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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE. 2nd Grade Mrs. Jackoway. AGENDA. Welcome 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

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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

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  1. WELCOMETOOPEN HOUSE 2nd Grade Mrs. Jackoway

  2. AGENDA • Welcome • Communication • “Meramec Five” • Daily Schedule • Literacy • Math • Science/Social Studies • Field Trips • Homework • Contact Information

  3. 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 • 17th year at Meramec • 29th year of teaching • Live in Richmond Heights

  4. 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.

  5. COMMUNICATION • Daily Homework • E-mail • Notes Home • Phone Calls • 2nd Grade Spotlight • Math Profile • Conferences • Report Cards

  6. MERAMEC FIVE Be Kind Be Cooperative Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  7. A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine Independent Work Making Meaning Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Recess/Lunch Math Science or Social Studies Specials (Art, Music, Spanish, P.E.) Closure

  8. POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS • Caring classroom community • Class meetings • Focus on the Meramec Five • Clear routines and expectations • Intrinsic Motivation • Natural consequences

  9. READING • Making Meaning • Independent Reading • Guided Reading • Reading Response Journals • Discussion • Reading Logs • Raz Kids on the Computer

  10. WRITING Writers’ Workshop *Ideas *Organization *Conventions Units of Study: Non-Fiction/All About Books Small Moment Stories Fiction Revision Poetry Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using word study of patterns

  11. MATH Math in Focus • Math Groups • Acceleration/Interventions based on need • FASTT Math (available at home)

  12. 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

  13. FIELD TRIPS • September 26th The Magic House • October 21th Weldon Spring Site • February - City Museum • May - Botanical Garden

  14. HOMEWORK NIGHTLY Math Reading Log *Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.

  15. 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

  16. PLEASE REMEMBER • Take your child’s letter • Leave a note for your child • Signing up for your child’s conference will be completed electronically

  17. THANK YOUFOR COMING I am looking forward to a great year!

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