2 nd grade team shivani senthirajah – room 26 *ms. tompkins is a teacher candidate who will be...
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Welcome to 2nd Grade!
2nd Grade TeamShivani Senthirajah – Room 26*Ms. Tompkins is a teacher candidate who will be working in Ms. Senthirajah’s room this year.
Tara Zurcher –Room 27
Jason Adams –Room 28
Our Team
• Work closely together to plan curriculum and activities
• Walk to Language – 30 minutes daily language instruction at 3 levels
• Walk to Read – 60 minutes daily of small group reading instruction
at a variety of levels
Curriculum Information
Common Core
Academic Standards in Math and English/Language Arts that have been adopted by 46 out of 50 states across the country
These standards provide consistency and clarity for students
They are relevant to the real world and challenging to give students the skills and knowledge for success in college and careers
Curriculum• David Douglas School District is in year
3 of a new curriculum for grades K-5
• It is a web-based curriculum that can be updated and changed without purchasing new text books
• This curriculum is aligned to the Common Core standards
• Concepts can be integrated throughout the day in all subject areas
• It focuses on collaboration, creative thinking, critical thinking and
academic success skills
Intervention
* There are interventions set up for both reading and math if your child needs a little extra help.
* Reading and math intervention groups occur everyday for 30 minutes.
* Reading intervention is first priority if students need help
* Schools Uniting Neighborhoods* Fall SUN starts October 12th
(forms will be sent home tomorrow-Sept.23rd)
* This year, SUN school is a 4-day commitment (Monday-Thursday) after school
* SUN also offers parent education classes throughout the year
SUN School
SUN School (cont.)* First priority are kids who need
math intervention but can’t attend during the day because of reading intervention
* Some available classes include sign language, chess, computer club, cartooning, art, dance, and science
* There is also a daily homework block built into their schedule
Grading & Report Cards
The report card reflects Common Core State Standards. Please see the copy of skills we have provided for you.
Grades are proficiency based. Students are given a score of 1-5 based on how well they can demonstrate a skill. Scores of 3 will reflect adequate progress toward proficiency.Students are working toward a score of 4 in all areas by the end of the year.
Grades5 : Exemplary - above grade level 4: Proficient - at grade level 3: Approaching Proficient - occasionally meets
grade level standards; beginning to grasp and apply key processes and skills for their grade level, but produces work that contains errors
2: Not Yet Proficient - not meeting grade level standards and is working one or more years below grade level
1: Insufficient Evidence Towards Standard - missing assignments, and/or length of time in school (frequent absences)
X: Not yet assessed
Frequency of Report Cards
This year, we will complete report cards twice. Parents will also be given a student data sheet twice during the year. • November (Fall Conferences): data
sheet
• February: Report Card #1 sent home
• March (Spring Conferences): data sheet
• June: Report Card #2 sent home
*Please see handout for more details*
Homework Expectations
• Sent home on Wednesdays• Due the following
Wednesday• Consists of reading log and
math facts fluency practice
• Read 75 minutes per week• We recommend 5-10
minutes per night for addition and subtraction practice
How to Support at Home
• Provide a common place and time to do homework
• Be involved in your child’s reading: read with them, have them read to you, have them tell about what they read, ask questions about their reading
• Math fact quizzing – Make a game out of it (memorize addition and subtraction facts)
Extra Practice Options at Home
Reading: RAZ Kids – www.raz-kids.com/main/Login
• Practice at individual levels
• Listening, reading, quiz
Math: IXL – www.ixl.com/signing/ddps
• Practice of skills taught at school
• Can do skills at other grade
levels to review or challenge
General Expectations
Attendance
• Be on time - Class starts at 9:00 am (10:00 am on Wed.)
• Classroom doors are open 15 minutes before
• If your child has a fever or has been vomiting, they need to stay home
Absent Students
• It’s extremely important to be at school on time everyday! 2nd grade is a very busy year so we don’t want our students missing days unless they’re really sick.
• Work missed will need to be completed upon a student’s return to school.
• This may be done at school or at home unless it is a test.
Behavior ManagementINCENTIVES:• Friendship Bucks
• Charger Cards
• Charger Coins
• Student of the Month
• Golden Tray (cafeteria)
• Golden Whistle (recess)
CONSEQUENCES:• Verbal Warning or
Redirection
• Loss of Friendship Bucks
• Time Out
• Loss of Recess Minutes
• Written Warning (Minor)
• Written Referral to Student Behavior Specialist
Friendship Club
• Meet together once a month
• Teaching Peace Song• Teach and practice problem
solving strategies• Incentives for positive
behaviors = Friendship Bucks
• Monthly goal = prize drawing
• Friendship Lunch
Special Events
• Spring field trip to the Oregon Children’s Theater to see a performance of “James and the Giant Peach”
• 2nd grade music program at Cherry Park-will most likely be in the spring
Thanks For Coming!
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