Transcript welcome to open house - School District of Clayton

WELCOME
TO
OPEN HOUSE
2nd Grade
Mrs. Duncan
AGENDA
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Welcome to Our Team
Communication
“Meramec Five”
Daily Schedule
Literacy
Math
Science/Social Studies
Field Trips
Homework
Contact Information
ALL ABOUT ME
• Born in Texas and grew
up in New Mexico
• BA in Drama from New
Mexico State
• MA in Early Childhood
and Elementary
Education from
Washington University
• 16th Year at Meramec
• Live in University City
• Husband and 2 kids
COMMUNICATION
• Communication plays
an important role in best
meeting the needs of
the children.
• Please contact me at
any time with questions,
comments, concerns,
etc.
COMMUNICATION
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Daily Homework
Math Profile
Conferences
Report Cards
2nd Grade Spotlight
Notes Home
Phone Calls
E-mail
Website
MERAMEC FIVE
Be Cooperative
Be Kind
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
A DAY IN SECOND GRADE
Morning Routine /
Independent Work
Making Meaning
Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop
Lunch/Recess
Math
Science or Social Studies
Specials
Closure
KIDCHECK
We are responsible for
student learning by
knowing students
well, valuing every
child, and putting
children at the
center of every
decision.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS
• Building a caring
classroom community
with class meetings
• Focus on the Meramec
Five
• Clear routines and
expectations
• Intrinsic motivation
• Experience natural
consequences
READING
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Making Meaning
Independent Reading
Guided Reading
Reading Response
Journals
• Discussion
• Reading Logs
• Raz Kids on the
Computer
WRITING
Writers’ Workshop and Journaling
Units of Study: All-About Books, Small Moment Stories,
Revision, Fiction, and Poetry
Assessment: Ideas, Organization, and Conventions
Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using
word study of patterns
MATH
• Math in Focus
• Math Groups
• Extensions/Interventions
based on need
• FASTT Math (Available at
home this year!)
Save the Date: Sept. 5
Math in Focus
Night for Parents!!!
Science and Social Studies
Science:
Pebbles, Sand and Silt
Balance and Motion
Plants and Animals
Social Studies:
Governing the People
The World Around Us
Using Our Resources
People in the Marketplace
FIELD TRIPS
September 27 –
The Magic House
November 9 –
Weldon Spring Site
February –
City Museum
Spring Botanical Garden
St. Louis Zoo
HOMEWORK
NIGHTLY
Math
Reading Log
*Homework should take about 20
minutes each night.
Snacks & Birthday Treats
• Students may bring
a healthy snack
daily.
• Simple birthday
treats arranged
ahead of time.
• Remember the
district food allergy
policy regarding
nuts.
PLEASE REMEMBER
• Take your child’s letter
• Leave a note for your
child
• Sign up for conferences
THANK YOU
FOR COMING
I am looking forward
to a great year!