Back To School Night
Second Grade Ms. Mejia’s ClassSeptember 25,2014
Overview
Introductions
Class Rules
Homework Policy & Reading Log
Math, Reading & Writing Standards
Social Studies, Science, & Project Based Projects
Assessments
Q & A
Class Schedule 8:30-8:45am Morning Meeting
8:45-10:15am Reading & Writing
10:40-10:55 am Recess
1100am-12:10pm Math
12:15-1:00pm Lunch
1:05-1:40pm English Language Development (ELD)
1:45-2:30 Social Studies/Science (Project Based Time)
2:305-3:05pm PE (Mon/Thurs) Art(Tues) Free Time: Centers (Fri)
3:05-3:30pm Afternoon Meeting
Class Rules
Character Pillars : Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Citizenship, Caring
Goal: To help students be accountable for their own behavior & choices
Consequences & Positive Rewards
Consequences
1. Verbal Warning
2. Five minute time reflection time either in class or recess.
3. 10 minute time reflection time either in class or recess. Unsatisfactory note sent home
4. 20 minute time out in another classroom or office. Phone call home.
5. Severe behavior problem. Immediate referral to Principal. Possible suspension.
Positive Rewards
Lots of verbal praises from Ms. Mejia
Positive notes sent home
Enjoy class privileges such as Story time, class games, extra recess time
Stickers, small treats from Treasure Box
Homework Policy
Homework to reinforce what is taught in class.
Expected to be completed on a daily basis. Must be finished & done neatly
Students are asked to read daily for at least 20 minutes. Time is to be logged on the reading log daily. Turn in following Monday
Provide your child with a place for homework & reading.
Encourage your child to develop good work habits
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
Reading Standards covered: Spelling Patterns, Syllables, Synonyms & Antonyms, Multiple Meaning Words, Compound Words
Comprehension Standards: Predicting/Inferring Restating facts & details,
Personal Narrative: Beginning/Middle, End, Topic Sentence, Characters/ Setting, Logical
Mathematics StandardsTrimester 1
SWUN Lesson Delivery
Place Value & Comparing Numbers
Skip Counting by 2s, 5,s 10s
Adding two & three digit numbers using different addition strategies such as number line, friendly numbers, expanded notation.
Social Studies & Science
Alternate subjects every 6 weeks
Culminating Project based on student inquiry
Social Studies Standards Covered: Communities,Then & Now, Family History , Geography (Maps)
Science Standards: Solid, Liquids, Gas
Assessments
Informative: White Boards, Exit Tickets, Think, Pair, Share
Formative: End of Unit Tests, Projects, Student Writing Portfolios, Rubrics
Parent Involvement
Volunteer opportunities in classroom
Volunteer opportunities at home
DonationsOur class needs the following:
White Paper
Lysol Wipes
Glue Sticks
6 Clipboards
White board markers
5 small bags of pasta and beans
Question & Answer
I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions. If I do not have an answer for you today I will definitely get back to you.
Closure
Upcoming Fieldtrip to Autry Museum on October 16. Need parent volunteers
Thank you for coming!
Please feel free to reach me at school or via my school email address at [email protected]