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Woodruff’s Back to School Basics July 27, 2017

Our Daily Schedule 8:30-9:30- Math 9:30-10:15- Specials 10:15-11:45- Reading 11:45-12:15- Read Aloud/Math Facts 12:15-1:05 Lunch/Recess 1:15-1:45- Writing 1:45-2:15- Social Sciences 2:15-2:40- SST 2:40-3:00- Number Corner

Reading Wonders reading series from McGraw Hill will be used for all students Every week, we will learn eight new vocabulary words, a reading strategy and skill, and a vocabulary strategy Weekly tests will be given every week consisting of 10 multiple choice questions and 1 essay.

Foundations of Language Students will study weekly phonics patterns from our reading series The pattern for the week and words following that pattern that you can practice at home can be found on the family literacy guide Each Friday, students will demonstrate that they can spell words with the pattern and use words from the pattern in their writing

Writing Writing skills from 6 + 1 Traits of Writing A few writings will go through multiple drafts and one may be typed. Students will receive about 30 minutes of keyboarding instruction every week

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade Bridges Math Curriculum Develops students’ deep understanding of mathematical concepts and proficiency with key skills Blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration Ask your student about their favorite workplace game. Number Corner Skill-building program revolves around classroom calendar Daily practice of skills and broad mathematical concepts through “workout” routines Ask your student about the Calendar Grid pattern. Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade What do Parents and Families Need to Know? Math is FUN! Making mistakes is a natural part of learning. We will persevere through solving problems, using many different strategies to make sense of mathematical concepts. Homework is practice of skills. Homework is not daily. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns. Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade What do Parents and Families Need to Know about Grading and Reporting? Bridges in Mathematics develops skills and concepts to mastery over time, often over several units. This year you will receive 3 different reports about your child’s progress: Unit Reports – about once a month Quarterly Reports – with report card, in lieu of letter grade Number Corner Checkup Report – four times a year around report card time Please see handout for more details and a sample Unit report.

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade Unit Report About once a month at the end of a unit.

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade Quarterly Report With the Report Card, in lieu of a letter grade.

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade Number Corner Checkup Report Four times a year, around report card time.

Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade Bridges Support for Families https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2 Specific grade level support for the Bridges math curriculum and additional resources Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Grade

Science Main topics will include: Weekly hands-on investigations Life Cycles of Animals and Plants Air and Weather Technology Weekly hands-on investigations Students track investigations in science notebooks – record focus question, predictions, data, and conclusions Emphasis on content AND scientific thinking and skills

Social Studies We will be studying our community’s geography, history, economics, and government this year. We will use Social Studies Weekly. Students will receive an O,S, or N based on observations, science notebook, and various quick checks.

Classwork/Homework Regular homework includes reading and fact practice Unfinished classwork may become homework Homework must be recorded in students’ daily planners and planners. Students may not have always have the opportunity to catch up on work during recess, so it is essential that students complete needed work at home Late assignments result in losing recess

Specials Rotation Monday – PE Tuesday – Music Wednesday – Library Thursday – Art Friday – FAB!

Field Trips Possible trips for this year include: Children’s Museum NIFS- National Institute for Fitness and Sports

Maple’s Positive Behavior Plan Based on Maple’s Motto: Be respectful Be responsible Do your personal best Based on Maple’s Behavior Expectation Matrix: Follow directions first time given. Keep hands and feet to self. Use a quiet voice and walk inside the building Use materials and equipment appropriately. Demonstrate respect for others and self. Take responsibility for actions and schoolwork completion.

Behavior Expectation Matrix Respect Responsibility Personal Best Classroom Actively listen while others are speaking. Raise your hand to speak. Be kind to peers and adults. Respect other’s space. Respect other’s materials . Respect materials in all special area classes. Complete class work and homework on time. Follow directions first time given. Keep your desk clean. Clean up after yourself. Take care of supplies. Focus on the teacher. Best effort on all tasks. Complete work neatly. Take your time. Double-check your work. Participate appropriately. Hallway Say “excuse me.” Stay to the right side. Remain quiet. Walk straight to your destination. Use quiet walking feet. Hands and feet to your side Look at displays but do not touch. Stay in a straight line. Cafeteria Use manners. Say please and thank you. Voices off at the end of lunch Talk only to those at your table. Use kind words. Get everything you need as you go through the line. Pick up all of your trash. Eat your own food. Try not to waste food. Use appropriate amount of condiments. Eat your food before eating your dessert. Chew with your mouth closed . Finish chewing your food before talking. Sit up straight and tall when eating (no laying your body on the table). Use napkin and utensils appropriately. Make healthy choices.

Matrix continued Playground Restroom Bus Respect Responsibility Personal Best Playground Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Use kind words to ask for equipment. Stay in the designated area. Tell an adult if someone is injured. Line up quickly at the end of recess. Slide down the slides feet first. Allow others to join in games. Share equipment. Restroom Respect the privacy of others. Wait patiently for your turn. Voices off Keep your hands to yourself. Use appropriate amount of toilet paper. Flush the toilet. Wash your hands. Use appropriate amount of soap. Turn off the faucet. Wait your turn at the hand dryer. Leave when finished. Notify teacher if something needs repaired. Bus Use manners. Use only kind words when talking to others. Keep others safe by following the bus rules. Sit quietly. Talk only to the person in your seat. Stay seated. Face forward. Keep your back to the back of the seat. Feet flat on the floor if they can reach Keep all items in your book bag. Follow bus safety procedures in case of an emergency.

Maple Behavior Plan Color-based system Each student has a clothespin Starts on green each morning Can move up to blue, purple, or even beyond = rewards given Purple = automatic “I got caught” card. Blue = head of the lunch line Poor choices can make clip move down to yellow, orange, or red. Orange = 10 minute loss of recess Red = family contact, complete loss of recess

Weekly Behavior Sheet Stays in the front of the Parent Communicator (gray) folder Students color in box daily Comments from teacher as needed Parent/Guardian reviews behavior with child daily Parent/Guardian signs sheet at end of week, turned in to teacher every Monday. Used to determine weekly conduct grade

Your child is an integral part to each and every school day. Having good attendance will help your child in a variety of ways: academically, socially, and emotionally. Each and day is extremely important for all students. We value your partnership in helping to make this possible. Each class will be working towards a perfect attendance goal. For every day that a class has perfect attendance they will color in one letter on their poster. After a class has received perfect attendance for 17 days, they will receive a reward. Last year was the first time in several years that attendance at Maple Elementary fell below 97%.

Communication Papers from the week come home together on Friday for your review with your child A weekly newsletter will be sent at the beginning of the week. Feel free to call me before school from 7:45-8:15 a.m. or after school from 3:15-3:30. Email me anytime at amwoodruff@avon-schools.org Please allow a 48 hour response time for phone and email messages

Volunteer Forms To volunteer in the classroom and attend field trips you must: Go to the Avon website Click on the tab that says parents Click on Visitor/Volunteer Application There is no paper form. It is all completed online.

How You Can Support Your Child at Home Remind your child that mistakes are ok and perfection is not expected Model a positive attitude about schoolwork Help your child when he or she is getting started and when he or she is stuck but do not sit with your child the whole time he or she is working Check your child’s work when finished but make students responsible for corrections Create routines for signing your child’s weekly behavior chart and working on homework Model good study habits and how to break