Welcome To Second Grade

Introducing… A sharp bunch of teachers with a combined total of almost 60 years of experience in education. Kristi Bush, Laura DeLaBorda, Trisha Lehman, and Casey Willaby

Word Work in Second Grade Journals Weekly Patterns Syllables Vowels/Consonants Blends and Digraphs Prefixes/Suffixes Antonyms/Synonyms Dipthongs High Frequency Words Classroom Practice Magnetic letters White boards Letter tiles Letter stamps Games Assessments Not weekly Verbal or written Based on written work in class syllables antonyms synonyms vowels consonants

Writer’s Workshop 30 minutes of Writers Workshop per day (mini lesson/now you try). Writing Journals - our playground for our pens! Revise, edit, and publish We will be writing…. Personal Narratives Non-fiction: Informational Letter Writing Persuasive Writing Poetry Authors as Mentors

Writer’s Workshop Rubrics The grade is based on the writing process Rubric based on the skills taught each unit

Reading in Second Grade Reader’s workshop mini-lessons guided practice independent practice integrated with Social Studies Daily Five Read to Self Read to Someone Listening to Reading

Reading Rubrics Grades based on skills taught Comprehension Fluency Good Fit Books

Reading in Second Grade How you can help… Share positive reading experiences. Read 20 minutes every night (at least). Talk about the book. No fake reading, exposure to a variety of Genres, Good fit books Reinforce the principles of Daily 5 Daily Five Independent Reading Read to Partner Listening to Reading Word Work-Practice words Work on Writing

Social Studies in Second Grade Units of Study Communities Citizenship Constitution/Freedom Week Government Famous Historic Figures Maps and Globes and Landforms Economics Landmarks and Symbols Holiday Customs and Cultures Environment and Natural Resources Timelines Technology Advances

Math in Second Grade hands-on exploration mini-lessons guided practice independent practice daily fact practice spiral review games UPS problem solving Envisions and Investigations

Math in Second Grade How you can help… Practice math facts to 24 Great websites: A+ Math, AAA Math, Fun Brain, ABCya, or any Norton web link

Science in Second Grade Units of Study Safety/Tools/Journals Meteorologist: Weather/Water Cycle Astronomer: Moon Phases Physicist: States of Matter, Force and Motion, Magnets Zoologist: Animal Adaptations Botanist: Plant Parts/Functions Geologist: Fresh/Salt Water, Rocks Engineer: Resources / Conservation Visits to Connemara There will be several visits to Connemara for observation and investigation. Watch for dates in the newsletter.

Castle Time What is Castle Time? It’s a time for Norton faculty to work collaboratively to differentiate for the learning needs of every student in our grade level. Who will be involved? Classroom teachers, ESL teacher, reading and math specialists and paraprofessionals. What does it look like? For 30 minutes each day, students are grouped in order to address their specific learning needs (enrichment, intervention or both). Groups are flexible and change every few weeks.

Homework Read 20 minutes every night (Mon.-Thur. recorded in log) Practice math facts every night (Mon.-Thurs. recorded in log) Math concept practice Word work practice Websites Due on Friday.

Grading and Report Cards 9 week grading periods Progress reports include: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies Grades of 70 and above=passing Subjects graded: reading, oral written communication (writing and word work), math, science, social studies Handwriting, conduct, and specials (art, music, and PE) receive letter grades

Discipline Positive Incentives vary by class Study Hall Second Grade “Think Track” Code of Conduct to be initialed daily by parent

2nd Grade Website Check out our second grade website for information on all the latest information (Homework, Newsletters, Connemara dates, Website links, etc.) http://allenisd.org//Domain/786

Parents we need your help! Complete Volunteer Background Check online-These must be re-submitted each school year! Send anti-bacterial hand sanitizer Copying, tracing, cutting out, etc. will be handled by each teacher/classroom coordinator

Notes of Interest Parent/Teacher Conferences – Beginning in October, your child’s teacher will contact you regarding conference sign-ups. Field Trips-Sci-Tech Discovery Center and Dallas Arboretum-We will let you know when online payment is available. Scholastic Book Order – Great Deals! Pick out good fit books. Communication: e-mail, notes, phone calls, folders If there is a change in how your child will be going home please send a note or call the office. **Conference /Planning is 9:40

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