2. Welcome! Mawbey Street School Mrs. Bost & Ms. Ginda jennifer.bost@woodbridge.k12.nj.us michele.ginda@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

3. Agenda Discussion of Curriculum Homework Policy Report Cards Rewards/Discipline

4. Everyday Math 1. Numbers and Routines 2. Addition and Subtraction 3. Fact Strategies 4. Place Value 5. Money and Time 6. Whole Number Operations and Number Stories 7. Whole Number Operations and Measurement and Data 8. Geometry and Arrays 9. Equal Groups 10. Estimating Amounts 11. Decimals and Place Value 12. Expand and Trade Subtractions Check out password in Home Folder for website access!

5. Journeys: Language Arts Comprehension Skills and Strategies Grammar Skills Spelling Words Vocabulary Words Vocabulary Strategies Builds Fluency and Phonemic Awareness Think Central Password (Look for Journeys Book 2)

6. Handwriting Improves manuscript (September –January) Introduces cursive (February-June) Writing positions Letter formation Zaner-Bloser

7. Social Studies & Spanish Meeting Many People Text : Meeting Many People 1.Exploration of how individuals and groups interact within the community 2.The need for rules and laws 3.The responsibilities of citizenship 4.The role of government 5.Patriotic symbols and their meaning 6.The role of diversity in the community and the world 7.Fundamentals of economics 8.Basic map skills and an understanding of different environments. New iTunes Program: Second Grade Spanish (October)

8. Health Wellness Motor Skill Development Community of Caring Respect Caring Responsibility Trust Family Personal & Interpersonal Skills Drugs & Medicine

9. Science Life Science Life Science a. Plants b. Animals c. Life Cycles Physical Science Physical Science a. Properties of Matter b. Energy c. Forces and Motion d. Sound Space and Technology Space and Technology a. Earth and Space Science b. Technology in Our World Earth Science Earth Science a. Land, Air, and Water b. Weather & Seasons c. Fossils & Dinosaurs

10. Dinosaurs Fossils Paleontologist Dig Types of Dinosaurs Characteristics of Dinosaurs Dinosaur project

11. Homework Policy Purpose To enrich and extend classroom learning where necessary. To develop effective, independent work habits and study skills. To show progress Amount of HW As per our superintendent, homework will be unfinished classwork and any additional skill practice the teacher or parent deems necessary. Homework may include… MATH: Daily Home Link or fact practice; optional weekend challenges SPELLING: Review spelling words through various practice activities; spelling activity menu; workbook page GRAMMAR/PHONICS: Practice worksheets RAZ-KIDS: Complete one Fictional book/Informational text weekly along with quiz. Try to complete by Wednesday. READING LOGS: Assigned at the beginning of the month. 10 minutes reading per night. Will receive rewards for reaching reading goal. Will change each month.

12. HW and Friday Folders Homework Please initial student homework each night to ensure completion. Homework is marked with HW in student folders; Remind 101 1 st marking period If you have any questions regarding your child’s homework completion, please email or contact teacher through note. Friday Folders Sent home every other Friday. Contains graded assignments and classwork. Please sign and return to school on Monday.

13. Remind 101 A free app that is used to remind parents and students of upcoming activities, tests, and class assignments. Phone numbers are never shared. You can text me from 7:30am until 7:30pm.

14. Follow our class on Instagram See what is happening inside our classroom @mrs.bostsclass_mawbey Follow me on Twitter @mrsbostmawbey Pictures of spelling lists, notices, short videos, and student projects are posted. Students will only be posted if they have returned a YES Twitter permission slip.

15. Attitude Marks for Grade 2 O = Outstanding attitude S = Satisfactory attitude G = Growth shown in attitude N = Attitude needs improvement U = Unsatisfactory attitude Report Cards The school year is divided into four marking periods. ALL REPORTS CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED ON-LINE Grade Book can be accessed through Parent Portal Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for: October October 25 th, 26 th, 27 th & 28 th

16. Rewards and Disciplinary Actions REWARDS Whole class: Bubble Letters Individual: Dolphin Dollars, Student Cheers BEHAVIOR Individual: Moving their Monkey Clips up and down the Monkey Tree. Reaching Top Banana earns sticker for the day Landing on Too Much Monkey Business or Coco-Nutty has consequences

17. Peanut Free Snacks Fruits/Vegetables: any fresh fruit, veggies & dip, fruit cups. Crackers: goldfish or Cheese-Its Linden’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Popsicles Philly Pretzel Factory Kellogs’ brand Rice Krispie Treats (original) Chips: Doritos, Sun Chips (original flavor) *Individual serving size please* *No homemade or bakery items are permitted.* *Goodie bags are not permitted.*

18. Class Specials Monday Gym & ComputersTuesday MusicWednesday Thursday GymFriday Art

19. School Information Absences must be called into the main office School Phone Number: 732-602-8401 Principal: Mrs. Barbara Balog Secretary: Mrs. Diane Szymanik Nurse: Ms. Sheila Walsh

20. THANK YOU for attending Open House! I look forward to working with you and your child this school year. Questions?