Mrs. Walker’s 2nd Grade Class 1

text @gwalker to the number 81010 Reminders: Turn in Student Dismissal Plan(Purple), First Day Student Materials(Yellow), Emergency Early Dismissal(White) Google Forms Sent-Volunteer Sign Up Directory and Parent Input coming soon. Sign Up for the REMIND APP text @gwalker to the number 81010 Earphones Snack *Students may bring in a healthy snack everyday as well as having a water bottle on the corner of their desk.

Welcome to Room 21! Introduction My family Greg, Olivia, and Jacob Saint Francis University Moved from Pittsburgh, PA Live in Winchester, VA 25th Year of Teaching 3

Routines Morning Procedures Meals Dismissal School starts at 7:50 so please make sure your child arrives on time. If you know your child will be absent please call the absentee line (703-957-4391) or report it via the school website. Meals Snack - Nut Free Lunch-prepay at My School Bucks App or http://www.pay4lunch.com/cafeprepay.aspx Dismissal Buses start loading at 2:35. Please send a note about any changes, email me a day in advance or call the office and leave a message (703-957-4390)

Our Daily Schedule Academic Blocks 2-3 hour Language Arts Block Hour Math block Hour for Science or Social Studies Specials Recess (daily for at least 30 minutes) PE (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) - tennis shoes SEARCH (Friday) and Guidance (Wednesday) Music (Tuesday,Friday) Library (Wednesday) -open checkout daily in the AM Art and DreamBox (Monday) 5

Curriculum 9 week plans (posted on Arcola website) Language Arts Readers Workshop: shared reading (poems and reader’s theater), guided reading (flexible groups), independent reading and read alouds Writers Workshop: generating ideas, develop independent and fluent writing, editing and revising skills Word Study: understand patterns and spelling rules, recognize “oddballs.” Word Study will begin in October. 6

Center Checklist Tool to organize students’ work during Reading Workshop. “Must-Do” assignments each day Based on mini-lessons and skills taught Graded for Language Arts Independent Work Choice Centers Various literacy activities kids choose from Graded for effort Independent or partner work 7

Curriculum Math Socials Studies and Science Math centers and manipulatives to improve and extend knowledge Math To The Moon – math facts DREAMBOX – computer based program individualized based on student’s level Problem Solving – math journals Socials Studies and Science VA SOL’s drives instruction 9 week plans More project based learning experiences STEM Activities 8

2nd Grade Expectations

Grading Policy Please keep in mind that information about a child’s achievement and development may be gathered in a number of ways. Some techniques are: Observations Discussions/conferences Work samples Verbal and nonverbal participation Formal assessments, such as quizzes or tests Common grade level assessments

Learning Targets Standard: Math SOL 2.4 Learning Target: The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 and count backwards by 10s starting from 100, as well as identify even and odd numbers. 4 The student will skip count forward and backwards using other multiples from various starting points, as well as explain how to identify even and odd numbers. 3 The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 and count backwards by 10s starting from 100, as well as identify even and odd numbers. 2 The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 starting at 2, 5, and 10. 1 The student will count forward by 10s to 100.

Grading Policy All assignments will be marked for grade using a letter system of E/4 (Exceeds the standard) M/3 (Meets the standard) P/2 (Progressing toward the standard) B/1 (Below the standard) Some assignments are also marked with an effort grade (O, S, N). Learning Progression Scale utilized for grades. Phoenix-Parent Vue Account

Homework This year I am going to do a tic tac toe approach for homework. It will need to be turned in monthly. It will focus on core character traits. Also, students need to be reading nightly for at least 15 minutes and practicing their math facts. 13

Communication -Initial and Return Daily Folders Take Home Folders Daily (Blue) Thursday Folder (Black and Red) Agendas -Initial and Return Daily E-mail - do NOT use for emergencies Gina.Walker@lcps.org REMIND APP Website Upcoming Events Nine Week Plans This Presentation Curriculum Web Sites 14

Celebrations/Birthdays LCPS does not allow any food or non-food items to celebrate birthdays. Donation of a library book. Class Parties Winter Celebration End of Year 15

Medication If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse. The children are not allowed to give it to the nurse. Children are NOT allowed to have medication in class. BANDAIDS, BANDAIDS, BANDAIDS-Please donate Tylenol 16

Other Notes: Reading assessments began first weeks of school. Conference information will be sent out at a later date via Sign Up Genius. Word Study & “Official Homework” starts in October. Students can read each night.

Thank You for Coming! Looking forward to a great year!