Welcome to Mrs. Skaggs ’ and Mrs.Albert’s 2 nd Grade Class You cannot teach someone anything. You can only help them to find it within themselves. Galileo Galilei

The Skaggs Family

The Albert Family

Classroom Mission We will come prepared. We will come prepared. We will challenge our students. We will challenge our students. We will continue to learn ourselves. We will continue to learn ourselves. We will be available as needed. We will be available as needed. We will provide a safe and positive learning environment. We will provide a safe and positive learning environment.

Behavioral Expectations Ride the WAVE at LFE W e are RESPECTFUL W e are RESPECTFUL A lways SAFE A lways SAFE V ery RESPONSIBLE V ery RESPONSIBLE E VERY DAY!!! E VERY DAY!!!

Common Core The major themes for teachers to focus on are called the 4 C’s…. Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity In addition, there will be a shift to nonfiction text material, incorporation of technology, and students’ backing up arguments with “evidence” derived from research. Another emphasis will be on collaboration with others and on speaking and listening skills.

Language Arts Houghton Mifflin…..and beyond Houghton Mifflin…..and beyond Whole Group Instruction Whole Group Instruction Small Group Instruction Small Group Instruction Writing Writing Spelling Spelling Phonics Phonics Oral Presentations Oral Presentations

Math Houghton Mifflin: Houghton Mifflin: Math Expressions Common Core Manipulatives Manipulatives Math Tiles/Versa Tiles Math Tiles/Versa Tiles Word Problems Word Problems Math Fluency Tests Math Fluency Tests

Science Forces and Motion, Sound, Plants and Animals in their Environment, Animal Life Cycles, All About Plants, Rocks and Soil, Fossils and Dinosaurs Social Studies Families, The Land Around Us, Governing the People, Using our Resources, People in the Marketplace, People Make a Difference

Physical Education Sportsmanship Sportsmanship Game Rules Game Rules Skills Skills Physical Fitness Physical Fitness Promote Sense of Well Being Promote Sense of Well Being

Special Activities iRead Lab: M-F 10:50 – 11:20 am iRead Lab: M-F 10:50 – 11:20 am Library: Thursday 12:30 - 1:00 pm Library: Thursday 12:30 - 1:00 pm Fieldtrips Fieldtrips Meet the Masters Meet the Masters Assemblies Assemblies

Homework Red Homework Folder Red Homework Folder 4 nights a week: minutes each night 4 nights a week: minutes each night Assigned Monday and due Friday morning Assigned Monday and due Friday morning Parent Signature on HW cover sheet Parent Signature on HW cover sheet Reading Logs due at the end of the month Reading Logs due at the end of the month Math Flashcards Math Flashcards Unfinished class work is HOMEWORK Unfinished class work is HOMEWORK

Math Flashcards 30 seconds 30 seconds Give them in order Give them in order One plus one equals two One plus one equals two Tested weekly Tested weekly

Parent Factor Parents are the first and best teachers! Parents are the first and best teachers! Hand-holding (not literal) should start to subside. Hand-holding (not literal) should start to subside. You reinforce everything we do – you ’ re the front line! You reinforce everything we do – you ’ re the front line! Responsibility Responsibility Following Directions Following Directions Social Aspect Social Aspect Personal Discipline Personal Discipline Study Habits Study Habits

Parent/Teacher Communication In lieu of a newsletter, our website will be updated weekly with important dates and notes. Please check regularly. In lieu of a newsletter, our website will be updated weekly with important dates and notes. Please check regularly. To get to our website: To get to our website: *go to *click on Staff WebPages *go to schools – click on Lake Forest *click on the Kingdom of Serendipity – Mrs. Skaggs’ & Mrs. Albert’s 2 nd grade class 2 nd grade class  Phone: Phone:  School Newsletter  Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Winter/Optional: Spring)

Grading System Most papers will receive a type of check off grade. Most papers will receive a type of check off grade. Quizzes and tests will be marked with a letter grade and percentage. Quizzes and tests will be marked with a letter grade and percentage. Report Cards are based on the Common Core Standards and students will receive a 3, 2 or 1. Report Cards are based on the Common Core Standards and students will receive a 3, 2 or 1.

Monday Folders Sent home every other Monday with your child ’ s work, quizzes, and tests. Sent home every other Monday with your child ’ s work, quizzes, and tests. Please review with your scholar. Please review with your scholar. Keep the work at home. Keep the work at home. Sign and return on Tuesday. Sign and return on Tuesday.

Students will receive a Happy Birthday sticker and pencil from their teachers. Dr. Norman also acknowledges each child. District policy states that treats are no longer permitted. In lieu of treats, please send in stickers, pencils, books or other items to share with the class (optional).

Parent Opportunities Library Library Centers Centers Meet the Masters Meet the Masters Prep Work Prep Work Typing Typing iRead Lab/Chromebooks iRead Lab/Chromebooks Room Parent (s) Room Parent (s) Math Flashcards Math Flashcards Class Picture Coordinator Class Picture Coordinator

Thank You We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your scholars! We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your scholars!