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Welcome to Second Grade!
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Brookridge Elementary School
“Home of the Bobcats”
Mission Statement The mission of Brookridge Elementary School is to provide a respectful, caring,
safe environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential in order to become lifelong learners and responsible contributors in a changing society.
ROAR Expectations
Respectful
On Task
Act safely
Responsible
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Class Schedule
•Included at the back of the packet.
•Arrival time – in room by 8:10
•Lunch at 11:30
•Reading in morning – schedule appointments in afternoon if possible
•Dismissal at 3:10
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Specials
• Monday Music and PE• Tuesday PE and Computer Lab• Wednesday Library• Thursday Art• Friday Music
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Class Behavior Plan
Stoplight Cards
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Individual Incentives
• Dollars
• Use to buy treats, privileges, treasure box
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Class Incentives
•Bobs tickets given by other teachers and staff
•Monthly prizes
•Monthly assemblies
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School Supplies
20 Pencils2 Red pencils or pens12 Small glue sticks1 School glue1 5” scissors6 Pencil cap erasers2 24 count crayons2 70 count spiral notebook1 Plastic school box3 Boxes Kleenex4 Pocket folders (red, blue, yellow, green)1 Washable thick original markers2 Dry erase markers1 24 count colored pencils1 Yellow highlighter marker1 Box Ziploc Bags any size2 Pink bevel erasers
We need Clorox wipes!
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Reading/Language Arts• Reading – phonics and reading comprehension• Language Arts – morning message, reading,
writing• Writing – wide variety• Journals – daily writing• handwriting – Zaner-Bloser method
Open Court Collections for Young Scholars – a phonics-based program that teaches sounds, blending, and comprehension and also strengthens writing
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Reading Intervention
• Dibels testing and monitoring• Flexible grouping• Differentiated instruction
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Spelling
• Variety of word patterns• Sight words• 12 words plus 4 bonus words
Open Court Spelling
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MathEnvision Math Series
•Colorful work pages
•Integrated technology
•Hands-on activities using manipulatives
•Math Centers (games)
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Mastering Math Facts
• Practice 4 times per week and test twice a week
• Start with addition
• Students move at their own pace
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Math Intervention
• AIMS Web testing and monitoring• Flexible grouping• Differentiated instruction
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Science
Harcourt Science Series
• Life Science• Earth Science and• Physical Science through
– readings – experiments– hands-on activities
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Social StudiesHoughton Mifflin
•Culture •Geography•Economics•History •Government
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Homework
• 20 minutes per day completing homework
• occasional extra projects
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Reading Calendar
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Yellow Take Home Folders
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Birthdays
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Book Orders
• Scholastic books – very reasonably priced
• Help build home library as well as classroom library
• May order online and pay by credit card
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Field TripsWe are planning 2 field trips this year:
• Zoo – Fall• 1 more to be decided
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Star Student
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Estimation Jar
•Jar goes home on Friday, returns on Monday
•Small candies, goodies, etc
•Estimations during week, count on Friday
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Medication and Illness
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Recess
We go outside for recess every day unless:
Appropriate clothing
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Dismissal
• Note or phone call if different from usual dismissal
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School Clothing
• No spaghetti straps – straps must be at least 2 finger widths
• Tennis shoes only for PE
• Preferably tennis shoes for recess
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Conferences• Fall conferences
– Week of October 22nd
– Sign-up sheets are on the back table
• Spring conferences– February 8th– Only if requested by
teacher or parent
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Volunteer Opportunities• Class Parties• Field Trips• School Events• PTA
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Communication• e-mail • Phone• class website