Transcript A Day in the Life of a 2nd Grade Superhero

Welcome
A Day in the Life
of a 1st Grader
Schedule
9:05-9:25
Lunch Check In, Folders, Character Education
9:25-9:55
Reader’s Workshop (Mini-lesson)
9:55-10:55
Daily 5 (Reading, Word Work, Writing)
10:55-11:38 Writer’s Workshop
11:38-11:55 Recess
11:58-12:23 Lunch
12:25-1:25
Math
1:25-1:55
W.I.N. Time (What I Need)
1:55-2:45
Specialists (Gym, Music, Media, Art)
2:45-3:05
Word Work
3:05-3:30
Theme Time (Science, Social Studies, Health)
3:30-3:43
Pack Up
3:43
Dismissal
Book checkout days ______ and _________
Language Arts
READERS WORKSHOP
• Learn reading strategies
through a daily mini-lesson.
• Build reading stamina with
independent “Daily 5”
activities such as read to self
and read to others.
• Participate in small groups
to perfect skills through
more individualized
instruction.
WORD WORK
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Phonics
Spelling
Grammar
Fluency
Literacy gets a front row seat…and
rides with us throughout the day
WRITERS WORKSHOP
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Prewriting
Draft
Revise
Edit
Publish
Students will learn how to
create written works
through the same process
that professional writers
use.
This year, your students will be the proud authors of a:
Journals
Personal Narratives
Informational Reports
Book Reviews
Math
Math Expressions
• Numbers – Count to 120 by 1’s, 5’s
and 10’s!
• Add and Subtract Single
Digits
• Story Problems
• Algebra – Find the Patterns, Put It In
Words!
• Geometry and Measurement
– Shapes, Measuring, Time and Money!
Specials
Well-Rounded Learners Study
Art, Physical Education, Music, and Media
We Apply All Our Skills
As We Study:
SCIENCE
• How Scientist Work, Technology All
Around Us, Earth’s Resources, Animals,
Environments, Lifecycles
SOCIAL STUDIES
• National Holidays and Celebrations,
Geography, Citizenship, Family Life
Today and in the Past, Economics,
Government Statesmen
HEALTH
• Bus/Fire/Stranger/Bike/Tornado Safety,
Personal Care, Nutrition, Dental Health
Behavior Expectations
The 4 B’s
Be a good listener
Be your best self
Be respectful and kind
Be safe
We utilize “Love and Logic”, a framework based on logical
consequences, to help students make good decisions.
Snack Time/ Birthdays
• Lunch choices, Home, Saber, Hot
• Hot Lunch follows the menu
• Saber Meal- choice of peanut butter and jelly sandwich or
cheese sandwich w/ meat, salad, cheese stick, sunflower
seeds, chips, yogurt and carrots. Please discuss with your
child what they should take.
• Extra milk purchase $.50
• Home Lunch- may purchase a milk
• Afternoon Snack
• Birthdays- No food treats, books, games, etc.
Communication Is Key
• Red Folders – weekly Monday
• Communication Folders- daily (lunch money
labeled, notes, etc)
• Teacher Website
• Newsletter
• Quarterly Report Cards
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
Communication Is Key
• Informal Communications –
call or email me anytime
952-496-5922 ext. 6408
• It will go to my voicemail during the day or when I
am away.
• Email- I will respond, if you don’t get a response
from me, call the office regarding a pick-up
change before the end of the day.
• Attendance must be called into the OFFICE! If you
don’t call them, they will call you! 
Drop-off/Early Dismissal
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Students should be dropped off at the curb – not in the middle
of the parking lot.
Parents dropping off students before 8:40 AM should use the
lower level.
Parents dropping off students after 8:40 AM should use the
upper level.
Parents picking up students after school should use the upper
level.
Early Dismissal- Bring a note or email prior to date. We must
wait for a phone call from the office that you have arrived
before we dismiss students. Please plan ahead if you need to be
somewhere.
Changes in transportation need to be clearly communicated
with the teacher, not your child. Otherwise we will send them
the “regular way”.
Homework
• Daily- Math homework , Take Home Book
• Weekly- Word Work (Phonics)
* Great websites to enrich learning, use
the concepts in the newsletter and daily
work to extend your learning at home. *
Thanks For Coming!