1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Second Grade

2. First Grade vs. Second Grade
One of the biggest differences between first grade and second grade is the accountability and responsibility that students will learn throughout the school year. This is something that is very important in order for students to be successful in my classroom. Please support this at home by reinforcing accountability and responsibility using the OWL binder.
Thank you!

3. Communication Email is the best way to reach us :-)
Agenda- Sent home every day in OWL Binder. Please sign nightly so you are aware of your child's homework and behavior.
Website- updated weekly with our newsletter
O.W.L. Binders - sent home everyday with notes and homework. Please check for completed work, notes, or forms from our classroom each day Please initial their agenda each night.

4. Daily Schedule 12:05-12:30 Recess 7:45-8:00 Morning Work
12:30-1:00 Physical Activity (staggered)
1:15-2:15 Math
2:15-2:40 Science/Social Studies/ Intervention/Flex
3:00 Dismissal
Please see individual class websites for our specific class schedule.
7:45-8: Morning Work
8:00 Morning Broadcast
8:15-8:30 Class Meeting
8:30-9: Letterland
9:00-9:30 Literacy
9:30-10:30 Daily 5
10:30-11:10 Writing
11:15-12:00 Specials

5. Healthy Snack
We have snack time every day. Please send ONE healthy snack with your child each day. Snacks should be clean and easy to eat.
Veggies
Fruit
Crackers
Raisins
Pretzels
Please no sweets or snacks that are messy or need spoons (no applesauce, yogurt, etc.)

6. Birthday Celebrations
In 2nd grade, we ask that parents handle birthday celebrations differently. Instead of a food treat please bring in a non-food item. All of second grade is following this idea. We have many different allergies and to be fair to all we would like to try something different. Here are some ideas we came up with: fun pencils, neat erasers, stickers sheets, gel pens, bubbles, etc. You could also come in to read one of your child's favorite stories to the class to celebrate their special day!

7. Literacy Curriculum Making Meaning
The Daily 5 is a Literacy structure that teaches independence & gives children the skills they need to create a lifelong love of reading & writing.
1. Read to Self
2. Read to Someone
3. Listen to Reading
4. Work on Writing
5. Word Work
Making Meaning
Making Meaning is our literacy program. It utilizes interactive read alouds to model and develop comprehension strategies that teach students will discuss text in depth. It also ties into the vocabulary curriculum where students will learn upper level vocabulary.

8. Literacy Curriculum (cont.)
Letterland
Research The use of characters and actions to teach phonics is supported by scientific research. The Letterland system is also in-line with research on memory and the way we learn. Each Letterland character has a personality and lives in a realistic environment filled with alliterative objects. By integrating phonics with life experience, it provides children with a systematic and motivating framework for learning all 44 sounds and their spellings and for developing full literacy.
In Grade Two, students will learn more advanced spelling patterns, syllabification, and word structure. The program incorporates many reading and fluency activities, as well as motivational word games. There is an integrated assessment stand as well as an intervention section in this guide.

9. Math Curriculum (refer to handout of math standards for 2nd grade)
Envision math curriculum focuses on mathematical practices, in depth understanding of mathematical concepts and individualized instruction through both a print and digital format. The goal is to not only prepare our students for the next generation assessments, but also prepare them to master the skills outlined in the Framework for 21st Century Learning. EnVision 2.0 is rooted in problem based learning and engages students through interactive learning aids and video tutorials as well as personalized practice with immediate feedback. The organization focuses on the North Carolina State Standards., giving students time to dive deeper and make connections. This coherence and rigor promote critical thinking and higher achievement.

10. Writing Curriculum ** Parent Link Notebooks come home every Friday.
Students will be able to:
**respond to a text-based question using evidence from the text
**add description to their writing
**spell high frequency words correctly
** revise and edit
**write personal narratives, persuasive, and informative pieces
First grade focused on handwriting and writing on the lines. In 2nd grade,
students will write on lined paper and be able to use proper spacing,
capitalization and punctuation.
Parent Link Notebooks come home every Friday. ?
Please read about your child's week and write them a note.
In 2nd grade, we will focus on handwriting.
** Parent Link Notebooks come home every Friday.
** Please read about your child's week and write them a note.

11. Social Studies Curriculum
This year will be be using leveled readers to discover the following topics:
Culture & Communities
Geography & My Environment
Civics & Government
Economics & Financial Literacy

12. Science Curriculum Health & Nutrition Physical Science-Sound
Earth Science-Weather
Life Science-Animal Life Cycles-- Our Halls of Wonder this school year will focus on Life Cycles. Our Halls of Wonder will be in April

13. Homework
Reading Every night your child should read for 20 minutes. This can be from a book at home or a school library book. Your child should alternate between reading aloud to you and you reading aloud to him/her. Oral reading fluency is an important skill for your child to practice daily, and your child also benefits from hearing your fluency as you read aloud. Please record the date, book title, and pages read on the yellow CMS Reading log.
Spelling (Letterland) Students will be working with words throughout the year from word lists in a proven curriculum entitled "Letterland". Each week they will work with these words in class. Students will also be required to complete one written spelling activity at home. They must have their activity recorded or glued in their spelling notebook for me to see that they have completed the homework. It is your child's responsibility to bring home their spelling notebook nightly to complete their Letterland activities in preparation for our tests.
Spelling homework will be due on Day 5.
Math
EnVision Math sheets will be sent home periodically throughout the week. Please complete with your child and turn in the next day.

14. First Quarter
Students will receive a grade of Exemplary, Mastering, Progressing, Developing instead of a 4-1 scale.
First Quarter conferences will be held in October once BOY testing is complete.
Teacher will send out a sign up genius for you to sign up for a conference time.

15. Final Thoughts...
*Please bring in a headphone set for your child to use in class.
*Please call the office for any dismissal changes or use the links on the Sharon website for changing transportation. We are unable to check during instructional time.
*If a student is absent, please complete the absence form on the Sharon website.