1. Welcome to 2nd Grade!

2. 2nd Grade Team Jason Adams – Room 25 Shivani Guild – Room 26
Tara Zurcher – Room 27

3. Our Team
* Work closely together to plan curriculum and activities * Walk to Language – 30 minutes daily language instruction at 3 levels * Walk to Read – 30 minutes daily of small group reading instruction at a variety of levels
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Shivani

4. Curriculum Information

5. Common Core State Standards
Prepares students for a world where colleges and businesses are more demanding.
Clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do from kindergarten through 12th grade.
2nd grade is a significant difference than 1st grade. The content will most likely be much more difficult for your child.
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Tara

6. What We’ll Learn in 2nd Grade
Reading:
* Fiction: ask/answer questions, retell, story structure
* Nonfiction: ask/answer questions, main topic/details, text features
* Reading fluently and accurately
Math:
* Addition/Subtraction facts fluency
* 2-digit and 3-digit addition/subtraction
* Word problems
Writing
* Complete paragraph with topic sentence, details, and concluding sentence
* Three types of writing: Opinion, information, and narrative
* Correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling
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Tara

7. Intervention
* There are interventions set up for both reading and math if your child needs a little extra help.
* Reading and math intervention groups occur everyday for 30 minutes.
* Reading intervention is first
priority if students need help

8. Google Ninja Program
* 2nd grade has been picked to have Chromebooks in our classroom this year
* We will integrate more technology into the classroom
* Some assignments and projects will be done on the Chromebooks
* More info will be coming soon!

9. SUN School
* Schools Uniting Neighborhoods * Fall SUN starts October 10th (forms will be sent home soon) * SUN school is a 4-day commitment (Monday-Thursday) after school * SUN also offers parent education classes throughout the year as well as other fun activities

10. SUN School (cont.)
* First priority are kids who need math intervention but can’t attend during the day because of reading intervention * Some available classes include sign language, chess, computer club, cartooning, art, dance, and science

11. Grading & Report Cards
The report card reflects Common Core State Standards.
Grades are proficiency based. Students are given a score of 1-4 based on how well they can demonstrate a skill.
Scores of 3 will reflect adequate progress toward proficiency.
Students are working toward a score of
4 in all areas by the end of the year.
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Shivani

12. Grades
4: Proficient – The student consistently demonstrates mastery of the grade level standards. Evidence shows ability to apply concepts in a variety of contexts. 3: Approaching Proficiency – The student is able to demonstrate partial understanding of the grade level standards. Student still produces evidence that may often contain errors.
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Tara

13. Grades
2: Minimal Proficiency – The student is not demonstrating understanding of the grade level standards. Student produces evidence that is significantly below grade level. 1: Insufficient Evidence Towards Proficiency – There is a lack of evidence to determine proficiency of the grade level standards. NA: The standard was not addressed this semester or the student was not enrolled long enough to accurately assess.
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14. Frequency of Report Cards
Report cards will be completed twice this year. Parents will also receive a student data sheet twice during the year.
* November (Fall Conferences): data sheet
* February: Report Card #1 sent home
* March (Spring Conferences): data sheet
* June: Report Card #2 sent home
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15. Homework
Based on current research about the effectiveness of homework, Cherry Park now has a “No Homework” policy.
Instead, we encourage families to do various activities together. We will periodically send home *OPTIONAL* suggestions for different at-home activities.
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Shivani

16. Online Practice at Home
* The MobyMax website can be accessed outside of school. * Students can practice both math and reading skills. * Login information will be sent home soon.
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17. General Expectations

18. Attendance Be on time - Class starts at 9:00 am (10:00 am on Wed.)
Classroom doors are open 15 minutes before
If your child has a fever or has been vomiting, they need to stay home
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Tara

19. Absent Students
It’s extremely important to be at school on time everyday! 2nd grade is a very busy year so we don’t want our students missing days unless they’re really sick.
Work missed will need to be completed upon a student’s return to school.
This may be done at school or
at home unless it is a test.
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Shivani

20. Behavior Management INCENTIVES: CONSEQUENCES: Charger Cards
Charger Coins
Student of the Week
Student of the Month
Golden Tray (cafeteria)
Golden Whistle (recess)
CONSEQUENCES:
Verbal Warning or Redirection
Time Out
Loss of Recess Minutes
Written
Warning (Minor)
Referral to
Student
Behavior
Specialist
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Shivani

21. Thanks For Coming!

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