WELCOME PARENTSWELCOME PARENTSMs. Hafer

Ms. Daugherty Ms. Pockett

Ms. ThompsonMs. Cohen

CIMrs. GretzMrs. Spade

Back to School NightObjectives• Parents will be introduced to the

instructional components present in our rigorous 2nd grade curriculum.

• Parents and teachers will discuss how we will work together to benefit all our students.

Second Grade ScheduleIndividual Teacher’s classroom schedules will be put in.

• Specials• Hafer- Mondays –P.E., Tuesday –Art, Wednesday –Music• Cohen- Mondays-Art, Tuesdays –Music, Wednesdays-P.E.• Thompson- Mondays-Music, Tuesdays-P.E.,

Wednesdays-Art• Daugherty- Tuesdays-Music, Wednesdays-P.E., Thursdays-Art• Pockett-Mondays- P.E., Tuesdays- Art, Wednesdays-

Music• Spade/Gretz-Tuesdays- P.E., Wednesdays- Art, Fridays- Music

• On PE days, please be sure to send your child with appropriate shoes.

• We will go to the Media Center every other week. Teachers will remind students the day before.

Lunch/Snack• Lunch is at 12:30pm, recess is at 12:00• We will not be having snack this year.

• If you have any questions regarding this please contact me.

2nd Grade Classroom Rules1. Listen to others.

2. Make good choices.

3. Work hard and keep trying.

4. Raise your hand.

5. Follow directions.

6. Walk when moving in the school unless you are

at PE or recess.

7. Be respectful.

Rewards for All• Class Celebrations- Class Jar, Paperclip

Chain• Table rewards• Lunch Bunches• Individual Got Attitude Recognition• School-Wide Go for the Green:

Go for the Green• 1st time- warning- green • 2nd time – yellow: reflection write up and conference with

teacher • 3rd time – red: 10 minute loss of recess, reflection write up,

conference with teacher, and note home• 4th time – remain on red: 30 minute loss of recess,

reflection write up, conference with teacher, and phone call home

• If behaviors continue on a single day despite interventions listed above, a parent teacher conference is required.

• 3 reds in a week results in an office referralPlease check your child’s agenda every day for their

color.

Got Attitude! Positive Reward System

Positive Behavior Reward System

• A student receives one (1) “Got Attitude” Stickers for demonstrating

respectful behaviors.

• Each sticker a student earns is recorded on the Go for the Green

monthly calendar (provided) with a designation of a star.

• Once a student has received one (1) sticker, they receive one (1)

ticket.

• Five tickets may be redeemed at lunch for a freeze pop, homework

pass

or the student may enter their name into a drawing for a chance to

win a larger reward. Students may have their name added to the

drawing for every 5 tickets they earn. The drawings will be held every

quarter.

Grading Policy

• Students in 2nd grade will receive report card grades of – “O” for Outstanding (4)– “S” for Satisfactory (2-3)– “N” for Needs Improvement (1)

• Daily work may be graded with – 4 - for Outstanding – 3 - for Very Good– 2- for Good– 1 -for Needs Improvement

Grading Policy Continued

• Class work, assessments and projects are all components of a

student’s grade in each subject area.

• Grades are based on rubrics developed for the specific project. Both

parents and students will be made aware of the requirements for the

activity ahead of time.

• Grades are based on multiple and varied measures over time.

• At the end of each quarter grades for projects, class work, and

assessments will be used to determine a final grade.

Report Cards will be distributed on:November 10th and 11th (conferences)

Learning SkillsRubrics will be followed in the classroom

as we observe patterns and trends of student’s work to improve learning skills.

Learning skills will be reported on the students’ report cards as “I, L, F, R, NI”

I=IndependentL= Limited PromptingF= Frequent PromptingR= Rarely DemonstratesNI= Not Enough Information

Homework Policy

• Homework and projects are extensions of school instruction. Therefore, they are an integral part of your child’s education.

• Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. (Mon-Thurs)

• Assignments may be given occasionally on Fridays.

• * Homework will be checked for completion and understanding.

Agendas• All homework assignments will be

recorded daily.• A responsible caregiver is expected to

review all completed homework assignments and then sign the student’s agenda daily.

• Parents can also use the agenda book to communicate with CGES staff.

College Gardens Standards of Communication Communication Folders (Blue Folder)

Daily use folder for notes to and from school Homework will be kept on a daily and or weekly basis Graded materials will be sent home in this folder on Thursdays Blue papers indicate importance for instruction and should be saved as

reference for families and student to review at home. Newsletters

PYP newsletters will include grade level information

Keeping in contact Understanding that time is limited and valued staff should respond

within one to two school days.

Action

Transdisciplinary Skills

IB

Learner ProfilePYP

Attitudes

PY

P Concepts

Students

Com

munityUnits of Inquiry

Primary Years Programme

ReadingPYP Units of Inquiry and Flexible Grouping

• Whole group lessons based on 2nd grade’s essential learnings, and PYP unit integration

• Guided Reading Groups meet 20-30 minutes 3-4 times a week reading a variety of books based on student’s reading level.

• Individual activities for tasks focusing on a special need or individual choice. (seatwork)

• Centers will also be used based on Unit of Inquiry, reading skills, and word work.

• We ask that your child read for at least 20 minutes every night as part of their homework.

Words Their Way• Inquiry-based, cooperative learning

approach to spelling/vocabulary• Differentiated by stages of spelling• Sorting: students sort words noticing

spelling/sound patterns (badge vs. page)

• Hunting: students hunt for words in text that follow the weekly pattern

• Spelling/meaning connection: roots, word families, etc.

Words Their Way Weekly Homework

Draft• *This is a draft of what each week’s homework will look like.

It may change over the course of the year.*

• Keep your homework in your folder. Put your name on the assignment and all pages. Staple any pages together to hand in on Friday.

• Monday: Cut apart and sort your words into categories like we did in school. Read your words or pictures out loud.

• Tuesday: Use the word list above. Sort your words by writing them into the categories. Write the words in columns under the key letters on your paper.

• Wednesday: Play “I Spy” Word Hunt. Look for 8 – 10 more words that have the same spelling patterns and sounds. Use any written materials as a source of words; newspapers, books, magazines, cereal boxes, junk mail etc. Write the words in the correct category at the bottom of your lists.

• Thursday: Practice “Rainbow Writing.” Use the word list above. Write the word and trace over it 3 times in 3 different colors to make a rainbow word OR using their words in sentences

• Friday: Assessment

Writing• Integrated into the Units of Inquiry

• Students are expected to respond in writing with organized and well-

developed paragraphs.

• Students will be Writing to Express Personal Ideas, Writing to Inform,

and Writing to Persuade

• 6 + 1 Traits of writing will be integrated with Units of Inquiry Ideas Sentence Fluency Organization Voice Word Choice Conventions

MathEIC (Elementary Integrated Curriculum)• A new model for curriculum, assessment,

and instruction• Aligned to the Common Core State

Standards and our PYP units of inquiry • A unique integrated curriculum designed

to develop a college-ready mindset in all students by fostering critical and creative thinking and academic success skills

• Will provide extension for our most advanced students and scaffolding for students in need of support

PYP Throughout the Year

• Peace Begins with Us

• Planet Patrol• All Good Writers• May the Force be

with You• Cycle of Life• One Person Can

Make a Difference

Our First Unit of InquiryIB Theme: Who we are- An inquiry into the nature of the

self, beliefs, and values, personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health, human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures, rights and responsibilities, what it means to be human.

Unit Title: Peace Begins with Us

Central Idea: A citizen’s behavior influences their community.

Lines of Inquiry: • Respect• The ways people cooperate to solve problems• The elements of a peaceful community

PYP Field Trips• Forces- In-school Mad Science

Fundamental Forces • All Good Writers: Imagination Stage• Planet Patrol- Audubon Society• Cycle of Life- Brookside Gardens

We Look Forward To A Great Year!