MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8:25-9:15 PE 8:25-9:05 Morning Work: DLI, Mountain Language Math Morning Work: DLI, Mountain Language Math 9:15-10:05 Bulldog Shuffle School Sing (9:35) 10:05-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:25 Math Library 10:25- 10:55 Math PE 10:20-11:00 11:25-12:05 Lunch 12:05-1:55  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies 1:55-2:05 1:55 Dismissal Recess 2:05-2:55 Science Lab 2:05-2:55 Computer Lab 2:05-2:45  Read Aloud GLAD: Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies 6 th Grade Buddies

Positive Reinforcement Schardin Bucks Group Points Treasure Box Verbal Praise Behavior Chart Both positive and negative +Shardin Bucks +Treasure Box -Loss of recess -Phone call home

1 per trimester Students buy and sell goods and services Use Schardin Bucks earned in class

Homework Blue Homework Folder – Return to school everyday – Initial Behavior Calendar – New spelling packet at beginning of the week – New math page every night – All completed homework due Friday

Minimum of 15 minutes per night Out loud to an adult at least once a week

Consistent attendance is essential for success Be on time Call office or send a note if you are absent HERE!

1 student per week (See Attached) Star student poster Bring in special share items (Friday) Parent visit?

Please let me know if you want to bring in snacks or treats to celebrate Best time is at first recess at 10:05 am

Wear Bulldog gear on Fridays T-shirts, sweatshirts and more available for purchase through PTC I forgot my bulldog shirt today!!!

No Toys at School Playground opens at 8:10 am In quad before playground opens New rules for lining up

We will partner with another 2 nd grade class Thursday, May 22 nd

Roseville Theater Company Bishop’s Hamburger Farm More to come **Parents must be fingerprinted to chaperone**

New district website: rocklinusd.org New school website: res.rocklinusd.org – Links to resources: Renaissance Home Connect, Lexia Class Website Class updates Special homework

320 words by the end of 2 nd grade Practice the lists at home (located in homework folder)

2 nd Grade Curriculum Reading 1. Houghton Mifflin literature-based programs 2. Leveled Reading Groups 3. Junior Great Books 4. Library –weekly visits 5. Nightly reading 15–20 minutes at home 6. Accelerated Reader Spelling 1. Weekly spelling lists, phonics based 2. High Frequency words Writing and Handwriting 1. IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) 2. Step Up To Writing 3. Writer’s Notebook 4. Manuscript Handwriting 5. Mountain Language Math 1. Envision-Pearson 2. Math Facts in a Flash 3. Timed addition and subtraction tests Science - MacMillan-McGraw Hill 1. Balance and Motion 2. Life Cycles-Plants and Animals 3. Rocks, soils and Fossils 4. Weekly Science Lab Social Studies - Scott Foresman · Long Ago and Yesterday · Map Skills · Government · Produces and Consumers · People In History Other Curricular Activities Social Skills - Second Step VAPA with Ms. Chesnutt PE-Monday and Fridays

Common Core California Common Core State Standards (CCCSS) California Common State Standards were adopted by the California State Board of Education August 2, 2010 Rocklin Unified School District has begun the transition to teaching and learning through California Common State Standards. The intent of the California Common State Standards is to provide all students with an education that is benchmarked internationally. The Common Core State Standards set clear expectations for student learning necessary for students to be college and career ready and be prepared for success in the 21 st century Three key components: – Critical thinking/problem solving skills – Deep understating of important concepts – Real world application Rigorous, new California Common State Standards assessments (Smarter Balanced) will start spring of 2015, replacing the CST (California Standards Tests.)

Scholastic News We are asking for a $5 donation from each student Information text to align with Common Core

Scholastic Book Orders Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub Our One-Time Class Activation Code: HFLJZ Ordering online gets you and our class a free book!

Room Parent Art Docent And Much More! Volunteer Form Please complete and return ASAP ***All volunteers must be fingerprinted and have current TB clearance through the district***

Thank You For Coming!