Welcome!*Please be sure to sign in and sign up for a

November conference.

*While you’re waiting for us to begin, please complete the parent survey and then you

may write a letter to your child on the paper provided

Mrs. White and Mrs. LoCascioGrade 2

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A Little Bit About Us

• Montclair State Graduate• Centenary College Graduate

• Certifications:– K-5 Elementary Education– Special Education

Our Daily Schedule

• Bathroom

• Water Bottles: – Students may bring a water bottle to school but it

will be kept in their cubby.

All About Second Grade What will we be learning this year?

Reading and Writing

How to become an active reader!

How to become an interesting writer!

Social Studies Communities The Wild West Map Skills Black History Cultures Around the World Economics

Science• Seasons• Simple Machines• Animals and Habitats• States of Matter• Natural Resources

Math Number concepts Place Value Addition Subtraction 2 digit addition 2 digit subtraction Data and Graphs 3 digit addition and subtraction Measurement Geometry Fractions

Coding• Students are learning the

process of creating websites, apps, and computer software.

• Problem solving, math skills, and logical thinking are infused in this program.

• Questions: Please see Mrs. Tackvic

Second Grade Themed Units• Unit 1: Seasons

• Unit 2: The Wild West

• Unit 3: Animals, Habitats, and Relationships

• Unit 4: A Long Journey to Freedom

• Unit 5: Hand-Me-Down Tales from Around the World

• Unit 6: Economics for Kids

Reading and Writing

Reading• Students are expected to read

every day for a sustained period of time. It is extremely important to reinforce this at home.

• Homework: Reading Log (will be due every Friday)

• Students will have the option of taking one book home a night from their book buddy bag to read. IT MUST BE RETURNED THE NEXT DAY.

Writing• Please encourage your

child to write at home as a fun activity.

Ideas:- Writing letters- Shopping lists - Stories- Poems- Journal/ Diary writing

Math, Science, and Social StudiesMath:GO MATH program-Mini-lesson-Differentiation-Math Centers

Integrated Science and Social StudiesOur weekly skills are included in “A Peek at our Week” every week. • Please reinforce these skills at home with your student.

Ideas:• Take a “book shopping” trip to the local library to find books that tie in to the topics

we are learning about.• Simply talk to your child about their learning• Create together!

Preparing for PARCC

• Technology, technology, technology!!!

• A few ideas:– Type a story– Type a shopping list– Online computer games– Online quizzes for kids

Websites That We Use

• www.somervillenjk12.org• Click Van Derveer• Click Staff Directory• Click webpage next to either of our names• Click Interactive Web Resources• Enjoy!

A Peek at our Week

• A Peek at our Week is a weekly newsletter that we send home in the beginning of each week.

• This letter includes pertinent information about our week and what we will be learning.

• We also upload A Peek at our Week onto our class website every week: www.somervillenjk12.org

Working Around the Roomand

Differentiated Instruction

• Reading Rug• Rainbow Rug• Mini Rugs• Teacher’s Group Table- This is where we work

with small groups to further students understanding of particular skills or challenge students depending on their individual needs.

Enrichment• Starting in October, enrichment projects will

be offered every other month, giving students 2 months to complete their project if they choose to participate.

• Enrichment projects are highly recommended as they are a great avenue to connect school and home.

Rules and ExpectationsFollow directions the FIRST TIME!!

Consequences1. Warning

2. Possible Consequences• Homework Folder Calendar

• Recess detention• Loss of choice time

• “Yes I Can” slip • Phone call home

3. Disciplinary Referral

Caught “Beeing” Kind

Class Frog Jumps!

Rewards

Reading Log RewardIf your child hands in

their reading log every Friday for the entire

month, they will receive a bookmark of their choice!

Behavior Calendar Reward

If your child has an entire month of stickers they

will receive a special note home to show you!

Homework• Homework is given Monday- Thursday each week.

• Homework typically consists of Math and Reading

• There may be times throughout the year when additional assignments/ projects will be given.

• PLEASE REVIEW ALL PAPERS IN YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK FOLDER EACH NIGHT.

• Policy: We check homework daily. If assignments are not turned in, a notice will be sent home.

• Please help your child (as needed) while they complete their homework. Review assignments with them as they are returned.

Grading

• Math Chapter Tests• Standards Based Score Sheet

• Writing on Demands tests– Used to assess writing skills and plan individualized goals for each student.

• Reading on Demand tests

• Homework counts on report cards

• Report Cards: – Based on the Common Core Standards

Sign and Return Folders

• Please review all papers in this folder with your student.

• Please sign each paper and return it with your child in the designated folder.

Extras• Scholastic:

– Orders should be placed online at www. Scholastic.com using our class code: J7XPL

– If this is not possible you may send the order form along with a check to school.

• Dismissal:- If dismissal plans change, please send a note or call.

• Lunch: - All lunch money should be sent to school in a baggie or

envelope.

Birthday Snacks

• Please let us know in advance if you plan to send in a treat to celebrate your child’s birthday.

• OUR CLASSROOM IS A NUT FREE ZONE

Conferences

• Please be sure that you have signed up for a November conference!

• Note cards are available for you to write down the date and time that you have chosen. Reminders will be sent home at a closer date.

Contacting Us

• Please feel free to email, write a note, or call us regarding any questions or concerns.

Email: awhite@somervilleschools.org Email: mlocascio@somervilleschools.orgPhone: 908- 218- 4105 ext: 4798