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Welcome to Back to School Night for B-5: Engaging Second Grade Families!

Join Mrs. Suter and Miss Bock at Newtown Elementary School for an exciting Back to School Night! While waiting, participate in the Parent Quiz, read your child's "My Heroes" paper, and respond on crayon paper! Our agenda includes a Morning Meeting where we promote classroom community and encourage student interaction. Learn about our typical schedules, curriculum, and volunteer opportunities. Explore the enriching experiences your child will enjoy this year, including special subjects and engaging homework policies. Let’s kick off a wonderful school year together!

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Welcome to Back to School Night for B-5: Engaging Second Grade Families!

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  1. Welcome to B-5! While you’re waiting… • Please take the “Parent Quiz” about Mrs. Suter & Miss Bock. • Read your child’s “My Heroes” paper. • Read the letter from your child and respond to him/her on blank crayon paper. (color if you have time!) • Get ready to have fun at our Morning Meeting!

  2. Welcome to Back to School Night Second Grade: B-5 Mrs. Suter & Miss Bock Newtown Elementary School 2003-2004

  3. Tonight’s Agenda • Morning Meeting • Teachers introduce themselves • Back to School Night Packet 1. Typical Schedule 2. Specials Schedule 3. Supply List 4. Second Grade Curriculum 5. Homework Policy 6. Parent Volunteers • Sign-Ups • Questions on Index Cards

  4. Morning Meetings • Promote a sense of classroom community • Encourage students to get to know each other • Promote communication and interaction between students

  5. About Morning Meeting Listen to Miss Bock explain about Morning Meeting

  6. 4 Parts of Morning Meeting • Greeting (Mix, Freeze, Pair) • Activity (Follow the Leader) • News Sharing • Message Board

  7. About Mrs. Suter • Has been teaching for 10 years • Special education teacher in B-5 • Has two children, Kelsey & Christian • Moved into a new home in Warrington last spring • Spent the summer at the shore!

  8. About Miss Bock • Has been teaching for 2 years • Taught 3rd grade with Mrs. Janet Swangler in school year 2001-2002 • Taught 2nd grade in school year 2002-2003 • Graduated from La Salle University in 2001 with a dual degree in elementary & special education • Currently enrolled in a Reading Specialist Masters Program at Holy Family University • Also lives in Warrington with her family

  9. A Typical Morning in B-5 • 8:45-9:15 Students Arriving • 9:15-9:20 Lunch Count & Attendance • 9:20-9:45 Morning Work • 9:45-9:50 Morning Activities (Pledge of Allegiance, Patriotic Song, Class Song) • 9:50-10:15 Morning Meeting • 10:15-11:10 Spelling & Writing Workshop • 11:10-11:40 Recess • 11:40-12:10 Lunch

  10. A Typical Afternoon in B-5 • 12:10-12:40 Reading Workshop (read-alouds, partner reading, guided reading, literature circles) • 12:40-1:10 Social Studies/Science (Humanities class leaves) • 1:10-2:15 Math • 2:15-2:55 Special • 3:00-3:15 Afternoon Recess • 3:15-3:35 Pack-Up/Snack/Read-Aloud • 3:35 Dismissal Begins

  11. Special Schedule • Monday—GYM • Tuesday—ART • Wednesday—COMPUTERS • Thursday—MUSIC • Friday--LIBRARY

  12. 2nd Grade Supply List • 1 composition /marbleized notebook • 5 sharpened pencils • 1 simple canvas bag • 1 package of thin Expo dry-erase markers • Washable markers, crayons, colored pencils • 3 glue sticks

  13. Supply List (continued) • 1 box of tissues • 1 refill package of diaper wipes • 1 pencil container for supplies • 1 sturdy folder with 2 pockets as your home folder • 1 pair of scissors

  14. Science Curriculum • Habitats • Fossils • Magnets • Insects • Solids, Liquids, Gases

  15. Social Studies Curriculum • Depending on Others • Citizenship • Families • Heroes

  16. Math Curriculum • Chap. 1: Numbers & Graphing • Chap. 2: Addition and Subtraction (Patterns & Concepts) • Chap. 3: Addition and Subtraction (Facts and Strategies) • Chap. 4: Using Addition & Subtraction • Chap. 5: Place Value & Patterns to 100 • Chap. 6: Money • Chap. 7: Time

  17. Math Curriculum (continued) • Chap. 8: Two-Digit Addition • Chap. 9: Two-Digit Subtraction • Chap. 10: Numbers to 1,000 • Chap. 11: Measurement • Chap. 12: Geometry & Fractions • Chap. 13: Multiplication & Division

  18. HOMEWORK • Approximately 20 minutes each night • Reading-about 15 minutes each night 1. Child writes the title of book in HW book 2. Parent signs to verify reading • Math-every Tuesday & Thursday night from a math practice packet • Spelling-every Monday & Wednesday night in spelling journal (list of activity choices will be provided)

  19. Parent Volunteers: Guest Readers • Time: Fridays, 1:40-2:15 pm • Read a book to the class • Follow-Up Activity connected to the book

  20. Parent Volunteers:Computer Assistants • Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-2:55 pm • Assist students in the computer lab 1. Word processing 2. Internet searching 3. Power Point presentations 4. Other children’s software (example: Kidspiration)

  21. Don’t forget to… • Finish letter to your child. • Sign up as a classroom volunteer if you choose. • Write name and address in classroom directory. • Sign up for a Fall conference. • Sign up for “Look Who’s Shining Now!” bulletin board. • Write any questions you may have on index cards and place in basket.

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