part of your day.)

  19. Going Home • Send a note to the teacher if there is a change in transportation. • Call the office if a change is made during the school day.

  20. Upcoming Events • Conference Week: September 30 - October 4 Students will be released at 12:50 each day • Field Trip to Clear Creek: April 24 • Wolf Fest: October 18

  21. Thank you for coming!

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