1. T. H. Rogers School 2nd Grade Open House Wednesday, August 31, 2011

2. Welcome Parents! Goals of Open House –To help parents understand the work your child will be doing throughout the school year. –To explain our expectations of your child. –To share information about how parents can support their child’s learning.

3. About Mrs. Lopez This will be my fourth year teaching at Rogers and I consider myself very fortunate to work with such a gifted and professional staff. I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility. I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom.

4. Parent Resources Please visit our class e-board and website pages. http://www1.eboard.com/eboard/servlet/BoardServlet?AC TION=BOARD_SHOW&SITE_NAME=throgers&BOARD_N AME=melinda&SESSION_ID=8lscgeg4y0nqr5625http://www1.eboard.com/eboard/servlet/BoardServlet?AC TION=BOARD_SHOW&SITE_NAME=throgers&BOARD_N AME=melinda&SESSION_ID=8lscgeg4y0nqr5625

5. 2nd Grade Goals To assist each student in implementation of a variety of reading strategies to increase word fluency and comprehension of written materials. To increase each student's ability to construct complete sentences incorporating correct word usage, capitalization and punctuation. To build each student's problem solving skills and allow them the opportunity to gain efficiency with mathematical computation. To provide academic support to each student as new material is introduced. To celebrate with students their individual personal and academic successes.

6. Academic Enhancements Field trips Research Projects Science Experiments Smart Boards and Computer Labs Outdoor habitat and garden Guidance Lessons with the counselor and school social worker Independent study projects

7. Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies We will be reading several chapter books from various genres and using the new reading textbook as whole groups and small groups. We will be discovering different types of fiction, expository text structures, creative writing, folk tales, fables, poetry, research as related to historical fiction, and purposeful writing. The students will also have daily oral language activities, journals, vocabulary enrichment, and grammar practice. The focus of second grade Social Studies is history, technology, geography, economics, and cultures. Manuscript handwriting will be monitored and cursive writing will be introduced and practiced.

8. Math and Science Math we will be studying Whole Numbers Money Problem solving strategies Multiplication and Division Facts Geometry Patterns Science this year we will be studying topics in Life, Physical, & Earth Sciences classifying living things Matter Change Rocks Soil Animals Water Cycle

9. Classroom Policies Conduct Policy Students are expected to follow all classroom rules as well as the rules listed in the Student Code of Conduct issued by T. H. Rogers. Conduct grades will be given as follows: “E”= Excellent This is a student who is punctual, polite, prepared, positive, and productive. “S”= Satisfactory This is a student who usually follows instructions and class expectations. “N”= Needs Improvement This is a student who consistently requires warnings from the teacher. Other interventions have been necessary such as calls/letters home. “U”= Unsatisfactory This is a student who requires warnings from the teacher, and is consistently interfering with the learning process. Administrative referrals are necessary.

10. Classroom Policies Grading Defining progress as movement toward mastery of the TEKS as required by the laws of the state of Texas, the following grading scale applies: 100-90= Excellent Progress 89-80= Good Progress 79-75= Meets Expectations 74-70= Needs Improvement 69-0= Unsatisfactory Categories of Assignments: The following categories and weights will be used to determine grades: (To be continued)

11. Classroom Policies Parent Conferences We are happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress and well being. To request a conference please email the classroom teacher. We will get back to you in a timely manner to set up an appointment. You will receive written confirmation of the date and time of your conference.

12. Supporting your child’s learning at home Become active in your child’s school: help out at school events, attend school events, volunteer in your child’s classroom, or share an interest of yours with your child’s class. Speak regularly with your child’s teacher: share information about your child, visit the school regularly, and contact your child’s teacher when you have questions or concerns. Encourage a positive attitude towards learning: discuss school activities with your child every day, speak positively about education, encourage your child’s best effort, assign home responsibilities your child can learn from, and take the time to listen to your child talk about school.

13. About Ms. McIntosh It only takes a spark to keep the yearning for learning burning! I intend to light that spark with each student and parent in my class. I started teaching many years ago, and still feel as excited and passionate as I did my very first year. I will try to be the kind of teacher for your children that I wanted my own children to have. Let’s pass learning on together!!

14. Goodnight! I am looking forward to a great year. I want to work closely with all of you to make this year a success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thanks!