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“Meet the Teacher”
Mrs. Morgan 2D
September 11, 2013
Curriculum
Daily Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:50-9:10
Attendance and
Morning Work
Attendance and
Morning Work
Attendance and
Morning Work
Attendance and
Morning Work
Attendance and
Morning Work
9:15-10:45
9:15-10:15
Integrated Arts
Communication Arts
Communication Arts
Communication Arts
Communication Arts
10:45-11:15
10:15-11:15 Science/
Social Studies
Calendar and
Writing
Calendar and
Writing
Calendar and
Writing
Calendar and
Writing
11:15-11:45
Recess
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Recess
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Recess
11:45-12:15
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Lunch
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Lunch
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12:15-12:35
Student Reading
Or Seatwork
Student Reading
Or Seatwork
Student Reading
Or Seatwork
Student Reading
Or Seatwork
Student Reading
Or Seatwork
12:35-1:45
Math (Switch)
Math (Switch)
Math (Switch)
Math (Switch)
Math (Switch)
2:00-2:45
2:00-3:15
CA Reading
Library
Mrs. Falkner
Art
Ms. Ronk
Music
Ms. Coss
Phy. Ed.
Mr. Zaspel
2:45-3:15
Science/
Social Studies
Science/
Social Studies
Science/
Social Studies
Science/
Social Studies
3:20-3:30
Assignments/
Dismissal
Assignments/
Dismissal
Assignments/
Dismissal
Assignments/
Dismissal
Assignments/
Dismissal
2D Special’s Schedule
• Monday: Integrated Arts: rotating schedule
• Tuesday: Library – Mrs. Falkner
• Wednesday: Art – Ms. Ronk
• Thursday: Music – Ms. Coss
• Friday: Physical Ed. - Mr. Zaspel
Communication Arts (CA)
Harcourt Storytown
• Reading
• Vocabulary
• Grammar / D.O.L.
• Phonics
• Writing
• Spelling
Reading
Robust Vocabulary
High Frequency Words
Practice Book
Comprehension
Weekly Assessment Test (6 – 7 days)
Independently Reading Log: “Morgan Money”
Spelling and Handwriting
• Weekly Lessons: 20 words • Tests every Friday • Nightly Homework - “Trace, Write, Write” - Practice Worksheets - Optional: Extra Practice (Back of Weekly Homework sheet)
• Handwriting - Manuscript: Aug. – Dec. - Cursive: Jan. - June
Math
Criteria for Math Placement (from First Grade)
~ End of Book Test ~ Basic Facts ~ Math Attributes ~ Problem Solving
( A1 - Shane, Maiello) (A2 – Morgan, Bartley)
(A2 – Perkey, Conway, Librock)
Math
Homework follows the book page lesson.
Practice Test sent home the night before a test.
Rocket Math
Practice your basic facts.
Practice your basic facts.
Science and Social Studies (Taught on 4 week rotations)
Science
Life Science
*All About Plants
*All About Animals
*How Plants and Animals Live Together
*How Living Things Grow & Change
• Physical Science
*Properties of Matter
*Energy
*Forces and Motion
*Sound
Social Studies
Where We Live
Our Earth
Working Together
Our Country Today
Our Country Long Ago
People and Places in History
Online Textbook Resources
2 Math http://www.eharcourtschool.com/
Username=NA[Student ID]
Password=Student ID
e.g. Username=NA123456
Password=123456
2 Reading http://www-
k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do
Username=NA[Student ID]
Password=Student ID
e.g. Username=NA123456
Password=123456
2 Social
Studies
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/
login/login.jsp
Additional Online Resources:
http://sfsocialstudies.com/
Username=NA[Student ID]
Password=Tigers1
e.g. Username=NA123456
Password=Tigers1
2 Science www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Username=NA[Student ID]
Password=Tigers1
e.g. Username=NA123456
Password=Tigers1
Classroom Procedures
and Expectations
Transition to Second Grade
Organization * Supplies
Nightly Assignments
* Take Home Folder
* Weekly Homework Assignments
* Mrs. Morgan’s website
Study for Tests: Study Guides
Printing to Cursive Handwriting
Weekly Routine
• Weekly Homework Sheet
• Spelling Test every Friday
• Extra Spelling Practice
• Writing Journal Entry
• Independent Reading Log
• Graded Papers: sign and return
Classroom Rules
• McKnight School Rules
• 2D Rules
Consequences 1. Verbal Warning 2. Warning: Yellow Card 3. 2nd Chance: Red Card
10 minutes off recess 4. 3rd Chance: Recess
missed and a behavior note sent home
5. Continued Rule Breakage = Phone call home
Rewards
–Tickets
–Morgan Money
–Classroom Reward Jar
Homework Policy
• Homework is due the NEXT day unless otherwise noted.
• Missing homework notification slip.
• The comment section of the report card reflects the number of missing assignments.
What to do nightly?
• Assigned Homework
• Practice Spelling Words
• Practice Math Facts
• Review Weekly Lesson Guides for stories
*Vocabulary and high frequency words
• Read Aloud or Silent Reading
• McKnight Library Web Page
Homework Survival Kit
–Pencils
–Erasers
–Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers,
–Writing Paper
–Dictionary
–Scissors, Glue, Ruler
Homework is the responsibility of…
»Student
»Parent
»Teacher
Make-up Work
Illness or Absence * DAY 1 – work saved/made up
next day
* DAY 2 or more – requests prior to 10 am for 3:30 pm pickup or sent home with a “study buddy”
* “Study Buddy”: sibling or a close neighbor
Educational Trip/Vacation
*SOME assignments given
before trip
*SOME assignments given upon return
*Forms are available in the office
Communication with Mrs. Morgan
• Email [email protected]
• Website – www.northallegheny.org – McKnight/Staff
• Office Phone (412.635.4105)
• Weekly Assignment Sheet
• Report Cards/Conferences (November 4/5 – Election Day)
• Online Weekly Homework
• Online Gradebook: usually post new grades on Mondays
Report Cards
• Sign up for Fall Conferences
*Monday, Nov. 4th and Tuesday Nov. 5th
• Tyler System
• Subject Categories
• Assignments
*usually added every Monday
Miscellaneous
• New Dismissal Procedure • Birthdays: non-edible treats • Scholastic Book Orders • “Thursday Envelopes”: McKnight Messages *Party volunteers
The End
Thank you for coming