2nd Grade 101

2013-2014

Grade Level Action Plan2nd grade will commit to……•-allowing our students to problem-solve to come to a deeper understanding of the concept though solo time and collaboration.•-providing timely, specific feedback that will help our students grow though goal setting, comments in all subject area journals, personal notes and by verbally speaking to the student.•-building deeper relationships with our students through team building activities throughout the year and many get to know you activities.

Our Schedule 7:45-8:55 Readers Workshop8:55-10:00 Writers Workshop10:00-10:20 Word Work10:20-11:00 Science11:00-11:30 Recess11:30-12:00 Lunch12:00-12:20 Science12:20-1:45 Math1:45-2:40 Specials2:45 Dismissal

H.E.R.O Binders(Helping Everyone Remain Organized)

• Daily Behavior Log-initial every night• Resources- spelling lists, handwriting, etc.• Goal Setting• Reading Log-Speed to Read

Emails are sent home weekly with an attached newsletter….if you are not getting them please go to your home access center and check your

email address!!

Behavior PlanOur goal is to have a classroom that reinforces positive behavior.

Changing lights

Blue-awesome day

Green-reminder of the rules

Yellow-had to redirect on more than one occasion

Red-visit to Mrs. Webber A letter of “SOAR” will be crossed out as

a child earns yellow or red. If all of the letters in “SOAR” are crossed out at the end of the six weeks,

the student will miss Eagles in Flight.

“Eagles in Flight”Qualifications:

•Passing all subjects on report card

•All assignments turned in are complete, on time, and represent a desire for QUALITY

•Assumes responsibility for appropriate behavior by following our Social Contract. (no more than 4 yellows/reds and no discipline referrals issued in the six weeks period)

•No more than 3 tardies

Pick up

The final bell rings at 2:45 pm. If you would like to pick up your child prior to 2:30 pm, you must go to the office and sign your child out. The office will then call the classroom and have the child sent to the office with his/her things.

** Please send a note with your child if their mode of transportation changes. If you forget to send a note, please call the office PRIOR TO 2:30**

Snacks

• Since the brain works better when fed frequently we have a morning snack. Snack time is around 9:30 a.m. Water is the only drink allowed.

• Students are responsible for bringing their own snack

• Snacks should be healthy

• Remind your child they are NOT allowed to share snacks, especially with the risk of food allergies.

Report Cards/

Progress Reports

You will only be able to access your child’s grades online. Visit the home access center and log in to view your egrades.

Math Workshop• Goal – To create independent problem solvers

• 1st Thirty Days expectations

• Investigations Workshop Model:• Mini Lesson • Workshop Time• Closure Meeting

Check out our website for more info onInvestigations!

Social Studies The “Big Idea” in social studies is,

“Leaders share many qualities.” We will examine the impact of various

historical figures by asking:• What many qualities do leaders share?• In what ways do leaders solve

problems?• How do leaders shape communities?• What are the many ways to be a leader?

Reader’s Workshop Goal – Reading with Meaning (Comprehension)Becoming lifelong readers.

• Workshop Model – Mini Lesson, Work Period, Closing meeting

• Small Group Instruction • (Guided Reading Groups/Book Clubs) • Reading Homework

• BOY (beginning of the year) reading DRA text level 16• MOY (middle of the year) reading DRA text level 20• EOY (end of the year) reading DRA text level 28.

Speeding to Read(Million Word Challenge)

• STR is a reading incentive program done in partnership with Texas Motor Speedway.

• There will be 4 turns with various incentives and assemblies!

• The first turn closes on 9/27 – K-2 goal is 25 books and 3-5 goal is 5 chapter books (or their equivalent).

• Teachers will track students’ reading progress.• The goals are a challenge and we will

encourage all students to do their very best!

Writer’s WorkshopThe goal in second grade is to learn that details convey meaning

directly and indirectly.

Students will be writing first draft compositions and revised compositions to increase their conventions, word choice and writing fluency skills.

Workshop Model Mini LessonWork PeriodClosing meeting

BOY (beginning of the year) writing stage between stages 5-8EOY (end of the year) writing stage between stages 6-8

Science Inquiry• We want our students to experience science

in a real way. • 2 PBL’s (Problem Based Learning)• We will use life experiences and experiments.• Many experiments are open-ended, in

addition to doing them at school they can also be conducted at home, resulting in different outcomes.

• Outdoor learning center

“A Parents Guide to Elementary Education in NISD Schools”

Below is a link to the updated elementary brochure. There will be copies available in the front office.

Elementary Education.pdf

Adobe Acrobat Document

Homework

• Reading homework: 20 minutes a day. This could include library books or guided reading book practice.

• Spelling homework: new words will be reviewed in class starting on Wednesdays and tested the following Tuesday. Words for the entire 6 weeks will be given at the beginning of each grading period.

• Math homework-practice addition and subtraction fact fluency

Volunteers • We can use HELP in & out of our Classrooms

• In the class– Reading Buddies– Classroom Reader– Math Buddies

• Outside the class:– Volunteer to help with sorting and cutting materials

that can be done at home. – Making copies for the class once a week.

Please make sure you have filled out a district Volunteer form so that you can work with students.

Thank you for attending our presentation.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to contact us!