Welcome to Room 1 Mrs. Greenberg Miss Welch

Journey’s Reading & Language Arts Story Anthology Practice Book Writer’s Workshop Centers – Vocabulary – Spelling/Phonics – Grammar – Guided Reading (comprehension/fluency) – IXL – RAZ Kids

Vocabulary Introduced Monday Daily Practice Monday Homework – Choose 3 vocab. words and write 3 sentences

Spelling Introduced Monday- Pretest Daily Practice Spelling Box Homework (in Spelling Notebook) – 3 assignments for the week MUST include sentences – Sentences must consist of 7-8 words – ALL 3 assignments due Thursday Assessment given Friday – Please sign and return tests with student’s incorrect words written 3 times each on the back

Journey’s Reading & Language Arts Assessments Weekly tests include: - vocabulary- phonics - comprehension - grammar - written response Please correct tests with your child, then sign and return them – You do not need to fix the comprehension section! – Two nights to complete corrections Curriculum is spiraled, so topics get repeated (i.e. students are not expected to master concepts the first time around)

Social Studies Map Skills Community – Field trip! General Geography

Science Earth Science Solar System – Field trip! Magnetism Electricity

Magic Minutes – 50 addition/subtraction problems in 3 minutes (packets are available upon request) Daily Word Problems (challenge problems) Daily lessons Independent practice Small group practice Games/centers/IXL Homework: Daily Review Worksheet Go Math!

Homework Assignments written in planner Worksheets sent home in orange Homework Folder Planner and Folder should go back and forth to school EVERY DAY Please help/check your child’s work, but all assignments should be in the student’s own words After 3 missing/late homework assignments, students will complete the work during recess

Homework at a Glance Monday Reading Log (15 min.) Vocabulary Spelling Box Math Sheet Wednesday Reading Log (15 min.) Spelling Box W.E.B Math Sheet Tuesday Reading Log (15 min.) Spelling Box Math Sheet Thursday Reading Log (15 min.) Study for Spelling Test W.E.B Math Sheet All homework is subject to change

2 nd Grade Expectations Students work to the best of their ability Complete tasks, be organized and self- motivated Follow directions and listen Respect for peers and teachers Advocate for themselves Take work to the next level

Rewards & Consequences Table points (fish) Class Beans Behavior Chart (worms) Desk Fairy Stickers/Prizes

Other Information Snack One healthy “course” Water ONLY Birthdays Refer to the sheet provided by the school nurse All “treats” need to be approved by the office – If you don’t hear back within 24 hours, send a note! Remind101 – Free app for communication – Text with the

Don’t Forget! Write a note to your child Questions on index cards Sign up for conferences Hand in any Kidstuff Books or Envelopes Thank you!