Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum Night Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum Night! *Please take a moment to write your child a letter.

Our goal is to create a caring and safe environment for your child. We build a peaceful classroom setting through class meetings, role modeling, and cooperative learning activities

How can you help make sure your child has an AWESOME day at school? Make sure your child has had a good breakfast. Make sure they get a good night sleep (For kids 5-12 years old 10-11 hours of sleep is recommended) Make sure they leave their precious valuables at home so they don’t get lost or broken. Make sure your child has prepared the night before so that they are not overwhelmed in the morning. *Homework is done and put in their red folder. *Their snack is ready. *Important notes/lunch money are placed in their red folder.

Birthdays Birthdays: We love to celebrate birthdays! District policy states that students may bring one small non-food birthday item for their birthday. Examples include a pencil, stickers, small party favor, book for the classroom, or a recess game.

Homework You can expect homework most days. Some examples of homework can include: Math Homework Reading every night (recommend 10 minutes a night) Parents signature required 5 high frequency words to practice every week

Mrs. Siver Mrs. Iaquinto Monday Sept. 8th Tuesday Sept. 9th Wednesday Thursday Sept. 11th Friday Sept. 12th Gym Library Art Music gym My child read ______minutes. Parent Signature

Field Trips Troy Historical Museum (May 22) Macomb Performing Art Center (February 2nd) Alexander *volunteer form

Volunteers Wanted  Opportunities include… Classroom Helper (Word Study Helper, Copying, Checking, etc.) Computer Parent Lead small group activities

Snack Please send in a healthy snack per day. No desserts (cookies, chocolate, etc.) Please send water only We are excited to see the fruits and vegetables that are coming in!

Communication Red Folders need to come to school everyday. Homework needs to be in the red folder. Please call the office (248)823-4300 if assistance is needed immediately. Otherwise, call and leave a message on our class phone (248)823-4311 Weebly Website - for monthly updates and newsletters http://barnard2ndgrade.weebly.com/ Twitter - @barnard2ndcrew E-mail both teachers or write a note in the red folder (next to the date on the communication log). niaquinto@troy.k12.mi.us ksiver@troy.k12.mi.us

Reading Workshop Mini – lesson READ TO SELF Students reading quietly in their book nooks Teacher working with small reading groups Daily 5 Closing

Word Study Differentiated Groups In class Students will be introduced to words that follow a pattern (sorts) and 5 new high frequency words Weekly Homework 5 high frequency words Weekly spelling tests on 5 high frequency words will be on Monday

Writing Workshop Units of Study: Launching with Small Moments / Narrative Opinion Informational Writing Poetry

Science F.O.S.S. Science Kits Sound Balance and Motion Insects and Life Cycles Weather and Air

Math Expressions is… Focused – Fewer standards in each grade level with higher expectations in terms of depth of knowledge. Students have time to master mathematical concepts. Program Strengths:Provides support for students through hands-on activities, manipulatives, visual activities, and online opportunities for at home reinforcement Math Expressions Second Grade Units *Addition and Subtraction Within 20 *Addition Within 200 *Length and Shapes *Subtract 2-Digit Numbers *Time, Graphs, and Word Problems *3-Digit Addition and Subtraction *Arrays, Equal Shares, and Adding or Subtracting Lengths

Social Studies Communities Geography Troy Then & Now Economy

Sailor Of The Week Every child has an opportunity to shine as the sailor of the week Information will come home when it is your child’s turn.

Behavior Management Bingo Chart Table points

Reporting Information… 4 report cards a year (November, January, April and June). NEW comments are only written for 2nd and 4th quarter report cards Conferences are typically scheduled for November and March

Special Schedule Specials are everyday from 12:40 – 1:25 Monthly special calendar is in the back of your child’s red folder Computer Lab is every Monday. Some kids still need headphones. Lunch 11:50-12:30 Lunch starts at 11:50 Recess starts at 12:10

Extras Scholastic Book Orders Highlights Slippers

To and From School Your child’s safety is our primary concern. If pick-up routines change, please bring it to our attention in writing. If your child comes to school late, please go to the office with your child and get a tardy slip.

Any Questions?