1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Ms.Fishberg-2nd Grade Write a special note on the paper provided for your child to find on his/her desk tomorrow.

2. Our Daily Schedule 8:30 Bell Rings 8:35 Attendance 8:35-9:15 Morning Meeting 9:15-10:30 Centers (Phonics/Reading/ RtI) 10:30-10:45 Snack/ Recess 10:45-11:00 Read Aloud 11:00-11:45 Writers Workshop 11:45-12:15 PBL (project based learning) 12:15-1:00 Lunch 1:00- 2:00 Math 2:00-2:30 PE 2:30-3:00 ELD 3:00-3:20 Community Circle/Behavior Chart 3:35 Bell Rings/Dismissal

3. Special Times * P.E. (Primary Playground) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2:00-2:30 Wear appropriate shoes. *Centers: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15-10:30 * Computer Lab Wednesday 9:15-10:15 Friday 1:00-2:00

4. Attendance * Students must be in line by 8:30. When students come in tardy, it is a disruption to the class. Please have your child come to school on time. Excessive tardies and/or absences are considered as retention criteria. * Students are tardy by 8:35. * Pick up a tardy slip in the office and remind your child to inform Ms. Fishberg when entering the class. * Call the office any time of the day to report an absence.

5. Breakfast/Snack * Eating a good breakfast helps your child become a better learner. * Send a healthy snack (fruit, crackers, yogurt or half a sandwich) to school for your child to eat during recess at 10:30am-10:45am. * No candy, Hot Cheetos or Taki are allowed.

6. Class Rules 1. Listen! 2. Follow directions. 3. Work quietly. 4. Complete all assignments. 5. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.

8. Please sign this each week and keep it attached to the homework.

9. Rewards! * Fake Money * Verbal Praises * Table Points * Marbles * Clipping Up on the Behavior Chart * Extra Recess * Popcorn Party (Frys 100 List-January) * Movie Party (60 wpm-December)

10. Restrooms * Remind your child to use the restroom before walking to line in the morning. * Going to the restroom during class disrupts learning time for your child and the other students. * Students are encouraged to finish their work in class before going to the restroom. * Students are reminded to use the restroom before walking onto the playground during recess.

11. Report Cards/ Parent Conferences New Report Card to accommodate Common Core curriculum * End of First Trimester- November 13, 2015 Conferences November 17, 18, 19, 20 * End of Second Trimester- March 4, 2015 * End of Third Trimester- June 6, 2015 * Progress Reports sent home at mid- point of the trimester.

12. Homework * Homework is given on Monday and is due Friday morning. * Complete only the pages indicated per day. * Do not finish the whole packet in one day. * New Homework Policy. * Read every day WITH your child for 15-20 minutes. Students must read up to 90 words per minute by the end of the year. * Take-Home Books and High Frequency Words are extremely important to read. * Do not do you child’s homework for them. * PLEASE check your child’s work for completion and NEATNESS. GOOD READERS READ EVERY DAY!

14. Spelling Tests * 10 Words a week * 2 Dictation sentences Extra practice: www.spellingcity.com

15. Math New curriculum aligned to Common Core Standards. Always read parent letters sent home regarding math. Memorize Math Facts!

16. Writing * Narrative (Story) Beginning, Middle, End Setting, Details, Conclusion *Expository (Information) Step Up to Writing Topic Sentence, Details, Conclusion (Green, yellow, yellow, yellow, green) *Opinion Step Up to Writing Topic Sentence, Details, Conclusion (Green, yellow, yellow, yellow, green)

17. Science * Life Cycle * Habitats * Animals Social Studies * Citizenship * People who make a difference * Changes Over Time-timeline * Celebrating Culture * Goods and Services

18. Field Trip Suggestions? Still working on this. Natural Science Museum? * Please sign and return all forms.

19. Birthdays If you want to bring in something small (cupcakes or a healthy snack and drink) to celebrate your child’s birthday, you can drop them off in the morning and the children can enjoy their snack/treat during snack recess.

20. Great Resources! Phonics/Reading- www.starfall.comwww.starfall.com www.tickettoread.com more info TBAwww.tickettoread.com Printable flashcards( addition, subtraction)- www.printable-flash-cards.com/flash-carwww.printable-flash-cards.com/flash-cards Reviewing spelling words- www.spellingcity.comwww.spellingcity.com Find a List -> Michele Fishberg (teacher name) -> Click on the theme and week that we are on for the week. Choose an activity to do. For Reinforcement or Enrichment: Lakeshore Learning Store 8888 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034 (310) 559-9630 www.lakeshore.com

21. Check your child’s backpack every day! Pink folders are to come to school everyday! *Label EVERYTHING! (Jackets, backpacks, lunchboxes, etc.) * Leave toys, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils and markers at home. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your generous donations!

22. REMINDERS * Join the PTA- Your donation helps pay for assemblies, field trips, rewards, books and more! * Collect BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION! * Any donations for class materials are always greatly appreciated. * All parent volunteers must sign in through the office.

23. 23 Thank you for coming! Sincerely, Ms. Fishberg (213) 741-0583 mfishberg@metroharter.org 23