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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE. 2nd Grade Mrs. Duncan. AGENDA. 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

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WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE

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  1. WELCOMETOOPEN HOUSE 2nd Grade Mrs. Duncan

  2. AGENDA • Welcome to Our Team • Communication • “Meramec Five” • Daily Schedule • Literacy • Math • Science/Social Studies • Field Trips • Homework • Contact Information

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. COMMUNICATION • Daily Homework • Math Profile • Conferences • Report Cards • 2nd Grade Spotlight • Notes Home • Phone Calls • E-mail • Website

  6. MERAMEC FIVE Be Cooperative Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  7. A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine / Independent Work Making Meaning Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Lunch/Recess Math Science or Social Studies Specials Closure

  8. KIDCHECK We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting children at the center of every decision.

  9. 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

  10. READING • Making Meaning • Independent Reading • Guided Reading • Reading Response Journals • Discussion • Reading Logs • Raz Kids on the Computer

  11. 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

  12. 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!!!

  13. 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

  14. FIELD TRIPS September 27 – The Magic House November 9 – Weldon Spring Site February – City Museum Spring - Botanical Garden St. Louis Zoo

  15. HOMEWORK NIGHTLY Math Reading Log *Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.

  16. 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.

  17. PLEASE REMEMBER • Take your child’s letter • Leave a note for your child • Sign up for conferences

  18. THANK YOUFOR COMING I am looking forward to a great year!

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