Second Grade

1. Second Grade “Unlocking the Keys to Success!”

2. Kelley Avery Kim Feltman Tracy Mauriello Eve Pipkin Tracy Ransom Lisa Wallace 2nd Grade teachers collaborate and plan as a team weekly. Second Grade Teachers

3. CurriculumLanguage Arts • Writing – One to three paragraph essays, using the conventions of written English, following the writing process, in all four writing genres. (Narrative, Persuasive, Informational, and Response to Literature) • Reading –Improving reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary • Speaking and Listening

4. Curriculum Mathematics • Geometry • Measurement and Data • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Standards for Mathematical Practice

5. Curriculum • Science properties of matter, seasonal changes, energy, pushes and pulls, night sky, and life cycles • Social Studies Historical / Geographical / Government / Civic & Economic Understandings of Georgia

6. Instructional Focus • Referred to as IF • Period of our day for an intense study in various curriculum areas • Used for remediation, deeper study, or acceleration of content • Some students are pulled for extra help by support teachers (student support, early intervention, or gifted)

7. Accelerated Reader • Each students’ AR level (color dot) is based on the grade equivalent of their STAR test. • Just as the AR level is based on the individual student, so are their AR goals. • Students take AR tests independently! • Points and accuracy matter in 2nd Grade! Students must have a minimum of 70% + their points to receive their 2nd grade reward. • AR Superstar 50 points with 90% accuracy or higher

8. Accelerated Reader*Prizes will be given out every 4-5 weeks Week 4 – Free Ice Cream 1st - 9 Weeks –Magnificent Monday Week 13 – Extra Recess 2nd – 9 Weeks –Magnificent Monday Week 22 – Homework Pass 3rd – 9 Weeks – Movie & Popcorn Week 31 –Extra Recess YEAR GOAL – PIZZA PARTY

9. Weekly Communication Folder • Comes home weekly with samples of student work from the previous week, a behavior report, and other important information. • Please read the Second Grade Eaglet! It will let you know what your child is studying in each subject, as well as important upcoming events, assignments, and tests. (Most teachers are sending via email)

10. Homework The homework is your child’s. It should be in his/her handwriting, and is his/her responsibility to have in class the next day! East Lake discourages students returning to the classroom to get books and/or homework they forgot to take home. Your child was provided a binder to keep his/her agenda and all homework in one place to ensure organization.

11. Weekly Work • Check Agenda Nightly! • Homework/Assessments can fall on any day of the week. Homework is not graded, but for practice and to reinforce skills. • Students are assessed weekly in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These assessments include daily work, quizzes, etc. • Science/Social Studies tests will have a study guide and be announced ahead of time.

12. Helpful Websites • http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/48948provides math lessons by areas of study • http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Domain/4107 East Lake Elementary’s webpage • Teacher webpages Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) • Wifi  • Each responsible for own device • Hands on your own device only!

13. Behavior • Every 2nd Grade teacher uses a responsibility log. • Students sign the log for misbehavior and poor work habits. • A mis-conduct letter will be sent home if needed. • Rewards and incentives are given to students that do not sign the responsibility log. • School wide we are moving towards an online behavior program called Class Dojo. Teachers can reward points for appropriate choices and take away points for inappropriate ones. The system tracks behavior and creates reports as needed.

14. Grades • 2nd grade will be using the standards based report card. • Students will be assessed each nine weeks in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies based on the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

15. Grades Please note that obtaining a 3 “meets” on the report card during the first 3 grading periods does not mean the student has reached the goal of proficiency, rather, the progress is meeting the expectations for that period of time. Final grade proficiency can only be determined at the end of the year.

16. DOL quizzes (Daily Oral Language) • Taken each Friday • 5-6 sentences to correct with the appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and grammar • Taken DIRECTLY from our Monday through Thursday’s morning work • The students complete the morning work independently. Then we go over it together, writing the correct answers on the overhead as we talk about them. Students are responsible for correcting any mistakes. • If students are attentive and make the corrections, everyone should score perfectly each week. 

17. Testing • STAR – Students take the STAR test independently in the computer lab. This test measures reading vocabulary and comprehension. • Math Masters – 2nd graders have five minutes to complete 100 math facts with 100% accuracy. (0-18 addition/subtraction mixed) • Fountas and Pinnell- Students are tested individually by a teacher. This test measures reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. • IKAN & GLOSS- Students are tested individually by a teacher. This test measures math mental strategies. • End of Year Math Assessment- This test includes the majority of the 2nd grade curriculum. We will monitor our progress as we move through the year. All are administered 3 times during the year!

18. Attendance • Absence Info • Send note within 3 days- emails to teacher are acceptable • Letters will come home from office after 3, 5, and 8 absences. • Tardy/Checkout info • School starts at 7:45 a.m. • School ends at 2:22 p.m. • Tardies and checkouts are combined and reported as “Tardies” on the report card.

19. Transportation • If there is going to be a change in transportation, you must send a note that morning. Without something in writing students have to stick to their normal routine for afternoon transportation. • We can no longer accept transportation changes by email!

20. PTO • PTO – Membership is $5.00 for the entire family. PTO helps fulfill many needs throughout the school year for students and staff. For example, they supplied every 2nd grader with a binder and Monday folder this school year!

21. 2nd Grade Donation 2nd grade has requested a $40.00 donation: • 2 grade level field trips • Cost of transportation for all trips • Class T-Shirt We rely on this donation, but also understand there may be other expenses that occur throughout the year for pictures, artwork, parties, etc.

22. Second Grade is the Best! We are all very excited about this school year. If you ever have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to call and/or email your child’s teacher to set up a conference. Thank You So Much, Second Grade Teachers!