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WELCOMEWELCOME 22ndnd GradeGrade
ParentsParents
WELCOMEWELCOME 22ndnd GradeGrade
ParentsParents
*Sign up for a conference and pick up your child’s packet. (Start time is 6:05)
2nd Grade Introductions• Meet the Teachers• Linda Pape• Kimberly Howell• Katie McDermott and Kim Schmidt• Emily Bucago• Marianne Nylen
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Reading groups (RTI) - one hour of direct instruction to focus on specific skill sets.
• Writing• Presentation skills• Spelling
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
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Citizenship: Developing respect for self, others, and the community.
• Awareness of cultures of the world
SCIENCE
1st Trimester
2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester
Earth Science
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Physical Science
Balance & Motion
Life Science
Insects
(and plants)
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.
HOMEWORK • Homework folders go home each Monday and are due
Fridays.• *Math workbook/packet- do assigned pages only!• Check your child’s work and sign the contract!• Parent Grades: O / S / N• Extra Learning Opportunities Menu/Spelling Activities sheet *Read every night.
Homework Tips for Parents
1. Help your child choose a homework drop spot for completed homework – guide them to always put completed assignments in the same spot.
2. Set up a study area – have child do homework in the same spot every night.
3. 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.
4. Schedule daily homework time – same time each night - be sure all other activities stop at this time.
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
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•
Communication• Email is the best way (be mindful of volume)*Website will have information (ask
your child, practice those speaking skills.)
PTA
• THANK YOU PTA!!!• Primary music, PE, school events,
and many, many more activitiesPlease join!
Special Programs
• Star of the Week
•NO FOOD• Business Day- use classroom cash
every quarter (save those treasures)
• Bonus Points
Donations• Each child’s 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.
If you have not already, go to your class table:
• Sign up for a conference time.(Miss Howell’s class: see website for
conference link)• Pick up a packet
• Please save personal questions for the conference!