Welcome to Second Grade Open House Mrs. Keefe 2018-2019

A Little About Me -I am the proud mother of three children, ages 9, 7 and 3. -3rd year in Wrentham, but this will be my tenth year teaching second grade. I’m very passionate about my job! -I am a parent of school aged children so I know how you’re feeling each day when you send your child to school! -I spend my time outside of school bringing my own children around to all their activities, including weekends, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Who’s Who in the Classroom? Miss Kelley-special ed teacher Mrs. Beltramini, Mrs. Kelleher-classroom Paraprofessionals Mrs. Kim, Ms. Zion Math/Reading Paraprofessional Dr. John Ribiero/Laurie Ellis Math Coach/Math Specialist Daniela & Raffaella Paparo Guidance

Core Values Respect Communication Responsibility Collaboration Continuous Growth and Learning

3 R’s Class Dojo Points- individual and team points earned In our school/classroom, we are: RESECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and READY TO LEARN! In order to help achieve our 3 R’s we have: Class Dojo Points- individual and team points earned Class Marble Jar- team points earned Expected/Unexpected List- work on individually to earn Class Theme= SHOW ME YOUR BEST 3!!!!!!!!!! (not everyone’s “best 3” looks the same!) 3 R’s

Student Expectations Try their best each and every day (incentives) Show respect at all times Take responsibility for their actions Read every day…practice makes progress!  Build reading stamina Homework is neat & turned in on time Math facts are practiced daily (memorization & fluency) Proper letter formation is a focus

Reading Curriculum Fundations Reader’s Workshop Making Meaning Comprehension Fluency (song of week) Reading Stamina Primary Comprehension Tool Kit Phonics Decodable Readers Leveled Readers “Mrs. Keefe’s Reading Club” ~ Classroom Library Book Groups Websites: Raz-Kids, Tumblebooks, Reading Street Hands-on, interactive, engaging GAMES  **Teacher read-alouds every day (picture books & class chapter book) 7

Readers Workshop

Whole class general education program: reading & spelling Components: Phonemic awareness Unit Packets on website for practice -RTI Support (double dose) -Reading/Phonics ability (assessments) -Individual manipulative kits -Skill drill phonics/spelling -New Vocabulary and “Trick” words

Language Arts Assessments **Tracking Students’ Progress** Informal Daily Assessments Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment minimum of 2 x per year Fundations Unit Assessments STAR Reading Assessment 2 x per year Writing Assessments-Formal= 3 x per year -Informal=daily 10

Computer Programs Accessible at home & school ~ class work & homework Interactive reading program www.raz-kids.com Listening for modeled fluency Reading for practice Recorded readings Comprehension quizzes ~ check understanding Interactive books www.tumblebooks.com BookFlix Math websites (math facts) www.reflexmath.com/go (Math skills) www.mobymax.com 11

Writing  Lucy Calkins Writing Program Narrative, Opinion, Informational Adding more details to enhance writing Sentence Structure Paragraph Structure Conventions Use of Rubric to “check in”

Handwriting Fundations Please encourage proper letter and number formations. Letters grow from top down! Assignments ~ completed in best 2nd grade handwriting “Writing Ready” Body

2nd Grade Math Common Core Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry

Math Curriculum Math Common Core ~ “Prove It!” Math Notebooks Math Morning Work Daily differentiated/tiered lessons Hands-on approach, manipulation of math tools Situational stories… PROVE IT!!! Computer Websites Math vocabulary words Supplemental resources Hands-on, interactive, engaging GAMES  Math centers Reflex Math Moby Max STAR Math Assessment

Math Facts Goal: Fluently add & subtract within 20 Timed tests - Not focusing so much on the timing, but making sure strategies are known and facts are fluent Practice, practice, practice! Reflex Math Online games Although we practice math facts in school, your child’s success is strongly dependent upon your support at home. Your child should be studying and reinforcing their math fact knowledge at home.

Foss Science Curriculum Hands-on experiments and investigations Units: Matter and Energy (physical science) Ecosystems (life science)

Social Studies Curriculum Topics of study: Map Skills Continents and Oceans Holidays and Traditions Biographies Country Studies

Homework Weekly Reading and Math Log: Books at home or books brought home from school “Just Right Rule” Math facts practice: nightly - memorization/fluency Reflex Math practice Flashcard practice with math wallet Monthly projects (Book Reports) Please let me know if your child is struggling to complete the work: email, note, phone call **Homework Expectations will change throughout the year. Updates will be sent home.

Conferences & Report Cards Report cards will go home three times during the school year ~ November, March, and June Conferences will be held twice during the school year ~ November/December and March Conference sign-ups sent home few weeks prior to meetings using Sign-Up Genius I am more than happy to meet with you at any time during the year should the need arise. Please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Your support is greatly appreciated! Thanks for coming! Your support is greatly appreciated! Together Everyone Achieves More Teacher + Parent + Student = Excellence in Education Excellence in Education = Teacher + Parent + Student