Welcome to
Mrs. Sasaki’s
2nd Grade
Back to School Night
2014-2015
Meet Mrs. Sasaki
Communication
 Communication/Homework
 AR
Folder
Home Connect
 Weekly Class Newsletter
 Class Dojo
 E-mails/Voicemail – please allow 24 hours
 Parent conferences
 Notes
Classroom Behavior and Expectations
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is so important to have a strong start to our
year!
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communicate your child’s weekly behavior using
the following forms:
Class Dojo
 Learning Journal
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discuss our Classroom Behavior Plan with
your child and return the signed portion.
Class
Schedule
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8:40–9:00
Opening
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9:00-10:25
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10:25-10:40
10:40-11:30
(Daily Language and Math Review, Math Meeting, Music,
Poetry, and Homework Check)
Language Arts (Shared Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Grammar,
Writing, Comprehension, and English Language Development )
Recess
Literature Workshop
(Leveled Reading Groups/Skill
Intervention)
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11:30-12:15 Math (Calendar and Math Facts)
12:15-12:55 Lunch
12:55-1:40
Math
1:40-2:53
Social Studies/Science/Art/Star of the Week
 Library is scheduled on Mondays (9:55-10:25).
 P.E. will be Mondays (10:40-11:25) and Fridays (8:55-9:40).
 Computers will be Wednesdays (1:25-2:05) .
 Please try to schedule ALL appointments for after school.
If that is
not possible, then please try to protect our Language Arts morning
and make appointments after lunch.
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Language Arts –
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Ready Common Core Curriculum Associates - Comprehension
Leveled Readers – Reading Fluency and Comprehension
Accelerated Reader – Reading Fluency and Comprehension
Daily Oral Language – Grammar and Conventions
Spelling – Developmental Scope and Sequence of Spelling Patterns
Writing 
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Curriculum
Developmental Scope and Sequence of Grammar, Conventions, and
Written Applications
Step Up To Writing - Informative, Argumentative, and Narrative
Writing
Math
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Ready Common Core Curriculum Associates
Leveled Math Facts
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Scott Foresman and Supportive Field Trips
Social Studies –
Science –
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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Supportive Field Trips
*refer to California’s Common Core State Standards handout
Special Activities
Life Cycles
Field Trips
Nimbus Fish Hatchery - December
Woodcreek Nature Center – April
Consumers & Producers
Hamburger Farm – May
Camouflage
Exotic Animal Exhibit - October (on site
visit)
Fossils
Discovery Museum Science and Space
Center- (on site visit)
2nd Grade Activities
•Grandparents’ Day – May
29th
Day/Tickets
•Geo Bears
•Star of the Week
Poster, Mr. Bear, and Journal
Homework Philosophy
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Homework is meant to be a review and to provide additional
practice of skills taught in class.
Each student should be able to complete the homework
independently with little or no help…However, it is always
beneficial for a parent to check directions, check over
completion, and provide immediate feedback and guidance on
each assignment.
Homework will be assigned nightly and will consist of ….
Homework
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Nightly Reading Log-
Read A.R. book for a minimum or 20 minutes per
night or 80 minutes per week . Read additional books after completing A.R. book.
Remember to bring A.R. book to school EVERY day!
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Math- 1 daily review page of math concepts.
(Due the following day.)
 Math Facts- Nightly math facts.
(Due the following day.)
 Spelling- 2 spelling practices a week.
(Due Friday)
 Writing- 1 Writing assignment to be completed over two weeks.
(Due Friday)
Accelerated Reader
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Two library books each week. At least one MUST be an A.R. book.
A.R. levels are determined by a computer reading/vocabulary test. Levels
are adjusted as needed!!
Read A.R. book two to three times, discuss it with a parent, and complete
an A.R. test before returning it to the library.
A.R. tests can be taken at multiple times throughout the day.
Students should be able to complete AT LEAST 1 A.R. test each week.
Both library books MUST be brought to school and brought home EVERY
day.
School A.R. books are marked on the spine of each book. Students may
take A.R. tests on any book that is an A.R. book….this means public library
books, personal books, and classroom books may be used as additional A.R.
books.
Please visit this website to check A.R. levels and sign up for A.R. Home
Connect (information to be sent home)
Blue Oaks Elementary School
Etiquette Reminders… Manners Matter!
Birthdays
Invitations- A directory will be provided. No invitations handed out at school.
Visitor’s Badge- Please sign in and wear at all times.
Parking Lots!!- PLEASE be respectful of the safety guidelines and the staff
enforcing them in the parking lots!!!!
Playground
gates- Playground gates open at 8:25 am. Students are NOT
allowed on campus before that unless accompanied by a parent who has signed in at the office.
Teacher Contact Information
 Use
your handy school supply card for quick and
easy reference 
 E-mail
is best
ksasaki@rcsdk8.org
 Or call @ 771-1700 ext 105
Volunteers and Donations
 Please
see sign-up sheets before leaving tonight.
 We welcome volunteers and greatly need them on
a regular basis for our prep work and as reading
docents.
Before you leave, please:
• Sign parent/school partnership letter and
take yellow carbon copy with you.
• Fill out Class Directory information sheet.
• Leave your child a note. 
• If available, sign up for a volunteer
opportunity.
Thanks for coming!