Curriculum Night Welcome to Second Grade

Growth Mindset Roxbury is a Growth Mindset school. “When students and educators have a growth mindset, they understand that intelligence can be developed. Students focus on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and get smarter.” ~http://www.mindsetworks.com 

Growth Mindset

Behavior Expectations Roxbury School Rules: 1. I choose to do my best. 2. I choose to follow directions. 3. I choose to use kind words, kind hands, and kind feet.

Behavior Expectations Classroom Rewards: Students start each day with a magnet on “Ready to Learn.” Throughout the day, each student’s magnet will move up or down according to behavior and effort. Students earn the number of points at the level they end on for the day. Points can be turned in for prizes which include bookmarks, iPad time, stuffed animal at the child’s table for a day, and lunch with the teacher.

Behavior Expectations Consequences: If a child moves his or her magnet to “parent contact” at any time throughout the day, he or she will fill out a “Think Sheet” to be signed at home and returned. An email will also be sent home.

Behavior Expectations Star Students: Every month, several students from each class will be chosen as Star Students. These are students who set a good example academically and socially. Star Students will have their names called during morning announcements and will get to eat lunch with the principal.

Important Reminders Planned absence forms must be filled out for any absence more than 2 days. The forms are on the Solon Schools website and need to be turned in and approved before the absence. We have a School Security Officer – Cindy Bomeli. When visiting the school, you must enter through the front doors, show your ID, and sign in.

Important Reminders ALWAYS send a note or email when there is ANY change to your child’s usual dismissal routine. If you are picking up your child after school, please list CAR RIDER or WALKER. If your child would like to buy the school lunch, you need to set up an account through EZPAy (link is on the Solon Schools website under the parents tab) OR send CASH ONLY to school in an envelope marked with your child’s name and labeled Lunch Money.

Important Reminders BIRTHDAYS We have a no food policy in place, but you may choose to send in a book donation for the class. We will put a nameplate in the book to commemorate your child’s special day.

Homework Weekly Reading Log and Math Homework The weekly reading log is sent home every Monday. Please help your child complete the Weekly Reading Log and sign it. Please return the reading log the next Monday. Math homework is sent home almost every day. Students should return math homework the next school day.

Homework Weekly Reading Log Example

Homework Other Homework Students will also have assignments to complete at various times as we work through our units of study. Please check the purple take home folder for extra assignments.

Daily Schedule 7:45 – 8:00 Calendar and Prepare for the Day 8:00 – 9:10 Reader’s Workshop *Please send one or more healthy snacks daily 9:10 – 10:10 Writer’s Workshop 10:10 – 11:00 Special Area Classes M: Art T: Music W: Gym Th: Library F: rotation schedule

Daily Schedule 11:00 – 11:55 Science/Soc Studies 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch /Recess 1:00 – 2:00 Math 2:00 – 2:20 No New Instruction *Students work on independent activities and work with the teacher as needed to firm up concepts

Differentiation Instruction is

Reader’s Workshop Each Reader’s Workshop starts with a minilesson about our current unit of study. This is a chance for the whole class to share discussions about what we are reading and learning. Then the students read for about 30 – 40 minutes independently. During this time, I meet with small groups of students to develop the concepts and skills they need. Students are grouped according to their individual reading levels. Our reading units for the year are: Reading Growth Spurt  Amping Up Reading Power Reading Nonfiction Reading Book Clubs

Writer’s Workshop Each Writer’s Workshop starts with a minilesson about our current unit of study. This is a chance for the whole class to collaborate as we practice new writing skills. Then the students write for about 30 minutes independently. During this time, I meet with small groups of students to develop the concepts and skills they need. Students are grouped according to their individual levels. Our writing units for the year are: Narrative Writing   Nonfiction Writing Opinion Writing Poetry

Social Studies Social Studies Units of Study: Government Economics Geography History Assessments are given at the end of each unit except for Government, which is addressed in our learning and social behaviors section on the report card. Student work from the unit and the test date will be sent home in advance.

Science Science Units of Study: Earth Science - Atmosphere Physical Science - Changes in Motion Biology - Animal Interactions Assessments are given at the end of each unit. Student work from the unit and the test date will be sent home in advance.

Math EnVision Math *Program is aligned to National Content Standards which are divided into 15 topics throughout the year. *Students will become proficient problem solvers, use math flexibly, know when and how to apply math in different situations, and see connections between what they learn in math class and the math they use in everyday life. *Homework will be assigned most nights– please check the purple take home folder. Return homework the next school day. *Assessments are given regularly to monitor student progress; Benchmark assessments are given 4 times a year. These are sent home to review and need to be signed and returned.

Math *Math homework is a way for your child to practice what they learned at school that day by themselves. *Students should do the homework by themselves FIRST. *Parents should check the homework, circle the questions that are not correct, and give the child an opportunity to fix mistakes. This is when learning happens. Parents, at home, you are the teacher! 

Math Students will structure to 20.   Math Fluency Expectations for Grade 2: Students will structure to 20. Structuring numbers refers to the ability a student has to combine and partition numbers without counting.  When we ask a child to list a way to make 17, we want them to be able to instantly say, "6 and 11” or “15 and 2” or “14 and 3” or “7 and 10".  If they need to think about it or count, they aren't "facile" with their structuring and this foundation needs to be strengthened. https://www.pearsonrealize.com/#/

Assessments Ongoing, common grade level assessments in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies Math, Science, and Social Studies assessments will be sent home to be reviewed, signed, and returned Report Cards sent home each quarter for parents to track progress in all areas Parent Conferences are held in November Sign up sheet is on the blue table

Volunteer Opportunities Sign-up sheets are on the blue horseshoe shaped table for class parties and field trips. EWOW - Career Day in March- take a sheet if you would like to be a presenter. Please consider becoming involved with PTA-$8 to join. Sign up to be a Mystery Reader!

My Contact Information You can contact me at any time with questions or concerns Email address: amyclark@solonboe.org   Voicemail number: 349-7757 ext. 5708 Solon Schools website: www.solonschools.org

Thank You Thank you for attending. I am looking forward to working with you to help your child succeed this year!