1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade 2013-2014

2. Meet the Staff Mrs. Lil Falk Mrs. Deb Jankowicz Miss Stephanie Coffman Mrs. Monica Ray, Mrs. Kim Adkins, Mrs. Dawn Perry (assistants) Mrs. Joy Newton (student teacher / Falk)

3. Common Core Standards “I Can” statements These standards are “what our children learn” in school. Continue what students began in kindergarten Challenging curriculum taught by all 3 teachers, yet they may use different materials

4. Language Arts New Houghton Mifflin Adoption Trade Books (picture, chapter books) Good-Fit Books (independent reading) Reading and Writing for different reasons: (fiction and non-fiction) Narrative, Informative, and Persuasive Writings

5. Instruction is whole group, small group, and individual using an approach called the Daily 5. Model how good readers think about reading Title 1 resources are available for those students who need the extra support. We re-evaluate students several times during the year.

6. Accelerated Reader Use fall scores to determine goals and reading range Guides students to pick books that “fit” Research supports reading at the bottom part of your level for the most growth. As fluency, accuracy, and comprehension increase, you know it’s time to move up. Helps teachers to monitor growth

7. Math Know + and – facts fluently Move from Rocket Math to Sprints Addition and Subtraction with regrouping Number Bonds 12 5 + 7 = 12 7 + 5 = 12 12 – 5 = 7 12 – 7 = 5 7 7

8. Homework Reading every night Practice math facts until they are automatic. Learn spelling words and spelling patterns. Weekly practice packet will be due on Thursdays.

9. Study Trips Barker Mansion City of Portage Guest Speakers Be sure to get a background check early for participation in trips and other classroom events.

10. Other Be sure to check the green communication folder nightly. Send money in an envelope marked with name and purpose. Water bottle permitted in spill- proof container.

11. Keep in Touch Parent Portal (grades) Home Connect (AR) Spelling City Study Island See teacher websites for 2 nd grade skills, party information, pictures of class events