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Back-to-School Night. 2013-2014 Mrs. Strathman. Welcome to 2S!. Room W123. Second Grade. Mrs. Strathman. Characteristics of a 2 nd Grader. This year your child will:. Experience a tremendous growth in confidence - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL
NIGHT2013-2014
Mrs. Strathman
Room W123
WELCOME TO 2S!
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Second GradeMrs. Strathman
Experience a tremendous growth in confidence
Transition from being your “shadow” to independent individual
Still seek adult approval, particularly yours
Begin to be influenced by peer approval
CHARACTERISTICS OF A 2ND GRADER
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This year your child will:
Education Teaching Experience Family Philosophy
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About Mrs. Strathman
I received my Master of Arts in Teaching Degree from Webster University in 2010.
I received my Bachelors’ Degrees from Kansas State University in 1997.*Dual degrees in Elementary Education and Early
Childhood Education.
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Education
This is my 17th year teaching, with 5 years of experience in kindergarten, 8 years in first grade, and now my 4th year in second grade.
I have 10 years of experience in public school, including 8 in the Shawnee Mission School District.
I also taught for 5 years at Ascension Catholic School in Overland Park.
I am very excited to be teaching in a Catholic school!
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Teaching Experiences
Married to Eric for 12 years and a parishioner since 1999
Children: Allison - 11 (6th gr.) Kristen - 9 (4th gr.) Erica - 5 (Kindergarten!)
FAMILY
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Every Child Can Learn 2nd Grade Mission Statement
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My Philosophy
In His creation of each individual, God bestows the capacity to learn and grow
by the bounty of His gifts.
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Every Child Can Learn
We come each morning to Holy Trinity School to do the work of God. For the second graders in our classrooms, that work is to:
Do the best that you are able with the gifts given to you by God the Father;
Follow the example of love and forgiveness by God the Son;
Learn to become more responsible for your own actions with the guidance of God the Holy Spirit.
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2nd Grade Mission Statement
Religion Reading Language Arts Spelling Math Science Social Studies Handwriting
A PEEK AT OUR YEAR
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Mass every Thursday or Friday One chapter per week completed First Reconciliation and First Eucharist meetings and
the reception of the sacraments Forgiveness Day and Jesus Day in celebration of receiving the sacraments
RELIGION
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Instruction in a variety of settings with a 90 minute block for reading/language arts and the Common Core English Language Arts curriculum implemented. Daily reinforcement of skills Reading Street- weekly and unit assessments online Star Reading-AR (Accelerated Reading) scores assessed
quarterly Students expected to read silently at home for 15 minutes DAILY Students required to take and pass tests (at their level). More
information coming home soon! Focus groups will be held 4 days/week.
READING
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LANGUAGE ARTS
L-List the parts (the word and definition)
I- Identify a reminding word
N- Note a linking story (sentence)
C- Create a linking picture
S- Self-test
Step Up To Writing model:
First half of year- working towards writing in complete sentences
Second half of year- working towards composing a paragraph using a main idea and 3-5 detail sentences
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LINCS model:
The weekly spelling words come directly from our reading series.
Spelling test will usually be on Friday.
Please watch for words in the Assignment Notebook.
SPELLING
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Hands-on approach with problem solving/critical thinking emphasis and implementation of the Common Core Math curriculum
One hour of core math instruction daily Math Focus Group time – 4 times a week for 30 minutes Star Math assessments, Accelerated Math, and the ALEKS
quick tables will be implemented Memorization of basic addition and subtraction facts
through sums of 20 is required.
MATH
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Physical science, life science and earth science.
Hands-on approach employing video, computer, and written resources
Field trips to be announced Outcomes integrated through the Common
Core
SCIENCE
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Government, economics, geography, history, and culture
Variety of media and resources used Participation in D.A.R.E. and Junior Achievement. Field trips: Taken within local community to learn
about pioneer life Outcomes integrated through the Common Core
SOCIAL STUDIES
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Manuscript only for now Cursive will start after manuscript review No head start on cursive! By the end of second grade:
Name regularly in cursive Designated assignments in cursive.
HANDWRITING
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If an unavoidable family circumstance prohibits the completion of homework, please indicate such on that day’s page of the assignment notebook.
Your child’s extracurricular activities are not considered
unavoidable family circumstances, nor are the practices,
games, and activities of your other children.
Homework will be assigned daily with the exception of Family, Faith, and Fun nights and on nights when sacramental
preparation meetings occur.
HOMEWORK
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PeaceBuildersPeaceful Community
• Praising People• Giving Up Put Downs• Seeking Wise People• Noticing Hurts• Righting Wrongs• Helping Others
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SYSTEM:
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Disciples of Christ
CaringHumbleRespectfulInclusiveSelf-DisciplinedTrustworthy
“Keys to the Kingdom”
Praise Notes
Treats welcome for sharing. Individual treats (should not need to be cut)
work best. Double check with me so we don’t have double
treats on the same day! No peanut or peanut products please! A birthday “friend” and a no homework pass for
the evening will come home with your child!
BIRTHDAYS
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Not all concerns/questions were addressed so please see the additional handouts and look for “Curriculum Corner” and “Routine Review” in our upcoming newsletters!
Please complete and return two forms: “Tell Me About Your Child” “Volunteer Opportunities in 2S”
FINAL NOTES
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Please contact me by email with routine questions or information to share at pstrathman@htslenexa.org. This is the most accessible form of
communication for me . If you need to share confidential information or concerns, please email me that you would like to talk and I will call you.
You can also call the school office and you will be directed to my voice mail.
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