1. Welcome to Second Grade Academic Night
How we feel as parents..

2. Overview
Tonight we will share what your children are learning this year in:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
We will also share information on
Homework
Helpful Hints
Communication
Report Cards
Specials

3. Language Arts Students read and write on a daily basis.
Reading: for meaning, information and enjoyment
Writing: across all subjects with clear, organized ideas and details. Personal stories, nonfiction, procedural, and persuasive.
Research: including locating information and presenting ideas in a variety of ways.
Listening and Speaking: listen and respond to ideas and contribute to conversations and discussions
Oral and Written Conventions: Utilizing appropriate grammar and punctuation while speaking and writing.
Handwriting: Letter formation and spacing are reinforced. Legibility is the focus and is reflected on the report card. We teach manuscript (not cursive).
Word Study: Sight words
Students read and write on a daily basis.

4. to 20 (addition and subtraction)
Math
Constructing graphs and data analysis
Telling time to the minute
Developing, understanding and working with numbers up to 1,200. Comparing and ordering whole numbers
Addition and subtraction with two AND three digits; with and without regrouping
Patterns and relationships
Counting coins up to $1.00
Fractional parts of a whole
Geometry with 2D and 3D shapes
Measurement using standard tools(rulers)
Multiplication and Division situations
Problem solving with higher level thinking
Students should be able to understand and be able to use their math facts
to 20 (addition and subtraction)
with ease.

5. Investigations are used to study and learn about the natural world.
Science
Investigations are used to study and learn about the natural world.
Patterns in weather and sky
Natural resources
Comparing living organisms and non-living objects
Characteristics of plants and animals
Energy (push, pull, roll, slide)
Scientific process
Properties of matter

6. Social Studies The focus in second grade is on our local community
Functions of government
Customs, symbols and celebrations
Citizenship
Geography/maps
Economics
Culture
Technology and society
Historical figures
The focus in second grade is on our local community

7. Homework
Extends learning opportunities beyond the school day.
Numerous studies indicate homework produces beneficial results for students
Second graders should be reading at least 20 minutes per school night.
Parent involvement should be kept to a minimum but occasional assistance is helpful.
It is best to guide your child through questioning.
If your child misses a day of school they will have an additional day to complete homework if needed.
Please let us know if your child is having regular difficulty completing homework on his/her own.
***Please always remember to sign their behavior AND reading calendar on a daily basis.
Homework is sent home the first day of the week and is due the last day of the week.

8. Reminders Volunteers are appreciated. We always need help!!
To volunteer for parties and field trips, you must reregister EVERY YEAR online with the district and pass a background check. This is for the comfort and safety of everyone.
Please remember to use the PRO Center or the PTA work room instead of the teacher’s lounge or classroom to prepare materials, stuff Thursday folders, etc.
Please drop children off at the Hug Zone. Second graders are learning to be independent.
All transportation changes need to be reported through the office before the end of the day. s and messages may not be received in time.
Helpful hints to make the year run smoothly-

9. Reminders Helpful hints to make the year run smoothly-
Daily folders need to be signed and returned EVERY day. Thursday folders should be looked over and returned empty on Friday.
School begins promptly at 7:45 AM. Students who are not in the room ready to learn at that time are counted tardy.
Please send a healthy snack for your child. They are very hungry before lunch. Examples: grapes, bananas, crackers, carrots, low-sugar granola bars, etc. Cookies, chips, candy, gogurts, and donuts are not allowed for snack. Nothing that requires a spoon is allowed either.
Water is the only beverage allowed in the classroom.
Helpful hints to make the year run smoothly-

10. Communication
Keep us in the loop. Let the teacher know about any issues your child may be having. We will do the same.
Please contact your child’s teacher about any concerns you may have.
You can communicate with us by , note, or phone call.
The quickest way to get a response is by .
Let’s work together to help your child be happy, successful, get along with others and learn.

11. Report Card
This is an overview of how your child has done in a 9 week period.
Grades are grouped by subject
Level 1 = exhibits skill/concepts with direct guidance
Level 2 = exhibits skill/concepts with minimal guidance
Level 3 = exhibits mastery of the skill/concepts
4 = exhibits understanding beyond grade level expectations

12. Birthdays! This is how we address birthdays in school.
Birthday treats are passed out at the end of the day, please make sure they are all the same flavor.
If you are sending invitations out, it needs to be to the whole class. Please leave the envelopes blank and make a few extras.
Birthday invitations will be sent home on Thursdays with their folders.
If you choose to invite only a few kids, please pass invitations out after or before school hours.
This is how we address birthdays in school.

13. Special Area Teachers Alix Richardson (512) 428-2266 Angie Nutt
(512)
Stephen Stewart
(512)
Terri Strode
(512)

14. Thank You You are your child’s first and most important teacher.
Thank you for taking the time to come to academic night.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your child this year.
We look forward to getting to know you and your family this year.
Thanks for supporting your child’s learning.
How we want your child to feel this year!