WELCOMEWELCOME 22ndnd GradeGrade

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WELCOMEWELCOME 22ndnd GradeGrade

ParentsParents

*Sign up for a conference and pick up your child’s packet. (Start time is 6:05)

2nd Grade Introductions• Meet the Teachers• Linda Pape• Kimberly Howell• Katie McDermott and Kim Schmidt• Emily Bucago• Marianne Nylen

Standards

• Common Core State Standards • Video• Website

• No state testing in 2nd grade.

LANGUAGE ARTS

• Reading groups (RTI) - one hour of direct instruction to focus on specific skill sets.

• Writing• Presentation skills• Spelling

MATH

• Manipulatives--(hands on learning)• Focus on Problem Solving/Explaining

their thinking!• New math adoption• Basic facts are important!!!Counting

fast is not fluent!• Will be a part of homework

– First in Math- at home

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Citizenship: Developing respect for self, others, and the community.

• Awareness of cultures of the world

SCIENCE

1st Trimester

2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester

Earth Science

Pebbles, Sand, and Silt

Physical Science

Balance & Motion

Life Science

Insects

(and plants)

Purpose of Homework•Review and practice what was

taught.•Retain basic skills needed for

learning new material in class.•Build good homework habits.•Teach students to work

independently.•Encourage self-discipline and

responsibility.

HOMEWORK • Homework folders go home each Monday and are due

Fridays.• *Math workbook/packet- do assigned pages only!• Check your child’s work and sign the contract!• Parent Grades: O / S / N• Extra Learning Opportunities Menu/Spelling Activities sheet *Read every night.

Homework Tips for Parents

1. Help your child choose a homework drop spot for completed homework – guide them to always put completed assignments in the same spot.

2. Set up a study area – have child do homework in the same spot every night.

3. Create a homework survival kit – keep all supplies in the study spot.– pencils, pens, writing paper, colored pencils, markers,

crayons, ruler, pencil sharpener, erasers, glue, tape, construction paper, stapler, hole punch, scissors, paper clips, index cards, folders, dictionary, planner.

4. Schedule daily homework time – same time each night - be sure all other activities stop at this time.

More Tips• Attempt the “hard” homework first• Sit with your child and go over homework • Let him/her know that you will check it• Write a note to teacher if homework is too

difficult or a problem• Offer simple rewards when an assignment is

finished

Communication• Conduits go home every Thursday –

Please sign and return every Friday• Information is important – go through

carefully. Check the Westpark website!• -2nd grade Homework• Parent Portal* Email•

Communication• Email is the best way (be mindful of volume)*Website will have information (ask

your child, practice those speaking skills.)

Parent Volunteers• Applications for

volunteers on your class table

• Thank you!

A.I.R.(School-wide behavior plan)

• K-6• AIR Cards

PTA

• THANK YOU PTA!!!• Primary music, PE, school events,

and many, many more activitiesPlease join!

Special Programs

• Star of the Week

•NO FOOD• Business Day- use classroom cash

every quarter (save those treasures)

• Bonus Points

Donations• Each child’s table has an envelope for

donations if you would like.• Used to reimburse teachers for purchases

throughout the year- Additional large school supplies (pencil

sharpeners), Grammarsaurus, scholarships for interactive assemblies, etc.

*Please note, this is optional.

Odds and Ends• Office first-lunch drop off, volunteer sticker*Campus safety• Bathrooms

If you have not already, go to your class table:

• Sign up for a conference time.(Miss Howell’s class: see website for

conference link)• Pick up a packet

• Please save personal questions for the conference!

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