Welcome to 2nd Grade

Central LyonElementa

ry SchoolMrs. Block

School Supplies•School Supplies your child needs for

2nd grade!– 1 Box of 12 Colored Pencils– 1 Pocket Folder (Take Home)– 3 Pencils #2– 1 Box of Kleenex– 1 Box of 24 Crayons– Scissors– Glue– 1 Box Dry Erase Markers– 1 Eraser– 1 Art Box– Paint shirt for Art class

Classroom Rules• Walk in the classroom &

hallways.• Stay sit when doing your

schoolwork.• Work quietly by your desk.• Raise your hand when you want

to speak or if you have a question.

• Remember your manners.• Keep your desk neat & clean.• Try to finish your work on time.• Be nice to your friends.• Listen to your teacher.• Do your best!

Welcome to Open HouseSpecials

•Music•Physical Education•Art•CCC•Library•Guidance

Textbooks•Reading•Math•Language•Spelling•Social Studies•Science•Handwriting

Math2-digit Subtraction &

Addition FractionsGeometryGraphingEstimating Time & moneyPlace value, etc.

Writing• Daily Oral Language• Journal Writing• Explanatory• Story• Descriptive• Report• Letter• Etc.

Spelling Spelling

Words home on Monday Spalding Phonetics Patterns Final word test and dictation

on Friday

Reading Basal reading• Accelerated Reading

• Each student is required to test daily.

Absent from School

• Report to the office when picking up your child.

• Sign your child’s name in the office if they are leaving school & when they return.

• Please call school if your child will be absent.

Field Trips in 2ndGrade

NWC Children’s Theater

Science Pavillion

Cini-dome Theater

Parties§ We have 3 parties

each school year.

§ A note will be sent home so you can volunteer to sign up to bring treats, cups, juice, or napkins for either our Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine party.

Grading Scale for 2nd Grade

• 96-100 H96-100 H• 94-95 H-94-95 H-• 92-93 S+92-93 S+• 89-91 S89-91 S• 86-88 S-86-88 S-• 84-85 N+84-85 N+• 79-83 N79-83 N• 0-78 N-0-78 N-

Schedule 8:20-8:40 School begins. Work on

Journal, and ADD sheet, do the pledge, lunch count, and attendance.

8:45-9:30 Reading M, W,& F. 9:15-9:35 CCC Th. 9:25- 10:00 Library 9:30-10:00 English 10:00-10:15 AM Recess 10:20-11:50 Math 11:50-11:20 Spelling 11:20-11:45 Noon Lunch 11:45-12:00 Story time

Schedule cont. 12:15-12:45 Science, Soc. Stud., or Health 12:45-1:15 Specials (Art, Music, PE) 1:15- 2:00 Tag, Title 1, or AR Reading 2:00- 2:15 Afternoon Recess 2:20-3:10 Centers, AR, Milk Break Corrections, Work Time 3:10 – 3:15 Announcements 3:20 Dismissal

Centers Poems, Jokes, & Riddles Students work through a poetry book to create and learn about

poetry! Word Center Students work on word building, word chunks, and patterns,

through games, word building sheets, etc. Math Students use hands and manipulative activities to reinforce skills

taught in math large group lessons. Listening Center Students listen to story tapes, and CDs and complete activities to

reinforce basal reading skills. Reading Students practice stories and read the story onto their own

reading tape as a way to practice reading fluency. Computer Students are assigned computer games to enhance technology

skills as well as practice & review skills learned prior.

Additional Information

Book Orders will be sent home several times a year.

Please assist your child in reading one book per night.

Please study weekly spelling word lists with your child.

Please feel free to call me if your have any questions throughout the year!

Have a great Have a great year in year in

2nd2nd grade! grade!

Have a great Have a great year in year in

2nd2nd grade! grade!

Welcome to 2nd Welcome to 2nd GradeGrade

Welcome to 2nd Welcome to 2nd GradeGrade

Central LyonCentral Lyon

Elementary Elementary SchoolSchool

Mrs. BlockMrs. Block

School Supplies

• School Supplies your child needs for 2nd grade!

-1 box of 12 Colored Pencils– 1 Pocket Folder (for take home)- box of Kleenex– 1 box of 24 Crayons– Scissors– 1 pencil sharpener with shaving

container– Glue– 1 box of Dry Erase Markers– 3 Pencils #2– 1 Eraser– 1 Art Box– Paint Shirt for Art Class

Classroom Rules• Walk in the classroom &

hallways.• Stay sit when doing your

schoolwork.• Work quietly by your desk.• Raise your hand when you

want to speak or if you have a question.

• Remember your manners.• Keep your desk neat &

clean.• Try to finish your work on

time.• Be nice to your friends.• Listen to your teacher.• Do your best!

Welcome to Open HouseSpecials

•Music•Physical Education•Art•Computer Lab•Library•Guidance

Textbooks•Reading•Math•Language•Spelling•Social Studies•Science•Handwriting

Math2-digit Subtraction &

AdditionFractionsGeometryGraphingEstimating Time & moneyPlace value, etc.

Writing• Daily Oral Language• Journal Writing• Story Writing• Descriptive Writing• Explanatory Writing• Letter Writing• Writing a Report

Spelling Spelling

Words home on MondaySpalding PhoneticsWord PatternsFinal word test and dictation on Friday

Reading Basal Reading Accelerated

Reading/Each student is

required to test daily.

Absent from School

• Report to the office when picking up your child.

• Sign your child’s name in the office if they are leaving school & when they return.

• Please call school if your child will be absent.

Field Trips in 2nd Grade

• NWC Children’s Theater

•Science Pavillion•CinidomeTheate

r

Parties§ We have 3 parties

each school year.

§ A note will be sent home so you can volunteer to sign up to bring treats, cups, or napkins for either our Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine party.

Grading Scale for 2nd Grade

• 96-100 H96-100 H• 94-95 H-94-95 H-• 92-93 S+ 83-8692-93 S+ 83-86 BB• 89-91 S89-91 S• 86-88 S-86-88 S-• 84-85 N+84-85 N+• 79-83 N79-83 N• 77-78 N-77-78 N-

Daily Schedule 8:20-8:40 School day begins. Work

on Journal, and ADD sheet, do the pledge, lunch count, and attendance.

8:45-9:30 Reading M, W, & F. 9:15-9:35 CCC Th. 9:25-10:00 Library 9:30-10:00 English 10:00-10:15 AM Recess 10:20-10:50 Math 10:50-11:20 Spelling 11:20-11:45 Noon Lunch 11:45-12:00 Story Time 12:00-12:15 Noon Recess

Schedule cont. 12:20-12:45 Science, Soc. Stud., or Health 12:45-1:15 Specials (Art, Music, PE) 1:15-2:00 TAG, Title 1, or AR Reading 2:00-2:15 Afternoon Recess 2:15-3:10 Centers, AR Milk Break,

Corrections, Make a Better Snack, Work Time

3:10-3:15 Announcements 3:20 Dismissal

Centers• Poems, Jokes, & Riddles Students work through a poetry book to create and learn about

poetry!• Word Center Students work on word building, word chunks, and patterns,

through games, word building sheets, etc. • Math Students use hands and manipulative activities to reinforce skills

taught in math large group lessons.• Listening Center Students listen to story tapes, and CDs and complete activities to

reinforce basal reading skills.• Reading Students practice stories and read the story onto their own

reading tape as a way to practice reading fluency.• Computer Students are assigned computer games to enhance technology

skills as well as practice & review skills learned prior.

Additional Information

Book Orders will be sent home once a month.

Please assist your child in reading one book per night.

Please study weekly spelling word lists with your child.

Please feel free to call me if your have any questions throughout the year!

Have a great Have a great year in year in

2nd2nddd grade! grade!

Have a great Have a great year in year in

2nd2nddd grade! grade!