Welcome to Back to School Night!

Mrs. BreitbarthLa Costa Meadows

Room 27Second Grade

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La Costa MeadowsSecond Grade

Back to School NightAugust 27, 2014

Agenda• Welcome

• Introduction• Curriculum

• Class Schedule• Special Activities and Programs• Rules, Consequences, Rewards

• Silent Reading & Homework• Work/Behavior Reports

• Supplies• Volunteers

Second Grade CurriculumLanguage Arts – The Language Arts Program integrates Reading, Written Expression, Grammar, Vocabulary Development, and Spelling. We will read and discuss stories as a class in the second grade Reading Book as well as Picture and Chapter books in small groups. We use the Reading series and Practice Book for vocabulary and grammar. Portions of Social Studies and Science will be integrated into our Language Arts studies this year as well.

Math – We are continuing to build on the Common Core math practices. They include computation skills as well as estimation, mental math, data, algebra, fractions, measurement, problem solving, and geometry.

Writing – Writing is integrated throughout the curriculum. We also do free writing in our journals daily. Narrative, Informative, and Opinion writing are the three types of writing that are emphasized and tested by the district in the second grade. Our goal is for students to be fluent writers who express themselves in an understandable way.

Second Grade CurriculumOral Language– Book Share is a wonderful way to help students feel comfortable and confident when speaking to peers. Students may also choose to read their Journals aloud to the class.

Social Studies – We study about the community around us. We also will work on map skills and geography.

Science – Our Science units include the study of earth, life, and physical sciences. We will study plants and animals, geology, matter, magnetism, electricity, and Too Good For Drugs.

**Technology – This year Mrs. Karl and I will share an iPad cart of 30 iPads. We are Continuing to pilot a new program, based on inquiry learning for mainly Social Studies and Science.

Room 27 Schedule 8:45 – 9:00 Class Business, Daily Language, Journal 9:00 – 9:30 DiRT Reading Enrichment and Intervention

9:30 – 9:50 Reader Response Whole Group Language Arts Instruction (9:50-10:50 M &F) 9:50 – 10:50 Whole Group Language Arts Instruction (M &F) / Reading Groups and Centers (T, W, Th) 10:50 – 11:10 Recess 11:10 – 12:25 Math

12:25 – 1:10 Lunch 1:10 – 1:30 Read Aloud  1:30 – 2:50 PE/Social Studies/Science/Art/Music/Science Garden 2:50 – 3:10 DEAR & Jobs

  Tuesdays - Library - 11:10 – 11:35 ,  

P.E. - Mondays, Thursdays and almost every other Wednesday 1:30 – 2:10 

Art - One hour weekly or bimonthly - depends on Parent Volunteer’s Schedule 

Science Garden/Music- Fridays 1:35 – 2:15 

**Remember, Wednesday dismissal is at 2:10!

Second Grade Special Activities

Possible Field Trips

Dove Library and Art MuseumSan Diego ZooFlower Fields

Programs

Book Share

Book Share InformationDear Students and Parents,Attached is the Book Share Wheel, and project directions for the entire school year. On each Book Share due date, your child will turn in and present his/her book. The book assignments may be done in any order. Once your child has completed a “book share”, he/she will color in the diamond that corresponds with the book category. Students may read books from home or check out one from our school library.The outlines are for reference only. Please complete the projects. Do not turn in the forms that are provided in this packet as your project. If necessary, students may request construction paper or supplies from the teacher. Students will be expected to put a lot of effort into these projects. They will need guidance from parents. Remember, this is an accomplishment to be completed by your child. Please encourage your child to be neat. Have your child practice presenting their book share with you before they present to the class.Sincerely,The Second Grade Team

Book Share Due Dates TBA

The Dolphin Way: Doing what’s right even when no one is watching.• Do Your Best• Help Others Succeed• Respect Your School

7 Habits• Be Proactive, • Begin With the End in

Mind,• Put First Things First, • Think Win-Win,

• Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood,

• Synergize, • Sharpen the Saw

Rules1.Be Safe2.Be Kind, Respectful, and Fair3.Follow Directions4.Be Responsible

Consequences5.Verbal Warning6.Name on Board = Official Warning7.Name on Board with a Check = Recess Detention or

Responsibility Room

[Severe Problems = Office]

RewardsVerbal PraiseGo for the Gold!CouponsWeekly Behavior ReportsCitizen of the Month

Work / Behavior ReportName _____________________________For the Week of ____________________

Your child’s center work was incomplete in the following area(s):Poetry Center____ Spelling Center ____ Focus Wall ____ Listening Center ____ Encyclopedia Center_____ Other ____

***Any incomplete work should be completed and returned on Monday***

Your child’s behavior was:Superior ____ Good ____ Fair ____ Poor ____

Your child’s work habits were:Superior ____ Good ____ Fair ____ Poor ____

Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent Signature Thank you,______________________ Mrs. Breitbarth

** Please return this signed sheet and any completed work on Monday to receive a coupon!!

Silent Reading and Homework

DEAR (Silent Reading)/Reader ResponseWe try to make a point to read for at least 20 minutes every

day in class. I also strongly advise students to read when they are finished with their work. Please help by encouraging your child to always have a great book in their crate or backpack to read for pleasure.

HomeworkOn the first day of the week, look for the posting on our

class website for the homework assignment. It will list and provide activities that your child can do at home to enhance and strengthen his or her skills. The students will be given a Writer’s Journal where they will to do their writing assignment for the week and a Math Journal where they will work out their math problems. It will also include the first Reading Wars form that should be filled out and turned in when complete. The Writing Journal , Math Journal, and Homework folder are due on Fridays. Additionally, incomplete or incorrect class work may be sent home for completion. We also have Monthly Book Shares which will start in October.

Supply List

Please see Link on my website Supply List

• Please Donate to the Wave Fund!!!

I always welcome parent volunteers! The following is a list of volunteers I know I will need. I may decide I need more help as the year moves along. I’ll let you know! Please fill out this sheet and return it with your child as soon as possible. Thanks for your help!!

Name:_______________________________Child’s name:_________________________Phone Number:________________________Email: _______________________________

I am willing to help in the following area(s):_____Room Parent_____Assistant Room Parent_____ Art Docent_____SRA Parent (paperwork and works with students)(must be available

Mondays @9:30)_____Science Garden / Music Helper (must be available Fridays 1:35-2:15)_____Copy Mom (Duplicating Worksheets)_____Class Historian/Photographer

Communication

Please feel free to contact me for any reason. I’d love to answer your questions, hear your comments, compliments, and even your complaints. I know you love your children and just want what is best for them – so do I! Let’s work together to make this a positive, successful year!

Mrs. Julie BreitbarthSchool Phone – (760) 290-2121 ext 3127

School email – julie.breitbarth@smusd.orgHome email – thebreitbarths@cox.net

Parents Make a Difference!

I dreamt I stood in a studio and I watched two sculptors there.The clay they used was a young child’s mind and they fashioned it with care.One was a teacher – the tools she used were books, music and art.The other, a parent, worked with a guiding hand, and a gentle loving heart.Day after day, the teacher toiled with touch that was deft and sure.While the parent labored by her side and polished and smoothed it o’er. And when at last, their task was done they were proud of what they had wrought.For the things they had molded into the child could neither be sold or bought.And each agreed they would have failed if each had worked alone.For behind the teacher stood the school and behind the parent, the home.

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