Seven Hills Elementary Your future begins NOW! Second Grade

 Mrs. Green   Ms. Payne   Ms. Teague   Mrs. Vann 

Tonight parents will…  Understand their role in the parent community  Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school  Understand the role of a student at Seven Hills  Understand the rituals and routines that make Seven Hills a successful learning community.

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Workshop Model  Reading, Writing, Math and Science follow the workshop model  Opening, work period, and closing  Students all work at their level.  The teacher introduces concepts at the opening.  The teacher pulls groups or individuals during the work period  Students become teachers at the closing

Reading & Writing  Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook  Goal Notebooks  Anchor charts  Reading logs  Reading levels charted  Million Word Challenge  Book of the Month

Reading & Writing  Reading 20 minutes independently  Personal narratives, report of information and responding to literature  Capitalization and punctuation  Weekly spelling test

Million Word Challenge  Each child is expected to read 100 picture books by the end of the year.  Book only counts once  Must be a “Just Right” book  Chapter books upon teacher discretion  Weekly check of reading logs  Reward given in May/June

Million Word Challenge  20 books by October 4  40 books by November 15  60 books by January 17 th  80 books by February 28 th  100 books by April 18 th

Math  Math Investigations-links for additional information on Mrs. Russell’s web page.  Conceptual learning  Importance of knowing their math facts  Anchor Charts  Notebooking

Math  Math expectations  Facts up to  Two digit addition and subtraction strategies, noticing patterns and efficiency  Homework expectations – 15 to 20 minutes logged per week

Science  Workshop Model  Notebooking  Anchor charts  Inquiry Process  Matter, Force and Motion, Earth and Space and Living Organisms

Social Studies  Leadership in our community and government  Often is incorporated into our LA curriculum or Principal’s Book of the Month

Classroom Management  STAR Binder  Please check and initial behavior calendar every night  STAR Parties  End of every 6 weeks – reward for great behavior  STAR Awards  Perfect attendance and great citizenship

Technology in Action  Netbook Carts  iPads and Carts  Classroom Response Systems  Digital Cameras  Eduphoria  Millions of Apps and Websites  Video Announcements

ITBS and COGAT Testing Days  In February we will be testing students on their cognitive abilities

Conferences  We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in October.  Make sure you sign up before you leave  If you would ever like to meet with us; just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

Homework  Spelling and math  Spelling is for practice only  The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that have already been taught in class.

Specials (Art, Music and PE)  Information on:  Curriculum goals  Scheduling and conference times  Choir  Recorder  Photography Club  Fitness testing  Family fitness fun run  Can be found on their individual pages

Library  Our library day is Monday  Please remember to return library books on Mondays

Dance Team  Second grade dance team will begin after Christmas break.  Cynthia Bukasa will be organizing the boys and girls teams  If you would like to volunteer please contact her at: