Second GradeMrs. Chesney Lilac School Room 305Chesney.li@vcpusd.org (760) 751-1042

A Bit About Me...

Grew up in Escondido, live in Murrieta.Graduated from SDSU.Taught 29 years for VCPUSDMarried with 2 adult children. Enjoy spending time with family.

What is 2nd Grade About?

Reading: become fluent readers while using patterns to read multi-syllable wordsComprehension: cause/effect, facts & details, author’s purpose, retellingWriting: narrative, opinion & informative

Math•Place value •Double digit addition & subtraction •Introductory multiplication •Classify geometric shapes• Analyze data • Count money & Tell Time• Students will also need to explain their answers.•Memorize add/subtract facts through 20

Science

Life: explore animal & plant life cyclesEarth: soil, rocks, & fossilsPhysical: observe & measure movement

Social StudiesEconomics (Goods/Services)Family History ProjectFamous AmericansEveryday HeroesU.S. Geography

A Road to Success...Check daily homework-Excel MathRead daily together-RAH reading logWeekly Envelope sent each Monday. Please review graded work/behavior. Discipline plan: rewards/consequences Letter sent home on first day.

i-Pads * Used in class only-not taken home * Kids A-Z Reading Program-Access to hundreds of books on-line. Use the log-in info. provided tonight to use Kids A-Z at home. *Star/AR Reading tests-Read and pass 1 AR test per week. *Learning apps used to reinforce concepts taught in class.

Other InformationLibrary-Every Wednesday: may check out 2 booksPatriotic Assemblies/Lizard Lairs monthly. We will sing at the assembly in MAY.PE- Please wear tennis shoes everyday.Parent teacher conferences Thurs., Oct. 29th-30th.FAVE Art parent volunteers needed to teach lessonsParents Helpers are WELCOME!

Teacher Contact Information

https://vcpusd.haikulearning.com/Chesney.Li/chesneysecondgradeContact info. chesney.li@vcpusd.org or (760) 751-1042

Thank you for all your help and support!