1. Mrs. Schell’s Second Grade Class Welcome!

2. Welcome to Second Grade!  In our classroom, there are many opportunities for learning.  If you have any questions during my presentation, please let me know.

3. All About Me  Graduated from Salisbury University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education  Graduate from Wilmington College this spring with a Master’s degree in Educational Technology  Taught 3 rd grade in Dorchester County, MD 1 year  5 th year teaching in the Seaford School District  4 years in Middle School  First year at Fred Douglass

4. My Goals  To help your child grow in all subjects  To help your child develop his or her social skills  To provide a safe place where your child can grow and learn.

5. Class Subjects  The subjects we will study during second grade are:  Reading  Writing  Math  Science  Social studies  Music, Art, P.E., Computers, and Library

6. Reading New Treasures Reading Series  Read in whole group and in small groups  Groups based on: interest, ability, and skills that we are learning  Writing journal for practice writing

7. Writing Part of the new reading program  Publishing work every unit  Writing across the curriculum in all content areas  Student and Class journals

8. Math Trailblazers  Learn how to solve math problems in a way that makes sense  Create and explain strategies and discover new ways to solve problems  Math folder

9. Science We will study insects, health and nutrition, balancing and weighing, and soils.  Hands on investigations  Science folder  Review sheets will be sent home before the tests.

10. Social Studies Second grade topics: belonging to many groups, working together, being good citizens, and people in history.  Social Studies folder  Review sheets will be sent home before tests

11. Classroom Community  Our class rules are:  Try your best.  Use nice words and be polite.  Be prepared.  Keep hands and feet to yourself  Be a team player.  Behavior: clothespins behind my door  Jay Money for positive behavior

12. Homework  Sent out in the beginning of the week  Homework is due at the end of the week.  This homework schedule is beneficial with busy families  Assignments: Spelling (2-3), Math (2-4), Reading Fluency (every night) Comprehension (as the year progresses). Please make yourself available to help your child and check their work.  Please sign student’s homework papers every day.  Students should read every night. If your child finishes the packet early in the week, have them spend some time with a good book!

13. Communications  Call my extension (250), e-mail me, or write me a note sent with your child  Please check the white “Blue Jay” folder nightly and clean it out. Important items will be sent home on the “Bring Right Back” side.  The homework sheet has a daily behavior portion. Please check that when you sign it.

14. Family Participation  Please plan to get involved in our classroom this year!  Studies show that students are much more successful when their families are involved with their teacher to create a team atmosphere!  The more we work together the more successful your child’s year will be!

15. Let’s Have a Great Year! Mrs. Schell School: 628-4413 (ext. 250) Email: aschell@seaford.k12.de.us