6:45 Head to the gym Please take the 2nd Grade Back to School Handbook with you

YOU MUST CALL THE OFFICE. Lunch & Dismissal Please review the menu with your child, so they know what to order PLEASE, make sure your child knows how their going home If you are picking up your child PLEASE send in a NOTE If you change your child’s dismissal….. YOU MUST CALL THE OFFICE.

Our Webpages Main Tool for communication

Morning Exercises Calendar Book Share Books Watch morning announcements on the whiteboard Pledge Sing a patriotic song Calendar

Daily Language Review

Super Spelling Homework Spelling Pre-Test

English Language Arts What does it involve? Reading Writing Listening Speaking

Harcourt Storytown Leveled Readers

Elementary Online Textbook Resources

Harcourt Storytown Homework Help Review robust vocabulary Read the leveled readers Quizlet Spelling City Scholastic News Raz Kids-is coming

Writing Theme Writing Units Personal Narrative Respond to a Story Friendly Letter Story Description Research Report Writing activities are done with every reading lesson also Report Card-marking indicators (no letter grades) are given on the 2nd and 4th grading periods

Writing Homework Help D’Neilan Printing and Cursive on our webpages Write a letter to a friend Write a summary about your favorite TV show Journal writing-every weekend Make a story on Book Creator & add pictures

What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support MTSS is evidence-based and addresses academics & behavior in a systematic, cyclical problem-solving process. PA-MTSS is intended to help all students meet with continuous academic and behavioral success. PDE 2017 5 Year Implementation Process Year 2 of Implementation  

North Allegheny Implementation Plan Of MTSS 2018-2019 School Year Focus of Year 2: Continue to use AIMSweb Plus as our universal screener. Continue to differentiate our core reading instruction In grades K-5, implement a differentiated/flexible reading period called WIN.

What is WIN? What I Need-Includes remediation, reinforcement, & enrichment of reading skills 4 days week for 45 minutes Involves a team of teachers Data-driven Decisions are based on multiple criteria and monitored throughout Flexible **Students will switch groups based on need and team decisions

Math ALL Math Classes Similar pacing Daily homework Differentiate based on math pretesting within groups Targeted math instruction-(when developmentally appropriate) with different teachers

Go Math resources

Reflex Math Practice every night

Science Units of Study: Science Life Science All About Plants How Plants and Animals Live Together How Living Things Grow and Change 2. Space and Technology Earth and Space Technology in our World 3. Physical Science

Leaders and Government A World Culture **Family History **Heroes Location North America Communities Why People Work America’s Beginnings Leaders and Government A World Culture **Family History **Heroes **indicates optional units Social Studies

Homework T =together Assignment Book-clip Parent must sign daily Used as our main tool for parent communication Expectations Frequency Wonderful Wednesday Peebles Folder Assignment Notice

****SEND IN AN EXCUSE THE DAY YOUR CHILD RETURNS TO SCHOOL Missed Work Daily absence-gather their missed assignments and send them home with their homework buddy; due the next school day ****SEND IN AN EXCUSE THE DAY YOUR CHILD RETURNS TO SCHOOL Vacation Work-gather all missed assignments while you are on vacation and give it to your child when they return; you will have up to a week to complete & return all work

Report Card Marking Indicators: Grade Scale: + Strength A 90-100  Appropriate - Needs Attention Grade Scale: A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 69 and below

Peebles rocks

2nd Grades Rules & Expectations   EXPECTED BEHAVIORS  I will be respectful in my words and actions at all times.  I will keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.  I will obey directions and requests the first time given.  I will remain in assigned areas at all times.  I will use school materials appropriately.  I will travel through the school in a quiet, orderly, and safe manner.

2nd Grades Behavior Form A means to communicate with you about behaviors and the frequency in which they occur

Crisis Training (Evacuate)-Fire drills monthly Lock Down-monthly (Shelter)-Severe Weather Drill twice a year

**PLEASE NO VACATIONS DURING TESTING WEEKS Testing Schedule for Grade 2 ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) Week of January 8-12,2018 **PLEASE NO VACATIONS DURING TESTING WEEKS