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2014-2015

" We promise you everyday your children will learn something. Some days they will bring it home in their

hands. Some days they will bring it home in their heads. And some days they will bring it home in their hearts."

 

Second Grade

Mrs. AndradeMrs. CollettiMrs. HorwathMs. Kukal

+ Daily Routine

Attendance, Pledge , Morning Work

Math Workshop Writers’ Workshop

11:10-11:51 Recess/Lunch

Working With Words

Reader’s Workshop

1:25-1:45 2nd Recess

Social Sciences

Stack and Pack

2:30-3:20 Specials

+Envision Math Workshop

Structure: Mini-Lesson: Focused on specific topic/skill Rotations:

Teacher Group: Remediate, practice, extend Independent Work: Reinforce topic/skill Games: Practice current and previously taught

skills Share and Reflect

Why? Allows for all students to work at their level and receive instruction tailored to their needs

+Writer’s Workshop

Structure: Mini-Lesson: Work within a Unit of Study (personal

narratives, opinion writing, poetry, non-fiction, etc.) Independent Writing: Students work on their own

writing- which their topic falls within that particular unit. I will confer with students during this time. Students

may also meet with their Writing Partners Reflection/Closing: Share and reflect on writing

progress/proofreading and editing

Why Writer’s Workshop? Students advance at their own pace- because they

choose their topic, motivation is intense and, in turn, immense growth is made

+Working With Words

Structure (Words Their Way)

Teach students the correct spelling 2nd Grade high frequency words.

Teach students how to decode and spell one and two syllable words based on patterns from words they already know. (word families)

Teach students that spelling rhyming words is not as easy as decoding them because some rhymes have two spelling patterns. ex: right/bite claim/name toad/code

Teach students that many “big words” are just smaller words combined as compounds or with endings, prefixes, and suffixes

Teach students to use cross checking while reading and a visual checking system while writing to apply what they are learning

Weekly Assessment

+Reader’s Workshop

Structure: Mini-Lesson: Introduce and practice

Reading Power Strategies Independent or Partner Reading: Students

read self-selected books on their reading level or Reading Partners are ability based Reading Conferences will also take place

with students during this time Reflection/Closing: Share and reflect on

progress/strategies used with our thinking

Why Reader’s Workshop? Students are allowed to progress at their

own reading level and receiving more time to implement the learning topic- motivation is high because books are self-selected.

+ Science and Social Studies

Science and Social Studies occur on a rotating basis

Both are taught in units defined by the Common Core Reporting Topics

Science inquiry and experiments allow students to actively engage in the topic

Unlike Reading, Writing, and Math, Science and Social Studies topics are taught and “closed”- their assessment period finishes each quarter

+Technology

S.T.A.R. Reading and S.T.A.R. Math: A computer generated reading and math assessment which determines your child’s reading and math level.

RAZ Kids: Reading program based on student’s reading level in which students listen to the book, read the book, and then take a quiz over the book earning STAR Power for building their RAZ Rocket.

Other Technology: Wordle, StoryJumper, PowerPoint, Spelling City, Math Magician, Xtra Math, Sum Dog, and SmartExchange lessons

Assessments and Report Cards

Reporting Topics are defined areas taught- ongoing assessments acknowledge student growth and progress

Grades are on a 4, 3, 2, 1 scale.

Mid-Terms : There will be mid-terms coming home during each quarter that indicate your child’s progress.

+Take Home Folder and Homework

Take Home Folder Organization tool for home-school communication

Please review daily- look for papers/forms to be returned to school

Homework: Each student is responsible

for reading 15-20 each night.

Practicing their weekly Working With Word words

Practice skills focused on during the week (identified on newsletter)

Homework will be sent home when it is meaningful and serves a purpose. Homework will have several objectives. One objective is to teach children responsibility and self-discipline. The second objective is to provide practice and review tested skills we have learned in class. Last but not least, homework provides you with the opportunity to be actively involved in your child’s education. Each second grade teacher will be sending homework as needed for their classroom.

+Safety

Drill Requirements -Fire-Monthly -Earthquake-Once a Year -Tornado-Fall and Spring - Secondary Evacuation-Class

Discussion - Lock Down Drill-Fall and Spring)

*Pocket Knife (Yellow Park Hill School District Handbook)

*Visiting /Volunteering Procedures -Sign in at the office and receive a

Visitor’s Sticker

Field Trips

One per school year

The 2nd grade team will keep you posted well in advance of the scheduled field trip.

+ Classroom Management

Southeast follows the BIST behavior model in each of our classrooms. In the BIST model, warning, safe seat, buddy room, and finally recovery room.

In the classroom, we utilize several forms of classroom management: Class Dojo: computer based Smartboard interactive classroom

management tool Star Celebrations: After earning 10 stars students will select from the

reward chart. If the class spells out SUPERSTARS from compliments given by other teachers, we will have a classroom celebration (pj day, popcorn, etc.).

Leader in Me: Daily/Quarterly acknowledgement for using the Seven Habits throughout the day.

+LEADER IN ME

What is The Leader in Me?

7 Habits Rethinking Leadership (Video)Practice and Support the Habits at HomeWebsite www.learderinme.org

+Birthdays

Birthday treats are absolutely welcome, but please make sure the treats are PRE-PACKAGED and nutritious. Due to the Park Hill Wellness Policy, we are encouraging healthy snacks. Please check with your child’s teacher prior to bringing treats

for number of students and any known allergies.

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