Welcome to 2nd gradeMrs. Fitzmaurice

Mrs. HuffMrs. Cecil

What is tonight all about?• Meet the teachers

• Second grade expectations

• Homework

• Schedule

• Leadership Binders

• Take home folders

• How to get help

Classroom Schedule

7:30-7:45 School starts, Attendance

7:45-8:45 Specials (Gym, Music, Library, Computer)

8:45-10:10 Reading/Math

10:10-11:30 Reading/Math

11:35-12:05 Lunch

12:10-12:45 Writing

12:45 - 1:15 Bobcat Time (reading/math)

1:15-1:30 Recess and Restroom

1:30-2:15 Science/Social Studies/Spelling

2:15-2:20 Leadership Binders

2:20 School is Dismissed

This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like.

Teachers

• Mrs. Fitzmaurice

• Mrs. Huff

• Mrs Cecil

Subjects

• Reading

• Reading and Math

• Math

• All teachers teach: Spelling, Science, Social Studies, and Writing.

Get to Know the Teachers

School Wide Expectations1. Make smart Choices.

2. Listen carefully.

3. Follow directions.

4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to myself.

5. Show pride in myself and my school.

School Wide Consequences

1. Verbal warning

2. Time out

3. Warning card

4. Isolated lunch

5. Parent contact

6. Office referral

7. In-school suspension (ISS)

8. Parent/school conference

School Wide Rewards

1. Classroom rewards decided by classroom teacher.

2. Participation in Fun Friday events, every two weeks, for students who receive 0-2 warning cards.

3. Semester awards/participation for students who receive 0-3 warning cards each semester.

Bobcats “PAWS” to think, then make good choices!

Second Grade Mission Statement

In 2nd grade we believe students should:

1. Be respectful

2. Follow the rules

3. Try their best

4. Be helpful leaders

Following these expectations will help us have a successful year.

Reading• Students will be participating in readers workshop this year. What does that

mean?

• Independent reading

• Mini-lesson

• Activity work time

• Share time

Math• Students are participating in Math Daily 3. What does that mean?

• Whole group hands on lesson

• Three rotations/small groups

• Independent

• Teacher led

• Daily choice

Other Subjects

• Writing: writers workshop

• Spelling: Word play and differentiated based on student need

• Science: students are exploring and investigating many different topics

• Social studies: Students will be learning about the world around them.

Homework• Reading: Homework in a bag (fluency read/AR book/comprehension story)

This will come home on Monday and is due on Friday each week.

• Math: Students will be given 2-3 practice sheets each week. This will be given on Monday and is due on Thursday each week.

• Spelling: Students will be given a list of words to study for 2 weeks. They will have some in class and some out of class activities to complete. Tests are every other Friday.

• Please encourage your child to use their time wisely. If they are active in sports or other afterschool activities, they will need to plan to complete their work on evenings when they are not as busy.

FluencyReading: All students will have a fluency read each week. We ask

that they practice this nightly. They will be assessed over the passage each week.

Math: All students will have a baggie in their Take home folder with math facts flashcards. Please have your child practice these nightly to master the facts. They will be assessed over these facts each week. They must pass two times to move to the next level.

We appreciate your willingness to help your child grow in Reading and Math this year!

Leadership Binders• Each student has a leadership binder that is kept at school.

• What’s Inside?

• Student academic and personal goals

• Behavior chart

• Other data (AR/Math facts)

• Victories

• Leadership Roles

• These will be used to guide student led conferences this year. THIS IS NEW!

Student Led Conferences• This year parent teacher conferences have been

moved to January so students can share information from their Leadership Binders.

• However if you have questions or concerns before January, please contact us and we will be glad to meet with you.

Folders• Take Home Folder

• This will come home daily with your child.

• This is where you will find homework and school work completed that day.

• Please allow your child to monitor the papers that can be taken out.

• Monday Folder

• This will come home EVERY Monday with your child.

• This will include graded tests and school-wide information.

• Some information may require a parent signature and will need to be returned to school.

Have Questions?• You can contact us through email, phone calls, or even a note with your child.

• School phone # 270-852-7170

• Email:

Lauren.fitzmaurice@daviess.kyschools.us

Susan.huff@daviess.kyschools.us

Julia.cecil@daviess.kyschools.us

Let’s Have aGreat Year!