Welcome to the Second Grade Open House

Ms. Megan & Ms. Tamara Second Grade

Language Arts “ Linguagem e Inglês ” Language Arts Phonics Comprehension Fluency Speaking & Listening Grammar & Writing Linguagem Fonema Compreensão Fluência Inglês: ouvir e falar Gramática & Ortografia

Word Study 2nd graders will be working with small groups of 4-5 students in order to develop their reading and writing ability. Students will be grouped according to their spelling stage, and receive instruction that focuses on knowledge about words he/she has not yet learned. The goal is for students to understand how "words work" and learn how to demonstrate patterns and rules in words. Students will receive the same 12, second grade spelling words, but will receive 3 extra words that match their specific spelling stage. word studyword study

Social Studies - “ Estudos Sociais” Community Maps Natural Resources Citizenship Comunidades Mapas Recursos Naturais Cidadania

Reader’s Workshop Reader's workshop allows teachers to explicitly teach students strategies that will allow them to become more skillful and comprehending text. The workshop model is made up of 3 components: 1. Mini lesson 2. Independent Reading 3. Closing Reader's workshop

Writer’s Workshop Similar to Reader's workshop, Writer's Workshop is a framework for writing instruction that builds on each child's writing abilities. During this time, each student in the class is a working author. Teachers simply coach or guide writers as they explore their craft. The three components of writer's workshop are Mini lesson 2. Independent Writing 3. Closing Writer's workshop

Envision Math The following are topics that will be covered in 2nd grade: *Addition Strategies Subtraction Strategies *Working with Equal Groups *Place Value to 100 *Place value to 1,000 *Equal Groups *Mental Addition *Mental Subtraction *Adding two-digit numbers *Subtracting two-digit numbers *Measuring length *Three-digit addition and subtraction *Geometry *Counting Money *Time, Graphs, and Data

Science – Ciências Animal classification Butterflies & Moths States of Matter Extreme Weather

Student Services Ms. Patricia Carmo L S Counselor Mr. Akintoye Moses ESL Specialist MS. Monique Cotta Learning Specialist

Ms. Patricia & Froggy The Guidance Counseling Program The Guidance Program is designed to help students develop skills for social and academic success. It promotes school success, connectedness and a sense of belonging. Students will develop the skills that strengthen their ability to: Learn Have empathy and respect Be assertive Manage emotions Make a plan Solve problems Deal with changes

Specials Physical Education Art Music Library Computer Educação Física Arte Música Biblioteca Informática

Portuguese Ms. Christina- Foreign Beginners Ms. Helda- Foreign Intermediate Ms. Malu- Língua Pátria

Procedures Homework Behavior Calendar Classroom Rules Communication site

Second Grade Highlights : Fazendinha Pet Day Market Day Job Fair Portfolio sharing

Field Trips Room parent Music Presentations School Celebrations

We are looking forward to working with your child and with all of you! Teamwork between parents, teachers, and students will lead to a successful school year. site