Talia's Fall Report Card - 2nd Grade

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston

60 Stein Circle, Newton, MA 02459

(617) 964-7765

Talia Bayla Lurie

Report Card

Course Teacher Fall Winter Spring

2015-2016

Second Grade Homeroom Mrs. Naomi Katz Mintz

Personal and Social Growth

3Brings necessary materials to class

3Works independently and productively

3Works cooperatively in small groups

3Listens attentively

3Follows directions carefully

2Completes tasks in a timely manner

3Completes tasks thoroughly

3Returns homework on time

3Demonstrates effort

3Follows classroom and school rules

3Exercises self-control

3Accepts responsibility for own actions

4Demonstrates respect for teachers/adults

3Demonstrates respect for peers

3Demonstrates respect for school environment and facilities

Fall What a pleasure to have Talia in class! Talia is an energetic and enthusiastic student.

She has many friends and enjoys opportunities for playful interactions with her

peers. Talia occasionally needs reminders about school and classroom rules in the

midst of her exuberance. She is a self-confident, cooperative and helpful group

member.

Second Grade Language Arts Mrs. Naomi Katz Mintz

English Language Arts- Reading

3Applies decoding strategies

3Reads with fluency and expression

3Reads independently for a sustained period of time

3Identifies story elements

3Applies a variety of comprehension strategies

Key

4= Exceeds Expectations/Consistently

3= Meets Expectations/Usually

2= Meets Expectations with Teacher

Support/Sometimes

1= Area of Concern/Needs Additional Support

N= Not yet introduced or assessed



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3Responds to literature in a variety of ways

3Participates in literary discussion

English Language Arts-Writing

3Forms letters correctly

3Spaces letters and words appropriately

3Uses capitalization and punctuation correctly

3Uses standard spelling and applies spelling strategies to unknown

words

3Writes actively during the writing period

3Writes with focus, organization and clarity

3Plans and uses graphic organizers when writing

3Elaborates ideas in writing

NRevises and edits written work

Fall Talia really seems to enjoy opportunities for independent reading, readers' theatre,

and read-alouds. Talia participates well in book group discussions of character,

setting, and plot. She enjoys making predictions and seeing the outcome as the story

unfolds. As a writer, Talia is attentive to letter formation, spelling, and spacing. She

has expressed herself well in written work ranging from journal entries, poetry, and

important person book, to her recent Hanukkah narrative.

Second Grade Social Studies Mrs. Naomi Katz Mintz

Social Studies

3Demonstrates understanding of grade level content

3Demonstrates understanding of social studies vocabulary

3Participates by sharing relevant information and opinions

3Makes connections and draws conclusions

Fall In social studies, second graders have been developing a deeper understanding of the

American holidays. Students are learning more about who Americans are and where

they came from. At the end of the trimester, students were engaged in a unit

focusing on Thanksgiving. Our class read Molly's Pilgrim, a story about a young,



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Russian Jewish immigrant who felt that she didn't belong in America. The class

sympathized and empathized with Molly and gained a greater appreciation for all

Pilgrims in America as we shared stories from our own families. The story

encouraged dialogue and lively discussions on numerous topics including American

values, tolerance, religious freedom, Thanksgiving traditions, Jewish customs, and

holidays.

Second Grade Math Mrs. Naomi Katz Mintz

Mathematics

3Understands place value up to 1000

3Understands addition and adds multi-digit numbers

NUnderstands subtraction and subtracts multi-digit numbers

3Chooses and uses appropriate strategies and operations to solve

problems

3Communicates math strategies with words, numbers and pictures

3Knows addition and subtraction facts with fluency

NDemonstrates understanding of concepts related to measurement

(calendar, time, money)

NGeometry: Recognizes and sorts 2D and 3D figures by attributes

3Collects, organizes, represents and interprets data (graphs and

pictures)

Fall Talia has demonstrated understanding of the units in math covered during this

trimester that included counting strategies, working with ten, place value, comparing,

regrouping, and working with coins. Occasionally Talia lacks confidence when

material is unfamiliar to her until she "gets it." Talia is a good problem solver. She

is able to use different strategies to organize information

Second Grade Math Technology Ms. Susan Weiss

Math Technology

3Understands and applies mathematical concepts to computer tasks

3Follows teacher directions

3Works cooperatively with other students

3Shows interest in trying new projects and activities

3Follows computer class rules appropriately



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Fall Second Graders have been working on a variety of applications. The children love the app

named Diffy which means finding difference between numbers. The children have been testing

different numbers to see if the patterns change as each student tries entering the first four numbers

with the ranges given the starting. The children also have been working different forms of coding

on different apps. We will be adding more forms of coding as the year continues.

Second Grade Hebrew Ms. Orly Bejerano

Hebrew Language- Listening

3Understands simple instructions, statements, questions and dialogues

in familiar topic areas

3Comprehends the main ideas and some details of authentic Israeli

literature and songs learned in class

Hebrew Language - Reading

3Decodes print

3Decodes script

3Comprehends the main ideas and some details of texts that contain

learned vocabulary on a familiar topic

Hebrew Language- Speaking

4States a list of words on learned topics

4Uses high-frequency phrases and expressions

4Says simple sentences on familiar topics using learned vocabulary

Hebrew Language- Writing

4Writes a list of words

4Writes a list of formulaic phrases

4Writes on a familiar topic

3Writes several connected, simple, short sentences

Fall Talia enjoys talking and playing in Ivrit. With a soft voice, and a smile on her face,

she enjoys participating in conversations. Talia decodes letters and nikkud (vowel

sound) to make the correct sound. She has strong reading stamina. When Talia

makes mistakes reading, she immediately self corrects. As she develops her reading

skills toward fluency, she is learning from reading. She uses reading strategies, such

as making connections and inferring, to aid comprehension. In writing, Talia

learned the script letters quickly, and soon after began using them in her regular



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writing. She writes phonetically, based on the rules she has learned. Her

handwriting is very neat, and her creativity is inspiring. Every assignment that Talia

does is very detailed. Kol Hakavod!

Second Grade Tanakh and Tefillot Ms. Orly Bejerano

Tefillah

4Participates in prayers

3Understands main ideas of prayers

Mitzvot

3Understands mitzvot and customs

Torah

NUnderstands the story line

NUnderstands key concepts

Fall Talia enjoys Tefilah. When it was her turn to be a class's Hazzanit, she rose to the

occasion. With a smile, clear voice and correct pronunciation she demonstrated

leadership. When we learn new Tefilot, she listens, makes comments or connections,

and includes them in our daily Tefilah.

During parashat hashavua lessons, Talia enjoys the stories and learning new details.

She asks thoughtful questions and makes great connections and comments. Yishar

Ko'ach!

Second Grade Art Mrs. Susan Fusco-Fazio

Art

4Shows interest in trying new materals and learning new techniques

4Maintains focus on art projects

4Listens attentively during instruction

4Follows art class rules appropriately

Fall Second grade artists acquired new drawing and painting skills while working from

observation and imagination. During Sukkot, students learned to sketch a fruit or gourd



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using pencil and then observed color changes in light and shadow while adding and then

blending Cray-pas oil pastels. Inspired by Claude Monet, students made two reflection

pictures. For the calm water reflection each student drew a scene on the top half of a

paper with pencil and Cray-pas, folded the paper and rubbed with a ruler to reveal the

mirror-like reflection. Some added paints or used colored pencils. The choppy water

reflection was made by painting directly with watercolors and trying out two techniques:

dry brush on the top half of the paper, and wet on wet for the reflection. At

Thanksgiving, an art project was integrated with science studies of solids, liquids, and

gas. Artists worked collaboratively in small groups to paint a big Turkey using ice

cubes (solid), water (liquid), noticing evaporation (gas) in the drying process. For

Hanukkah, artists made multi-colored dreidals using Sculpy clay and created stain glass

window like paintings by mixing oil pastels with cooking oil.

Second Grade Library Ms. Lori Kahn

Library

3Demonstrates good habits in handling library materials

3Participates by offering ideas and making connections

3Listens attentively to librarian and classmates

FallSecond grade started the school year by making connections with their summer reading book, Little Rhino. We then

embarked on a long and full exploration of the Russian fairy tale, Baba Yaga. Through an in-depth reading of four

different versions of this classic tale, the children noticed many similarities and differences. All of the tales portrayed the

character of Baba Yaga as being a horrible, nasty and mean witch who traveled in her mortar and pestle and lived in a

house with poultry legs. It wasn't until we read Patricia Polacco's version of this tale, Babushka Baba Yaga, that the

children saw the character in a new light. The expression, "Don't judge a book by its cover," rang very true in this tale as

Baba Yaga was portrayed as a very nice witch indeed. We used this book as a springboard to an author-illustrator study of

Patricia Polacco which will continue through the next sessions.

Second Grade Music Mrs. Eugenia Jain Gerstein

Music

4Maintains focus during music appreciation lessons

4Engages in vocal music activities

4Engages in kinesthetic/rhythm activities

4Applies music history and concepts

4Follows music class rules appropriately

Fall Singing- Second graders learned songs for the Jewish holidays from Rosh Hashanah through

Hanukkah. They practiced the songs and performed them during the Lower School's Rosh



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Hashanah and Thanksgiving assemblies. They sang while using hand motions and percussion

instruments. Students also learned to sing in a round, learning to match voices. This is challenging

because the songs have a sophisticated amount of text in both languages - Hebrew and English.

The main goal was for the students to develop their skills of memorization of lyrics.

Music appreciation - Students learned about the instruments of the orchestra by sections by

studying "Carnival of Animals" by Saint-Saens. This required them to listen to Saint-Saens music

and identify the various musical instruments, the expression, tempo, sound, and dynamics.

Students also learned about programming music -connecting the pieces with pictures "Carnival of

Animals."

Notation - Students are continuing to learn notes on the staff (treble clef) and the value of notes

(dotted notes). They played rhythm patterns on drums while using iPad applications for creating

rhythm patterns and reading rhythms with the Rhythm Lab application.

Second Grade Physical Education Mr. Matthew Baluch

Physical Education

4Participates in physical education activities

4Works cooperatively in groups

4Demonstrates good sportsmanship

3Demonstrates dexterity and coordination

4Follows physical education class rules appropriately

Fall During this first trimester, second graders worked on team building skills as well as

developing their skills in several sports. They completed soccer, football and hockey

with the focus on building and improving their individual skills through effort and team

work. Students are continuing to develop life-long skills such as cooperating with

others and following directions. Many have also learned that effort and learning from

mistakes will help to ensure success in athletics as well as in life.

Second Grade Science Ms. Kimberly Trill

Science

Listens attentively during science lesson instruction

Cooperates with teacher and classmates



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Uses materials appropriately

Communicates data using a variety of methods

Fall Second grade scientists began the year with their first unit, "States of Matter". We started the unit

with a sentence, "Let's talk about something that really matter". The students' job was to discover

where the missing "s" was to go....at the end of "that"!). We explored solid matter ?and how it

keeps its shape unless an outside force acts upon it, and that even when its shape changes the

amount and composition of the matter does not change. We explored gas matter?, mostly in the

form of air. We moved air, we moved objects with air, and we experimented with materials that

moved through air. For liquid matter?, the students interacted and experimented with Mr. Steve's

"Water Collection". We observed and tested out many different "types" of water that were all the

same water, but each represented a different scientific principle of liquids depending on what was

added to the water, what shape container the water was in, or how the water moved within its

container. We also had many discussions on the methods that could be used to change matter,

either through physical or chemical changes, to either change the shape or consistency of the

matter (physical changes of matter, i.e. cutting up paper), or to change it into something new

entirely (chemical changes of matter, i.e. combining vinegar and baking soda to create carbon

dioxide).

Fall Winter Spring Cumulative

0 0 0 0Tardy

1 1 0 2Absent

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