Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Louise Stenerson Mrs. Karen Hill Morning Meeting Greeting News and Announcements Sharing Language Arts Reading Reading Strategies Houghton Mifflin Series Making Meaning Guided Reading Literature Circles Reading Workshop Reading Response Language Arts Writing Writing Process Writing Workshop Focused Writing Free Choice Language Arts Spelling Word Wall Activities Word Study Practice Final Test/Proofreading Practice Math en Vision Math Essential understandings in each lesson Twenty topics Typical lesson 1. Interactive learning experience 2. Develop concept through visual learning 3. Assess and differentiate through game activities 4. Access at home Science Solids and Liquids Insects Balancing and Weighing Social Studies Communities Our Country Our World Maps and Globes Social Skills Second Step A B C D Ask: Whats the problem? Brainstorm solutions Choose the best Do it! Homework Monday through Thursday Twenty minutes per night Reading log each night Math Spelling Science Social Studies Projects Star of the Week Poster Special Items Afternoon Visitors Snack Afternoon snack Please pack individually wrapped peanut free snack Snack Bank Water bottles Recess / Lunch Recess is at 11:15 Lunch is at 11:45 Labeled envelope Student ID Birthdays Treat Celebration during the day Invitations Absences Written note Homework requests Special Events/Activities Wee Deliver Field Trips Goin Buggy Buddies Second Grade Support Team Reading Support Robin Falkow Tammy Marshall Rick Plassio Special Area Teachers Kitty OConnor - Music Laura Follmer - Librarian Charyl Hills - Math Specialist Betty Minetola - Librarian Sherry Miller - PE Nancy Napoli - Art Sue Saddlemire - Humanities Starr Shiffer - Music Other Student Support Carol Baron - Nurse Shanyn Heubeck - ELL Elizabeth Lalli - Psychologist Shelley Perry - IST Stephanie Rothrock - Guidance Counselor Amy Baxter Speech and Language Lauren McCulley Speech and Language How Can You Help? Join the PTO Support our fundraisers Help your children at home (homework, reading, enrich, routine) Check websites and eFriday folders Join List serves ( Directions can be found on Goodnoe home page) Volunteer in your childs classroom Please try to look at the second grade handbook! Thank you for coming!