Mrs. Rowe’s 2nd gradeRoom 12

I am married with two children. My husband teaches 7th/8th Honors English at Sutter Middle School. My kids (boy/girl) are in 8th/ 6th grades. I also have two Labs that are my furry children. I previously taught in San Diego for 7 years in 1st, 2nd, 5th , and 6th grades. Then our family moved to Northern California so I could stay home with our children. I returned to teaching 5 years ago as a Reading Intervention/Special Education Teacher. I am so excited to be back in General Education and as well as my favorite grade: 2nd. I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, history, and cooking.

ELA: Houghton Mifflin Program, SIPPS Reading Program, Mountain Language, Read Naturally, AR Library, Making Meaning Comprehension ProgramMath: Pearson/ExcelMountain MathSocial Studies: Scott ForesmanScience: Scott Foresman, STEM

Houghton Mifflin: Spelling and some select stories and grammar.Sipps : Systematic Instruction in Phonics, Phonemic Awareness and Sight Words. (three levels - Students taught at their reading level)Making Meaning: Read Aloud Comprehension ProgramRead Naturally: Fluency ProgramMountain Language: Daily grammar review Daily 5: Small group instruction, Word work (spelling, vocabulary, sight words), Listening Center (R.N./books on cd/tape), Buddy Reading, Independent Reading.Computers: ELA learning programs (Lexia, etc.)Accelerated Reader: Leveled reading comprehension program Speaking/Listening: Once a month book reports plus various opportunities to present writing or projects.

Pearson Envision Math ProgramExcel Math ProgramMountain Math: Daily math review Math Fact testsMath GamesComputer Math Games

Scott Foresman Program

Family Ties and AncestorsGovernmentProducers and ConsumersHistorical FiguresMap Skills

Scott Foresman ProgramPhysical ScienceForces and MotionSoundLife SciencePlants and Animals in their environmentAnimal Life CyclesAll About PlantsEarth ScienceRocks and SoilFossils and Dinosaurs

A homework packet will go home every Friday and is due the following Thursday, with the exception of a daily math lesson due the following day.

Reading: 100 minutes weeklySpelling: 4 pages weeklyMath facts practice: 5 min. dailyMath lesson: 4 pages weekly, due the following day.

Book reports/Special projects due monthly

Progress Reports (report card) every trimester

Parent conferences will be scheduled for all parents at the end of the 1st trimester, and as needed for the remaining trimesters.

Grading:M=meets or exceeds grade level standards(75%-100%)D=developing proficiency with steady progress on grade level standards (60%-74%)L=limited proficiency with limited progress on grade level standards (59% and below)

Meeting grade level standards is determined through homework, curriculum, summative and formal assessments, quizzes, observations, activities and projects done in class.

Be a good listenerWork quietlyDo your bestBe respectfulWork and play safelyFollow directions

Appropriate BehaviorResults in Positive Comments,Notes Home, Fuzzys, and Special Classroom Privileges

Inappropriate Behavior

Results in a warning/redirection, losing a fuzzy,Loss of partial/full recess, loss of classroom privileges, note home from student, conferencewith parent, Principal’s office

Wednesdays: All students (early/late Cougars) Arrive @ 8:25 and Dismiss @ 1:52

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday8:25 - Early Cougars arrive, small group reading instruction9:10 - Late Cougars arrive , Opening, Grammar, Handwriting10:10 - Snack/ Recess10:30 - Math11:25 - Lunch/Recess12:05 - Read Aloud12:30 - Writing1:00 - Independent Reading1:20 - Science, S.S., Art, Music1:52 - Early Cougar Dismissal, Late Cougar small group reading instruction2:37 - Late Cougar Dismissal

All parents will be asked to meet for a Parent/Teacher Conference at the end of the firstTrimester (early November). The following trimesters, conferences will be scheduled as needed.

I will start the online signup process for Parent/Teacher Conferences in early October.

Assistance both in and outsidethe classroom is greatly appreciated.Volunteers can be Grandparents, Parents, etc. All volunteers arerequired to be Category 2 volunteers which means volunteers must be fingerprinted and have a TB test. Please pick up the volunteer packet in the office.

Volunteers can help in the classroom with small group reading,copying, filing, etc. If you are unable to help in the classroom, I have various jobs that can be done at home. Volunteers must sign inat the office every time they come on campus. Volunteers for Field Trips will be chosen during the year on a rotating basis. If interested in any type of volunteering, PLEASE FILL OUT THE VOLUNTEER SHEET IN FRONT OF YOU.

FAME (Fine Arts Mini Experience) is a lively, content-rich, kid, parent, and teacher-friendly fine arts program for elementary through eighth grade students. It's sometimes-quirky lessons with kid-attractive art and fun activities that promote artistic literacy in a manner that has teachers and parents singing its praises in many states.

Calling all Art Volunteers

Library on WednesdayStudents check out 1 Accelerated Reader Book and 1 Book of their choice for one week.AR books are leveled to meet individual needs. After students take an AR placement test, books will be checked out at their current level. Students take a reading comprehension test on the computer once they finish their book.

P.E. on Wednesday and FridayStudents must wear comfortable clothes andtennis shoes. No sandals/thongs.Computers Programs – Lexia Reading, All the Right TypeAR comprehension quiz, Writing, etc.,

Student Supplies The only supplies students need for Mrs. Rowe's roomare as follows: backpack, lunchbox, and ear buds (computer lab). I have already purchased all other necessary items for each student. I am asking for a donation of $3 per month ($30 total). This donation would greatly help to pay for the supplies I've already purchased along with the following classroom events: Fridays we will be rotating Cooking, Arts/Crafts, Movie events, Class Reward parties and other Classroom Enrichment activities that go along with curriculum. This money also goes toward photo printing, ink cartridges for our classroom printer, prizes, incentives, and recess equipment throughout the year. If able, please send cash or a check made payable to Stephanie Rowe. If willing to donate (by month or for the entire year), please submit by September 4th.

Absences/TardiesStudents are required to complete any missed work. Please return madeup work within a week.Please see student handbook for absence/tardy procedures.

Friday FoldersEach Friday, a Theodore Judah folder will be sent home. It will contain completedwork and important notices about schooland community activities. The contents of the folderdo not reflect all the work for that week. Manyitems are kept for portfolios, bulletin boards,or assessment purposes.PLEASE RETURN EVERY MONDAYBirthdaysBirthdays are gladly celebrated. A Birthday treat will be shared at the end of the day. Popsicles and cookies are a big hit right now. Students with Summer Bdays will celebrate with a ½ year birthday.

Book OrdersI will be sending home book orders monthly. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to get affordable books and software for your children. You are encouraging a love of reading and the children can’t wait for their books to come! Your orders also earn bonus points for our class which allows us to add to our Classroom Library. You are able toorder online using a code #, or you may pay cash or a check made out to Scholastic.TechnologyEach week our class will spend an hour in the computer lab. We will also be using the computers/tablets in our classroom. The students will work on a variety of computer projects using: Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, and various creative writing software titles. They will also work on their keyboarding skills as well as educational software and games.Student of the WeekEach student will have the opportunity to be “STAR” of the Week . The poster and directions for “STAR” of the week will be sent home on a Friday and returned on Monday.

Fun Friday

Every Friday afternoon students will rotate through the monthvarious activities: Cooking, Arts/Crafts, Movie Events, Class Reward Parties, Holiday Parties, Games, Sports and outdoor/Indoor play. *This is where the classroom fund comes in handy*Students earn this weekly reward through good behavior and completed classwork and homework.

LunchStudents may buy lunch or milk daily. The best way to take care of payment is online or sending in a check buying in bulk. Please see Student Handbook for information on lunch purchases.

NewslettersI will be sending a newsletter home in the Friday Folder. It will also be attached on my classroom website.

Mrs. Rowe’s Class WebsiteGo to Theodore Judah’s website, followed by teacher websites, and then click on Stephanie Rowe.

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