Samuel Everitt Elementary School Back to School Night

1. Samuel Everitt Elementary SchoolBack to School Night Thank you for coming! Please add your name to the Sign-in sheet

2. 2nd Grade Class Schedule

3. Homework Policies • Homework to be turned in the following day • Please sign/initial your child’s agenda book each night • Expect: – Reading and Language Arts -Superkids “Backpack Page” Monday – Thursday -Reading nightly –Math -Math fact practice -Homework page 2-4 times a week after a lesson has been completed

4. Parent Responsibilities • Sign and check assignment book nightly • Check to make sure your child’s homework is done neatly and correctly • Return any forms or paperwork sent home • Encourage your child to read independently for at least 10-20 minutes each night and practice Math facts daily • Send in an absence note the day after your child is absent from school • Keep me informed of any problems or concerns that would effect your child’s school day. REMEMBER: Parents + Teacher = Successful student

5. Math • Math in Focus • Math series based on principles of Singapore Math. • Basic (Pictorial) • Concrete • Abstract • Extensive use of manipulatives to enhance student understanding of concepts and processes. • Dreambox • Online program to supplement instruction • Password to allow access at home will be provided

6. Language Arts/Reading • Superkids • Program developed by Pleasant Rowland (American Girls author). • Designed exclusively for young, developing readers (Kindergarten thru 2nd grade) • Emphasis on: • Fluency • Phonics • Comprehension • Encoding -Non-Fiction SUPER magazine

7. RAZ Kids ~ Program designed to allow students to read at their levels. ~ Hundreds of eBooks on a variety of subjects with quizzes to check for comprehension ~ Available for use in school and at home

8. Writer’s Workshop • Afternoon block of Language Arts time • Focus on development of writing skills • Sentence structure • Vivid language • Types of writing (Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Poetry, and Informational) • Students will be making books and developing their own personal writer’s notebook • Includes cursive writing (to begin mid-year)

9. Science & Social Studies • Science • FOSS Science kits utilizing hands-on observation and experimentation to foster skills and interest in Science • Units: Insects & Soils • Social Studies • Units: • Constitution & Government • Our Community • Early Settlers and First Americans • Natural Resources & Landforms • Valleys, lakes, mountains, islands, volcanos, oceans, rivers, etc. • Home Project – Diorama or Poster (second half of year)

10. Specials • All classes will have the following Specials: • Art, Computers, Gym, Library, and Music. ***Gym*** • sneakers must be worn to participate • In the interest of safety – NO jewelry is permitted

11. Standardized Assessments This Year • MAP • Taken by students on computers • 3 tests given in October, January, and May • Dibels • Taken by students in primary grades K-2 • Tests fluency rate, segmenting of words, recognition of letter sounds, and nonsense word fluency • Given in September, January, and May • DRA • Leveled reading test given in grades 1 through 5 • Tests fluency rate and comprehension • Given in October, February and May • Words Their Way • Spelling Inventory Test • Tests spelling strategies • Given September & February • Writing Assessments • Responding to grade level appropriate prompts • Given October, January and May

12. And finally, a few last tidbits . . . • November Conferences • Before and after school the week before Thanksgiving • As well as the week of Thanksgiving • Request forms will be sent home in early November • 2nd Grade “Festivities” • Halloween Party and parade • Students change AFTER lunch – NO costumes to be worn to school • Winter Break Party: last student day before break • Valentines Day Party: Ice Cream Social • Field Day • Field Trip • School Play: Tearing Down the White House • Family Fun Day:school-wide, last full day of school