welcome to second grade! back to school night galway elementary
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Welcome to Welcome to Second Grade!Second Grade!
Welcome to Welcome to Second Grade!Second Grade!
Back to School NightBack to School NightGalway ElementaryGalway Elementary
Communication• Daily Calendars• Friday Folders
• Weekly Learning Skills• Progress Reports• Monthly Overview• Contact School (301)595-2930
Teacher Emails• Ms. Craig: [email protected]• Ms. Fields: [email protected]• Ms. Scissors: [email protected]• Ms. Kunk: [email protected]• Mr. Thomas: [email protected]• Ms. Walsh: [email protected]• Ms. Schaefer: [email protected]• Mr. Morina: [email protected]• Ms. Murphy: [email protected]
General Information
• Breakfast in classroom 9:15-9:30• School day 9:30-3:50 (doors open at 9:15)• General daily schedule• Inform office of any changes in students’
arrival or dismissal mode of transportation• Birthdays- Students may share a store
bought nut-free treat during lunch time. Parents must be here to distribute during the last ten minutes of lunch: 12:30-12:40.
Math• Math Instruction
– Rigor is embedded within curriculum– Students will receive accelerated
instruction in their guided math groups.– Daily Guided Math Groups– Drexel Math Program
• Math Websites-HIAT• Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20
Reading• Daily Guided Reading Groups• Comprehension/Word Work• Silent reading• Reading Logs• Reading Response Journal• Galway Homepage for Online
Resources• Reading at Home
Spelling
• Words Their Way Spelling Program–Focus on spelling patterns–Approximately 20 words–One week cycle
• High Frequency Words/ Word Wall
Writing• Daily guided writing groups• Writing: Narrative, Opinion,
Informative/Explanatory (different times through year)
• Apply spelling patterns used in writing
P.B.I.S.Positive Behavior
Management Strategies
• ROARS Expectations• Traffic light behavior management
system• Lions Paws/Behavior Coupons• Positive Referrals
Grading and Reporting
Academic• ES- Exceptional at the Grade Level Standard • P - Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating proficiency
of the content or processes for the measurement topic • I - In progress toward meeting the grade level standard. • N - Not yet making progress toward meeting the standard
Learning skills• DEM- Demonstrating• PRG- Progressing• N- Not Yet evident
Report Card
Homework• Homework includes:
– Math Basic Fact Practice- Reading “Just Right” books
every night and completing the Reading Log
- Reading Logs are checked every week and collected every 2 weeksREMINDER: Please encourage independence
while children complete their homework.
Provide support only when needed to avoid frustration.
Math Homework• Development of mathematical fluency• Fluently add and subtract within 20 using
mental strategies. • By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums
of two one-digit numbers. • Homework may come in the form of:
– Games– Math problems or tasks– Math practice
Reading Homework
The goal is to read many books and for longer periods of time.
Read for at least 20 minutes a day Read text at the independent level Read text of different genre including:
Fiction (chapter books and picture books)
Informational text Graphic novels Magazines
Locating books at the independent level:http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ (Handout)
Michael Jordan
9/8 Hop on Pop
Dr. Seuss
F 9/8 2:00 2:55 13 9/8 E
9/8 WonderR.J.Palacio
F 9/9 1:03 2:10 5 9/21 C
Sample Reading Log
Home ConnectionWe are excited to create a greater home connectionWith our 2nd grade website, blog, and Twitter.Stay up to date with events, announcements,and our learning experiences!
Website: http://galway2nd.weebly.com
Blog: http://galway2nd.weebly.com/2nd-grade-bloggers
Twitter: @galway2nd
Online Passwords
Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 11 and 12• Sign-up Genius• Link on 2nd Grade website
Volunteers• Training required
– Classroom Help– Field Day– Field Trip Chaperone
• If you have completed the training in the last two years, you do not
need to re-take it.
Questions?
Leave a Leave a Note!Note!
Leave a Leave a Note!Note!
Take out your child’s writing Take out your child’s writing journal and leave them a little journal and leave them a little
note. note.
They will be thrilled to see it They will be thrilled to see it tomorrow morning!tomorrow morning!