1. to Second Grade Curriculum Night

2. Second Grade Teachers Kelly Buchwald Karen Heard Karen Jones Nicole Pettus

3. Running Smoothly Agendas- Sign and return daily Lunch- Prepay online for convenience or send in a labeled envelope Snack- Send a healthy snack (no chips, cookies, or juice) ‏ Transportation- Send any changes in writing! Students may ride their bus only (they cannot ride home with a friend) ‏ Absence- Send a note within 5 days of absence!

4. Homework  Given to students on Friday  Due the following Friday  Spread homework out over several nights  Parent help is encouraged  Please remember to check and return folders!

5. Meeting Needs of Children… Flexible Grouping Levelled Readers Collaboration with Horizons, EIP, OT, and Speech teachers

6. Bear Necessities Meets everyday 8:30-9:00 Addresses individual needs of students Provides extra support Extends and enriches learned skills Are fluid and will change throughout the year

7. Language Arts: The FACE of a Reader F- Fluency A- Accuracy C- Comprehension E- Expanded Vocabulary DAILY 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Work on Writing Word Work

8. How can you help at home?

9. Grammar Listening/Speaking Sentences Parts of Speech Capitalization and Punctuation Literature and Writing

10. Writing Students will be guided through the writing process while studying: Response to Literature, Narrative, Persuasive, and Informational Writing. Prewriting Drafting Revising Proofreading Publishing and Sharing

11. How can you help at home? Ask your child to make lists for the family (grocery, to do, wish lists) ‏ Write letters to friends and family members Write in a journal or diary

12. Word Study Research-based, problem solving approach Progression of development Relationship of letters and sounds, patterns found in words, and origins of words Word Study Test on Friday

13. GA Math Frameworks Computation Place Value Number Patterns Time and Money Data and Chance Measurement Geometry Fractions

14. What can you do to help at home? Practice basic facts for speed and accuracy (use flashcards) ‏ Count change at the end of the day Estimate the cost of meals at a restaurant Ask the time (using a face clock) at different times each day

15. Science Themes: Life Cycles Space Matter Heat Energy

16. Social Studies: Harcourt Brace Georgia History Georgia Regions Economics Government Historical Figures of Georgia

17. Health Themes All About Me Safety Food Groups Dental Health Germs Our Body

18. Thank you for Coming!!! Any Questions????