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What are the school hours? The earliest students should arrive at school is 7:25. Our students will go to the Cafeteria if they arrive before 7:45. School begins at 7:55 and students are considered tardy if they arrive after that time. If your child is absent, please send a note, (not an ) the day they return to school. Our students are dismissed at 2:55 each day.
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• Please help yourself to cookies and lemonade in the back.
• Paper clipped to the power point handout you will find a piece of stationary. Please take this time to write your child a note. On your way out drop the note in the colored basket by your child’s teacher’s name. We will place the notes on their desk for them to find in the morning. They will love it!
Welcome to 2nd GradeCurriculum Night!
What are the school hours?
• The earliest students should arrive at school is 7:25. • Our students will go to the Cafeteria if they arrive before
7:45.• School begins at 7:55 and students are considered tardy
if they arrive after that time.• If your child is absent, please send a note, (not an email)
the day they return to school.• Our students are dismissed at 2:55 each day.
What will my child learn this year in reading ?• Unit 1: Reader’s Workshop• Unit 2: Reading across Genres• Unit 3: Inferring and Synthesizing• Unit 4: Non Fiction• Unit 5: Poetry and Drama• Unit 6: Author Study• Unit 7: Story telling and Celebration of Reading
What will my child learn this year in writing?• Unit 1: Lessons from the Masters: Improving Narrative Writing• Unit 2: Writing About Reading: Letter Writing• Unit 3: Writing About Reading: Awarding our Favorite Books• Unit 4: Information Book Writing • Unit 5: Poetry Writing• Unit 6: Persuasive Writing
What will my child learn this year in math?• Unit 1: 2D Figures• Unit 2: 3D Figures• Unit 2: Place Value 1200• Unit 2: Compare and Order Number to 1200• Unit 3: Number Patterns• Unit 4: Add/Subtract Facts• Unit 5: Add/Subtract Flexible Strategies to 100• Unit 6: Add/Subtract to 100 Tradition Algorithm• Unit 7: Time• Unit 8: Data• Unit 9: Place Value to 1200• Unit 10: Compare and Order to 1200• Unit 11: Add/Subtract Flexible Strategies to 1000• Unit 12: Add/Subtract to 1000 Traditional Algorithm• Unit 13: Money• Unit 14: Personal Financial Literacy• Unit 17: Fractions• Unit 18: Length and Area Measurement• Unit 19: Multiplication and Division
What will my child learn this year in science?• Unit 1: Becoming a Scientist (Tools and Safety rules)• Unit 2: Becoming A Meteorologist (Weather and Water Cycle)• Unit 3: Becoming an Astronomer (Moon Phases)• Unit 4: Becoming a Physicist Part 1 (States of Matter)• Unit 5: Becoming a Physicist Part 2 (Energy)• Unit 6: Becoming a Physicist Part 3 (Force and Motion)• Unit 7: Becoming a Zoologist Part 1 (Animal Adaptations)• Unit 8: Becoming a Zoologist Part 2 (Environments)• Unit 9: Becoming a Botanist (Plant Parts and Functions)• Unit 10: Becoming a Geologist (Fresh and Salt Water, Rocks,
Resources, and Conservation)• Unit 11: Becoming a Engineer
What will my child learn this year in social studies?• Unit 1: Citizenship, Bullying,
Community• Unit 2: Government and Economics• Unit 3 Holiday Customs and Cultures• Unit 4: Historical Figures and Timelines • Unit 5: Maps, Globes, and Landforms • Unit 6: Geography• Unit 7: Science, Technology, and
Society
What is my child’s daily schedule?
SCHEDULE: 7:55 – 8:05 Announcements8:05 – 8:50 ELA8:50-9:35 Specials9:35-10:05 ELA /Snack/Restroom10:05-10:35 ELA/Social Studies10:35-12:20 Math12:20-12:50 Science12:50-1:20 Lunch1:20-1:50 Recess1:50-2:05 Pack Up2:05-2:50 Intervention/Enrichment
Will my child have homework this year?
• We believe in homework at Lindsey Elementary!• We promise that homework will…• Comply to district guidelines concerning the recommended
number of minutes students should spend completing homework – 10 minutes x student’s grade level
• skills we’re teaching in class
• Your child will bring home a math sheet on Monday, and should return it on Friday completed. Your child will also have a spelling assessment on Friday.
• Set a goal to have your child read at least 3 nights a week for 20 minutes, or a total of 60 minutes. We will be using the website www.biblionasium.com
How can I support my child’s learning at home? Ask about Learning!
Math Facts!
Review Graded Work!
How will grades be determined for my child?
• The following scale is used for numerically graded work:• A = 90 - 100%• B = 80 - 89%• C = 70 – 79%• F = 0 – 69%
• Handwriting will be given the following grades:• E = Excellent• S = Satisfactory, S+, and S-• N = Needs Improvement
• Conduct Grades are given on the report card:• O = Outstanding• S = Satisfactory• U = Unsatisfactory
How can I stay informed of my child’s progress this year?
• Graded work will come home on Tuesday
• Progress reports – Will Go Home on 5th Week of each Grading Period
• Report cards – Will Go Home each 9 Weeks• Newsletter-Weekly on Friday• Twitter
What are the school-wide behavior expectations at Lindsey Elementary?
How will the staff recognize and encourage good student behavior?
• Building relationships with students and a sense of community within our school are the foundations of our discipline plan. Prevention will be where we spend most of our time. Our goal is to eliminate misbehavior before it happens by communicating our expectations, modeling good character, and teaching appropriate social skills and problem-solving.
• We have several positive reinforcements • LSTAR Coupons• Classroom Incentives• Nine-Weeks School Spirit Rallies – Shine Time• Special Notes, Emails, and Phone Calls Home
Do Lindsey teachers view misbehavior as a learning opportunity for students?
• Absolutely!• Our role is to assist the student in taking ownership of their behavior and
see the consequences as a logical result of their choice. This will occur through our conversations with students after misbehavior occurs.
• We realize no behavior technique will have a lasting, positive result if it ‘s not delivered with compassion, empathy, or understanding.
• Consequences will be as individualized as possible.• Whole class/group punishment is not the Lindsey Way. Teachers will not withhold recess or other privileges from the entire class in response to misbehavior of a few or even many. It’s the responsibility of the teacher to determine which students are not following our school-wide expectations and provide consequences to those students.
How will school and home communication occur?• Include information about:• Daily folders/Agendas (Red Folder)• Tuesday folders (Red Folder)• Grade level newsletters (Weekly on Friday) if you are not
receiving this email from your child’s teacher you may need to update your email address in Family Access.
• Lindsey website – http://www.allenisd.org/domain/73 • Lindsey Low Down School Newsletter • School messenger calls and emails
Birthday Celebrations at School• Due to district policies and possible classroom allergies, parents will
NOT be able to supply the class with any food items in celebration of a child’s birthday. This includes cupcakes, candy, cake, etc. Another option that parents could consider is to send a goody bag for each student in your child’s class. NO CANDY will be allowed in these goody bags, but you could include items such as stickers, pencils, small “treasures,” etc.
• Students will not be allowed to hand out birthday party invitations
at school. You can provide permission for their email address to be shared with other families in the class. This allows parents to send evites and communicate with one another about birthdays, playdates, etc. The Lindsey PTA also provides a family directory to all members in an effort to encourage communication between classes/grade levels.
A Few Words About Afternoon Dismissal• Lindsey Elementary staff members work hard each day to ensure
252 Bus Riders + 46 Daycare Riders + 122 Kids Club Attendees + 456 Car Riders/Walkers Are Returned Safely Home in the Span of Approximately 20 Minutes!
• If you come to campus each afternoon to pick up your child…• Be sure to bring your Student Safety Sign
• Display it in your car window licenses • Show it to staff members working the Parent Waiting Area
• If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan for the day, please be sure to notify the school office and teacher BEFORE 2:00 pm.
• We realize our procedures may, at times, be a bit inconvenient for parents, but are in place to ensure student safety. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support each afternoon!
How can I contact the teacher if I have questions or concerns?• Email is the quickest, and best communication during the
school day. We will check our email periodically throughout the day.
• Jaime Scott [email protected]• Kendal Speck [email protected]• Korren Pugh [email protected] • Robyn Herbert [email protected] • Jeni Munden [email protected]• Liz Shaw [email protected]
How can I volunteer at Lindsey?• Complete the criminal history background check on the Allen
ISD website• Volunteering for PTA• Chaperone 2nd Grade Field Trips• Signing up or sending items when requested by the teacher• Watch DOGS – Jodi Measels
Is there a grade level handbook I can take home tonight?• We have placed the handbook, curriculum brochure, and
homework tips on our 2nd grade webpage. • http://allenisd.org/Page/33009• We will send home a parent handbook verification form next
Tuesday in folders. Please sign the form acknowledging that you have viewed and read the parent handbook. Return the form in your child’s folder.
Don’t Forget to Join PTA!• Membership forms are located on our website• Parents Tab• PTA
• Also don’t forget to complete your volunteer background check! Must be completed each school year!• Allenisd.org• Middle of the page – “Register to be a Volunteer”
Questions?
Where do I go for Session #2? • Kindergarten – Multi-Purpose Room – Room 141• 1st Grade – Library – Room 140• 2nd Grade – Science Lab – Room 215• 3rd Grade –Art Lab – Room 223• 6th Grade – Cafeteria
Thank You for Coming!
