1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Mr. Weldon
2nd Grade

2. A Typical Day in the Life of Your 2nd Grader
7:20-7:40 Arrival and Morning Work
7:40-7:45 Announcements
7:45-8:00 Morning Meeting
8:00-8:30 Whole Group Reading
8:30-9:40 Small Group Reading
9:40-10:10 Being A Writer
10:10-10:40 Specials
10:45-11:13 Recess
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:50-12:20 Science or Social Studies
12:20-1:20 Math
1:20 -1:50 Math Small Group -Intervention/Enrichment
1:50 Begin Pack Up/Clean Up/Dismissal

3. Whole Group Reading
Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning VDOE
Includes a read-aloud text that covers vocabulary instruction, reading focus skill, comprehension strategies and practice

4. Small Group Reading
Direct instruction of leveled text delivered in small group setting, no more than 6 students in a group. Same type of skills and questions as whole group.
RED reading folder HW books will come from this small group.
When not with teachers, students are on computers, ipods, using writing journals, reading self selected books, or spelling.

5. Is My Child Reading on Grade Level?
HCPS Reading on Grade Level Chart
Changing every 9 weeks, there are certain criteria that must be met.
Example: 1st 9 weeks:
2nd grade level text, 60+wcpm on a Level K text, reading and writing words with short/long vowel patterns
Site to Find a book's level

6. How can my child increase reading level?
READ 20 minutes per Night image
Rereading familiar text, practicing expression

7. Being A Writer
Writing program that uses literature to inspire writing ideas and incorporate grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
Students are graded on writing samples with HCPS Writing Rubrics

8. Word Study  Spelling
10 words per week, a mix of sight words and 2nd grade skill words, like contractions, plural nouns, compound words, etc. Tests are Friday. *show example*
Students are also exposed to other vocabulary embedded in small group reading and Sci/SS

9. Wait, when is snack?
Students can have snack any time in the morning when independently working on assignments (not whole group, teaching station, or on computer)
Dry snacks encouraged to prevent spills, sticky messes, etc.

10. Math
New 2016 Pacing
Problem solving is key – using math skills to solve problems
Use everyday life to support math growth at home: count coins, tell time, keep a calendar, read a recipe, addition and subtraction, mental math

11. Science and Social Studies
Much of the content is also covered with non-fiction text during Reading (whole and small group)

12. Specials Schedule Monday - Art Tuesday - Music
Wednesday – P.E. *(tennis shoes)
Thurs. – Library
Friday – Guidance / Spanish

13. Testing, Testing, 123…
Tests are given for spelling, reading, math, and science or social studies (study guides sent for Sci/SS)
Informal assessments/classwork grades
End of the year HATS tests

14. Grading Scale *begins in 2nd in HCPS*
A =     Excellent
B = 80-89      Very Good
C = 70-79      Satisfactory
D = 65-69      Marginal Progress
F = below 65  Failing

15. Homework – 30 min per night
Sent home Mondays in Red Folder- 1 week to complete
15-20 minutes of reading * book from class*
5-10 minutes of math
5 minutes spelling/writing practice
5 minutes SS/Sci vocab term review

16. Things to Remember: Blue Daily Folders come to school each day
Friday “Tiger Check” - Sign, keep papers, & return in folder on Monday
Red HW folders & books return on Mondays
Check out the weekly blog posts for updated news, links to games, and pictures!
Every half-day is a STEAM day! Be on the lookout for information coming home for the Oct. 9 day!

17. Field Trips https://osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/
Location & Purpose of Trip
Date
Amount
Science Museum of Virginia
Museum Exhibits
Friday, October 20, 2017
$10.00
Virginia Repertory
November Theatre
Mary Poppins the Musical
Friday, December 1, 2017
$21.00
Maymont
Life Cycles Program and Nature Center Tour
Friday, May 4, 2018
$9.00

18. Awards Assemblies Recognition of Student Achievement
9 Weeks Awards will be given out in classrooms on the day that report cards are sent home.  
1:00 - 1:30   K-2 awards will be given out in the classroom
1:30 - 2: awards will be given out in the classroom
1st Quarter -  Tuesday, Nov. 21
2nd Quarter - Monday, Feb. 12
3rd Quarter -  Monday, April 30
4th Quarter - Friday, June 15

19. PAW Achievement Parties 1 per 9 weeks:
Developing Perseverance, Attitude and Work Ethic
Have no bus referrals or behavior communicators  
Earn an S in conduct/work habits on the report card
3 Xs out of 9 on the weekly report = X on report card in the category
3 Xs on report card in the area = a N in conduct or work habits area

20. Ways to Communicate Send a note in your child’s folder
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Call me - #
Blog: Mr. Weldon’s 2nd Grade Blog
Remind 101 texting app:
Text the to the number
*Transportation changes must be in writing. Thanks for your help with this!

21. Questions? Thank you for coming! 