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Welcome !. Please read the letter your child wrote to you and write a reply ! Please sign up for a conference time on the sheet. Other times are available also. Tonight’s Agenda. Introductions Our typical day Homework and communication Questions or comments

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Welcome !

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  1. Welcome! • Please read the letter your child wrote to you and write a reply! • Please sign up for a conference time on the sheet. Other times are available also.

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Introductions • Our typical day • Homework and communication • Questions or comments • PLEASE sign up for a conference timein November!

  3. Daily Schedule • 9:00 – 9:10 Arrival • 9:10-9:30 Morning Routine and Work • 9:30 – 9:45 Morning Meeting • 9:45 – 11:30 – Language Arts • 11:30 – 12:30– Recess and Lunch • 12:30 – 12:45- Read Aloud • 12:45 – 1:30 Math • 1:30 – 2:15 – Science/SS • 2:15 – 2:30 Recess • 2:30 - 2:45 Snack and Pack • 2:50 – 3:30Specials • Monday –Computer • Tuesday –Gym • Wednesday -Art • Thursday - Music • Friday –Library • 3:30 – Dismissal Procedures

  4. Responsive Classroom • The Social Curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum. • Teachers model and demonstrate social skills and use specific positive teacher language. • Rules and logical consequences. • Yardsticks by Chip Wood (in your folder.)

  5. Language Arts Program: Journeys Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin Second Grade Focus Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, Extend Vocabulary How? Independent reading, guided reading, shared reading, whole group reading, Reader’s Theater and more…. Log in information will be emailed to you!

  6. Writing • Journeys Writing Program • Personal Narrative, Informational, Persuasive • Writing Workshop • Writing Process- Prewriting ,firstdraft, revising ,editing, publishing • Word Study • Modeling • Handwriting

  7. Math • Pearson enVision Math • Technology to support students and parents. • Hands-on, student-centered • Homework book (based on daily work) • Enrichment activities in class and through Pearson website and Untangling the Math Web • Common Core

  8. Science • Balancing and Weighing • Discover that balance is affected by the amount of weight, position of the weight and the position of the fulcrum • Weighing objects in standard units • The weight of an object is not determined by its size • Solids and Liquids • Observe and describe the properties of solids and liquids and recognize the differences • Combine and separate solids • Observe and describe what happens when solids and liquids mix with water • Insects and Butterflies • Develop a curiosity, interest and respect for insects • Observe similarities and differences in the stages of some insects • Observe the behaviors of insects in their life cycles • Provide for the needs of insects: mealworms, milkweed bugs, butterflies

  9. Social Studies About My Community • Big books • Nystrom Kit • Time for Kids readers • Constitution Day • Earth Day

  10. Computer Class • Typing program at home • Tie to academics at school • Passwords – new this year

  11. Homework and Communication … • Communication is important! • Email • sdurkin@crsd.org • Voice Message • 215-944-2430 • Visit our class Web site! • Homework: 20 minutes for 2nd grade • Read, read, read! Log and math practice page • Missed homework policy … • In the case of absence, work sent home at your request.

  12. Scholastic Book Orders: online • Some reminders: • Reply to your child’s letter and leave it on his/her desk. • Please fill out index card. • Sign up for aconference time! Thank you for attending tonight! We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your children!

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