1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade! Lake Pointe Elementary 2011-2012

2. Meet the Teachers Mrs. Alsup Mrs. Alsup Mrs. Hill Mrs. Hill Mrs. Peacock Mrs. Peacock Mrs. Staggs Mrs. Staggs Mrs. Stearman Mrs. Stearman *We have a combined 57 years experience!

3. This Year in 2 nd Grade…

4. Science Simple Science Solutions Curriculum Simple Science Solutions Curriculum Science Journals Science Journals Curriculum Benchmark Assessments Curriculum Benchmark Assessments

5. “Your Key To Success in Science” Journals

6.  A science journal is your students’ very own DIARY for learning about Science.  All their work is in ONE spot.  It is a great way for them to study what they have learned.  It is a great way for them to keep their papers ORGANIZED.  They can be PLAYFUL AND CREATIVE.  It lets them be like a REAL SCIENTIST!

7. Mathematics Investigations and Envisions Mathematics Curriculum Math Journal- much of the daily class work will be done in here M-Class Math Assessment

8. Language Arts Block Reading Reading Language Arts Language Arts Spelling Spelling Social Studies Social Studies *All of these subjects will be integrated this year.

9. Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Focus on specific needs of students. Focus on specific needs of students. Groups will continuously change. Groups will continuously change. Literacy Work Stations Literacy Work Stations Assessments Assessments DRA DRA TPRI TPRI Comprehension Tests Comprehension Tests

10. Language Arts Mini Lessons Mini Lessons Writer’s Workshops Writer’s Workshops (Writing process) (Writing process) Journals Journals Dictation Sentences Dictation Sentences

11. Spelling Word Work Activities Word Work Activities High Frequency Words High Frequency Words Spelling Patterns Spelling Patterns Spelling Tests Spelling Tests

12. Social Studies People and Places Curriculum People and Places Curriculum Weekly Readers Weekly Readers Map Skills with Daily Geography Map Skills with Daily Geography Included in Guided Reading materials and Literacy Work Stations. Included in Guided Reading materials and Literacy Work Stations.

13. Homework Read 20 minutes nightly. Read 20 minutes nightly. Study spelling words nightly. Study spelling words nightly. Addition/Subtraction Flashcards Addition/Subtraction Flashcards Occasional Math Practice Sheets Occasional Math Practice Sheets Occasional Reading Passages Occasional Reading Passages *If your child has EXCESSIVE homework, then he/she is probably not using the time given in class to complete the work.

14. Grades Emphasis in Education now is that of a hands-on approach to learning. You can expect there will not be as many graded papers sent home weekly as may have been coming to you in the past. Emphasis in Education now is that of a hands-on approach to learning. You can expect there will not be as many graded papers sent home weekly as may have been coming to you in the past. Per district policy, your student’s average for the 9 weeks will be weighted as follows: Per district policy, your student’s average for the 9 weeks will be weighted as follows: Tests=50%Daily Work=40% Homework/Participation=10% Homework/Participation=10%

15. Grades Family Access Family Access 9 Week Grading period 9 Week Grading period Progress Reports- Progress Reports- 4 Week Reports 4 Week Reports

16. Other Important Info School day begins promptly @ 7:50. Tardy Bell rings @ 8:00. School day begins promptly @ 7:50. Tardy Bell rings @ 8:00. Dismissal @ 3:00. Dismissal @ 3:00. It is so important that your child is present at school every day that he/she is not ill. Please send a note or call the office regarding any absences. It is so important that your child is present at school every day that he/she is not ill. Please send a note or call the office regarding any absences. All medications, including cough drops, must be accompanied by a note and kept in the nurse’s office. All medications, including cough drops, must be accompanied by a note and kept in the nurse’s office.

17. We Appreciate Your Help & Support!