Welcome to 2nd grade Parent Night!

August 27, 2014

Welcome to Second Grade! Miss Luken Mrs. Mitchelson Miss Smith Mrs. Painter Mrs. Harvey Mrs. Neff (classroom

aide)

Our goal: Every child, without exception or excuse, will be proficient or advanced in reading, writing, and math.

Miss Luken’s and Mrs. Harvey’s class partners with:

SIUE       SIUE        SIUE        SIUE        SIUE        SIUE        SIUE                   School: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)Location: Edwardsville, IllinoisFounded: 1957Mascot: CougarsCampus Colors: Red and Black

SIUE         SIUE         SIUE         SIUE         SIUE         SIUE          SIUE   

Mrs. Mitchelson’s class partners with:

Opened in 1866, the University of Kansas is a comprehensive educational and research institution with more than 30,000 students and 2,525 faculty members.KU’s main campus, considered one of the most beautiful in the nation occupies 1,000 acres on and around Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 91,000 in the forested hills of eastern Kansas.The KU Medical Center occupies several city blocks in Kansas City, Kan., about 45 miles east of Lawrence, and is home to the academic schools of allied health, medicine, and nursing; clinics; and research centers.

http://www.ku.edu.

Miss Smith’s class partners with:

Founded in 1829, first college in Illinois.

Mascot- Blue boy and Lady BlueColors- Blue and WhiteLocated in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Mrs. Painter’s class partners with:

EC * EC * EC * EC * EC * EC * EC * EC 

Eureka College Alma Mater of President Ronald Wilson Reagan

"Eureka" means "I have found it!" and the treasured Eureka College can be found between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal in central Illinois. 

The campus is small in the sense of size (112 acres) and enrollment (near 770), but the college has graduated some very successful professionals:

EC * Ronald  Wilson Reagan, 40th president of the United States of America - class of 1932

Daily Times To Know2nd Grade Daily Schedule

8:25 School begins

10:20-10:35 Recess

11:35-12:05 Lunch and recess

12:20-1:10 Specials

3:15 Dismissal

PEP Meetings- A great way to get involved!

• PEP Meetings are held at 6:30 in the library.

• Mrs. Terri Grieve- Student Assistance Coordinator

629-6001 ext. 338

RES Expectations

Number Behavior Picture

1 

Raise your hand

2

 Follow directions the first time

3

 Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself

4 

Get your work done

5 

Use appropriate voice

6 

Kind to classmates

7

 Listen when others are speaking

Behavior- PBIS1st/2nd Grade Classroom Management Plan

“Character is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching”

Code of Conduct:

I will be respectful; I will be responsible; I will be safe

 

IF YOU CHOOSE TO BREAK THE CODE OF CONDUCT THESE ARE THE CONSEQUENCES:

 

1ST STEP: MOVE TO PARKING LOT

VERBAL REMINDER/WARNING

 

2ND STEP: MOVE TO YELLOW (CAUTION)

STUDENT WILL MISS SOME OF RECESS ON THE WALL

RETHINKING LETTER (MOVE BACK)-COMPLETED DURING RECESS

RETHINKING LETTER MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED

 

3RD STEP: MOVE TO RED (STOP)

STUDENT WILL MISS ALL OF RECESS

MINOR REFERRAL GIVEN TO STUDENT

MINOR REFERRAL MUST BE RETURNED THE FOLLOWING DAY

SPEND TIME AT RETHINKING AREA OR ANOTHER ASSIGNED ROOM

4TH STEP OR SEVERE DISRUPTION:

CALL OFFICE FOR PRINCIPAL OR COUNSELOR

MAJOR REFERRAL GIVEN TO STUDENT

DETAINED IN OFFICE

PHONE CALL TO PARENTS

Behavior IncentivesQuarterly events to be held at the end of the quarter indicated:First Quarter: Play at the Park cost - $50 Hawk Bucksextras – popsicle $20 Hawk Bucks *** juice box $20 Hawk BucksSecond Quarter: Movie cost - $50 Hawk Bucksextras – popcorn $20 Hawk Bucks *** soda $20 Hawk BucksThird Quarter: Lunch with Teacher cost - $50 Hawk Bucksextras – soda $20 Hawk Bucks *** dessert $20 Hawk BucksFourth Quarter: TBDStudents will be able to spend any Hawk Bucks they have accumulated but have not spent throughout the year

Ways to earn Hawk Bucks$1 Hawk Buck will be given for each green on a weekly basis$5 in Hawk Bucks will be given for each parent signature on the PBIS calendar, given on a weekly basis$20 in Hawk Bucks will be given to each student who has a pennant left at the end of the quarterHawk Bucks will also be given at the teacher’s discretion for things such as helping to clean up the classroom or helping someone Students will have the opportunity to earn Hawk Bucks throughout the quarter to participate in the quarterly classroom event. Each event and “extras” will have a set cost and students who have collected the necessary amounts will be able to “purchase” the opportunity to attend the event and buy extras that he or she wishes to have.  

Homework Read 15 minutes (Echo reading, Parent

read aloud, child read aloud) Math – begin soon Language Arts – Monday – phonics

Tuesday – grammarWednesday – comprehensionThursday – spelling

Homework Policy Homework is to be returned on the due date. The

due date will always be listed on the homework assignment. Homework assignments are worth 5 points.

Homework that is not completed and turned in the morning on the day that it is due will result in your child spending one recess inside completing the homework. Late homework will be given 2.5 points.

2nd grade is a transitional time regarding homework. Homework expectations will change once students enter 3rd grade.

S.M.I.L.E./Home FolderStudent should bring home and empty their

folder each night. Teacher Newsletter- Monday Campus News- Wednesday Other notes (possibly rethinking letters or

referrals) and homework each night LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCE

Left at home OR Right back to school

Grading Scale Letter grades will be given on daily work,

projects and tests

The report card will contain letter grades for subject matter(A,B,C,D,F). The letter grades reflect work ethic and performance.

2-12 Grading Scale A+: 99 – 100 A: 92 – 98 A-: 90 - 91 B+: 88 - 89 B: 82 - 87 B-: 80 - 81 C+: 78 - 79 C: 72 - 77 C-: 70 - 71 D+: 68 - 69 D: 62 - 67 D-: 60 - 61

F: 59 and below

Reading• Reading consists of shared reading

and guided reading.• Shared reading is focused on the

comprehension strategies. All students hear the same texts and apply the comprehension strategies.

• Guided reading is focused on individualized reading lessons at each child’s instructional reading level.

Shared Reading Comprehension strategies

Predicting SummarizingConnectingInferringQuestioningImaging

Guided Reading As students make progress, they will move to a

group that is appropriate for their level Students may meet with a group in a different

classroom in order to meet their individual needs As students begin to read chapter books, they

will be a member of a “book club.” They will be responsible for reading their assignment independently to prepare for group discussions

During Guided Reading time, students will work on independent practice center activities when not meeting with a group

Expectation for the end of 2nd grade is for all students to read at a DRA level 28 or higher (independently)

Spelling Spelling lists will come from our

Spelling Connections books

Spelling lists will consist of 10 words.

Grammar Homework given once a week that

practices the week’s grammar skill.

Assessed on Friday

Writing Step Up to Writing:

This is the writing tool we use that focuses on making the writing process simple and easy to remember.  Students will become familiar with the 3 main elements in expository writing by relating them to colors- green, yellow and red. 

Expository Writing Green – Topic Sentence:  The main idea

of the paragraph Yellow – Subtopic:  Give the reader the

fact that relates to and supports the topic sentence, using transition words. (first, second, third)

Red – Details: Give the reader an example or reason for the subtopic.

Green – Conclusion: The topic is restated. (in conclusion or as you can see)

Math•Go Math! offers an engaging and interactive approach to

covering the Common Core State Standards. Our GO Math!

Student Edition is write-in, so students record their strategies,

explanations, solutions, practice and test prep right in their books.

And, it comes with the Standards Practice Book which will be the

book used for homework assignments that go along with the math

lessons.

Rocket Math Math Fact Mastery Program

(10 min./day) Individual goals Meet it or Beat it! 1 minute test every day End of year goal: master subtraction

Science Interactions of

Living Things

Matter and its Interactions

Earth’s Changing Surface

Social StudiesFirst quarter:•Finding My Way (mapping)•Doing My Part (citizenship)Second quarter:•Local Government•My Vote Counts•Cultures Around the WorldThird quarter:•Tribute to Lincoln•Legends of the Past (King Arthur, Johnny Appleseed)Fourth quarter:•Pay Day (goods/services/careers)•Conserving Our Earth•Season of Change (seasons/weather)

Let’s Have a Great Year!