Welcome to
Second Grade!
Back to School Night
Galway Elementary
Communication
• Daily Calendars
• Friday Folders
• Weekly Learning Skills
• Progress Reports
• Monthly Overview
• Contact School
(301)595-2930
Teacher Emails
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ms. Craig: Caitlin_L_Craig@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Fields: Meesha_R_Fields@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Scissors: Jodee_M_Scissors@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Kunk: Amanda_C_Kunk@mcpsmd.org
Mr. Thomas: Justin_O_Thomas@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Walsh: Bridget_M_Walsh@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Schaefer: Jessalyn_A_Schaefer@mcpsmd.org
Mr. Morina: Stephen_L_Morina@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Murphy: Brianne_C_Murphy@mcpsmd.org
General Information
•
•
•
•
Breakfast in classroom 9:15-9:30
School day 9:30-3:50 (doors open at 9:15)
General daily schedule
Inform office of any changes in students’
arrival or dismissal mode of transportation
• Birthdays- Students may share a store
bought nut-free treat during lunch time.
Parents must be here to distribute during
the last ten minutes of lunch: 12:30-12:40.
Math
• Math Instruction
– Rigor is embedded within curriculum
– Students will receive accelerated
instruction in their guided math groups.
– Daily Guided Math Groups
– Drexel Math Program
• Math Websites-HIAT
• Practice Basic Facts +/- 0-20
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reading
Daily Guided Reading Groups
Comprehension/Word Work
Silent reading
Reading Logs
Reading Response Journal
Galway Homepage for Online
Resources
• Reading at Home
Spelling
• Words Their Way Spelling Program
– Focus on spelling patterns
– Approximately 20 words
– One week cycle
• High Frequency Words/ Word Wall
Writing
• Daily guided writing groups
• Writing: Narrative, Opinion,
Informative/Explanatory
(different times through year)
• Apply spelling patterns used in
writing
P.B.I.S.
Positive Behavior
Management Strategies
• ROARS Expectations
• Traffic light behavior management
system
• Lions Paws/Behavior Coupons
• Positive Referrals
Grading and Reporting
Academic
• ES- Exceptional at the Grade Level Standard
• P - Meets the grade level standard by demonstrating proficiency of
the content or processes for the measurement topic
• I - In progress toward meeting the grade level standard.
• N - Not yet making progress toward meeting the standard
Learning skills
• DEM- Demonstrating
• PRG- Progressing
• N- Not Yet evident
Report Card
Homework
• Homework includes:
– Math Basic Fact Practice
- Reading “Just Right” books every
night and completing the Reading
Log
- Reading Logs are checked every
week and collected every 2 weeks
REMINDER: Please encourage independence while
children complete their homework.
Provide support only when needed to
avoid frustration.
Math Homework
• Development of mathematical fluency
• Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental
strategies.
• By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of
two one-digit numbers.
• Homework may come in the form of:
– Games
– Math problems or tasks
– Math practice
Reading Homework
The goal is to read many books and for longer
periods of time.
 Read for at least 20 minutes a day
 Read text at the independent level
 Read text of different genre including:
 Fiction (chapter books and picture
books)
 Informational text
 Graphic novels
 Magazines
Locating books at the independent level:
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
(Handout)
Sample Reading Log
Michael Jordan
9/8 Hop on Pop
Dr.
Seuss
9/8 Wonder
R.J.
Palacio
F
F
9/8 2:00 2:55 13
9/9 1:03 2:10
5
9/8
E
9/21
C
Home Connection
We are excited to create a greater home connection
With our 2nd grade website, blog, and Twitter.
Stay up to date with events, announcements,
and our learning experiences!
Website: http://galway2nd.weebly.com
Blog: http://galway2nd.weebly.com/2nd-grade-bloggers
Twitter: @galway2nd
Online Passwords
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
• November 11 and 12
• Sign-up Genius
• Link on 2nd Grade website
Volunteers
• Training required
– Classroom Help
– Field Day
– Field Trip Chaperone
• If you have completed the training
in the last two years, you do not
need to re-take it.
Questions?
Leave a Note!
Take out your child’s writing journal
and leave them a little note.
They will be thrilled to see it
tomorrow morning!