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Savannah Elementary Second Grade

It is very important that you look at your childs binder on a daily basis. Be sure to sign your childs conduct communication and reading log on a daily basis.

BindersBinders may contain the following items: weekly newsletter conduct communication calendar classroom rules homework assignments parent/teacher communication reading log spelling list guided reading baggie/folder

In order to accommodate busy schedules we will send home homework each Monday. Typically this consists of math and spelling.

Homework will be due on Friday of that week. This is in addition to reading (guided reading book).

Your child must read for at least 15-20 minutes each night. Sign their reading log in order for them to get credit. If they do not read, they will change their color for the day and read during recess. It is important for them to return their guided reading books daily, because these books will be used during their guided reading lesson for the day.

Homework

Students may get no more than 1 yellow and 3 blues in a six weeks period to be gatorrific. Being prepared by bringing all materials, books, binder, and homework is an expectation and will be a color change if not followed.

Gatorrific Kids

CHAMPSC conversation levelH how do I get helpA activityM movementP participationS success!Champs is a proactive and positive approach to classroom management. The focus is on prevention and teaching expectations to students. We will teach students how to behave responsibly in each major activity and transition. When students are meeting CHAMPS expectations, we let them know that they are doing a good job by praising them and occasionally letting the class choose a special game or activity. When a student misbehaves, we try to correct the mistake by telling the student that behavior is unacceptable. We then give the student a chance to do it the right way. If the misbehavior continues, we may impose a color change. Each day, please send a healthy snack for your child to eat. No Candy!! Your child will have plenty of opportunities to drink water throughout the day. Snacks

ToysWe need an environment that is conducive to learning. Please leave all toys, games, dolls, electronics, and other novelties at home.

Balls to use on the playground at recess only are allowed

We encourage parents to volunteer for a variety of things at Savannah.

Each parent who volunteers (helping in the classrooms, going on field trips, etc) must complete a criminal history check.

Please inform your childs teacher if you need this form.

You may find information about joining our PTA on our school website.

VolunteersSecond Grade CurriculumLanguage ArtsStudents are expected to read a level N with full comprehension and a fluency rate of 90 WPM by the end of the school yearStudents will establish a purpose for reading, make connections, retell and summarize, ask questions, comprehend, and use inference in a variety of textsStudents will be able to use the writing process (plan, draft, revise, edit, publish)Students will research, organize, and present ideas

MathStudents will master addition and subtraction facts to 18Students understand the base-ten place value systemStudents can compare and order whole numbersStudents can add and subtract two digit numbersStudents can count a collection of coins up to $1.00Students can tell time to the five minute intervalStudents will understand fractionsStudents will measure length, area, and capacityStudents will interpret and draw conclusions from graphsStudents will learn to problem solve and communicate mathematical ideas

Science/Health

Students will use observation, investigation, and collecting and analyzing information to learn about the world around themClassify and change the properties of matterWater cycle, plant life cycle, animal life cycleIdentify, measure, record, and graph weather informationDistinguish between natural and manmade resourcesHealth and safetyMajor organs in the body

Social StudiesStudents will identify and explain landmarksStudents will understand timelinesStudents will identify and compare functions of government and leadersStudents will learn about customs, symbols, and celebrationsStudents will identify the contributions of historical figuresStudents will identity major landforms and bodies of water and be able to use a mapStudents will learn about producers and consumersGrading ProceduresWe are using a standards based report card which assesses skills based on meeting expectations, making progress, or needs intervention.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a note, email or leave a message. Phone calls and emails will be returned after school.

Please keep your childs teacher informed of any family situations that could affect your childs performance at school. Communication