Transcript Mrs. Nagaj`s Class Gardiner Elementary SchoolRoom 4

 Please sign up for a conference in the hallway and take
a reminder slip.
 If you choose, sign up to be a guest reader.
 Leave your child a special note in their desk with the
provided paper.
Mrs. Nesic’s Class
Gardiner Elementary School Room 1
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• Born and raised in beautiful Burton Ohio. She attended Berkshire
High School and Graduated in 1982.
• Graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors degree
in Elementary Education in 1986.
•Graduated from John Carroll University with a Master’s degree in
Reading in 1995.
• Began teaching in Vermont as a 1st and 2nd grade combined teacher.
• Returned to Ohio and started in Kenston in 1988.
• Started the Looping program in Kenston and is ending a 4th loop.
• Lives in Reminderville, Ohio, with her husband and 3 sons.
2nd grade at a glance
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Language Arts – Spelling, Phonics, Reading, Writing
- WOW – Mrs. Swanson
- Begin cursive writing in Jan.
Math – Addition & Subtraction 0-18, regrouping,
timed tests
-Geometry (2D & 3D), data analysis, algebra,
number sense/operations
Science – Changes over time, Solids/Liquids/Gas,
Energy & motion, Life cycles
Social Studies – New Curriculum and new S.S. series
this year. Focus on Citizenship, rules, Biographies of
famous people in history, etc.
Specials Schedule
• Monday – Gym 9:35-10:20
• Tuesday – Computer 10:40-11:30
• Wednesday – Music 10:40-11:40
• Thursday – Art 10:40-11:45
• Friday – Library 10:40-11:30
Health (every other week 10:30-11:00)
Our Sample Day
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8:15-8:50 – Journals/Check in/Attendance
8:50-9:00 – Bathroom break
9:00-9:15 – Morning Meeting
9:15-9:45 – Word Block
9:45-10:30 – Guided Reading Block
10:30-11:30 - Specials
11:30-11:50 – Writing Block
11:50-12:45 – Recess & Lunch
12:45-1:10 – DEAR time
1:10-1:40 – Math
1:45 – 2:45 – Science and Social Studies
2:45-3:05 – Homework/Prepare for dismissal
Your child will have approximately 30-40 minutes of homework
Monday –Thursday. We fill out an assignment notebook each
day with the homework listed. There will be approximately 10
minutes of math practice, 10 minutes of spelling practice, and 1020 minutes of reading.
In second grade, the children will be part of the 100 minutes of
reading club. Each week, every student is responsible for and
expected to read at least 100 minutes. The reading can be done
in a book of choice by the child (but should be an appropriate
reading level). A chart will come home every Friday. It will be due
the following Friday. Students are responsible for filling out the
minutes read each day. Parents must sign the chart before it
comes back to school. Please keep in mind that this is a gradelevel assignment and it will part of your child’s reading grade.
Stickers will be given as the charts are turned in completed.
Homework is to be turned in the following day and the
assignment notebooks must be signed or initialed by a parent
each night. Thank you for helping your child take responsibility for
completing his/her homework.
Estimation Station
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How many?
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Your child will bring the
jar when it is his/her turn
to decorate the show and
tell board.
Please put a random
amount of inexpensive
items in the jar (i.e. cotton
balls, cereal, wrapped
candy, etc.). Keep in mind
that if the items are
eatable, please put enough
in for the entire class.
We will estimate the
number of items in the jar
throughout the week and
check our accuracy on
Friday.
Estimation is a skill in our
curriculum.
Snack
This year many of us are adjusting to being at school all
day. We eat lunch at 11:50. It is a long span between
breakfast and lunch. Therefore, I feel it would be
appropriate to have a midmorning snack. I have provided a
small, healthy snack for each child since the first day of
school.
I would like to ask you to send in a SMALL, HEALTHY
snack that is enough for 25 children on the first day of
each month. (I will send a reminder slip) I will store them
in the room and pass a snack out each day. This works well
so that children don’t have to remember to bring a snack
each day. Some ideas include: crackers, pretzels, dry
cereal, granola bars, or any other “easy to store” food you
choose. We eat while we work so keep in mind that messy
foods aren’t the best choice.
Show and Tell Board
• Each week, one student will
be responsible for decorating
the board.
• Items can be brought it and
hung on the board to display
during the week.
• Student decorate the board
on Monday and tell about it
on Friday.
• All items must fit on the
board and be able to be hung.
Items such as awards,
pictures, wrappers from
favorite foods, fabric, art,
etc. are possibilities.
Show and Tell!
 We listen to music throughout the day. We sing and dance
too!
 We celebrate birthdays on or near the child’s special day. If
you’d like, please send in an individual snack for each child to
enjoy!
 We will be doing lots of fun activities with Mrs. Nagaj’s class.
 We will have a guest reader each week, so please don’t forget
to sign up (parents, grandparents, etc).
 We love to have parent volunteers to help us by working with
children, copying, and other exciting jobs. If you are
interested in sharing your time with us, please fill out the
form inside of your packet and return it to me.
 We will be going to the theater in October for a field trip.
 Standardized Tests we take this year: Off-Grade Proficiency
and Diagnostics
More 2nd Grade Topics
• Teaching independence and responsibility.
Movement toward being able to solve problems
and complete assignments independently.
• Assignment Notebook – new this year.
• Cursive Writing to begin in January.
• We switch teachers for Science & Social Studies.
• Team Teaching reading with Mrs. Croft.
• Class newsletter will come home every Friday to keep you up
to date on what we’ve been learning and other important
information.
• Brief notes/comments can be written in the assignment
notebook.
• E-mail [email protected]
• Send in a note.
Please keep in mind that we will try respond to your notes, emails, and/or phone calls as soon as possible.
Gardiner Information: www.kenstonlocal.com
Before you go!
Please take the time fill out the 3X5 index card on the
corner of your desk with the following information:
 Child’s name
 Parent’s names
 Address
 Phone numbers (home, work, cell, etc)
 E-mail address
 Child’s birthday
Thank you for coming!
We’re looking forward to working with
you and your children as a team in education!