Lake Wilderness Elementary
Mrs. Moore’s
Mountaineers - Second Grade
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Twelve year resident of Maple Valley
Born and raised in Kent
Married with 2 children
◦ Tessa is in 10th grade
◦ Trevor is in 8th grade
◦ 21st year of teaching
 six years in first grade
 15 years in second grade
 Feel very lucky to be a
part of the Tahoma
School District.
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9:10 School day begins
9:30 Integrated/Math
10:50 - 11:10 AM Recess/Snack
11:00 Math/Reading
12:05 - 12:45 Lunch/Recess
12:45
2:25 – 2:40 PM Recess
(Library – Tuesdays)
2:40 PE (M,W), Music (T,Th,F)
3:10 Daily Folder Reflection
3:40 Dismissal
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A typical week would include the following
components:
* Shared Reading
* Read Aloud/Story time
* Independent Reading
* Guided Reading and Literacy Centers
* Whole group Reading Lessons
* Read at Home books
I assess the children and regroup them as
necessary throughout the year.
◦ Guided Reading Groups – work daily with the teacher
◦ Read to Self – silent reading at reading level or below
◦ Read to Partner – shared reading time
◦ Word Work – work to enhance phonics understanding and
handwriting
◦ Computers – at least once a week during this time
using RAZ kids
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Math Expressions
◦ 2 math journals – one comes home in February
 Change in WA Math Standards means many pages will be left blank.
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Problem Solvers including Habits of Mind
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Math Fluency
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Persistence
Risk Taker
Precision
Metacognition
◦ Addition & subtraction facts for sums to 20
◦ Strategies for facts with sums for three digit numbers
◦ Strong understanding of Place Value
Writer’s Workshop Model
 Self-selected topics focusing on “small
moments” in our lives
 Whole group mini lessons
 Individual conferences every other day.
Exploring writing process with drafts, revisions, editing, and publishing.
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Daily Sharing
Monthly Celebrations
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The formal district spelling program which includes tests every
Friday.
Section 1-High Frequency Words (sight words)
Every spelling list will begin with sight words. These words are the
most frequently used words in reading and writing. Many of these
words cannot be sounded out phonetically or they break one of the
common spelling rules.
Section 2- Word Feature or Skill Words
This section includes words that follow a particular letter
combination pattern. For example: words containing "or." Each week
a new letter combination or skill is introduced.
Section 3- Challenge/Unit Words
Each list includes a few words that usually relate to our integrated
unit studies.
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Early Americans:
 Pioneers and Native Americans
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South America
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Early Earth
 Dinosaurs and Geology
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Identifying Feelings
Problem Solving
Learn how to problem solve social issues (i.e.: recess, playing fair)
Students will visit the library weekly and
check out one book each week. We are still
waiting for our schedule so be watching for
more information.
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Reading for 20 minutes each evening including
stories read to the student.
Math fact fluency (+, - to 20) practice at least
three times a week.
Incomplete work or make-up work from an
absence.
Weekly spelling word practice
Special projects to extend our integrated unit
learning.
Home School Connections for Social Studies
Any additional suggested practice activities listed
on the Learning Gram to support classroom
learning.
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I am safe.
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I am respectful.
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I am responsible.
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I am a learner.
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First Timers Club:
◦ Students receive one warning.
◦ Second reminder results in practicing the right way to
accomplish the task at recess.
◦ If a student needs considerable redirection, I will send
home a conference slip so you are aware of the
problem.
◦ If further intervention is needed, I will talk with you
and we can agree on a new strategy (like a behavior
contract) or consequence.
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Seasonal Celebrations:
• Harvest Party on October 31
• Pioneer or Native American activities
• Winter Party in December
 Winter crafts and treats
• Valentine’s Day Party
◦ Party food, games, and of course cards
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Classroom Compliments:
◦ Students earn compliments – 20 or more
Class votes on a special activity:
- Free recess, choice time, board game day, etc.
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Pioneer Museum
◦ 5 chaperones maximum
◦ Lottery if more than 5 parents want to go
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Woodland Park Zoo for a comparison of
temperate and tropical rainforest ecosystems.
• 5 chaperones maximum
• Lottery if more than 5 parents want to go
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School wide celebration in May
Students will share their portfolio of their
reflections for the year.
◦ Once a month students reflect on their work
 Students choose 1 or 2 pieces of their favorite work to
write about. These go into the portfolio for May.
 All other work goes home once a month.
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Monday: Your child may bring in 10 of his/her favorite things for a
special share along with the attached poster.
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Tuesday: Your child may bring in a favorite short book to read or have
read to the class.
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Wednesday: A guest (like a parent or other relative or close friend of the
family) is invited to eat lunch with the Student of the Week here at
school. Lunch is from 12:05 to 12:45 PM. Please check in and out at
Office A. Feel free to arrive early (12:00) to walk with our class to the
lunchroom in Gym B.
Thursday: Your child will be given a Student of the Week award from
Principal Menard and myself.
Friday: Your child may teach the class something of interest to them (no
more than 20 minutes with or without your help, or show a special
personal or family collection, etc. Please let me know by Wednesday if
you plan to teach something.
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Our class makes a book of cards created by
each student for the birthday child.
Birthday boy/girl receives a book from me.
We gather together and sing the Birthday
song as a class.
Summer birthdays are invited to celebrate on
their half birthdays.
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I will send home a form to sign up. I usually
design a schedule by the first week of
October
Volunteers at home.
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Correct Timed Tests
Cut, paste, staple papers
Sharpen Pencils
Organize for one of our
Class parties.
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Your involvement in PTSA supports kids and
their learning at LWES.
Wildcat Cash is an easy way to support our
school through PTSA.
◦ Gift cards
◦ $$$$ goes directly to classrooms to spend on
supplies, scholarships, and special activities.
◦ Purchase at booth or online
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Email:
amoore@tahomasd.US
Voice mail:
(425) 413-3500
* Always inform the office if there are any changes in the way
your child will go home. They will be sure to give me the
information and or a pass for your child.
 Take Home Folders as communication *I rely on these A LOT!
 Read At Home books – come home daily starting October.
 Contact via email, note, phone message (email is fastest)
 Snack – send one for morning and or afternoon recess
 Winter Concert usually the first week of February
 Report cards and conferences in November
 Cost of lunch $2.50 (can have an account)
 Cost of milk $0.50 (please send in daily if needed)
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Please leave your child a note on the opposite
side from theirs. They will love to hear from
you.
Your involvement will make this a
memorable year of learning.