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Welcome Parents!
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•Please write a letter to your child on
the paper provided. Your letter will be
left on your child’s desk to be enjoyed
first thing in the morning.
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Curriculum Night
Mrs. Lawrence~ 2nd Grade
B.J. Hooper Elementary
All About Me
*My Background
- Live in Round Lake Beach
-Grew up in Racine, WI
*My Family
*My Experience
-Graduated from College of Charleston
-Degree in Elementary Education (K-8)
-Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
-This is my 14th year at BJ Hooper
The Second Grade Team
» Sue Frick
» Dee Groenwald
» Jennifer Lawrence
We will be working together closely this year.
Our teamwork will include the following:
Planning common lessons and activities
Effectively utilizing and maximizing the time in
each school day
Modifying lessons to meet students’ needs
Common Core Standards
Illinois has adopted the Common
Core Standards for English
Language Arts (ELA) and Math
beginning the 2012-2013 school
year.
District 41 curriculum is aligned with
Common Core Standards.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool is our online resource
that is used for:
Attendance
Communication
Grades
Report Cards
PowerSchool parent informational
video is available at www.district41.org
H.E.R.O.Books
Helping Everyone Remain Organized
You can expect to see your child’s HERO
Book everyday. Inside, you will find a(n):
Money Pocket
Homework Folder
Important Papers Folder
Superhero Work Folder
Homework Log
*Take Note: Please check and remove items from your
child’s folder each day. This helps me to know that you
received the information.
Envision Math
The Envision Math program allows students
to participate in mathematic activities that:
Incorporate hands-on experiences in which students utilize
math manipulatives
Encourage math discussion that allow for a deeper
understanding of math vocabulary
Engage students to explore mathematic concepts
through visual and animated images presented on the
Smart board.
*Take Note: Homework will be differentiated to
meet the needs of your child. However, the
concepts presented will be the same.
Writing Instruction
2nd Grade writing instruction focuses on:
Opinion
Narrative
Informational
6 + 1 Traits of Writing
Writing Process
Writer’s Workshop
These skills are achieved through journal writing,
guided/independent writing, and shared writing.
Social Studies
The focus of Social Studies in 2nd Grade
includes the following units of study:
Communities
Technology
Map Skills
Government
Economics
Landforms
Science
In Science, we use inquiry based
methods to study…
Matter/Physical Changes
Habitats (Plants and Animals)
Plants and their Life Cycles
Literacy
Your child will be exposed to a variety
of literacy concepts in these areas:
Reading
Word Study
Writing
Sharing and Expressing Ideas
Researching and Presenting
Reading Genres
We will be learning about different
genres and identifying what makes
each type of genre unique.
Literature
Mystery
Informational
Poetry
Daily Five
The Daily Five includes 5 types of
activities for children to do independently
to build their reading skills.
The five types of activities include:
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Write to Read
Word Work
Guided Reading
In Guided Reading, the teacher works with small groups of
children.
We will focus on:
Reading Strategies
Comprehension
Accuracy
Fluency
Expanding Vocabulary
Word Study
We will be focusing on mastering all the
second grade core words.
The priority list provided to you has the
first grade words highlighted that your
child has not yet mastered.
Word Preview
Word Test
Homework
Word Study
An assignment will come home for each
word study unit.
Reading
15-20 minutes of reading each night
Practice Poem from Great Poetry Race
Envision Math
Homework assignments M-Th
*Take Note: Time will be given to complete in class work
during the day. Unfinished work may be sent home as
homework if student is not using time wisely.
*Friday Homework: I do not send homework to be
completed over the weekend.
Daily Schedule
– Homeroom 8:10-8:25
– Intervention/Enrichment8:25-9:05
– Math 9:05-10:15
– Word Study/Handwriting 10:15-10:55
– Recess 10:55-11:15
– Lunch 11:15-11:35
– Writer’s Workshop 11:45-12:25
– Reader’s Workshop 12:25-1:30
– Science/Social Studies 1:30-2:00 (Pack Up)
– Specials 2:15-2:45 (Library is Thurs. 2:00-2:15)
– Dismissal 2:45-2:55
Behavioral Expectations
A positive approach to discipline is implemented in
our 2nd Grade classrooms.
Students are rewarded for…
Responsible behavior
Being kind to others
Turning work in on time
Following directions
Receiving compliments from adults
Bucket Fillers
This year we have our own buckets. We are striving to be
bucket fillers all the time throughout our days by making
people feel good.
If we make poor choices we dip into our buckets .
Celebrating Birthdays
Your child will be recognized on his/her birthday
and is more than welcome to bring in treats.
If your child was a summer baby, we would
love to celebrate his/her half-birthday.
Please notify me prior to your child’s birthday
so that we can make arrangements.
If you want to send in a treat, you may send in store
bought treat, stickers, erasers, pencils, bookmarks,
snacks, or a book to donate to the class library.
We currently have 21 students in our class.
Please send enough for everyone. 
Snack Time
Your child is more than welcome to bring a snack to school. We have
snack every afternoon.
Please try to send healthy snacks that are
quick and easy to eat. NO CANDY! Suggestions:
*Fresh fruit
*Packaged crackers
*Pretzels
*Granola bars
*Cut Veggies
If you would like to donate extra snacks for forgetful
students,that would be fantastic!
Transportation Notes
It is very important to call the school or
send a note when your child’s transportation
routine changes for any reason. In addition,
please send a note if someone different will be
picking your child up from school.
If the school is not notified, your child will
be sent home in the regular manner.
Communication
It is extremely important to keep the lines of
communication open between home and school.
I will make every effort to keep you informed of
your child’s progress here at school.
I hope you will also feel comfortable contacting
me with any concerns, questions or celebrations.
I can be reached by email and phone.
Book Orders
Book orders are a wonderful to build your
child’s home library.
If you choose to order, please send a
check, made out to Scholastic Book Clubs.
You can also order online with our class code.
Book orders will be sent home once a
month.
*Did you Know?- When you order books, I earn points
that add up to free books for our classroom library!
Volunteers
Typing or assisting in typing writer’s workshop
stories
At home pencil sharpeners
Copying
At home cutting, gluing, etc.
PARTY MOMS or DADS
Please sign parent info forms
before leaving. 
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy
schedule to attend Curriculum Night. I especially want
to thank you for having such a WONDERFUL and
precious child! I truly love what I do and am looking
forward to a fabulous year!
Star of the Week
Each student is a unique and valued member
of our classroom. Children will be given
their own special week to show how bright
they can shine!
Pictures
Favorite Book
Demonstrate/Share a Special Talent
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to be respectful and
responsible, do their personal best and be prepared!
We have discussed that we all have the right to:
Be happy and have fun!
Make mistakes
Teach
Possible Consequences
Learn
*Verbal Warning from Teacher (s)
Have an opinion
*Teacher/Student Conference
Safety
Ask Questions
*Phone call, email, or letter sent home
* Alternative Recess
*Student/Principal Conference