Welcome to Second Grade Please read the letter your child wrote to you. Feel free to write back to them on the back of the page.

Welcome! A little about me… 2nd year teaching 2nd grade  I love reading, watching sports (especially soccer), spending time with friends and family, and eating out at local restaurants.

White Sheet Curriculum Standards Reflect the SOLs before they changed Mostly changes to science and social studies ie: Egypt and China are no longer a part of our curriculum

Homework “How not to get burned by homework” Monthly Calendar – 5CW focus Read at least 20 minutes per day Play First in Math Study for your next test Correct work

Math Investigations and EnVisions Small group instruction Intervention and Enrichment Teach for understanding, not memorization of procedures

Math How you can help at home Find math in every day things Measure things together Cook together (reading recipes is great for reading too!) Count money AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE Decompose numbers Complete some of the EnVisions Topic Opener sheets together and play the activity on the back www.firstinmath.com

Reading Balanced Literacy Small group instruction on reading level Comprehension Fluency Vocabulary/Word Work Writing Small group instruction on reading level

Reading How you can help at home Read to, read with, let your child read to you Find books on topics your child enjoys Support the 40 Book Challenge www.kids.librarypoint.org www.guysread.com/books/

Report Cards 4 = exceeds expectations 3 = meets expectations 2 = works towards expectations 1 = performs below standards X = not assessed + = progressing to the next level

Report Cards Retaking Quizzes/Tests 3+ and 4 opportunities

Behavior Policy Daily Clothespin Incentive Chart

Special Notes Website: http://www.staffordschools.net/Domain/23 Snack and Water Bottles (with secure lids!) Birthdays - treats and invitations Specials Monday: Library/Guidance Tuesday: Music Wednesday: P.E. Thursday: Art Friday: P.E. Website: http://www.staffordschools.net/Domain/23 Lunch 12:03-12:33

Special Notes Schedule – Special in morning, recess after lunch Writing Journals are Morning Work Daily Folders – expect work on Wednesdays Email communication – Second Grade Scoop Conference sign ups www.signupgenius.com

Done! Reminder – 2 days before

My Information Class Website Preferred: Other: written notes heiderce@staffordschools.net Other: written notes

Any Questions? Before you leave, please fill out the 3-2-1 Exit Slip and drop it in the box by the door. Thank you for coming! I’m looking forward to a fabulous year!