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Welcome to Mrs. Jackoway's 2nd Grade class! Discover our daily schedule, field trips, homework policy, and all about Mrs. Jackoway. Communication, Meramec Five values, and positive life skills are emphasized.*
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WELCOMETOOPEN HOUSE 2nd Grade Mrs. Jackoway
AGENDA • Welcome • Communication • “Meramec Five” • Daily Schedule • Literacy • Math • Science/Social Studies • Field Trips • Homework • Contact Information
ALL ABOUT ME • Grew up in St. Louis • Attended U. City Schools • BS in Special Education from UMSL • MS in Early Childhood Special Education from UMSL • Ed.S. in leadership from Webster University • 17th year at Meramec • 29th year of teaching • Live in Richmond Heights
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 • E-mail • Notes Home • Phone Calls • 2nd Grade Spotlight • Math Profile • Conferences • Report Cards
MERAMEC FIVE Be Kind Be Cooperative Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine Independent Work Making Meaning Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Recess/Lunch Math Science or Social Studies Specials (Art, Music, Spanish, P.E.) Closure
POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS • Caring classroom community • Class meetings • Focus on the Meramec Five • Clear routines and expectations • Intrinsic Motivation • Natural consequences
READING • Making Meaning • Independent Reading • Guided Reading • Reading Response Journals • Discussion • Reading Logs • Raz Kids on the Computer
WRITING Writers’ Workshop *Ideas *Organization *Conventions Units of Study: Non-Fiction/All About Books Small Moment Stories Fiction Revision Poetry Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using word study of patterns
MATH Math in Focus • Math Groups • Acceleration/Interventions based on need • FASTT Math (available at home)
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 26th The Magic House • October 21th Weldon Spring Site • February - City Museum • May - Botanical Garden
HOMEWORK NIGHTLY Math 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 • Signing up for your child’s conference will be completed electronically
THANK YOUFOR COMING I am looking forward to a great year!