Second GradeLinton Springs

Welcome Parents!2014 - 2015 School Year

Welcome to Second Grade!Teachers

Ms. Sankovich and Mrs. Phipps

Mrs. Simons and Ms. King

Mrs. Luebke and Mrs. Johnson

STEM and Humanities STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics Humanities: English Language Arts (ELA) and

Social Studies

Why? To prepare students for 21st century careers To increase rigor in all content areas To provide integration between content areas

Math Five units Basic facts –

strategies and recall (3 seconds)

Xtra math

ELA Fluency Comprehension Grammar Vocabulary – Wow Words! Phonics – Fundations Spelling Anthology and Trade Books Handwriting-Cursive

second half of year (Zaner Bloser)

Instruction Small group Whole group

WritingThree types of writing

Narrative

Informative

Opinion

Spelling What’s the rule?Our focus is learning the

spelling rule instead of just memorizing words.

HomeworkWe’ll send home words on

Monday that show the rule we are learning. Your child may choose several activities to practice the words.

TestingWe’ll test on Friday. We may

include a word that was not on the list, but has the rule.

Science Waves (light and sound) Weather A Sticky Situation

All units use the engineering design process.

Social Studies Responsible Citizens in

the Community Rules & Laws US Symbols

Our Community at Work Consumers & Producers Goods & Services Resources

The World Around Me Map Skills Cultures

Field Trips The Star

Spangled Banner Museum

Breadmaking Other Special

Activities

Classroom Community PBIS: (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) S: Safety T: Taking responsibility A: Active Learning R: Respect

Starbucks will be given to students for following these standards.

1st warning: verbal reminder 2nd warning: Star reminder sent home 3rd: Referral sent home

We use a green, yellow, red system to help children monitor their own behavior.

SOS (Agenda Book) Homework copied each day X in box if no homework for that subject 15 minutes of reading Communication between home and

school Please look at and sign each evening

Parent Conferences Dates

October 8th --Teacher requests November 10th November 20th January 28th

3:30-6:30

Let’s Have a Great Year!