Upcoming Events:
Our C.A.R.E. graduation is scheduled for June 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Please plan to attend!
Second Grade Teachers:
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Lynn Buckner
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Valerie Campbell
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Joanne Corsbie
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Shelby Lloyd
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Second Grade Instructional Assistants:
Alex Longoria Wanda Wells
What We Are Studying
(May)
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Reading
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Writing
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Phonics
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Math
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Science
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- Understanding text features
- Understanding author's purpose and connections
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-Writing a "Specialist" teaching book
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-Homophones
- -ight words
- -ite words
- present and past tense
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-Geometry
- Measurement
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- Landforms
- Geography
- How people use the Earth's land and water
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Websites to Use at Home
http://edheads.org/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/
Your child has a username and password for www.firstinmath.com
Curriculum
Balanced Literacy Components:
- Read Aloud
- Shared Reading
- Guided Reading
- Interactive Writing
- Phonics/Word Study/Spelling
- Writer’s Workshop Components
-mini-lesson
-partner collaboration
-independent writing with self-selected topics
-writing conferences
-share time
Math:
Five Strands
- Number Sense (0-999)
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Data Collection
- Algebra (Patterns)
- CGI (Cognitive Guided Instruction)- weekly sharing of problem solving strategies
Science
- Weather
- Matter
- Sound
- Nutrition
- Animal Study and Life Cycles (emphasis on insects)
Social Studies
- Citizenship
- Communities
- Government
- Geography (landforms, maps, etc.)
- Economic Concepts (goods and services; wants and needs)
- Natural Resources
Student Expectations
- Respect others.
- Listen and follow directions.
- Be responsible for your behaviors.
- Always try to do your best.
Parent Expectations
- Keep contact information current.
- Send written notification (required) for transportation changes.
- Check to ensure that your child completes homework.
- Participate in school functions.
- Notify teachers if you are unable to attend a scheduled conference prior to time expected (if possible).
Other Procedures
- Arrive on time.
- Come to class prepared.
- Follow classroom rules and procedures.
- Turn in homework daily.
- Read nightly.
Special Program
- C.A.R.E. (Child Abuse Reduction Education)
Field Trips
- Community Places of Interest (within Asheboro)
- Teddy Bear Fair (Randolph Hospital)
- play production or movie (when/if applicable to studies)
Testing
Reading:
- Formal Running Records – September, February, May
- Informal Running Records
Math:
- Assessments at the end of each six weeks
- Summative Assessment at the end of the year
Writing:
- Formal Assessment – September, February, May