1. Welcome to the Second Grade!
~Miss Vanemon
&
Miss Smithyman

2. Homework Preparation for third grade
Math: usually a worksheet or workbook page every night (Monday-Thursday)
Reading: 20 minutes every night and logged four nights weekly
Spelling: writing words three times each and writing 5 sentences

3. Homework Folders Homework folders must go home and be returned daily
Inside is a copy of our behavior chart. Student will chart their behavior DAILY.
Please sign and return this chart to school daily

4. Reading Log Reading Logs are brought back and forth daily.
Students or parents may write in the logs as long as the student rates the book and the parent signs.
Books are counted by the number of chapters read. Picture books count as 1 chapter.
I will check these papers once a week.

5. Bathroom Policy
Students may use bathroom when needed. If I notice a student overusing the restroom, or wandering hallways, only certain times will be allowed.

6. Snack Time
Students may bring their own snacks and water bottles to school.
Our snack time is in the morning.
Please try to limit messy and sugary snacks.
Birthday snacks are permitted.

7. Guided Reading Assessed using STAR Reading, DRA2’s and Running Records
Grouped together for individualized learning
Read chapter and non fiction books
Books stay in classroom
I will use these books to target our weekly comprehension skills and will include vocabulary lessons for each group.

8. Spelling Aligned to Common Core
Focuses on words that are essential for writing well
We work on the words in centers all week so that it isn’t strict memorization

9. Behavior System Students start the day on “Ready to Learn”
May move up 3 times for good choices and behaviors
Can also move down 3 times for bad choices and behaviors. First to “Think about it”, next to “Loss of Time”, and finally to “Parent Contact.”
“Loss of time, and “Parent Contact” both have notes home.

10. Math Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Addition and Subtractions Concepts
Number Patterns
Add 2 and 3 digit numbers
Subtract 2 digit numbers
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Place value up to 1,000
Add 3 digit numbers
Subtract 3 digit numbers
Measurement and Data
Money
Data Analysis
Time
Customary and Metric Lengths
Geometry
Geometric Shapes and Equal Shares

11. Social Studies Communities Government Heroes First Settlers Timelines
Maps and Location
Resources
Needs and Wants
World
Traditions
Nation Past and Present
Heroes
Timelines
American Stories
Symbols
Goods and Services

12. Science New Pearson books!
The focus in on hands on learning experiences
Two lessons are taught each week. One day is learning new concepts, the other day is putting this knowledge to use in an experiment.
Topics include: Thinking Like A Scientist, Technology and Tools, Living Things Interacting With Their Environment, Growth and Change in Living Things, Earth’s Materials, The Solar System, Weather, Matter, and Motion

13. Language Arts Goal: Paragraph Writing Genres Fiction vs. Non Fiction
Main Character, Summary, Plot, Setting
Making predictions and conclusions based on text
Fact vs. Opinion
Synonyms and antonyms
Narrative, Informational and Persuasive Essays
Adjectives, nouns, verbs, pronouns, adverbs
Writing a letter
Reviewing start, middle, and end in stories

14. Field Trips Eisenhower Auditorium Plays
Shavers Creek Insect Walk (April)
Lincoln Caverns (April-May)

15. Thank you for coming!