Samuel Everitt Elementary School

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2nd Grade Class ScheduleTimes Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

8:50 – 9:00 Attendance & Announcements

Attendance & Announcements

Attendance & Announcements

Attendance & Announcements

Attendance & Announcements

9:00 – 9:15 Morning Meeting Morning Meeting

Morning Meeting

Morning Meeting

Morning Meeting

9:15 –10:15 Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading10:15 – 10:20 Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

10:20 – 11:20 Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop

11:20 – 12:20 Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch

12:20 – 12:40 Read Aloud Read Aloud Read Aloud Read Aloud Read Aloud

12:40 - 1:15 Science / Social Studies

Science / Social Studies

Science / Social Studies

Science / Social Studies

Science / Social Studies

1:15 – 2:15 Math Math Math Math Math

2:20- 3:05 Art Music Physical Education

Computer Library

Homework Policies

• Homework to be turned in the following day• Please sign/initial your child’s agenda book each

night• Expect:

– Reading and Language Arts-Superkids “Backpack Page” Monday – Thursday

-Reading nightly

–Math-Math fact practice

-Homework page 2-4 times a week after a lesson has been completed

Parent Responsibilities• Sign and check assignment book nightly• Check to make sure your child’s homework is done

neatly and correctly (?????)• Return any forms or paperwork sent home promptly• Encourage your child to read independently for at

least 10-20 minutes each night and practice Math facts daily

• Send in an absence note the day after your child is absent from school (Call that morning if possible)

• Keep me informed of any problems or concerns that would effect your child’s school day.

REMEMBER:Parents + Teacher = Successful Student

Math • Math in Focus

– Math series based on principles of Singapore Math.• Basic (Pictorial)• Concrete• Abstract

– Extensive use of manipulatives to enhance student understanding of concepts and processes.

• First in Math

– Online program to supplement instruction– Password to allow access at home will be provided

Language Arts/Reading• Superkids

– Program developed by Pleasant Rowland (American Girls author).

– Designed exclusively for young, developing readers (Kindergarten thru 2nd grade)

– Emphasis on:• Fluency• Phonics• Comprehension• Encoding

-Non-Fiction SUPER magazine

RAZ Kids

~ Program designed to allow students to read

at their levels.

~ Hundreds of eBooks on a variety of

subjects with quizzes to check for

comprehension

~ Available for use in school and

at home

Writer’s Workshop• 2nd half of Language Arts in the morning• Focus on development of Writing skills

– Sentence structure– Vivid language– Types of writing (Personal Narrative,

Persuasive, Poetry, and Informational)• Students will be taking their writing through each

step of the writing process and publish each of the types of writing mentioned above

• Includes cursive writing (to begin mid-year)

Science & Social Studies* Science

– FOSS Science kits utilizing hands-on observation and experimentation to foster skills and interest in Science

– Units: Insects & Soils

* Too Good For Drugs & Too Good For Violence

* Social Studies– New Program: Social Studies Alive!

- Our Community:

Each lesson has an engaging presentation loaded with great content, interactive whiteboard technology, proven educational theory, and classroom experiences your students will never forget. Lessons are taught each day to guide students on the path to being a kind and respectful citizen in their community.

Specials• All classes will have the following Specials:

– Art, Computers, Gym, Library, and Music.

***Gym***

• sneakers must be worn to participate

• In the interest of safety – NO jewelry is permitted

Teacher Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Baker Gym Library Music Art

Kerper Music Art Library Gym

Arner Art Music Gym Library

Standardized Assessments This Year• MAP • Taken by students on computers

– 3 tests given in October, January, and May

• Math Benchmarks• Taken by students in K-5

- 3 tests given in September, January, and May

• Dibels Next • Taken by students in primary grades K-2

– Tests fluency rate, segmenting of words, recognition of letter sounds, and nonsense word fluency

– Given in September, January, and May

• DRA• Leveled reading test given in grades 1 through 5

– Tests fluency rate and comprehension– Given in October, February and May

• Words Their Way • Spelling Inventory Test

– Tests spelling strategies – Given September, January, and May

* Writing AssessmentsResponding to grade level appropriate promptsGiven September, November, and May

And finally, a few last tidbits . . . • November Conferences

– Before and after school the week before Thanksgiving– As well as the week of Thanksgiving– Request forms will be sent home in early November

• 2nd Grade “Festivities”– Halloween Party and parade

• Students change AFTER lunch – NO costumes to be worn to school

– Polar Express Day: last student day before break– Valentines Day Party: Ice Cream Social – Field Day– Field Trip– School Play- permitting – School Wide End of the Year Picnic