1. Welcome to Ms. Alderson’s Class!

2. Welcome
While we are waiting, please help your child by putting together his/her interactive notebook!
Write the following subjects on the tabs.
(math, science, social studies, health, reading)
Place these, in order, in the tabs.
Add a pencil pouch on top.
Thank You!!!

3. About Ms. Alderson Graduated from Middle Tennessee State University
Education
Administration and Supervision
Lincoln Memorial University
Curriculum and Instruction
Eighth year at East Side

4. Schedule
7:20-8:10 Morning Routine/Morning Meeting 8:10-9:10 Math 9:10-10:00 Writing Workshop 10:00-10:30 Science/Social Studies/Health 10:35-10:50 Recess 10:55-11:45 Specials 11:50-12:15 Word Work 12:15-12:25 Number Talks 12:33-1:03 Lunch 1:10-2:00 Reading Workshop

5. Mathematics Mini-Lesson Common Core Strategies Independent work
Daily 5 Math Centers
Hands-On Learning
Number Talks
Promotes problem solving and critical thinking
“Would that work every time?”
“Show me another way to solve the problem.”
Teacher will meet with small groups of students

6. Writing Writing Workshop Whole group mini lesson Independent writing
Real world, meaningful writing
Teacher conferences with individual students
Students will get to publish their work

7. Social Studies, Science, Health
Emphasis on STEM in the classroom
Hands-on projects
Social Studies
State of Georgia, Native Americans, Government, and Historical Figures from Georgia
Science
Matter, Light, Heat, Motion, Energy, Astronomy, Life Cycles
Health
Little D and Royal Food Family, Medicine Safety

8. Reading Reading Workshop Whole group mini lesson
Independent reading time
Partner reading time
Teacher conferences with individual students
Teacher meets with a group of students to work on a specific strategy

9. Specials Our time is 10:55-11:45 We rotate daily between: Art P.E.
Computer Lab
Music
Guidance
Science Lab

10. Homework
Homework packets will be sent home on Mondays. Work on the assignments throughout the week and return the packet on Friday.
Word Study
Math review
Grammar
Read 20 minutes each night
Practice spelling
Practice addition and subtraction math facts

11. Report Cards
Student progress will be reported with measures: 3 (consistently meeting standards), 2 (progressing toward meeting the standard), 1(minimum progress toward meeting standard), 3+ (makes applications and inferences beyond expectations in a self-directed fashion)
It is the expectation students will be progressing towards the standard.
Summative and formative assessments
I will send home summative assessments as they are completed.
I will let you know how your child is doing through weekly progress reports.

12. Attendance and Transportation
When a student is absent, a parent must send in a written note the following day. It cannot be over the phone or ed.
Schedule appointments for after school.
Changes in transportation? Please send in a note. All changes during the school day must go through the office.

13. Help Your Students at Home
Read every night
Practice addition and subtraction math facts 
Have an appropriate bedtime
Instill responsibility
Please look in their take-home binder each night
Read the weekly newsletter
Stay in communication with me when needed

14. Discipline and Behavior Expectations
Our Class Expectations
Respect others.
Follow directions the first time.
Do your best.
Reward Cards
Weekly Progress Report- Please read and sign weekly.

15. Birthdays
OPTIONAL: small treat for 25 (Everything should be peanut-free. Check all ingredients!)
You may drop off the treats at the front office or send them in the morning with your child-we will enjoy them during recess.
If it requires cutting, please pre-cut.
If your child has a summer birthday, we can celebrate in May. Let me know when you would like us celebrate.
Please no birthday invitations at school unless there is one for every child in the class.

16. Parent Participation
Mystery Reader: A parent, grandparent, sibling, etc. may come and read to our class! Bring a book with you to read and wait outside of the classroom for us! You may sign up on Shutterfly.
Field Trips
Science Lab
Adventures in Art
Classroom Activities
Weekly Helper: Your jobs could include: copying, hanging student work in the hall, cutting things out, and having lunch with super cute second graders! 

17. Communication
The best way to reach me is by writing a quick note or sending an .
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Weekly Newsletter
Monthly Calendar
Weekly Progress Report
Newsflash for reminders
Take home folder
Please check them every day. If you send a note in with your child, please remind your child to place it in the black container. I do not go through their take-home binders. They are responsible for turning notes in.

18. A few odds and ends…
Class t-shirts- Students will wear them on field trips (unless we are dressing up) and big events at school.
Reading Bags
Lunch visits- Come eat lunch with us from 12:33-1:03! When you eat lunch with your child, please sit at the guest table with only your child.
Money- When sending in money, please put in an envelope (ASP, lunch money, etc.) Leave any permission slips out of the white envelopes.

19. I’m almost done! :)
Snacks- You may send a small snack for your child and a water bottle filled with water only! We don’t have a set snack time, so students may eat throughout the day.
Please let me know of any extracurricular activities your child may be participating in. (sporting events, cheer/dance competitions, recitals, etc.) If my schedule permits, I would love to attend!
Join P.T.A. Support the Foundation. Be involved!
My Webpage- Links, Newsletter, Newsflashes, Calendar

20. Let’s stick together for a successful school year!
Please use the sticky note on your child’s desk to leave your child a happy message! :)
Thank you for assisting your child in becoming a responsible second grader!
Thank you for coming tonight!
QUESTIONS??