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2nd Grade2nd Grade

Mrs. DuncanMrs. Duncan

AGENDA

• Welcome to Our Team• Communication• “Meramec Five”• Daily Schedule• Literacy• Math• Science/Social Studies• Field Trips• Homework• Contact Information

ALL ABOUT ME• Born in Texas and grew

up in New Mexico• BA in Drama from New

Mexico State• MA in Early Childhood

and Elementary Education from Washington University

• 16th Year at Meramec• Live in University City• Husband and 2 kids

COMMUNICATION

• Communication plays an important role in best meeting the needs of the children.

• Please contact me at any time with questions, comments, concerns, etc.

COMMUNICATION

• Daily Homework• Math Profile• Conferences• Report Cards• 2nd Grade Spotlight• Notes Home• Phone Calls • E-mail• Website

MERAMEC FIVE

Be Cooperative

Be Kind

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine /

Independent Work

Making Meaning

Reading Workshop

Writing Workshop

Lunch/Recess

Math

Science or Social Studies

Specials

Closure

KIDCHECK

We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting

children at the center of every

decision.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS

• Building a caring classroom community with class meetings

• Focus on the Meramec Five

• Clear routines and expectations

• Intrinsic motivation• Experience natural

consequences

READING

• Making Meaning• Independent Reading• Guided Reading• Reading Response

Journals• Discussion• Reading Logs• Raz Kids on the

Computer

WRITING

Writers’ Workshop and Journaling

Units of Study: All-About Books, Small Moment Stories,

Revision, Fiction, and Poetry

Assessment: Ideas, Organization, and Conventions

Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using

word study of patterns

MATH

• Math in Focus• Math Groups• Extensions/Interventions

based on need• FASTT Math (Available at

home this year!)

Save the Date: Sept. 5

Math in Focus

Night for Parents!!!

Science and Social Studies

Science:

Pebbles, Sand and Silt

Balance and Motion

Plants and Animals

Social Studies:

Governing the People

The World Around Us

Using Our Resources

People in the Marketplace

FIELD TRIPS

September 27 –

The Magic House

November 9 –

Weldon Spring Site

February –

City Museum

Spring -

Botanical Garden

St. Louis Zoo

HOMEWORK

NIGHTLYMath

Reading Log

*Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.

Snacks & Birthday Treats

• Students may bring a healthy snack daily.

• Simple birthday treats arranged ahead of time.

• Remember the district food allergy policy regarding nuts.

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Take your child’s letter• Leave a note for your

child• Sign up for conferences

THANK YOUTHANK YOUFOR COMINGFOR COMING

I am looking forward I am looking forward

to a great year!to a great year!