Welcome to 2nd Grade Mrs. Chaviano

About Me Education Philosophy Family Doing = Learning Fun = Engaging Mistakes = Growth Family

About Me Education Philosophy Family Doing = Learning Fun = Engaging Mistakes = Growth Family

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Our Schedule… 7:15 - 7:45 Settle in/Prepare for day/Catch Up/Help 7:45 - 7:50 Announcements/On-Time IN Classroom 7:50 - 7:55 Spark/Movement 7:55 - 8:10 Morning Meeting/Read Aloud 8:10 - 8:35 OG/Word Work 8:35 - 9:35 Writers’ Workshop 9:35 - 10:35 Math 10:38 - 11:08 Lunch 11:08 - 11:45 Recess/Restroom 11:45 - 12:50 Readers’ Workshop 12:50 - 1:05 Daily Wrap Up – Pack Up 1:10 - 1:55 Specials 2:00 Dismissal begins *Mondays are Unit Days *Tuesdays are Target Days

Phonics & Word Work Orton Gillingham Phonics Grammar

Writing Workshop Daily mini lesson emphasis on craft of writing Independent writing Individual Conferences Using Resources (Quick Word Book, Thesaurus, Dictionary) Sharing & discussion (Compliments and suggestions from peers)

Readers’ Workshop Mini Lesson emphasizing skill, strategy, or partnership. Independent Reading Meeting at their level and pushing forward. Individual Conferencing Guided Reading Groups & Strategy Groups

Math Emphasis on place value Problem solving communicating our thinking Timed tests vs. fact fluency in application At home Math Fact practice is imperative but MAKE IT FUN! Why do we teach math this way? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_CK1e0Lmxw

Unit Study Days – Immersed in Content Social Studies - map skills, regions and rivers of GA, founding of GA, Creek/Cherokee culture, famous Georgians, economics, government Science: states of matter, energy, forces of push & pull, environmental changes, sun/moon/stars, and life cycles Health: nutrition and personal health, substance use and abuse, dental health, safety and accident prevention

Specials STEM (double) PE **Tennis shoes required! (Every other day) Art Music Specials Calendars sent home monthly Guidance: Every other week with Mrs. Oaks on Fridays

BIRTHDAYS!! Birthday treats will be handed out during lunch (10:38) Please send in all of the SAME treat. Example: all one type of donut, not assorted flavors Please make it easy for the birthday girl/boy to hand out Keep in mind we have two students with nut allergies and a dairy allergy. 

Nutrition We eat snack first thing in the morning between 7:15 – 7:50. Please keep that in mind when deciding what snacks to pack. Students won’t be able to eat high sugar content snacks such as cupcakes, brownies etc.. No candy is allowed in the classroom at any time. No snacks that contain any type of NUT. SPILL PROOF Water bottles are allowed to keep our brains super hydrated!

Homework Students read nightly for 20-30 minutes Practice their math facts (make it fun!) If students are consistently not completing work at school it will be sent home with an email to explain what is going on. Please make sure it gets done and is sent back the next day. Involve them in activities around the house (cleaning, cooking, gardening etc.) PLAY OUTSIDE & EXPLORE!

Communication Blog Remind Change of transportation in writing (no email) Excuse notes within 3 days BEE folder Clip Chart & Calendar

Mindset Matters! Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset Learn to struggle Learn to accept failure and not let it define you

Working toward… Flexible Seating Different options available to students Learn where they work best and to take charge of their learning by making smart seating choices (I can move or ground them at any time) Movement during learning = more neurons firing, more pathways connecting

How Can You Help? Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night (about 10 ½ hours). Eat a good breakfast/pack a good nutritious snack & lunch (no candy please). Encourage them to talk about what they are learning. Read with your child and talk about what they are reading. Let them struggle! Work with us as a team to help your child have the best year yet. 

Parent Volunteers & Classroom Contributions THANK YOU!! Amazon Wish List (Mrs. Chaviano’s Classroom Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ZW7WBAQXMQ 17/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2 Classroom Volunteers Supplies Mystery Reader Parties Special Days Chaperones At home support ROOM PARENT NEEDED!