Welcome!Welcome!

Mawbey Street SchoolMawbey Street School

Mrs. BostMrs. Bost

jennifer.bost@woodbridge.k12.nj.usjennifer.bost@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

AgendaAgenda

• Discussion of Curriculum

• Homework Policy

• Report Cards

• Rewards/Discipline

Everyday MathEveryday Math

1. Numbers and Routines2. Addition and Subtraction

3. Fact Strategies4. Place Value

5. Money and Time6. Whole Number Operations and Number Stories

7. Whole Number Operations and Measurement and Data8. Geometry and Arrays

9. Equal Groups10. Estimating Amounts

11. Decimals and Place Value12. Expand and Trade Subtractions

Journeys: Journeys: Language Arts Language Arts

• Comprehension Skills and Strategies• Grammar Skills• Spelling Words• Vocabulary Words• Vocabulary Strategies• Builds Fluency and Phonemic

Awareness

HandwritingHandwriting

• Improves manuscript (September –January)• Introduces cursive (February-June)• Writing positions• Letter formation• Zaner-Bloser

Social Studies & Spanish Social Studies & Spanish Text: Meeting Many PeopleMeeting Many People1.Exploration of how individuals and groups interact within the community2.The need for rules and laws3.The responsibilities of citizenship4.The role of government5.Patriotic symbols and their meaning6.The role of diversity in the community and the world 7.Fundamentals of economics8.Basic map skills and an understanding of different environments.

New iTunes Program: Second Grade Spanish (October)

New iTunes Program: Second Grade Spanish (October)

Health • Personal & Mental

Health• Family Life• Nutrition & Fitness

• Community of Caring• Respect• Caring• Responsibility• Trust• Family

• Safety & Injury Prevention

• Growth & Development

• Disease & Drug Prevention

ScienceScience

• Life ScienceLife Sciencea. Plantsb. Animalsc. Life Cycles

• Physical SciencePhysical Sciencea. Properties of Matterb. Energyc. Forces and Motiond. Sound

• Space and TechnologySpace and Technologya. Earth and Space Scienceb. Technology in Our World

• Earth ScienceEarth Sciencea. Land, Air, and Waterb. Weather & Seasonsc. Fossils & Dinosaurs

DinosaursDinosaurs

• Fossils• Paleontologist Dig• Types of Dinosaurs• Characteristics of Dinosaurs• Dinosaur project

Homework PolicyHomework PolicyPurposePurpose

•To enrich and extend classroom learning where

necessary.

•To develop effective, independent work habits and

study skills.

Amount of HWAmount of HWIt is recommended per

the district that 2nd graders have approximately 30 minutes of daily

homeworkMATH: Daily Home Link or fact practice; optional weekend challengesSPELLING: Review spelling words through various practice activities; spelling activity menu; workbook pageGRAMMAR/PHONICS: Practice worksheetsRAZ-KIDS: Complete one Fictional book/Informational text weekly along with quiz for each: Raz-Kids ReportREADING LOGS: Assigned at the beginning of the month. 10 minutes reading per night. Activity to review. Will change each marking period.

HW and HW and FridayFriday Folders Folders

HomeworkHomeworkPlease initial student homework each night to ensure completion.

Homework is marked with HW in student folders; Remind 101

1st marking period

If your child is unable to complete the homework

assignment please send in a note explaining why to have your

child excused from that night, and it can be completed

following night with no penalty.

Friday FoldersFriday Folders•Sent home every other Friday.

•Contains graded assignments and classwork.

•Please sign and return to school on Monday.

Remind 101Remind 101

• A free app that is used to remind parents and students of upcoming activities, tests, and class assignments.

• Phone numbers are never shared.

• There is no open reply.

Follow our class on InstagramFollow our class on Instagram

• See what is happening inside our classroom• @mrs.bostsclass_mawbey

Follow me on TwitterFollow me on Twitter

• @mrsbostmawbey

Attitude Marks for Grade 2Attitude Marks for Grade 2O = Outstanding attitude S = Satisfactory attitude G = Growth shown in attitude N = Attitude needs improvement U = Unsatisfactory attitude

Report CardsReport Cards

The school year is divided into four marking periods.ALL REPORTS CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED ON-LINE

Grade Book can be accessed through Parent Portal

Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for: October October 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd

Rewards and Disciplinary Rewards and Disciplinary ActionsActions

REWARDSREWARDS

Whole class:Whole class: Bubble Bubble LettersLetters

Individual:Individual: Dolphin Dolphin Dollars, Student Dollars, Student CheersCheers

BEHAVIORBEHAVIORIndividual:Individual: Moving Moving their Superstar Clips their Superstar Clips up and down the up and down the Super Hero ChartSuper Hero ChartReaching Super Hero Reaching Super Hero Status earns sticker for Status earns sticker for the daythe dayLanding on Danger Landing on Danger Zone or Krypton has Zone or Krypton has consequencesconsequences

Peanut Free SnacksPeanut Free Snacks

• Fruits/Vegetables: any fresh fruit, veggies & dip, fruit cups.

• Crackers: goldfish or Cheese-Its

• Linden’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Popsicles• Philly Pretzel Factory

• Kellogs’ brand Rice Krispie Treats (original)

• Chips: Doritos, Sun Chips (original flavor)

• *Individual serving size please*

• *No homemade or bakery items are permitted.*

• *Goodie bags are not permitted.*

Class SpecialsClass SpecialsMondayMonday

Gym

TuesdayTuesdayMusic

WednesdayWednesdayMusic

ThursdayThursdayComputers

FridayFridayGym & Art

School InformationSchool Information

• Absences must be called into the main office

• School Phone Number: 732-602-8401

• Principal: Mrs. Barbara Balog• Secretary: Mrs. Diane Szymanik • Nurse: Ms. Sheila Walsh

THANK YOU for attending Open House! I look forward to working

with you and your child this school year.

Questions?