2nd Grade Open House

Welcome families!

Welcome to 2nd Grade!· Thank you for coming

tonight!· Please update

contact info at the side table.

· Please write in student transportation (easel).

Meet the TeamYour child’s teachers:

· Ms. Loretta (Islamic Studies)· Ms. Nehal~ Quran and Arabic· Ms. Jeehan~ Quran and Arabic· Coach Odin~ Physical Education· Ms. Zahra~ Homeroom

2nd Grade Academic and Social Goals

· To become life-long learners· To give your child the academic skills

needed to progress to 3rd grade· To develop positive social-emotional

skills and an increased sense of responsibility

Dress Code· Students are to come dressed in the appropriate uniform.· Boys: Blue Polo Shirt, Khakis· Girls: Blue Polo dress, Long-Sleeve V-Neck Tee under the

dress (optional), Khaki pants, Hijab for prayer· Ordering information:

http://www.apacademy.org/index.php/admissions/uniform-policy

Classroom Community· Each classroom is a community. In our community, we have

rules to help us get along with each other.

Rule #1 Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2 Raise your hand for

permission to speak.

Rule #3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

Rule #4 Make Smart Choices

Rule #5 Be Kind to Everyone

Classroom Community-Discipline Policy

· Each classroom is a community. In our community, we have consequences if we break the rules.

1- Verbal Warning

2- Free time (5 min, 10 min)

3-LRD, logged into Gradelink

4- Parent/Teacher Conference

5- Office Referral

Classroom Community· We care about each other and our collective education.· We practice good manners and speech with one another.

Community Talks: Modeling for students how to express feelings, disagreements and other interpersonal issues so that the other person feels respected.

· We have a clean and organized learning space that we all contribute to.

Schedule(Monday-Thursday)

· 8:00 Morning Assembly (in the masjid)· 8:15 Grammar· 8:30 Phonics· 8:50 Math· 9:30 Snack time· 9:45 ISAQ· 11:10 Writing· 11:30 Lunch and Recess· 12:15 ELA · 1:05 P.E./Science/Social Studies· 1:45 Science/Social Studies/Elective · 2:10 Pack Up and Closing Circle· 2:25 Transition to Masjid –PRAYER· 2:50 Dismissal

Grade Level Subjects· The academic subjects we cover during

second grade are:· ELA: Grammar, Writing· Reading: Phonics, Vocabulary,

Comprehension· Math· Science· Social Studies

Reading· All curriculum instruction is

guided by the Texas TEKS standards.

· Reading Street: ELA and Reading topics

· Wordly Wise: Vocabulary development

· Please encourage your child to read each night to increase fluency (=accuracy + rate) and to fill out 3 sections of the Reading Log (Comprehension)

Reading Homework· Reading Homework will

consist of the Reading Log and a Wordly Wise assignment.

· Students will need to respond to the selection and complete short written responses as well as vocabulary building activities.

· Homework is distributed on Mondays and due back the following Monday.

· Reading and Spelling Tests- selected Fridays

· Individual student/teacher conferences to assess reading

ELA· 8:15-8:30 Morning Work: Daily

Grammar, Proofreading and Handwriting Lessons

· During the school year, your child will create various types of writing including:

· Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive, Letter Writing, Poetry, Journaling, and Creative Stories.

· Students will have opportunities to participate in a Writer’s Workshop, modeled after the work of Lucy Caulkins.

Social Studies· Units of Study include:

Geography, Civics, Economics, History

(Texas and US), World History

· Interactive notebooks· Reader’s Theatre· Social Studies Tests

following a Unit of study

Math· All curriculum instruction is

guided by Texas TEKS standards. (Envision Math, 2011)

· Problem of the Day · Challenging for 2nd Graders:

Math Language and Vocabulary, Multi-step problems, Handwriting

· Math Topics: Addition, Subtraction, Money, Place Value, Multiplication, Geometry, Measurement, Graphs and Probability

Daily 5Students:

· Read to Self· Read to Someone· Listen to Reading· Work on Writing · Word Work

Teacher:

· Teach Mini ELA Lessons· Re-teach D5 strategies as

needed· Meet with students

(Individual and Small Group)

· Assess students

Science· Science as Inquiry, Physical

Science, Life Science, Earth

and Space Science, Science

and the Environment

· Mini-Labs and Interactive Workbooks

· Experiential Learning

Homework Policies

· Please make sure your student has a HW packet in their green folder every Monday (or first day of the week.)

· Parents or students should contact me by e-mail if they do not have a HW packet due to absence or loss.

· 10% deduction applied for late work or if I must make another packet for the student.

Please note that work will not be accepted past 1 week.

A few reminders· Parental visits to the classroom are not

allowed, but I will happily meet with you during my Office Hours on Wednesdays from 3:00-3:30*. E-mail is a great way to communicate with me as well.

· Absences, Early Releases and Tardies · Electronics and toys are not allowed.· Students are responsible for bringing the

Green Folder to and from home everyday.

Parent’s Checklist for Success

Check the Green Folder nightly

Check out these Web-Sites –

www. Gradelink.com www.2ndgradeapa.com

(Class web page) www.pearsonsuccessnet

.com (Curriculum page)

https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login (RAZ kids)

Communicate with me in the Parent Comments section of the HW log.

Read all classroom and school e-mails.

Students should read nightly*

Contact us with any questions or concerns.

*RAZ Kids coming soon!

Communication· School Phone: (512) 926-1737· Email: zmakofske@apacademy.org· Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:35:3:20. Please

email or call one day ahead to make an appointment.

Let’s Have a Great Year!