Transcript First Grade Math - Irvine Unified School District

WELCOME
2nd Grade
Parents
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Sign up for a conference and pick up your child’s packet. (Start time
is 6:05)
2nd Grade Introductions
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Meet the Teachers
Linda Pape
Kimberly Howell
Katie McDermott and Kim Schmidt
Emily Bucago
Marianne Nylen
Standards
• Common Core State Standards
• Video
• Website
• No state testing in 2nd grade.
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Reading groups (RTI) - one hour of
direct instruction to focus on specific
skill sets.
• Writing
• Presentation skills
• Spelling
MATH
• Manipulatives--(hands on learning)
• Focus on Problem Solving/Explaining
their thinking!
• New math adoption
• Basic facts are important!!!Counting
fast is not fluent!
• Will be a part of homework
– First in Math- at home
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Citizenship: Developing respect for
self, others, and the community.
• Awareness of cultures of the world
SCIENCE
1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
Earth Science
Physical Science
Pebbles,
Sand,
and Silt
Balance &
Motion
3rd
Trimester
Life Science
Insects
(and
plants)
Purpose of Homework
•Review and practice what was
taught.
•Retain basic skills needed for
learning new material in class.
•Build good homework habits.
•Teach students to work
independently.
•Encourage self-discipline and
responsibility.
HOMEWORK
• Homework folders go home each
Monday and are due Fridays.
• *Math workbook/packet- do
assigned pages only!
• Check your child’s work and sign the
contract!
• Parent Grades: O / S / N
• Extra Learning Opportunities
Menu/Spelling Activities sheet
*Read every night.
Homework Tips for
Parents
1. Help your child choose a homework drop spot for
completed homework – guide them to always put
completed assignments in the same spot.
2. Set up a study area – have child do homework in the
same spot every night.
3. Create a homework survival kit – keep all supplies in the
study spot.
– pencils, pens, writing paper, colored pencils, markers,
crayons, ruler, pencil sharpener, erasers, glue, tape,
construction paper, stapler, hole punch, scissors, paper clips,
index cards, folders, dictionary, planner.
4. Schedule daily homework time – same time each night be sure all other activities stop at this time.
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Attempt the “hard” homework first
Sit with your child and go over homework
Let him/her know that you will check it
Write a note to teacher if homework is too
difficult or a problem
• Offer simple rewards when an assignment is
finished
Communication
• Conduits go home every Thursday – Please
sign and return every Friday
• Information is important – go through
carefully. Check the Westpark website!
• -2nd grade Homework
• Parent Portal
* Email
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Communication
• Email is the best way
(be mindful of volume)
*Website will have information (ask
your child, practice those speaking
skills.)
Parent Volunteers
• Applications for
volunteers on
your class table
• Thank you!
A.I.R.
(School-wide behavior plan)
• K-6
• AIR Cards
PTA
• THANK YOU PTA!!!
• Primary music, PE, school events,
and many, many more activities
Please join!
Special Programs
• Star of the Week
•NO FOOD
• Business Day- use classroom cash
every quarter (save those
treasures)
• Bonus Points
Donations
• Each child’s table has an envelope for
donations if you would like.
• Used to reimburse teachers for
purchases throughout the year
- Additional large school supplies
(pencil sharpeners), Grammarsaurus,
scholarships for interactive
assemblies, etc.
*Please note, this is optional.
Odds and Ends
• Office first
-lunch drop off, volunteer sticker
*Campus safety
• Bathrooms
If you have not already,
go to your class table:
• Sign up for a conference time.
(Miss Howell’s class: see website for
conference link)
• Pick up a packet
• Please save personal questions for
the conference!
Thank you
for coming...
•Don’t forget to sign up for your conference time!
•Save personal questions/concerns for conferences.
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