Welcome! 2nd Grade

Meet Mrs.Ellis U.C. Santa Cruz, BA in Psychology Pepperdine University, MA in Clinical Psychology MFCC Pepperdine University, MA in Education 16 years Teaching GATE Certified, Testing Coordinator School Counselor Intern, Newport Mesa Unified School District Montessori Teacher, Irvine Unified School District K-6 Teacher, Los Angeles & Westminster School District

Meet Mrs.Hernandez *B.A. French/English, UCLA *Teacher Credential, UCLA *Juris Doctor, Western State College of Law *Bilingual Competency Certificate (Spanish) *24 years teaching experience at Webber *2007 Teacher of the Year WSD *GATE Representative

Consequences Warning Loss of Fun Friday Loss of Recess Call home Principal ***Major behavior problems go directly to the principal (fighting, stealing, defiance). Mr. Whitney

Getting off to a good start…. Eat a healthy breakfast Getting off to a good start… *Eat a healthy breakfast. *Wear appropriate clothing & shoes. *Provide a healthy snack everyday *Remember to bring materials & supplies needed.

School & Classroom Rules P.A.W.S Practice Self-Control Act Responsibly Work and Play Safely Show Respect

Fun Friday & Cultural Celebrations *video *game day *outside free choice *popcorn party *art lesson *reading party *fruit popsicles *pizza party *dance/PE party *Fire Station *park *field trip

Reader’s Workshop Accelerated Reader (AR) Anthology Literacy Menu -big books -Chromebook Read Aloud -read the room -poetry -reader’s theater -Decodables -Fluency Books -Sight Word Flash Cards

Math Place value Division Rounding Graphing Addition Probability Subtraction Money Time Multiplication Division Graphing Probability Geometry Measurement Fractions Decimals

Writer’s Workshop Literacy Menu: Dictionary Thesaurus Writing Menu: Descriptions Retells Literary Responses Personal Narratives Poetry Friendly Letters Expository Writing Option Writing Literacy Menu: Dictionary Thesaurus Academic Vocabulary Journals Chromebooks

Reader's Workshop Accelerated Reader (AR) Anthology Literacy Centers -big books -Chromebook Read Aloud -read the room -poetry -reader’s theater -Decodables -Fluency Books -Sight Word Flash Cards

Math Division Place value Graphing Rounding Probability Addition Geometry Measurement Fractions Decimals Place value Rounding Addition Subtraction Money Time Multiplication

Writer's Workshop Writing Menu: Descriptions Retells Literary Responses Personal Narratives Poetry Creative Stories Letters Informational writing Literacy Menu: Dictionary Thesaurus Academic Vocabulary Journals Chromebooks

Social Studies and Science Butterflies Soils Balls and Ramps Maps Our City Geography Famous People Time Lines

Providing and Effective Learning Environment for Your Child Turn off the T.V.!!! Provide a quiet study area with good lighting. Establish a routine time everyday to study. Make sure your child has the necessary materials to do his/her homework.

Homework Friday-spelling ABC order, work on packet, read for 15 minutes Monday-spelling 3 times each, work on packet, and read for 15 minutes Tuesday-spelling sentences, finish packet and read for 15 minutes Wednesday-spelling sentences, read for 15 minutes, practice spelling words Thursday-Turn in Homework! Latest Friday!

Don't Forget... Please check your child’s homework Make sure they read every night Be on time You are always welcome to help our class Call me or send a note if you have questions

Parent Involvement Please sign up to be a parent volunteer: field trips, parties, and classroom help Please join the school PTA

Thank You For Coming. We are going to have a great year. Mrs Thank You For Coming. We are going to have a great year!! Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Hernandez