Please…

1. Read your child’s note to you, and write a note to your child on the letter writing paper.

2. Feel free to look around the room and take a look at our hallway bulletin board!

3. Sign up for November Conferences at the back table. PLEASE RESERVE THE NIGHT

TIME SPOTS FOR PARENTS THAT BOTH WORK!4. The index card is for you to write down any questions that I may not answer during the presentation. Leave

on the desk.5.The folder is for you to take home as well as the letter

your child wrote to you.

Back to School Night in

Ms. Small’s Second Grade Class

2-Sm 2014-2015

About Ms. Small

• 1999 graduate of Loyola University in Maryland

• Elementary K-5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

• Masters in Education-College of St. Elizabeth in 2009

• 2nd year at AWR. Taught in Millburn for 2 years and in Mountainside for almost 10 years.

• Live in Mendham, have 2 sons (3rd and 5th grade)

My Goals for the Class

Responsibility/Independence Follow Oral directions Learn Organizational skills Writing HW down Returning work on time

*If your child forgets HW, please use this opportunity as a learning tool.

What every 2nd grader needs to know!

A phone number to contact a parent (cell, home or work)

Their home addressHow to tie their shoesHow to pack their backpack (remembering to

place their folder, agenda pad, lunch, snack, etc. into their backpack)

Allow your child to choose and pack an appropriate snack

Language ArtsMorning Routine

*Responsive Classroom Spelling (word study) routinesJust Right Books Reader’s Workshop “Smart thinking with

easy just right books.” * comprehension strategies * making connections *analyze characters, genresFlexible Reading GroupsWriter’s Workshop DEAR Time

 

MathematicsWe are in the 2nd year of using a new math program

titled Go Math!, which encompasses the Common Core State Standards

Chapter 1: Number ConceptsChapter 2: Numbers to 1,000Chapter 3: Basic Facts and RelationshipChapter 4: 2-Digit AdditionChapter 5: 2-Digit SubtractionChapter 6: 3-Digit Addition and SubtractionChapter 7: Money and TimeChapter 8: Length and Customary UnitsChapter 9: Length in Metric UnitsChapter 10: DataChapter 11: Geometry and Fraction Concepts

ScienceOur science program focuses on three major

areas of science: Life: Insects and animal classifications, Physical: Solids and Liquids, Earth: Air, Weather and basic concepts of space. Currently, we are conducting a Monarch study.

Communities, Geography, History, Economics, and Government

We also discuss current events

Social Studies

HandwritingHandwriting Without Tears- Review of all manuscript skills

HealthVariety of lessons regarding health and well-being  Character Education

At AWR we are full of P.R.I.D.E. Putting Respect and Responsibility in Daily Events!

Mrs. Conlan

Integrated Technology

Whole class InstructionIndependent ApplicationSmall Group Activities

Technology Available6 Laptops in classroom7 IPads in Library to borrow

Important Points

Home/school folder and binderHomework Healthy Snacks-no peanuts/ tree nuts in

roomBirthday Posters (no treats to send in)Management System in the ClassroomReading Log-fill out and sign each nightScholastic book order

Positive Reinforcement: “Shining Stars” system in back of room.Students will receive a star for good behavior,

well done work, helping others, following rules.

When a rule is broken:Moving their clothespin on chartVerbal WarningMove to “Think about It”Teacher choice (consequence is fit for activity)Parent Contact

Classroom Rules & Management

Housekeeping ItemsPlease check your e-mails from the school.

Important news and information regarding what is going on at Roberts will be primarily sent through emails.

Please check your emails for your child’s progress from marking period to marking period. Report cards will be sent home via email.

Should your child forget something during the day, please place it on the front table near the office. I will make sure that they will get their missing item.

How to Contact Ms. SmallSend a written note with your child in their

home/school folderE-mail- lsmall@npsdnj.org BEST WAY TO

REACH MELeave a message with one of the secretaries

with your name, number, and the best time to reach you.

It is my goal to give your child the best education I know how! Please let me

know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for coming. It is going to be a Wonderful Year!!

I look forward to working with you in order for your child to move in the right

direction!