Welcome to 2nd grade
Mrs. Fitzmaurice
Mrs. Huff
Mrs. Cecil
What is tonight all about?
• Meet the teachers
• Schedule
• Second grade expectations
• Leadership Binders
• Homework
• Take home folders
• How to get help
Classroom
Schedule
This is what a typical day in our
classroom looks like.
7:30-7:45
School starts, Attendance
7:45-8:45
Specials (Gym, Music, Library, Computer)
8:45-10:10
Reading/Math
10:10-11:30
Reading/Math
11:35-12:05
Lunch
12:10-12:45
Writing
12:45 - 1:15
Bobcat Time (reading/math)
1:15-1:30
Recess and Restroom
1:30-2:15
Science/Social Studies/Spelling
2:15-2:20
Leadership Binders
2:20
School is Dismissed
Get to Know the Teachers
Teachers
Subjects
• Mrs. Fitzmaurice
• Reading
• Mrs. Huff
• Reading and Math
• Mrs Cecil
• Math
• All teachers teach: Spelling, Science,
Social Studies, and Writing.
School Wide Expectations
1.
Make smart Choices.
2.
Listen carefully.
3.
Follow directions.
4.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to myself.
5.
Show pride in myself and my school.
School Wide Consequences
1.
Verbal warning
2.
Time out
3.
Warning card
4.
Isolated lunch
5.
Parent contact
6.
Office referral
7.
In-school suspension (ISS)
8.
Parent/school conference
School Wide Rewards
1.
Classroom rewards decided by classroom teacher.
2.
Participation in Fun Friday events, every two weeks, for students who receive
0-2 warning cards.
3.
Semester awards/participation for students who receive 0-3 warning cards
each semester.
Bobcats “PAWS” to think, then make good choices!
Second Grade Mission Statement
In 2nd grade we believe students should:
1. Be respectful
2. Follow the rules
3. Try their best
4. Be helpful leaders
Following these expectations will help us have a successful year.
Reading
• Students will be participating in readers workshop this year. What does that
mean?
• Independent reading
• Mini-lesson
• Activity work time
• Share time
Math
• Students are participating in Math Daily 3. What does that mean?
• Whole group hands on lesson
• Three rotations/small groups
• Independent
• Teacher led
• Daily choice
Other Subjects
• Writing: writers workshop
• Spelling: Word play and differentiated based on student
need
• Science: students are exploring and investigating many
different topics
• Social studies: Students will be learning about the world
around them.
Homework
• Reading: Homework in a bag (fluency read/AR book/comprehension story)
This will come home on Monday and is due on Friday each week.
• Math: Students will be given 2-3 practice sheets each week. This will be given
on Monday and is due on Thursday each week.
• Spelling: Students will be given a list of words to study for 2 weeks. They will
have some in class and some out of class activities to complete. Tests are every
other Friday.
• Please encourage your child to use their time wisely. If they are active in sports
or other afterschool activities, they will need to plan to complete their work on
evenings when they are not as busy.
Fluency
Reading: All students will have a fluency read each week. We ask
that they practice this nightly. They will be assessed over the
passage each week.
Math: All students will have a baggie in their Take home folder with
math facts flashcards. Please have your child practice these
nightly to master the facts. They will be assessed over these facts
each week. They must pass two times to move to the next level.
We appreciate your willingness to help your child grow in Reading
and Math this year!
Leadership Binders
• Each student has a leadership binder that is kept at school.
• What’s Inside?
• Student academic and personal goals
• Behavior chart
• Other data (AR/Math facts)
• Victories
• Leadership Roles
• These will be used to guide student led conferences this year. THIS IS NEW!
Student Led Conferences
• This year parent teacher conferences have been
moved to January so students can share
information from their Leadership Binders.
• However if you have questions or concerns
before January, please contact us and we will be
glad to meet with you.
Folders
• Take Home Folder
• Monday Folder
• This will come home daily with
your child.
• This will come home EVERY
Monday with your child.
• This is where you will find
homework and school work
completed that day.
• This will include graded tests and
school-wide information.
• Please allow your child to monitor
the papers that can be taken out.
• Some information may require a
parent signature and will need to
be returned to school.
Have Questions?
• You can contact us through email, phone calls, or even a note with your child.
• School phone # 270-852-7170
• Email:
Lauren.fitzmaurice@daviess.kyschools.us
Susan.huff@daviess.kyschools.us
Julia.cecil@daviess.kyschools.us
Let’s Have a
Great Year!