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Welcome to 2 nd Grade 2013-2014

Welcome to 2 nd Grade 2013-2014. Meet the Staff. Mrs. Lil Falk Mrs. Deb Jankowicz Miss Stephanie Coffman Mrs. Monica Ray, Mrs. Kim Adkins, Mrs. Dawn Perry (assistants) Mrs. Joy Newton (student teacher / Falk). Common Core Standards. “I Can” statements

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Welcome to 2 nd Grade 2013-2014

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  1. Welcome to 2nd Grade 2013-2014

  2. Meet the Staff Mrs. Lil Falk Mrs. Deb Jankowicz Miss Stephanie Coffman Mrs. Monica Ray, Mrs. Kim Adkins, Mrs. Dawn Perry (assistants) Mrs. Joy Newton (student teacher / Falk)

  3. Common Core Standards • “I Can” statements • These standards are “what our children learn” in school. • Continue what students began in kindergarten • Challenging curriculum taught by all 3 teachers, yet they may use different materials

  4. Language Arts • New Houghton Mifflin Adoption • Trade Books (picture, chapter books) • Good-Fit Books (independent reading) • Reading and Writing for • different reasons: • (fiction and non-fiction) • Narrative, Informative, • and Persuasive Writings

  5. Instruction is whole group, small group, and individual using an approach called the Daily 5. • Model how good readers think about reading • Title 1 resources are available for those students who need the extra support. We re-evaluate students several times during the year.

  6. Accelerated Reader • Use fall scores to determine goals and reading range • Guides students to pick books that “fit” • Research supports reading at the bottom part of your level for the most growth. As fluency, accuracy, and comprehension increase, you know it’s time to move up. • Helps teachers to monitor growth

  7. Math • Know + and – facts fluently • Move from Rocket Math to Sprints • Addition and Subtraction with regrouping • Number Bonds 12 • 5 + 7 = 12 • 7 + 5 = 12 • 12 – 5 = 7 • 12 – 7 = 5 7

  8. Homework • Reading every night • Practice math facts until they are automatic. • Learn spelling words and spelling patterns. • Weekly practice packet will be due on Thursdays.

  9. Study Trips • Barker Mansion • City of Portage • Guest Speakers • Be sure to get a background check early for participation in trips and other classroom events.

  10. Other • Be sure to check the green communication folder nightly. • Send money in an envelope marked with name and purpose. • Water bottle permitted in spill-proof container.

  11. Keep in Touch See teacher websites for 2nd grade skills, party information, pictures of class events • Parent Portal (grades) • Home Connect (AR) • Spelling City • Study Island

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