Open House

Welcome to Second Grade! I will introduce you to second grade and to our classroom. Feel free to ask any questions during the presentation!

All About Me My Experience Professional – Lenape Elementary College -- Seton Hill University Elementary Education (Pre-K to Fourth) Special Education (Pre-K to Eighth) Psychology Minor Professional – Lenape Elementary Second Year in Second Grade

All About Me Interests Hobbies Experiences Spending Time with Family/Friends Hobbies Coaching Softball Experiences Tutoring At-Risk Middle Schoolers

Curriculum Content Areas Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Mathematics Science and Technology Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History

Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Learning Expectations Reading Independently Analyzing Different Types of Texts Quality of Writing Oral Reports Audience Listening Grammar Technology – Research Spelling

Mathematics Learning Expectations Word Problems – Subtraction and Addition (Single and Double-digit) Money Measurement and Estimation Reasoning and Problem Solving Data (Graphs, Charts, etc.) Probability Algebra (Ex: 12 + x = 20) Geometry (Symmetry)

Science and Technology Learning Expectations Organisms and Cells (Using Microscopes!) Evolution of Animals Chemistry (Combining Substances) Physics (Energy – Sun) Earth Science Space Science

Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History Learning Expectations Rules in the Community Citizenship Government Leaders Community, State, and Nation Economics Want vs. Need Markets Saving Money Geography Physical Features/Characteristics Regions History Timelines Pennsylvania, United States, and World History

Special Area Classes Monday – Art Tuesday – Health Wednesday – Library Paint Shirts Provided Tuesday – Health Wednesday – Library Thursday – Music Friday – Physical Education Tennis Shoes!

Types of Instruction Whole Group Social Studies Small Group Reading Levels and Science Learning Centers Math Individualized Spelling Differentiated Instruction

Assessment Weekly Informal Assessment Monday – Social Studies Tuesday -- Science Wednesday – Math Thursday – Reading Friday – Spelling (Not Memorization) Informal Assessment Participation In-class Work

Rules We developed these rules together: Be Polite Be Hardworking Share, Say Kind Words, Be a Friend, and Use Manners Be Hardworking Do Your Best, Lend a Hand, and Go Above the Expected Be Adventurous Take Risks, Make Mistakes, Do Something Different, and Leave Your Comfort Zone Be Thinkers Take Your Time, Find Similarities/Difference, Apply Knowledge, and Relate to You Be Yourself Follow Beliefs, Be Creative, Be Silly, Be in Control, and Be Confident

Rules (con’t) These rules were decided upon by the classroom to be the most important. We must follow these rules in order to have a positive environment and to teach accountability.

Consequences Negative Positive First Warning – Lose Privilege Second Warning – Lose Responsibility Last Warning – Lose Freedom/Call Home Positive Sticker Chart Reward – After Five Stickers

Family’s Role Encourage Responsibility Home and School Independence Sense of Duty/Ownership

Procedures Arrival Transitions Dismissal Get Settled Do Morning Jobs Problem of the Day Transitions Never Stop Suddenly Will Finish Material Get Drink at Fountain Dismissal Read or Homework Walkers, First Run, Second Run, and Third Run

Homework How Much? How Often? Absent … Never more than two subjects a night! How Often? Always Review Nightly Absent … Email Parent Pick-up or Homework Packet

Parent Involvement Achieve Volunteering Opportunities Growth! Parent Suggestions? Open Communication Volunteering Opportunities Clearances!! Book Fair, Holiday Parties, Assemblies, Field Trips, etc.

Contact Info School Office Phone Number 724-987-6543 School E-mail (Recommended) ric5183@mbe.k12.pa.us

Last Note There are little eyes upon you, And they are watching night and day; There are little ears that quickly take In every word you say; There are little hands all eager to do Everything you do, And a little child who's dreaming of The day he'll be like you.

Thank You!! Any Questions??