1. Welcome To Back To School Night Second Grade Mrs. Billig Mrs. Craig Mrs. Loomis Mrs. Lowe Mr. Wainwright

2. Our Daily Schedule 9:06 – 9:15 Morning Routine 9:15 – 10:30 Math 10:30 – 12:15 Reading / Language Arts 12:20 – 1:10 Lunch and Recess 1:15 – 2:30 Writing/Science/Social Studies 2:35 – 3:20 Specials (or extended Science/Social Studies) 3:20 – 3:27 Afternoon Routine and Dismissal

3. Grading and Reporting Grades reflect what students know and are able to do in relation to grade-level expectations. Grades are based on multiple measures over time as students make progress towards end-of-year goals. Learning is evaluated using varied tasks/assignments such as tests, projects, reports, teacher observation, and discussions. Two thinking skills will be assessed and reported each quarter. MCPS uses a grading program that is standards based. 2nd graders will receive a new report card this year.

4. New Report Card

5. Grading Rubric

6. Curriculum Overview In the classrooms you will receive an in-depth overview of the curriculum that will be taught during each quarter. Please attend the PTA meeting on Oct. 2 nd !! Mrs. Brewer will present further information regarding Curriculum 2.0 and Grading and Reporting.

7. \Your child should complete homework in about 30 minutes. Daily reading of 20 minutes is an expectation each night. This is a must every night! \Homework is for practice and is not part of the academic grade. \Homework is due the next day after a single day absence. For multiple day absences a schedule will be worked out with the teacher. Homework will not be provided ahead of time, as per MCPS policy. Homework

8. Homework Folder \The homework folder goes home EVERY NIGHT! \Homework folders contain homework and/or papers for parents to look over. Unless indicated, remove checked papers. \Please make sure you look through the folder every night with your child. \It is your responsibility to help your child remain organized.

9. Assignment Book \Students record their assignments EVERY DAY! \Please look over and SIGN the assignment book every night, when the homework has been completed. The assignment book is a great communication tool! Feel free to write a note.

10. Birthday Club In second grade we celebrate birthdays with a monthly Birthday Club on Fridays. A letter with dates has already been sent home. Birthday club is a brief celebration of all the birthdays during that month. There are not individual celebrations of birthdays. Parents of students celebrating a birthday during the month will provide snacks for the birthday club. You will receive a reminder about Birthday Club at the beginning of your month.

11. Curriculum 2.0 Information http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx Grading and Report Card Information http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/grading/report-cards.aspx Online Resources Reading Lang. Arts Support / Games www.raz-kids.com/main/Loginwww.abcya.com Math Support / Games http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-2www.Mathplayground.com www.abcya.com Sherwood E. S. Homepage http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodes/ 2 nd Grade Page http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodes/classroom/Grade2/index.aspx

12. Check out the classrooms! Now we will visit your child’s classroom. In the classrooms you will: Hear about our behavior management Sign up for parent volunteer jobs Jot a quick note to your child Take Curriculum 2.0 resource Make sure you sign up for parent conferences in the hallway by the gym!!

13. Thank you for coming! Together we will make a great impact on your child's education! Thank you for coming!