WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE 2nd Grade Mrs. Duncan

AGENDA Welcome to Our Team Communication “Meramec Five” Daily Schedule Literacy Math Science/Social Studies Field Trips Homework Contact Information

ALL ABOUT ME Born in Texas and grew up in New Mexico BA in Drama from New Mexico State MA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Washington University 15 th Year at Meramec Live in University City Husband and 2 kids

COMMUNICATION Communication plays an important role in best meeting the needs of the children. Please contact me at any time with questions, comments, concerns, etc.

COMMUNICATION Daily Homework Math Unit Profile Conferences Report Cards 2nd Grade Spotlight Notes Home Phone Calls Website

MERAMEC FIVE Be Cooperative Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine / Independent Work Making Meaning Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Lunch/Recess Math Science or Social Studies Specials Closure

KIDCHECK We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting children at the center of every decision.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS Building a caring classroom community with class meetings Focus on the Meramec Five Clear routines and expectations Intrinsic motivation Experience natural consequences

READING Making Meaning Independent Reading Guided Reading Reading Response Journals Discussion Reading Logs Raz Kids on the Computer

WRITING Writers’ Workshop and Journaling Six Traits: *Ideas *Organization *Conventions Voice Sentence Fluency Word Choice Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using word study of patterns

MATH Everyday Math Math Groups Extensions/Interventions based on need FASTT Math Everyday Math Online (available at home)

Science and Social Studies Science: Pebbles, Sand and Silt Balance and Motion Plants and Animals Social Studies: Governing the People The World Around Us Using Our Resources People in the Marketplace

FIELD TRIPS October 12 – The Magic House November 18 – Weldon Spring Site January – St. Louis Family Theatre February – City Museum May – Botanical Garden

HOMEWORK NIGHTLY Math Reading Log *Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.

Snacks & Birthday Treats Students may bring a healthy snack daily. Simple birthday treats arranged ahead of time. Remember the district food allergy policy regarding nuts.

PLEASE REMEMBER Take your child’s letter Leave a note for your child Sign up for conferences in the library

THANK YOU FOR COMING I am looking forward to a great year!