1. Welcome to Second Grade
Please read the letter your child wrote to you. Feel free to write back to them on the back of the page.

2. Welcome! A little about me… 2nd year teaching 2nd grade 
I love reading, watching sports (especially soccer), spending time with friends and family, and eating out at local restaurants.

3. White Sheet Curriculum Standards Reflect the SOLs before they changed
Mostly changes to science and social studies
ie: Egypt and China are no longer a part of our curriculum

4. Homework “How not to get burned by homework”
Monthly Calendar – 5CW focus
Read at least 20 minutes per day
Play First in Math
Study for your next test
Correct work

5. Math Investigations and EnVisions Small group instruction
Intervention and Enrichment
Teach for understanding, not memorization of procedures

6. Math How you can help at home Find math in every day things
Measure things together
Cook together (reading recipes is great for reading too!)
Count money AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE
Decompose numbers
Complete some of the EnVisions Topic Opener sheets together and play the activity on the back

7. Reading Balanced Literacy Small group instruction on reading level
Comprehension
Fluency
Vocabulary/Word Work
Writing
Small group instruction on reading level

8. Reading How you can help at home
Read to, read with, let your child read to you
Find books on topics your child enjoys
Support the 40 Book Challenge

9. Report Cards 4 = exceeds expectations 3 = meets expectations
2 = works towards expectations
1 = performs below standards
X = not assessed
+ = progressing to the next level

10. Report Cards
Retaking Quizzes/Tests
3+ and 4 opportunities

11. Behavior Policy
Daily Clothespin Incentive Chart

12. Special Notes Website: http://www.staffordschools.net/Domain/23
Snack and Water Bottles (with secure lids!)
Birthdays - treats and invitations
Specials
Monday: Library/Guidance
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: P.E.
Thursday: Art
Friday: P.E.
Website:
Lunch
12:03-12:33

13. Special Notes Schedule – Special in morning, recess after lunch
Writing Journals are Morning Work
Daily Folders – expect work on Wednesdays
communication – Second Grade Scoop
Conference sign ups

17. Done!
Reminder – 2 days before

18. My Information Class Website Preferred: Other: written notes
Other: written notes

19. Any Questions?
Before you leave, please fill out the Exit Slip and drop it in the box by the door.
Thank you for coming! I’m looking forward to a fabulous year!