to Curriculum Night!

We are so glad to see you!

Second Grade Teachers

…about my world and why it matters to me.

I’m a 2nd grader. I’m learning…

…how to use evidence from sources like books, articles,

and videos to prove my thinking.

I’m learning…

…to use problem solving strategies.

I’m learning…

I’m a 2nd grader. Why does this matter to me?

I will be able to read challenging texts and think and talk deeply about what I have read.

I will use what I know to make connections across all subject areas and to the world.

I will read more nonfiction and respond to reading through writing.

I will understand how numbers work and how they can help me solve real world problems.

You can help me to be successful by…

reading aloud to me everyday.

asking me why and how questions that encourage me to think.

playing games with me to help me learn.

helping me look for “real-world problems” and talking to me about how to solve them.

PAWS for ExcellenceP- Personal BestA- Act ResponsiblyW-Work and Play SafelyS-Show Respect

**Fighting, bullying or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

Greet each otherBuild community as

a classGo over daily

scheduleReview procedures

Whole group lessons on the SMARTboard

Practice skills in Student Workbooks

Play math games in small groups and with partners

Use My Math Curriculum

Reading- Whole Group, Small Group and Independent Practice

Writing- Opinion, Informative, Narratives, Research

Spelling- continued from first grade, test on Fridays—use Signs for Sounds curriculum

Reading and writing will be addressed through print and digital texts.

Social Studies- Communities, Economics, Maps/Continents, our Heritage, Government

Science- Weather, Matter, Magnets, Animals/Insects

Field trips and guest speakers typically align with social studies and science units.

Homework ExpectationsA major goal in second grade is the development of independent, responsible students who learn the use of good study habits. Please assist us in helping your child develop strong study skills and work habits.

Students will typically have homework Monday-Thursday.Students shouldn’t take more than 45 minutes to complete homework.We expect students to complete homework, but for special circumstances, please send a note to your child’s teacher.

Computer LabSpanishMusic-wear tennis shoesPE- wear tennis shoesArt

*schedules will be sent to you by your child’s teacher

Please remember to label your child’s jackets/sweaters with first and last.

It’s best for students to wear tennis shoes every day so they can play on the climbing wall, dome and playground equipment.

Report Card InformationLetter grades are not given on report cards in

second grade. The report card will be marked with an M, P, or U

for each standard addressed. M- meets grade level expectations P- progressing satisfactorily towards grade level expectations U- unable to meet grade level expectations

The report card is aligned to State Adopted Standards. Please see the standards link in the Second Grade Curriculum Night packet that will be emailed to you by your child’s teacher tomorrow.

MAP Testing

MAP will be taken in the fall, winter and spring in second grade. Your teacher will contact you on the math and reading MAP

test dates.

CogAT Testing

October 28th, 29th,30th

Please make sure your child at school so they do not get pulled from instruction to make up

this test at a later date.

Send a note in the morning if your child has a change in transportation. Please include their first and last name, teacher’s name and transportation info. If they are riding a bus home, please include the bus #.

Check the Communication/HW FolderRead School Weekly Newsletter and School Monthly Calendar of Events

Here’s the Scoop…How to send in moneyBirthday Celebrations/Approved Snack ListSecond grade parties (December and May)*fill out the Volunteer Form if you want to send in items or volunteer for

anything

Changes in transportationKeep us current on contact informationExtra food in the lunch roomAssignments for absencesDaily snackLobbyGuard

Please email your child’s teacher with any questions you may have after tonight.

*If you have not received an email from your child’s teacher already, please see them immediately following our session together.

Sign up if you would like to volunteer as you leave at the tables outside of Dockside.

Reminders from Administration…

1. Parents must sign in at all times when entering the building (Before, during school and immediately af ter school.) They need to bring a picture I D, like a driver’s license, to go through Lobby Guard.

2. Discourage parents from standing waiting for students at dismissal. There are so many it is diffi cult to fi nd places f or students to sit.

3. Notes are required for change of dismissal and excuses for absences.