1. Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum Night
Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum Night! *Please take a moment to write your child a letter.

2. Our goal is to create a caring and safe environment for your child.
We build a peaceful classroom setting through class meetings, role modeling, and cooperative learning activities

3. How can you help make sure your child has an AWESOME day at school?
Make sure your child has had a good breakfast.
Make sure they get a good night sleep
(For kids 5-12 years old hours of sleep is recommended)
Make sure they leave their precious valuables at home so they don’t get lost or broken.
Make sure your child has prepared the night before so that they are not overwhelmed in the morning.
*Homework is done and put in their red folder.
*Their snack is ready.
*Important notes/lunch money are placed in their red folder.

4. We love to celebrate birthdays!
You may send in a book or indoor/outdoor recess toy to donate to the classroom.
We love to celebrate birthdays!

5. Homework You can expect homework most days.
Some examples of homework can include:
Math Homework
Reading every night (recommend 10 minutes a night)
Parents signature required

6. Mrs. Siver Mrs. Iaquinto Monday Sept. 8th Tuesday Sept. 9th Wednesday
Thursday
Sept. 11th
Friday
Sept. 12th
Gym
Library
Art
Music
gym
My child read
______minutes.
Parent Signature

7. Field Trips Troy Historical Museum (Tuesday, April 24th)
Macomb Performing Art Center
(TBD)
*volunteer form

8. Volunteers Wanted  Opportunities include…
Classroom Helper (Word Study Helper, Copying, Checking, etc.)
Computer Parent

10. Snack
Please send in a healthy snack per day. No desserts (cookies, chocolate, etc.)
Please send water only
We are excited to see the fruits and vegetables that are coming in!

11. Communication
Red Folders need to come to school everyday. Homework needs to be in the red folder.
Please call the office (248) if assistance is needed immediately. Otherwise, call and leave a message on our class phone (248)
Weebly Website - for monthly updates and newsletters
Twitter
SeeSaw – information coming soon
both teachers or write a note in the red folder (next to the date on the communication log).

12. Reading Workshop New curriculum – Lucy Caulkins Mini – lesson
READ TO SELF
Students reading quietly in their book nooks
Teacher working with small reading groups
Daily 3
Closing

13. Word Study
In class
Students will be introduced to words that follow a pattern (sorts) and 5 new high frequency words
Weekly Homework
New high frequency words
Weekly spelling tests on high frequency words will be on Monday

14. Writing Workshop Units of Study:
Launching with Small Moments / Narrative
Opinion
Informational Writing
Poetry

15. Science F.O.S.S. Science Kits Sound Balance and Motion
Insects and Life Cycles
Weather and Air

16. Math Expressions is…
Focused – Fewer standards in each grade level with higher expectations in terms of depth of knowledge. Students have time to master mathematical concepts.
Program Strengths:Provides support for students through hands-on activities, manipulatives, visual activities, and online opportunities for at home reinforcement
Math Expressions Second Grade Units *Addition and Subtraction Within 20 *Addition Within 200 *Length and Shapes *Subtract 2-Digit Numbers *Time, Graphs, and Word Problems *3-Digit Addition and Subtraction *Arrays, Equal Shares, and Adding or Subtracting Lengths

17. Social Studies
Communities
Geography
Troy Then & Now
Economy

18. Sailor Of The Week
Every child has an opportunity to shine as the sailor of the week
Information will come home when it is your child’s turn.

19. Behavior Management
Bingo Chart
Table points

20. Reporting Information…
3 report cards a year *December, March, June
Comments for each card marking
Conferences are scheduled for:
October 25 & 26th and March 22nd

21. Special Schedule Specials are everyday from 11:50 – 12:35
Monthly special calendar is in the back of your child’s red folder
Computer Lab is every Wednesday. Some kids still need headphones.
Lunch 12:45 – 1:25
Lunch starts at 12:45
Recess starts at 1:05

22. Extras
Scholastic Book Orders
Highlights
Slippers

23. To and From School Your child’s safety is our primary concern.
If pick-up routines change, please bring it to our attention in writing.
If your child comes to school late, please go to the office with your child and get a tardy slip.

24. Any Questions?