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Stop!. Please sign in on the paper cart near the front door. If you have not already sent a text, please do so to get classroom reminders and updates. Text @ burrus to 980-365-6544. Welcome to PARENT ORIENTATION. Students. Together We Create Success!. Teachers. Parents. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STOP!Please sign in on the paper cart near the
front door.
If you have not already sent a text, please do so to get classroom reminders and
updates.
Text @burrus to
980-365-6544
WELCOME TO PARENT ORIENTATION
Together We Create Success!
Students
Teachers Parents
YOU ARE AN AWESOME PARENT! By being here tonight, you show us that
you are interested in your child’s education.
Our ultimate goal is to see your child graduate from high school and college! We appreciate your support!
FIRST :SOME INTRODUCTIONS
Mrs. Cuddington is our wonderful assistant.She takes care of all of us.
PARENT ORIENTATIONThe purpose of Parent Orientation is to familiarize
parents with the second grade curriculum. This is not an appropriate time to conference with
your child’s teacher.
The Second grade curriculum is comprised of several subjects:
Reading WritingMath
Social Studies Science
LITERACY UNITS Kindness Let’s Explore Around the Town Look Again Courage America’s People
READING
Fluency
Comprehension
Love of
Reading
FLUENCY Fluency is the ability to read a text
accurately and quickly. Fluent readers read aloud effortlessly and
with expression. Reading sounds natural Fluent readers do not have to concentrate
on decoding words. Less fluent readers must focus their
attention on figuring out the words, leaving little attention for understanding the text.
Fluency develops over considerable time and through substantial practice.
DIBELS BENCHMARK GRAPH
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
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COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES
Making Connections Predictions Summarizing Adjusting reading speed Clarifying Visualizing Asking Questions
GENRESFiction Nonfiction
Fairy Tales Folktales Fables Fantasy
Biographies Informational
Articles or Expository Text
WRITING First Quarter Expectations
Letter formation-use legible handwriting with proper spacing
Correct capitalization and punctuation Spelling of high frequency words and
words with patterns. Sentence structure-use complete
sentences Proper story sequence Advanced vocabulary
WRITING IN SECOND GRADE
Begin sentences with capital letters Use end punctuation for the 4 kinds of
sentences Correct word order in sentences Plural forms of commonly used nouns Common, age appropriate contractions Generate synonyms for commonly over
used words
WRITING (CONT.)
Write a story with simple details focused on one topic (“seed story”)
Develop paragraphs Planning and writing a 1st draft Legible manuscript and begin cursive 2nd
semester 4th quarter begin showing students
alternatives to dialogue
INVESTIGATIONS MATH The Investigations curriculum takes
seriously the time students need to develop a strong conceptual foundation and skills based on that foundation.
Each unit focuses on an area of content in depth providing time for students to develop and practice ideas across a variety of activities and contexts that build on each other.
INVESTIGATIONS UNITS Counting Coins and Combinations Shapes , Blocks, and Symmetry Stickers, Number Strings, and Story
Problems Pockets, Teeth, and Favorite Things How Many Floors? How Many Rooms? How Many Tens? How Many Ones? Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group Partners, Teams, and Paper Clips Measuring Length and Time
SOCIAL STUDIES We learn about character traits.
•Respect•Responsibility•Honesty•Caring•Justice and Fairness•Citizenship•Courage•Perseverance•Hope
SOCIAL STUDIES Communities Here and
There Looking at Communities Community Needs and Wants Exploring Maps and Globes Exploring Our Country and State Our Country’s Government and History Looking at Our World
SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS
Exploring Where and Why – Hands On Social Studies Program
SOCIAL STUDIES Globes
SOCIAL STUDIES Maps
SOCIAL STUDIES Atlases
SOCIAL STUDIES Literacy Library
SCIENCE Changes in Weather
SCIENCE Changes in Properties (Matter)
Solids Liquids Gases
SCIENCE Concepts of Sound
SCIENCE Animal Life Cycles
PARENT COMMUNICATIONAcademics General
Midterm Progress Reports
Report Cards-quarterly
First Quarter Conferences
School Websitehttp://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/clearck/ Twitter @CCES_Dragons Facebook- “Like”Clear Creek
page and Clear Creek PTA page
Ms. Burrus’ Wiki Pagehttp://mssburrus.wikispaces.com Email or phone call Agenda Sparky’s Newsletter Spotlight on Second Grade Daily Folder
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please see your child’steacher to sign up forFirst quarter Conferences. We each have a sign up sheet. First come,First serve!
OUR PRINCIPAL WANTS YOU TO KNOW…
All conferences must be scheduled. Teachers are not allowed to have
impromptu conferences before, during, or after school. It interrupts instruction and proper supervision of students.
Our Principal Mrs. Debbie Heath
HOMEWORK
Reading
Math Facts
Homework Packet
SUCCESS IN SECOND GRADE
Every day… Check your child's book bag and daily
folder. Make sure your child reads aloud to an
adult and practices their math facts. Allow time for your child to get
adequate sleep. And…
JOIN THE PTA !!!!!! It shows support for your child’s school
and community. It provides money for programs,
supplies, and items that benefit your child.
All you have to do is fill out a simple form and pay $6.00.
Attendance at meetings is not required, but would be greatly appreciated.
Do it tonight before you leave! See your child’s teacher for a form.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!