Welcome to Second Grade! Back to School Night Galway Elementary

Communication Friday Folders Weekly Learning Skills Progress Reports Monthly Overview

Teacher Emails Ms. McKnew: Samantha_P_McKnew@mcpsmd.org Ms. Miller: Nicole_E_Miller@mcpsmd.org Ms. Thompson: Toyia_Thompson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Schaefer: Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org Mr. Morina: Stephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.org Mr. Albinson: Maxwell_S_Albinson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Akindana: Bethany_A_Curry@mcpsmd.org Mr. Aaronson: Max_Aaronson@mcpsmd.org Ms. Amaya: Ingrid_S_Amaya@mcpsmd.org

General Information Breakfast in classroom 9:10-9:30 School day 9:35-3:35 (doors open at 9:10) General daily schedule Inform office of any changes in students’ arrival or dismissal mode of transportation Birthdays Students may share a store-bought nut-free treat during lunch time. Parents must be here to distribute during the last ten minutes of lunch: 12:40-12:50.

Math Math Instruction Math Websites-HIAT Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20 Rigor is embedded within curriculum Students will be exposed to accelerated math instruction Daily guided math groups Enrichment opportunities Math Websites-HIAT Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20 Math instruction includes rotations, use of manipulatives, and vocabulary development

Reading Daily guided reading groups Comprehension/Word Work Silent reading Reading Logs Reading Response Journal Galway Homepage for Online Resources Reading at Home

Spelling Words Their Way Spelling Program Focus on spelling patterns Approximately 20 words Two week cycle High Frequency Words/ Word Wall

Writing Writing: Narrative, Opinion, Informative/Explanatory (different times through year) Apply spelling patterns in writing

P.B.I.S. Positive Behavior Management Strategies ROARS Expectations Traffic light Lions Paws/Behavior Coupons Positive Referrals

Grading and Reporting Scoring Guide for Assignments, Grades 2-5 Descriptor A Evidence demonstrates a full understanding of content, concept, or skill. Errors or omissions are absent or do not impact understanding. B Evidence demonstrates general understanding of content, concept or skill with minimal support. Errors or omissions may impact understanding. C Evidence demonstrates some understanding of content, concept or skill with some support. Errors or omissions impact understanding. D Evidence demonstrates limited or minimal understanding of content, concept and skill with significant support. Errors or omissions are critical and impact understanding. Learning skills DEM- Demonstrating PRG- Progressing N- Not Yet evident

Report Card

Homework Homework includes: Basic math fact practice Reading “Just Right” books Reading Logs

Math Homework Development of mathematical fluency Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers Homework may come in the form of: Games Math problems or tasks Math practice

Reading Homework The goal is to read many books and for longer periods of time. Read for at least 20 minutes a day Read text at the independent level Read text of different genres including: Fiction (chapter books and picture books) Informational text Graphic novels Magazines Locating books at the independent level: http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ (Handout)

Sample Reading Log Michael Jordan Dr. Seuss 9/8 Hop on Pop F 9/8 2:00 2:55 13 9/8 E R.J. Palacio 9/8 Wonder F 9/9 1:03 2:10 5 9/21 C

Home Connection Stay tuned!

Online Passwords

Chrome Books Must sign contract before using Used in all subject areas MyMCPS Classroom & Parent Portal Google applications “Gmail” account: Cannot email outside of MCPS No advertisements Monitored with GoGuardian Must sign contract before using

Parent/Teacher Conferences November 10 & 17 Your teacher will contact you

Questions?

Leave a Note! Take out your child’s writing journal and leave them a little note. They will be thrilled to see it tomorrow morning!