Second Grade Curriculum Information Mrs. Eikermann, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. O’Byrne & Ms. Oakley 2017-2018

Soft Start Students are allowed to enter the building at 8:20 am.  They may enter through the main hallway or through the doors at the ends of pods. Students will not be supervised before 8:20. For the safety of your children, please have them arrive between 8:20-8:30. School starts at 8:30.  Students arriving after 8:30 will be tardy and need to get a slip from the office before coming to the classroom.

Daily Schedule 8:30 - 9:45 Reading 9:45 - 10:00 Read Aloud 8:20 - 8:30   Soft Start - morning routines 8:30 - 9:45     Reading 9:45 - 10:00     Read Aloud 10:00 - 10:10      Recess 10:15 - 11:20    Math 11:20 - 11:55   Science/Social Studies 11:55 - 12:35    Recess/Lunch 12:35 - 1:00   Fundations 1:00 - 1:45   AMP 1:45 - 2:40   Writing 2:40 - 3:00   Skills 3:00 - 3:10   Clean up and dismiss

Math Here are just a few concepts that will be learned in math this year… Solving a variety of addition and subtraction one and two step word problems Solving word problems involving money Understanding place value to help add and subtract two and three-digit numbers Estimating and measuring length using the standard and metric system Recognizing and drawing shapes with specific attributes Telling time to the nearest five minutes Using addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays Fractions – halves, thirds and fourths

Writing Writer’s Notebook:  Students will use their notebook to record ideas, write rough drafts, and practice specific skills. Introduction and practice of various writing styles using authors as mentors.   For example: Narrative Explanatory Non-Fiction Persuasive Writing Process Prewriting ►Drafting ► Revising ►Editing ► Publishing

Reading Our focus will be on comprehension, accuracy (decoding the words), fluency (reading the text with appropriate rate and expression), phonics (letter/sound relationships), and expanding vocabulary. Whole Group, Small Group, and Individualized Instruction Child-centered reading activities during this block may include: Independent reading Reading with others Listening to reading Work on writing Responding to literature Word work/Spelling – Fundations

Science & Social Studies Cause and Effect:  Survival, Organisms and their Environment Cause and Effect: Weather’s effect on organisms Cause and Effect: Forces and Motion Social Studies Civics:  Citizenship and Conflict Resolution Geography:  Tools, People, and Places Economics:  Choices and Decision Making History:  Connecting the Past and Present of Rooney Ranch

Art, Music, Physical Education (AMP) Specials Art, Music, Physical Education (AMP) Three day rotations Art teacher -  Mr. Oryshchyn Music teacher - Mrs. Skiles P.E. teacher - Mr. Halliwell *Mrs. Eikermann’s class will be split into three groups for specials. IMPORTANT: On days when your child has P.E., please make sure your child brings to school or is wearing appropriate tennis shoes in order to participate.

Grading Work done in class and homework will be reviewed and marked with a star, check, sticker, stamp, and/or comments. Number grades (4, 3, 2, 1) are used for assessments and on report cards. 4 – Exceeds Standard 3 – Meets Standard 2 – Progressing toward standard 1 – Lacking adequate progress

Report Cards and Conferences Report Cards will go home with students at the end of each trimester Conferences are held on the following dates: October 11th & October 12th March 14 &  March 15th

Positive Behavior Support School-wide behavior system Reach High Open Your Mind Accept responsibility Respect Others ROAR Slips recognize individual accomplishments ROAR Student of the Month PAW Tracks recognize whole class accomplishments Pause and Think Sheets are used to help students reflect on poor choices.  If Think Sheets come home, please review them with your child, sign, and send back to school. Friendship Workshop – Our character education curriculum which includes lessons on skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, and problem solving.

Homework Daily Family Reading Goal: Have fun reading a good book or two! Purpose: To instill a love of reading Daily reading: Can be a combination of reading to your child, reading with your child, and your child reading to you Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, magazines, recipes, etc. Weekly homework–Sent home on Monday and due on Friday Math practice page(s) Fundations (phonics and spelling) **Math and Fundations/spelling student practice page(s) often requires parent involvement

Planners Your child will be bringing home a planner daily. Time will be given during class to write down weekly homework assignments. Make sure your child records the title of the book(s) or article read each night. Sign the planner daily; be sure it comes back to school everyday

Let’s figure it out - - mathematically! To read or not to read? Let’s figure it out - - mathematically! Student A reads 20 minutes five nights of every week; Student B reads only 4 minutes a night . . . or not at all! Step 1:  Multiply minutes a night X 5 times each week. Student A reads 20 min, X 5 times a week = 100 minutes. Student B reads  4 min.  X 5 times a week = 20 minutes. Step 2:  Multiply minutes a week  X 4 weeks each month. Student A reads 400 minutes a month. Student B reads 80 minutes a month. Step 3:  Multiply minutes a month X 9 months (school year). Student A reads 3,600 minutes in a school year. Student B reads 720 minutes in a school year.

By the end of 6th grade if Student A and Student B maintain these same reading habits then. . . Student A will have read the equivalent of 60 school days. Student B will have read the equivalent of 12 school days. One would expect the gap of information retained will have widened considerably and so will school performance. How do you think Student B will feel about him/herself as a student? SOME QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Which student would you expect to read better? Which student would you expect to read more? Which student would you expect to write better? Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary? Which student would you expect to be more successful in school …. and in LIFE?

Communication Please check backpacks and planners nightly Email – weekly update/other important notices Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.  We will do the same. Voice Mail Kim O’Byrne  (303) 982-9346 Billie Jo Oakley  (303) 982-9585 Ann Lee  (303) 982-8323 Amy Eikermann  (303) 982-9628 Check the second grade page on the Rooney Ranch website regularly for announcements as well as other documents. Friday Folders – Please look through your child’s work and return the folder on Monday.

Miscellaneous Birthday Treats Our school will not be having children bring in food to celebrate birthdays. If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at school, here are some options: Donate a children’s book to the classroom library in your child’s name In addition, invitations to birthday parties should be mailed and not brought to school. Thank you! Vacation Please complete a Pre-planned Absence form from the main office.  Under most circumstances, we will not be providing work in advance. Volunteering If you would like to come in regularly please see your child’s teacher. Please e-mail your teacher if you would like to volunteer.

Early Release Throughout the year, there are five early release days for teacher professional development. Lunch will be provided. Students will be dismissed at 12:40. They are on the following Fridays: September 22nd, November 3rd, February 16th, March 16th

Please contact your child’s teacher for any further questions. Other Questions? Please contact your child’s teacher for any further questions.