1. Mrs. Gerike’s 2nd Grade Class

2. Welcome Parents
I look forward to each and every day with your children! It is a joy to come to work!
I will introduce you to 2nd grade and our classroom.
Please wait until the end of the presentation to ask any questions.

3. All About Me My Background I grew up in Downers Grove.
I played volleyball, badminton, and sang in choir.
My education and experience
B.A. in Elementary Education
M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction
10th year teaching
Personal
Married
2 daughters
Love watching sports and reading

4. Specials Special Classes PE – Everyday for 25 minutes
Music – Twice a week for 25 minutes
Art – Once a week for 50 minutes
IMC – Once a week for 50 minutes (Thursdays)

5. PBIS School wide Expectations Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
School Pledge
Bear Growls
Bear Bucks
Behavior Matrix

6. Classroom Behavior Management
Super Student Bucks
Earn Bucks
Lose Bucks
Buy rewards
Clip Chart
Earn Bear Growl
Consequences
Reflection Sheet
Weekly Behavior Sheet
Return on Mondays

7. Classroom Behavior Management
Secret Student
2nd semester
7 Habits
Read Aloud
Bucket Filling

8. Daily Schedule 7:45-8:00 Morning Routine/Rocket Math 8:00-8:30
Reading Groups
8:30-9:30
Math
9:30-10:30
Reader’s Workshop
10:30-11:00
Special
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:10
Writer’s Workshop
Word Study
12:10-1:00
Lunch/Recess
1:00-1:15
1:15-2:05
Science/Social Studies
2:05-2:30 PE
2:30
Dismissal

9. Reader’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson
Students read books at their own level independently
Practice the strategies we learn during the mini-lesson
Reading Responses
Guided reading and strategy groups
Involves conferencing and goal setting
Assessments
Responses
Conference notes
Benchmark
Ends with share time

10. Writing Writer’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson
Students are given a genre to write about and work through the writing process together
Many different genres
Narrative
Adaptation of a fairy tale
Informational
Autobiography
Opinion Letter
Book Review
Goals
Capitals and periods
Complete Sentences
Variety of sentences
Details
Main idea

11. Math Math Workshop Pre-tests Mini-lessons 3 Groups Games
Mrs. Gerike’s Website
Sumdog
IXL
Everydaymathonline
Big Ideas
Time
Coins
Facts
Double-digit Addition & Subtraction
Rocket Math
Calendar Math

12. Reading Groups Just-Right Activities Small Groups Nonfiction Choices
Computer Work
Independent Reading
Comprehension Activities

13. Spelling Words Their Way Weekly Sorts Main Features Spelling Inventory
Analyze Spelling Features
“Just-Right” Groups
Weekly Sorts
Open Sort
Closed Sort
Speed Sort
Blind Sort
Spelling Test
Answers
Main Features
Long – Short Vowels
Syllables
Consonants & Vowels

14. Social Studies Textbook Geography- Governing the People
The World Around Us
Using Our Resources
People Long Ago
A World of Many People
People in the Marketplace
Geography-
Weekly Geography Journal

15. Science Scott Foresman Science Hands-on learning STEM Activities
Life Science
Research Project
Earth Science
Physical Science
Children’s Discovery Museum
Hands-on learning
STEM Activities
NGSS Standards

16. Technology Integrated throughout the curriculum Skills Log on Research
PowerPoint
Age-appropriate software

17. Assessment Map (Reading & Math) Fountas & Pinnell
Benchmark Running Records
Writing Pieces
Reading Conferences & Letters
Running Records
Math Pre-tests
Math Practice Pages
Math Tests

18. Tests
Before most tests, there will be a study guide sent home with the answers
Study guides are also available on the classroom website
We go over and complete study guides together
Look for the study guides to come home approximately one or two days before a scheduled test
The best way to prepare for the test is to go over the study guide

19. Homework Checked for Completion The same every week! Homework Policy
Monday – Reading
Tuesday – Writing
Thursday - Math
Homework Policy
If students turn in their homework all month they are in the homework club!
Should only take around 20 minutes
Skills should be review
Checked for Completion
Absent Student? Work can be sent home with a sibling, neighbor, or picked up at the office. Please request the homework before noon.

20. Homework Weekly homework will consist of:
Monday: Reading
Tuesday: Writing
Thursday: Math
In addition to the above items, your child may also have the following items for homework:
Study for an upcoming test
Unfinished work from class
Uh-oh Slips
Study basic math facts
Study Spelling

21. Grades Skyward Family Access Reading & Writing Math Social Studies
Science
Reading & Writing
Anecdotal Notes
Running Records
Individual Conferences

22. Support Your Child at Home
Read for 20 minutes everyday
Check for understanding
Practice spelling
Play math games

23. Communication Between Home and School
Take Home Folder
Classroom Newsletters
Conferences
Progress Reports
Phone calls
Notes s
Classroom Website:

24. Thank You!!
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New birthday treat polcy.
Please write a quick note back to your child!

25. Questions? Comments?
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Check the classroom website- it has a lot of valuable information.
School Phone: (309)