Second GradeLinton Springs

Welcome to Second Grade!

Teachers

Ms. Bell

Ms. Diehl

Ms. Helmick

Ms. Hoey

Mr. Litzau

ScheduleHMRM 8:05-8:35 Homeroom

Period 1 8:35 –10:30 ELA or Math

Period 2 10:30-11:00 Lunch

Period 3 11:00-11:30 Recess

Period 4 11:30-12:00 ELA/writing

Period 5 12:00-1:30 Math or ELA

Period 6 1:30-2:05 Science/Social Studies

Period 7 2:05-2:35 Fine Arts

Period 8 2:35-3:05 Fine Arts

3:05 Dismissal

Math

Fact Fluency Phases1. Pre-Modeling Phase: Answers incorrectly (guessing) or doesn’t attempt

to solve.

2. Modeling Phase: Modeling and/or counting all or counting on to find

the answer: For example, using fingers to help keep track of their

counts to solve 5+7=?

3. Reasoning Phase: Deriving answers using reasoning strategies based on

known facts, such a solving 5+7 by thinking, “Five plus five equals ten,

and two more will make twelve.”

4. Efficient Phase: Mastery or efficient production of answers. For

example, when asked, “What is 5 + 7?” a child might call out, “Twelve,”

and explain, “I just knew it.”

ELA Fluency Comprehension Grammar Vocabulary Phonics – Fundations Unit 1-17 Anthology and Trade Books Handwriting-Cursive second

half of year (Zaner Bloser) Instruction

Small group Whole group

WritingThree types of writing

Narrative

Informative

Opinion

*Your student will learn to respond to texts through writing.

Fundations

• Units 1-17• A parent letter will be on the website

for each unit.• We will begin by reviewing important

skills learned in first grade.• We will then cover various syllable

types throughout the year:Closed, open, r-controlled, d-syllable,CVCe

Science

Waves

Matter and Its

Interactions

Earth Systems*We will be sending home letters

requesting supplies.

Social Studies Responsible Citizens in the Community

Rules & Laws US Symbols

Our Community at Work Consumers & Producers Goods & Services Resources

The World Around Me Map Skills Cultures

*Celebrating America

Grading Students are graded on report cards with an

O (Outstanding), S (Satisfactory), and N (Needs improvement)

These may fluctuate over the course of the year as the curriculum intensifies.

There will be a section that states whether the child is working on/above grade expectations or below them.

Interim reports are sent home midway through each quarter.

Field Trips

Theaterworks

Bread making

All chaperones must be volunteer trained prior to attending any field trip. Please note on form which adult will be attending.

Classroom Community PBIS: (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) S: Safety T: Taking responsibility A: Active Learning R: Respect

Starbucks will be given to students for following these standards.

They can use their Starbucks at the school store or some classrooms have other rewards that they

can choose from.

Reflection Sheets

If a teacher has to talk to a student several times, the student might be asked to reflect upon their behavior. They will complete a reflection form and discuss with the teacher.

You don’t have to sign the reflection paper. It is just to keep you informed. If you have a question, please contact the teacher.

Homework:

Monday- Read

Tuesday- Math Worksheet (front)

Wednesday- ELA Worksheet (back)

Thursday- Math facts (turn in homework)

Friday- Enjoy your weekend!

Parent Conferences

(Teacher Request) – October 16, 2019

(Parent Request) – November 26, 2019

(Teacher Request) – January 28, 2020

(Parent Request) – February 27, 2020

* Conferences will be held from 3:30-6:30

Volunteers Forms will be sent home for you to indicate your availability Volunteer calendars will be sent home with your child to indicate

your volunteer time Times are 9:00-10:30 You MUST complete volunteer training EVERY school year if you

plan on attending field trips, working with students in classrooms, or helping with any school activity. Volunteer training is done completely online through the CCPS website.

Be sure to complete your training early because it will take time for approval and be placed in the system. If you are not approved in the system, you will not be able to volunteer.

Volunteers will be asked to: make copies cut out materials read and write with students practice math facts

Helpful tips: LSE PTA has provided an easily accessible online

student directory to allow you to plan play dates, birthday parties, and outdoor activities.

No invitations will be allowed to be sent from school even if you invite the whole class.

If you plan to have lunch with your child, please be aware you will need to sit at the parent table with your child.

Absences must be written on a separate paper or emailed to LSE attendance. Dismissal changes must be a separate note as well.

MAY BRING SUPPLIES IN FRIDAY (OPEN HOUSE)!

How to Navigate the Website:

https://www.carrollk12.org/schools/eleme

ntary/lse/Pages/default.aspx

Let’s Have a Great Year!