1. Mrs. Terreri’s 2nd Grade Class
Welcome Parents!

2. Before We Begin Sign up for a Fall conference
Sign up for volunteer opportunities
Look around the room
Write your child a note

3. Welcome to Room 17! Introduction Thomas Aquinas College for bachelors
Marymount University for masters
Second year teaching in Loudoun County
13th year teaching
Eighth year teaching 2nd grade
Taught Kindergarten for 3 years

4. Routines Morning Procedures Meals Dismissal
School starts at 7:50 so please make sure your child arrives on time.
If you know your child will be absent please call the absentee line ( ) or send a note or in advance.
Meals
Snack - Nut Free 9:30
Lunch 11:35-12:05
Dismissal
Buses and most daycares start loading at 2:35. Car riders, CASA and Majest released at 2:40 to the gym.
Please send a note or about any changes. Please do NOT send an if the change occurs after school starts just call the office and leave a message. ( )

5. Classroom Expectations
Be patient, kind and inquisitive
Treat others as you want to be treated
Be honest and be fair
Leave toys at home

6. School Wide Expectations
PBIS

7. 2nd Grade Expectations

8. Consequences
Students are expected to follow the school and classroom rules.
Gentle reminders are given when needed.
Persistent behaviors will be discussed with parents and school administration if necessary.

9. Our Daily Schedule Academic Blocks (Average Daily Time) Specials
2-3 hours Language Arts
reading, writing, word study, read aloud, shared reading
45 mins.- 1 hour Math
45 minutes for Science or Social Studies
Specials
PE (Mon., Thurs. and Fri.)- tennis shoes
Music (Mon., and Thurs.)
Library (Tues.)
Computer Lab (Wed. & Thurs.)
Art (Wed.)
SEARCH (EOW Fri.)
Guidance (EOW Fri.)
Recess (daily for 20 minutes)

10. Curriculum Virginia SOL’s (web site) 9 week plans (web site)
Language Arts
Balance Literacy Approach
Readers Workshop: shared reading (poems and readers theater), guided reading (flexible groups), independent reading and read alouds
Writers Workshop: generating ideas, develop independent and fluent writing, editing and revising skills
Word Study: understand patterns and spelling rules, recognize “oddballs”

11. Curriculum Math Socials Studies and Science
Math centers and manipulatives to improve and extend knowledge
Math To The Moon – math facts
Reflex Math -computer based program individualized
DREAMBOX – computer based program individualized based on student’s level
Problem Solving – math journals and morning Fundamentals
Socials Studies and Science
VA SOL’s drives instruction
9 week plans
Study guides are sent for tests

12. Grading Policy Assignments are scored with a 4/E, 3/M, 2/P, 1/B.
4/E = exceeds standards, 3/M = meets standards, /P = making progress towards standard, 1/B = below standard
These letters are not the same as the traditional A-F report card
Effort is scored with O, S, N
O = Outstanding, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement

13. Grading Policy
Please keep in mind that information about a child’s achievement and development may be gathered in a number of ways. Some techniques are:
Observations
Rubrics
Discussions/conferences
Work samples
Class participation
Formative and Summative Assessments
County wide assessments (PALS an DRA)

14. Sample Rubric
Standard: Math SOL 2.4 Learning Target: The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 and count backwards by 10s starting from 100, as well as identify even and odd numbers. 4
The student will skip count forward and backwards using other multiples from various starting points, as well as explain how to identify even and odd numbers. 3
The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 and count backwards by 10s starting from 100, as well as identify even and odd numbers. 2
The student will count forward by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100 starting at 2, 5, and 10. 1
The student will count forward by 10s to 100.
4: start with 24 and count by 2’s, start at 125 and count by 5’s

15. Report Cards Report cards are issued 4 times a year.
Conferences are held in the fall and by request.
LCPS uses a standard based report card
Students are assessed on their academic achievement and effort level.
Reading Level (above, on, or below)
Comment section will elaborate on student’s strengths and weaknesses

16. Homework Look in agenda for written instructions every night.
Reading (15 minutes nightly)
Word Study (Mon. - Thurs.) spellingcity.com – please see the web site for directions
Math (3 times a week) may use ixl.com
Science or Social Studies (once a week)
Projects – as assigned

17. Communication Folders Phone Calls E-mail for Our Classroom Updates
Take Home Folders (blue)
Homework
Notes to and from school
Thursday Folders (black and red)
PTA and school information
Student work
Agendas
Homework - written instructions
Phone Calls
Please leave a message in the office. ( )
for Our Classroom Updates

18. Communication E-mail - do NOT use for emergencies
Website
Upcoming Events
Nine Week Plans
Homework Assignments
Classroom Schedule
Grading Policy
State SOL’s
Curriculum Web Sites

19. Birthdays
Birthdays
LCPS does not allow any food items to celebrate birthdays.
Student’s name will be announced on the morning announcements.
Students cannot pass out invitations at school.
Parents are welcome to donate a book to the Arcola library to honor your child’s birthday

20. Medication
If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse. The children are not allowed to give it to the nurse.
Children are NOT allowed to have medication in class. This includes cough drops.

21. I’m looking forward to a great year!