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Welcome Parents!O Find your child’s desk by reading about their
favorite things.O Turn over the paper to see if you’ve found your
child’s desk.O Please take a moment to write a letter to your
child with the paper provided for you on his/her desk.
O Please fill out the conference preference form on the desk and place on the back table when completed.
O Feel free to look around our learning environment.O I will begin the presentation at 6:25 p.m. and will
be completed at 6:45pm. We will wait for the PK-1st grade classes to be completed.
Meryn Kies2nd Grade
Mill Lake School
He’s A Nice Boy!She’s A Nice Girl!
Ms. Kies
O This is my third year teaching 2nd grade!
O I have previously taught Kindergarten for five years.
O I have my Master’s in Elementary Education from Rutgers University with a Psychology degree from Ramapo College.
O In my spare time I love to travel, exercise, and relax with family and friends!
O I will be getting married in July!
Beliefs and Expectations O I hold the highest expectations for myself, all
students, and our classroom community.O Students should be independent and capable
of problem-solving everyday situations.O No two children learn in the same way;
therefore each child must be recognized for his/her own abilities, interests, ideas, and needs.
O Our classroom is safe, respectful, and comfortable for all students to take risks with their learning.
O Parent/teacher relationship is essential. You and I are partners in educating your child.
O Commitment to always try our very best in everything!
I run a disciplined classroom, so that I don’t use instructional time
disciplining.
Communication with ParentsO The best way to reach me is by email:
O [email protected] If you are emailing about a change in dismissal you
must call the office.O Phone Calls:
O School phone number is: 732-251-5336, you can leave a message with the office for me.
O Conferences, progress reports, and report cardsO This year I will be piloting a new report card for the
district.O Staff Webpages
O http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/Domain/858O You can also find our class website through the
district webpage by selecting Mill Lake School, Staff Webpages, Kies, Meryn
Communication with ParentsO Notes in HW pad
O At times I may write notes to you in your child’s HW pad. If you write a note to me please let your child know so they can tell me.
O Quizzes and TestsO Please look for student scores on the tests. If a test
needs to be signed it will be stamped “Parent Signature”O Class emails and newsletters
O I will frequently send out class emails with information pertaining to everyone. If you have not yet received an email from me, let me know.
O I try to type up biweekly newsletters to make you aware of what is going on in the classroom. These are sent via email.
O If your email is not answered within 24 hours please try resending the email. It might have been sent to my spam folder.
Parent's RoleO Check your child’s homework pad and folder
daily!O Send in a HEALTHY snack daily!O Reinforce appropriate school behavior.O Encourage good work and study habits.O Keep lines of communication open.O Make sure your child gets a good night’s
sleep and has a good breakfast. Have them use the bathroom before coming to school.
O Communicate with your child about school: lessons, activities, upcoming events, tests, homework, etc.
O Student of the Week Visitation
Curriculum Overview
The 2nd Grade Curriculum is Online at: www.monroe.k12.nj.us
Driven by Core Curriculum StandardsA printout has been made for you.
Reading/ Language ArtsMathSocial StudiesHealthScienceTechnologyArt/ Music/ Physical Education/ Media
Center
LiteracyOReader’s WorkshopOGuided ReadingOWriter’s WorkshopOWorking with Words/Spelling
(Words Their Way)OGrammar, mechanics, etc.
Reader’s Workshop & Guided Reading
O Daily lessons and strategies to become better readers
O Small group learning based on child’s reading level
O Reading level is assessed by a new program (as of last year): DRA 2. This program is much more comprehensive than our old Running Record assessment. O DRA 2 components: fluency, accuracy,
comprehension questions, retelling, prior reading skills, and more.
Reading Eggs
O Reading Eggs is an online reading program that makes learning fun and motivating! The program begins at an emergent level, focusing on letter sounds, first sight words, and reading simple sentences. The more your child explores and demonstrates an understanding, the more difficult the activities will become.
O It is easy to navigate and can be used in the classroom as well as at home! The program is specific to your child’s readiness level.
O Each student has their own unique username so their maps are saved under their name each time. The password is the same for all children: 123456.
http://readingeggs.com/home
Writer’s WorkshopODaily lessons and strategies to
become better writersOMentor textsOWriting process- prewriting,
drafting, revising, editing, publishing
OWriting Pieces will include: personal narratives, fairy tales, how-to, all about, and gingerbread stories.
Words Their Way (Spelling)O Students rotate classes
throughout the year based on their WTW assessment.
O Phonics and SpellingO Pattern basedO Sight and Sound sortsO Spelling homework:
O Monday- sight sort, Tues.- varies, Wed.- sound sort, Thurs. – varies
O Spelling “menu”
MathO AdditionO SubtractionO PatternsO MoneyO Mental MathO Two digit and three addition and subtractionO Time & TemperatureO Graphs & ProbabilityO GeometryO FractionsO Measurement
• Log onto EnVisions Math for skill practice and upload daily lessons and homework at: O http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
O Assignments can be assigned to your child through this site. If assigned, I will email you to let you know. Students have a chance to review their math worksheets, watch math videos and play games.
O We are currently working on adding access to the science books and leveled readers for students to access from home.
O User Name:ml (for mill lake) and your child’s school ID number
O Password:ml123456 (same for everyone)
O Use your child’s personal log in information to access this site. This is in your packet on your child’s desk.
Math EnVisions
Science, Social Studies, HealthO AstronomyO VotingO Fire PreventionO CommunitiesO GovernmentO Map SkillsO Dental HealthO DinosaursO Taking care of the EarthO Character EducationO Holidays
Centers
O Designed to reinforce and enrich skills learnedO Allow for academic choice and interest
Other ActivitiesO Star StudentO 100 Day CelebrationO Dr. Seuss DayO Jump Rope for HeartO Worm FarmO Career DayO Book-ItO Astronomy NightO Dino ExcavatingO Outdoor Classroom
O Field TripO AssembliesO Class PartiesO Birthdays
O Please notify me if you are sending in a treat for your child’s birthday. Have the treat dropped off in the office sometime in the morning.
Our SpecialsMonday
Gym
Ms. Lombard
TuesdayGym
Ms. Lombard
Wednesday
Art
Ms. Perrine
ThursdayMusic
Ms. Day
FridayLibrary
Mr. Lutska
Homework
O Binder- needs to be brought back and forth daily! It must have the assignment pad and folder inside.
O Reinforces concepts taught in school, not designed to be enrichment. It is not graded.
O Late homework notice must be returned signed with the completed HW.
O Typical night includes each of the following:O SpellingO Math assignment (practice book page or
worksheet)O Reading or writing activity O Read 10 minutes, reading goal– beginning in
October
BOOK-ITOReading incentive programOMandatory reading homework OStudents will be required to read a
certain number of minutes per month.OIt will require parental signature and
be due at the end of the month.OThis will begin in October and end at
the end of March.
Classroom ManagementO Praise and positive reinforcement are the primary tools used to manage the
classroom.O Whole class works towards a goal that was voted on.
O Students receive green tickets for positive behavior and a red ticket for negative behaviors.
O At the end of the day a ticket is pulled from the tickets earned that day. If a green ticket is pulled students receive a tally mark towards a chosen reward. A red ticket does not give students a tally mark.
O Students need to earn 10 tally marks to receive the reward.
O Character Education initiatives are infused throughout the curriculum.
O Consequences for negative behavior include:O Verbal Warning O Relocation of seatO “Think about it Time” away from the groupO Loss of privileges (free time, recess, etc.)O Visit to the principal and/or guidance counselorO Notice sent home written out by the student or teacher about his/her
behavior. Parent signature required.
Student of the Week Each student will have the honor of being the STAR STUDENT this year! When your child is the Star Student, he/she will be asked to create a poster providing information about him/her. The poster should be brought to school on Monday during their week. The poster can include: pictures or drawings, favorite items, hobbies, siblings, a sample of writing, etc. Posters should be made by the child with help if needed from their parents.
At the end of the week parents are invited into the classroom to read a story to the class and/or supply a special snack. The usual time is Friday afternoon but may change depending on school events. I realize that this is not feasible for all, if you are unable to attend you may send in a book or snack that I can do with your child.
☺ Please refrain from bringing siblings to the student of the week celebration on Fridays.
CLASS ALLERGIES
We have some students who are allergic to the following:
high fructose corn syrup
If your child has an allergy and you are not comfortable with him/her eating the birthday treat, please send in some special treats that I can keep
in our classroom for those occasions.
Parent InvolvementThroughout the year we will have special events where parents are welcome to come into school. I do not have parents come in weekly to assist in the classroom. When we do have activities needing parent volunteers a sign-up list will be sent home with details. Ideas for activities throughout the year include:
- Parent Read-a-Thons- Student of the Week
- Class Parties- Parent vs. Student Game Show
Please keep an eye out in your child’s folder or through email regarding special events.
Evaluation·Classwork·Tests & quizzes·Participation·Observation·Projects
Grading ScaleI utilize rubrics (0-4) as well as numerical grades to score the children’s work.
Very Good (VG/4)Good (G/3)Satisfactory (S/2)Minimal (M/1)Unsatisfactory (U/0)
Thank you for coming!
Are there any general questions???
