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to Open House!My name is

Mrs. McHugh.This is Second

Grade in room 26

Get To Know Mrs. McHugh

w I have been teaching for 12 years.w Master of Education, 2002w Certified to teach K-6w Certified to teach Special Education

This will be my 7th year at Marshall and I love it here!

I am married. We have two sons in college (a Freshman and a Sophomore)

and a dog named Hunny.

Get To Know Mrs. Sarrafian Masters in Special Education-2009

Working in education for 23 years-Marshall for 13 years, 8 years at Kirk…

This will be my 13th year at Marshall.

I’m married and have 1 son, 1 daughter and son-in-law and 2 wonderful active grandsons,

ages 4 and 1 years old. I have a mini Schnauzzer named Sophie.

CurriculumThe Common Core Standards give teachers a reference to plan lessons around what students should know, the rigor of the tasks in the lessons, and the level of proficiency of student performance.

We want our students to read deeply and think critically!

MathWe begin with number sense. Students first understand that digits make up a number and compare numbers. Then we can add and subtract 1- and 2-digit numbers. We also learn graphing, money, time, measurement, fractions, geometric shapes, length and area, and capacity and weight. All through out learning these concepts, students learn the procedure to solve word problems.

Our reading block is a combination of skills, strategies, listening, and reading.Every day we practice vocabulary, phonics, reading in our Anthology, being reading detectives as we look at and use comprehension skills and strategies.We do this as a whole group, but then work in centers and meet in small reading groups that meet individual needs.In every subject, we learn in collaborative groups too!

We connect our writing to what we read in our reading block. We will use mentor texts as models to guide the students in their writing. We focus on beginnings, the body of the piece, and endings. We practice grammar and reflect that in our writing also. Students will learn to write to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

Social StudiesOur units are:Living in a CommunityGovernmentOur EarthPeople and CulturesLearning About Our PastGoods and Services

Our Fall Unit:Soils - we learn to analyze soil and find components of soil

Our Winter Unit:Building Bridges – We learn how structures are made. The

concepts of balance and weight are applied.

Our Spring Unit: Insects – We take a look at life cycles of different

insects. We compare how they grow and survive

to the way we grow and survive.

Science

Grading and AssessmentsMP- meets proficiency

NP – near proficiencyBP – below proficiency

Dictation spelling – weeklyVocabulary – as we practice close reading strategiesCold Reads – bi-weeklyComprehension QuestionsCurriculum-based Reading skill – as we complete guided practice and collaborative practice Writing – as we complete practicing that form of writingMath assessments – after the unitSocial Studies and Science – after the unit

•8:00-8:30 Arrival, unpack, morning work•8:30-9:30 Math•9:30-10:00 Math Intervention•10:00-11:00 ELA Reading• Word Work• Phonemic awareness• Phonics/Words• Comprehension/Whole Group• Anthology• Vocabulary• Small flexible groups• Fluency Activities• Vocabulary• Comprehension Activities• Decoding/phonics• Combination of strands• (comprehension/vocabulary or

phonics/fluency)•11:00-11:30 Reading Intervention•11:30-12:00 LUNCH•12:00-12:30 ELA Reading•12:30-1:15 Writing/Grammar•1:15-1:45 RECESS•1:50 Pack Up•2:00-2:45 Special•2:50 Dismissal

Daily Schedul

e2:00 – 2:45 Specials

Monday Computers (Mrs. Stoneman)

Tuesday Art (Ms. Wolfolk)Wednesday Music (Mr. Mayer)

Thursday PE (Mrs. Lake)Friday Library (Mrs. McCain)

12:30-1:15 on Thursday and Friday

We learn either Social Studies or Science on these two days so that we have a longer block of time to devote to these subjects.

Snacks and BirthdaysWorking Snack Time!

We will be having a small snack around 10 am each day. Please send in a snack with your child that is no more than a handful of something. I usually have pretzels in the class if someone

doesn’t have a snack.

*This is a working snack and instruction will continue while snacking.

BirthdaysYou may bring in a birthday snack as long as it is peanut-free and store-bought with a label. I will give the treat out during

‘working’ snack time. Your child also gets a birthday book and pencil from the office.

Class Rules1. Walk, talk, and work quietly in the

classroom

2. Give me your attention when asked the first time

3. Follow directions the first time (Give Me 5)

4. Worry about you (manage your body)

5. Eyes always on speaker when they are talking

6. Raise a quiet hand to be called on

A Classroom CommunityOur school uses a Positive Behavior Support

philosophy that promotes conversations about expected and unexpected behavior choices. CORE Bucks Class Dojo – www.classdojo.com Zones of Regulation Support Staff

-School Counselor – Ms. Thompson-Principal – Mr. Kennedy-Assistant Principal – Mrs. Selheimer-Psychologist – Ms. Russell-Time Out – Ms. Blake

Looking for good choices!Every student should be happy and comfortable

in our classroom! I promote positive attitudes and a love for learning. The goal is for students to take ownership of their choices. One visual way students can keep in check is through Class Dojo and with the color system. Blue – Outstanding ChoicesGreen – Ready to LearnYellow – had a warningOrange – more than 1 warningRed – repeated behaviors that have interfered with learning

HomeworkWE USE THE SHINEY BLUE FOLDER FOR HOMEWORK, COMMUNICATOR, AND IMPORTANT PAPERS.

Homework is given M-Th. It consists of spelling, a reading skill, math skill.

Spelling and Reading homework This work is done in the Spelling/Reading packet and will come back to school on Friday.Math homework-Given daily and is due the next day.

COMMUNICATIONThe ‘Communicator’ sheet is used for communication between home and school and for a note about behavior or other communication between us. I also use a color stamp that represents behavior as well.

I don’t use the Agenda book for communication.

Send in a separate note for Early Dismissals and Absent notes.

* If you need to call due to a change in dismissalor other reason, please call the office first and not the classroom phone.

Field TripsField trips are still in the planning process. We have in-house presentations on Soils and Bridges that relate to our science units.

PTA covers $10 for each child to attend trips and parents are asked to cover the balance. Make checks payable to Second Grade Fund and write your child’s name on the Memo line. Please send in an envelope with your child’s name on it.

Permission slips will be sent home closer to the event and I will request chaperones at that time.

Online ProgramsTumbleBooks & DreamBox• www.tumblebooks.com

-Username: tmarshall- Password: books

• https://play.dreambox.com/login/xr9u/marshalles

• -Username: It’s the student ID- Password: It’s the student ID(This is the same number they use to buy lunch)

Contact Information

Mrs. McHugh Room 26454-4700 ext. 126

Victoria.mchugh @ christina . k12 . de . us

Please use the Communicator to check on daily choices and notes back and forth from me to you.

Important Forms

Please complete the School Volunteer Enrollment Form.

Thank YouIt is so important for us to meet

on Open House Night. I am glad that you are taking an interest in your child’s education.

Let’s work as a team this year!