1. Welcome to Open House!
Write your child a note on the green paper on their desk for them to see tomorrow morning.
2. If you have any questions, please write them on the index card. I will address personal questions via or phone call.

2. About Mrs. Couvillion From Greenville, SC
Second year at teaching 2nd grade at Teasley
Taught 1st grade in Fairfax, VA for 3 years
Taught 4th Grade in Greenville, SC for 3 years
B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina
M. Ed in Classroom Leadership from Southern Wesleyan University
Currently working on Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement through CCSD

3. Reader’s Workshop / Guided Reading
A mini-lesson is taught on a specific skill.
Small group instruction based on clusters of students with similar goals
Spelling and Vocabulary
How to choose a “Just Right” book
Second Grade Focus Areas:
- Main Idea
- Ask/Answer Questions
- Recount/Summarize
- Story Structure
- Author’s Point
-Compare and Contrast

4. What is Daily Five?
Promotes students to become independent readers and writers
Students build stamina (memory muscle)
Rotate through different literacy areas- read to self, read to someone, listen to reading, word work and work on writing.
Specific behaviors match each area.
Allows for the teacher to work with students in guided reading groups, while other students are engaged in meaningful literary reading and writing activities.

5. Writer’s Workshop A mini-lesson is taught on a specific skill.
Students will then have individual time to apply these skills in their own writing.
One-on-one or small group conferencing with students is done at this time.
Author’s Chair
Second Grade Focus Area:
Opinion
Narrative
Informational

6. What is Guided Math? - Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Small group instruction based on clusters of students with similar goals
Mini-lesson taught on specific skill
Students work at different stations:
Small group with a teacher
Fluency (math facts)
Math Activity (activities & games focusing on math skills)
Independent Practice
Problem Solving
Computers
Second Grade Focus Areas:
- Addition and Subtraction Strategies
- Place Value
- Estimation
- Measurement
- Shapes
- Problem Solving
- Graphs
- Money

7. Science Social Studies - Matter - Seasonal Changes
- Light, Heat, and Motion Energy
- Forces: Push and Pull
- Sun
- Shadows
- Life Cycles
Social Studies
- Creeks and Cherokees
- Historical Figures
- Government Rules and Laws
- Goods and Services

8. Homework / Study Skills
Each night, your child will come home with assignments written in their agenda.
In 2nd grade, we expect your child:
- to read 20 minutes each school night
- to complete homework and bring it to school the next day
- to bring agenda AND communication folder to school every day
- to have behavior chart signed nightly
Homework: Math homework is assigned Mon. – Thurs. on one sheet for the week.

9. Behavior Expectations
Classroom Expectations
School Expectations
Consequences
Support

10. Reminders Arrive to school on time (before 7:45am) PE Days Conferences
PTA & PAWS
No fast food from outside in café
Dress Code
Change of Transportation Form
Healthy Snacks/Birthdays
Agenda is used daily as a communication tool

11. How Can You Help? Check backpack each night.
Empty/go through take communication folder each night. Student work is usually sent home on Thursdays. Please review.
Guide your child through nightly homework.
Check agenda, sign behavior chart, and document nightly reading.
Use our class blog to be updated about activities, announcements, and newsletter.

12. Thank You For Your Support!
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