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Mrs. Joyce’s Second Grade Class

Welcome Parents!!! To Room 20 Second Grade 2012-2013 With Mrs. Joyce. Mrs. Joyce’s Second Grade Class. Welcome, Parents!. “Mrs. Hammond! I’d know you anywhere from little Billy’s portrait of you!”. Welcome to Second Grade!.

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Mrs. Joyce’s Second Grade Class

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  1. Welcome Parents!!! To Room 20 Second Grade 2012-2013 With Mrs. Joyce Mrs. Joyce’s Second Grade Class Welcome, Parents!

  2. “Mrs. Hammond! I’d know you anywhere from little Billy’s portrait of you!”

  3. Welcome to Second Grade! “September is all about building relationships, establishing trust, creating working literate environments, and getting to know children as readers and learners-and remembering that our classrooms still need to be joyful places where we take the time to appreciate Matthew’s sparkling eye, Isabella’s shy poetic spirit, and Kendal’s boundless energy.” • Reading With Meaning by Debbie Miller.

  4. All About Mrs. Joyce • My background • I grew up in Spokane WA • I attended WSU& EWU receiving my Bachelors Degree in Education. • I received my Masters Degree from Lesley University with a specialization in creative Arts. • My experience • I’ve been teaching for 14 years. • I have also taught Pre-school, Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade.

  5. My Goals • To give your child the academic and social skills they need to progress to third grade. • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. • To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

  6. SKILLS DESIRED BY FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES (In order of Importance) Teamwork Problem Solving Skills Oral Communication Listening Personal Creative Thinking Leadership Goal Setting/Motivation Writing Organizational/Effectiveness Computation Reading

  7. Daily Schedule • Morning Bell/Journals 8:20-8:45 • Reading/Daily Five 8:45-10:00 • Recess 10:00-10:15 • Snack & Story 10:15-10:30 • Math 10:30-11:40 • Lunch 11:50-12:20 • Writing12:30-1:30 • Science/Social Studies1:40-2:00 • Recess 2:00-2:15 • Science/Social Studies 2:15-2:30 • Classroom Jobs 2:30-2:40 • Dismissal 2:50

  8. Reading • Houghton Mifflin Reading: 2nd grade • Contains 6 Themes • Silly Stories • Nature Walk • Around Town: Neighborhood and Community • Amazing Animals • Family Time • Talent Show • Literature Works by Houghton Mifflin • Leveled Readers: (Easy, Average, Challenge, and ELL) • Student Anthologies • Spelling integrated with the Literature • Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Rate, and Comprehension

  9. The Daily Five …are interactive literacy based tasks chosen by the students to perform independently while the teacher works with individuals or small groups. Work on Writing Read to Self Read to Someone Word Work Listen to Reading

  10. Writing • The Write Direction Program • Forms of writing: • Writing to learn (Response Log) • Writing to tell a story (Narrative) • Writing to describe (Poem) • Writing to inform (Letter)

  11. Math • Envisions Math • Offers teachers and students a balance of experiences-direct instruction and cooperative learning • Hands-on activities • Paper and pencil tasks • Real world applications/investigations • Math games • Basic fact practice Brochure

  12. Science • Science Kits: hands-on activities that provide opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving. • Changes • Balancing & Weighing • Soils

  13. Social Studies • A hands-on social studies program that provides opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving. • Geography and Mapping • Communities (Main Street)

  14. FAB, Library, & Computer Lab • Dance & Music on Wednesdays • Art & Fitness on Fridays • Computer Lab on Tuesdays • Library on Mondays

  15. Learning Expectations • Come to school ready to learn • Participate and contribute positively • Complete in class work/homework • Keep open communication with Mrs. Joyce and parents/guardians • Always strive for your personal best!

  16. Classroom Community • Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. • Our class rules are: • Be Safe • Be Kind. • Be ready to learn!

  17. Classroom Management

  18. Homework • Homework begins Friday September 27th • Sent home every Friday and due back the following Friday. • Building responsibility for getting papers to and from school. • The Purpose of Homework is the review and extend learning from the classroom to home. • Parent signature required • Friday Blue folders • Homeworkopoly incentive game!

  19. Homework Matrix

  20. Focus: Pacing weekly homework…

  21. Spelling Component of Weekly Blue Homework due every Friday

  22. Attendance • School starts at 8:30 A.M. • Classroom doors open at 8:20 • Did you know that if a child misses 13 school days a year, it would average a full year of lost learning by the time they graduate high school? • Attendance is so important to your child’s success!!!

  23. Star of the Week Every Week one student will be chosen as the star of the week. Their poster will be placed on our star of the week board! On Wednesday, during their special week, they may bring 2 special items from home to share. These items will remain hidden in their backpacks until sharing time. The Star of the week will give clues to the class to help them guess what they brought to share. Star of the Week Posters will be shared on Friday afternoons!

  24. Volunteers • Volunteers are welcome and appreciated! • You must be background checked and cleared before working in the classroom. • Please sign-up for a time if you would like to volunteer on a weekly basis. • Occasional volunteers can be arranged with me. • Please let me know if you cannot make a day. • Weekly volunteers will begin in October.

  25. Field Trips • We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year! Oregon’s Childrens Theater November Franz BakeryJanuary (Optional Spring Field Trip) OMSI or Keller Theater

  26. CHECK IT OUT! • Check out our Web Site • Go to www.vansd.org • Go to school web sites • Go to Chinook • Mark as “Favorites” the Chinook Web Site • Go to Joyce’s Web page • Mark as “Favorites” Joyce’s page

  27. Classroom Needs As a class full of little “hands on” learners we will continuously use up community supplies. Donations are always appreciated Wish List Plastic zipper sandwich/gallon bags Hand sanitizer Glue sticks Markers Crayons Craft supplies Books/Books on Tape or CD Old personal tape players of personal CD players (For a new listening station-Daily Five)

  28. Thank You! Any Questions? Reminders • Changes made to your child’s going home schedule require a note • Conference sign-up (parents only) • Parent Quiz- Leave with Mrs. Joyce • Volunteer Forms- Leave with Mrs. Joyce

  29. How to contact Me  • School Phone 313-1600 • Email amy.joyce@vansd.org • Send a note with your student and I am happy to call you or schedule a conference time to talk!

  30. Let’s Have an AWESOME Year!!! Mrs. Joyce’s Second Grade Class Welcome, Parents!

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