WELCOME 2nd Grade Parents

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WELCOME 2nd Grade Parents

Sign up for a conference and pick up your
childs packet. (Start time is 605)
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2nd Grade Introductions

• Meet the Teachers
• Linda Pape
• Kimberly Howell
• Katie McDermott and Kim Schmidt
• Emily Bucago
• Marianne Nylen

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Standards

• Common Core State Standards
• Video
• Website
• No state testing in 2nd grade.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

• Reading groups (RTI) - one hour of direct
  instruction to focus on specific skill sets.
• Writing
• Presentation skills
• Spelling

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MATH

• Manipulatives--(hands on learning)
• Focus on Problem Solving/Explaining their
  thinking!
• New math adoption
• Basic facts are important!!!Counting fast is not
  fluent!
• Will be a part of homework
• First in Math- at home

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SOCIAL STUDIES

• Citizenship Developing respect for self,
  others, and the community.
• Awareness of cultures of the world

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SCIENCE
1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester
Earth Science Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Physical Science Balance Motion Life Science Insects (and plants)
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Purpose of Homework

• Review and practice what was taught.
• Retain basic skills needed for learning new
  material in class.
• Build good homework habits.
• Teach students to work independently.
• Encourage self-discipline and responsibility.

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HOMEWORK

• Homework folders go home each Monday and are due
  Fridays.
• Math workbook/packet- do assigned pages only!
• Check your childs work and sign the contract!
• Parent Grades O / S / N
• Extra Learning Opportunities Menu/Spelling
  Activities sheet
• Read every night.

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Homework Tips for Parents

• Help your child choose a homework drop spot for
  completed homework guide them to always put
  completed assignments in the same spot.
• Set up a study area have child do homework in
  the same spot every night.
• Create a homework survival kit keep all
  supplies in the study spot.
• pencils, pens, writing paper, colored pencils,
  markers, crayons, ruler, pencil sharpener,
  erasers, glue, tape, construction paper, stapler,
  hole punch, scissors, paper clips, index cards,
  folders, dictionary, planner.
• Schedule daily homework time same time each
  night - be sure all other activities stop at this
  time.

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More Tips

• Attempt the hard homework first
• Sit with your child and go over homework
• Let him/her know that you will check it
• Write a note to teacher if homework is too
  difficult or a problem
• Offer simple rewards when an assignment is
  finished

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Communication

• Conduits go home every Thursday Please sign and
  return every Friday
• Information is important go through carefully.
  Check the Westpark website!
• -2nd grade Homework
• Parent Portal
• Email

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Communication

• Email is the best way
• (be mindful of volume)
• Website will have information (ask your child,
  practice those speaking skills.)

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Parent Volunteers

• Applications for volunteers on your class table
• Thank you!

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A.I.R.(School-wide behavior plan)

• K-6
• AIR Cards

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PTA

• THANK YOU PTA!!!
• Primary music, PE, school events, and many, many
  more activities
• Please join!

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Special Programs

• Star of the Week
• NO FOOD
• Business Day- use classroom cash every quarter
  (save those treasures)
• Bonus Points

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Donations

• Each childs table has an envelope for donations
  if you would like.
• Used to reimburse teachers for purchases
  throughout the year
• - Additional large school supplies (pencil
  sharpeners), Grammarsaurus, scholarships for
  interactive assemblies, etc.
• Please note, this is optional.

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Odds and Ends

• Office first
• -lunch drop off, volunteer sticker
• Campus safety
• Bathrooms

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If you have not already, go to your class table

• Sign up for a conference time.
• (Miss Howells class see website for conference
  link)
• Pick up a packet
• Please save personal questions for the conference!

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Thank you for coming...

• Dont forget to sign up for your conference time!
• Save personal questions/concerns for conferences.
• ONLINE TIMER