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2 Grade Parent
Information Night
2014-2015
2nd Grade Schedule
8:00-8:15
8:15-9:15
9:15-9:45
9:45-9:50
9:50-10:05
10:05-11:05
11:05-11:30
11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:10
1:10-2:00
2:00-2:25
2:25-3:20
3:20
Morning Routine/Breakfast
ELA
 Word work
 Word wall
 Writing
Reading
Restroom Break
Reading/Guided reading
Enrichment: small group; guided
reading groups/Daily 5
Math
Lunch
Recess/Restroom Break
Math
Specials
Math
Science/Social Studies integrated with
Reading as needed
Dismissal
Curriculum Overview
What will your students be
learning in 2nd grade?
Reading
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Communicating Ideas and Messages
Readers Respond to the Author’s Purpose
Literary Work
Informational Text
Research
Media Method
Genres
Writing
Writing Process
• Generate ideas
• Sequence and
organize ideas
• Sequence
sentences in one
paragraph
• Revise and edit
• Publish and
sharing writing
Types of Writing
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Personal Narratives
Imaginative Narratives
Letter Writing
Informative Writing
Word Study
• Word Wall Words
• Five words per
week
• Study for
homework
• Read and spell
them
Spelling Focus:
Word Journeys
program
• Study and
practice in
school
Math
• Number relationships
• Quick retrieval using problem
solving
• Number Sense
• Number lines
• Data representations
• Multi-digit addition and
subtraction (concrete, flexible
methods, standard methods)
• Collection of coins
• Geometry
• Multiplication and division
situations
• Patterns and relationships
• Fractions and probability
• Measurement (Linear)
• Applying fractions, coins,
time, and temperature to
real life situations
• Measurement: area, capacity,
and weight/mass
• Problem Solving
Science
• Identify what a scientist is and explore what different scientists do.
• Classify matter by physical properties.
Trace the changes in the position of an object.
• Identify and demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural
resources.
• Identify the importance of weather and seasonal information to make good
choices in clothing, activities and transportation.
• Measure, record, and graph weather information in order to identify patterns in
data.
• Explore the processes in the water cycle including evaporation, condensation
and precipitation.
• Observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky.
• Identify the basic needs of plants and animals. Observe, record and compare
how the physical characteristics of plants and animals help them meet their
basic needs.
• Identify factors in the environment that effect growth and behavior such as
migration, hibernation and dormancy. We will study ecosystems, food chains
and life cycles of insects and other animals.
Social Studies
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I am a Texan
I am an American
Where I/others live
Remembering heroes/ historical figures
Invention and innovation change communities
Functions of government
Government officials and services
Choices and decisions
My community is special
Expectation
What will be expected of your
student in 2nd grade?
Arrival/Dismissal
• Arrival: Students will need to go to the cafeteria
before 8:00 am. The bell rings at 8:00 am. The
tardy bell rings at 8:10 am.
• Dismissal: Stay in your car, and use your yellow
cards to pick up your child. The yellow cards
should be in the window so that it is visible for
the teacher to see. We will bring your child to
you. At 3:35 pm, students not picked up will be
escorted to the office for parent pick up.
Homework
• Math: A homework sheet will be given daily.
The homework paper should be returned the
next day. The homework will cover what is
being taught in class.
• Reading: your child will read to you each night
and fill out a reading log. Once the reading
log is completed they will return it to their
teacher.
• Word Work: Word Journeys
Assessments
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Weekly grades
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI)
District Assessments
STAR Math
Grading Policy Need to Knows
• Promotion to the next grade level is contingent on a grade of 70 or above in
each of the following areas: reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and
social studies.
• Report Cards and Progress Reports
– Only be sent home if your child makes a 73 or below.
– Can be checked online
• Late Work:
– If a student fails to turn in his/her assignments, the student will lose 10 points each day the
work is late.
• Grading and Absences
– Make-up assignments or tests will be made available to students after an absence.
– The student is responsible for obtaining and completing the make-up assignments in a
satisfactory manner within the allotted amount of time. Generally one day is allowed for
make-up for each day of absence.
– Students shall make up assignments and tests after absences. Students shall receive a zero
for any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time.
– “A student shall receive a grade no greater than 70 for work made up following an unexcused
absence.”
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
• Independent Level Goals
– Beginning of Year (September)
• Level 16/18
• Fluency 60 wcpm
– Middle of Year (January)
• Level 24
• Fluency 74 wcpm
– End of Year (May)
• Level 28/30
• Fluency 90 wcpm
• Instruction Level Goals
– This is the level of books we will be working with your
student on to help further develop their reading level.
Attendance Policy
• Absences
– Parents must call in before 10:00 a.m. on the day
of the absence AND provide a note within 4 days
of the absence or it will be unexcused.
• Tardies
– Your child is tardy if he/she is not in class by 8:10.
– Multiple tardies can keep a child from being
awarded a Perfect Attendance or Excellent
Attendance award at the end of the school year.
– Breakfast is from 8:00-8:15
Reminders:
• Please do not send cupcakes to school for
birthdays. You can send goody bags with
stickers, pencils etc. No food items.
• Join PTA
• Tutoring will begin the first week of October.
• Take home folders