1. Welcome to 2nd Grade
Mrs. Chaviano

2. About Me Education Philosophy Family Doing = Learning Fun = Engaging
Mistakes = Growth
Family

3. About Me Education Philosophy Family Doing = Learning Fun = Engaging
Mistakes = Growth
Family

4. Don’t Blink

5. It will be here before you know it…

7. https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/training/school- volunteers-and-ferpa
Cobb County Schools is requiring every parent volunteer to watch a brief video on FERPA and to sign off that they understand and will uphold the responsibilities outlined in FERPA.
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8. Our Schedule… 7:15 - 7:45 Settle in/Prepare for day/Catch Up/Help
7: :50 Announcements/On-Time IN Classroom
7: :55 Spark/Movement
7: :10 Morning Meeting/Read Aloud
8: :35 OG/Word Work
8: :35 Writers’ Workshop
9: :35 Math
10: :08 Lunch
11: :45 Recess/Restroom
11: :50 Readers’ Workshop
12:50 - 1:05 Daily Wrap Up – Pack Up
1: :55 Specials
2:00 Dismissal begins
*Mondays are Unit Days
*Tuesdays are Target Days

9. Phonics & Word Work
Orton Gillingham Phonics
Grammar

10. Writing Workshop Daily mini lesson emphasis on craft of writing
Independent writing
Individual Conferences
Using Resources (Quick Word Book, Thesaurus, Dictionary)
Sharing & discussion (Compliments and suggestions from peers)

11. Readers’ Workshop
Mini Lesson emphasizing skill, strategy, or partnership.
Independent Reading
Meeting at their level and pushing forward.
Individual Conferencing
Guided Reading Groups & Strategy Groups

12. Math Emphasis on place value Problem solving
communicating our thinking
Timed tests vs. fact fluency in application
At home Math Fact practice is imperative but MAKE IT FUN!
Why do we teach math this way?

13. Unit Study Days – Immersed in Content
Social Studies - map skills, regions and rivers of GA, founding of GA, Creek/Cherokee culture, famous Georgians, economics, government Science: states of matter, energy, forces of push & pull, environmental changes, sun/moon/stars, and life cycles Health: nutrition and personal health, substance use and abuse, dental health, safety and accident prevention

14. Specials STEM (double) PE **Tennis shoes required! (Every other day)
Art
Music
Specials Calendars sent home monthly
Guidance: Every other week with Mrs. Oaks on Fridays

15. BIRTHDAYS!! Birthday treats will be handed out during lunch (10:38)
Please send in all of the SAME treat. Example: all one type of donut, not assorted flavors
Please make it easy for the birthday girl/boy to hand out
Keep in mind we have two students with nut allergies and a dairy allergy. 

16. Nutrition
We eat snack first thing in the morning between 7:15 – 7:50. Please keep that in mind when deciding what snacks to pack.
Students won’t be able to eat high sugar content snacks such as cupcakes, brownies etc..
No candy is allowed in the classroom at any time.
No snacks that contain any type of NUT.
SPILL PROOF Water bottles are allowed to keep our brains super hydrated!

17. Homework Students read nightly for 20-30 minutes
Practice their math facts (make it fun!)
If students are consistently not completing work at school it will be sent home with an to explain what is going on. Please make sure it gets done and is sent back the next day.
Involve them in activities around the house (cleaning, cooking, gardening etc.)
PLAY OUTSIDE & EXPLORE!

18. Communication Blog Remind
Change of transportation in writing (no )
Excuse notes within 3 days
BEE folder
Clip Chart & Calendar

19. Mindset Matters! Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset Learn to struggle
Learn to accept failure and not let it define you

20. Working toward… Flexible Seating
Different options available to students
Learn where they work best and to take charge of their learning by making smart seating choices (I can move or ground them at any time)
Movement during learning = more neurons firing, more pathways connecting

21. How Can You Help?
Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night (about 10 ½ hours).
Eat a good breakfast/pack a good nutritious snack & lunch (no candy please).
Encourage them to talk about what they are learning.
Read with your child and talk about what they are reading.
Let them struggle!
Work with us as a team to help your child have the best year yet. 

22. Parent Volunteers & Classroom Contributions
THANK YOU!!
Amazon Wish List (Mrs. Chaviano’s Classroom Wishlist
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Classroom Volunteers
Supplies
Mystery Reader
Parties
Special Days
Chaperones
At home support
ROOM PARENT NEEDED!