Transcript Ms. Decker’s Third- Grade Class

Mrs. ***’s
Second Grade Class
Welcome!
Welcome to Second Grade!
 In our classroom we
have many areas for
specialized areas of
study.
 If you have any
questions during my
presentation, please let
me know.
 Notes from this
presentation are
available.
All About Me
 My background
 I grew up in a small town north of Detroit,
Michigan.
 I graduated from Lindenwood University.
 My experience
 This is my third year of teaching at Boone
Trail.
 I have also taught fifth grade, but I have
always wanted to teach second grade!
My Family
 My husband
 ***
 My children
 daughters, *** and ***
 sons, ***, ***, ***, ***, and
***
 Our pets
 dogs, Oreo, Filbert, and
Sweetie
 Catfish twins
Oreo, Fibert,
And Sweetie
Catfish twins
My Goals
 To help your child grow in your reading,
writing, math, and social skills.
 To provide a supportive and fun
classroom environment.
 To help your child make new friends
and discover new interests.
Class Subjects
 The subjects we will study during second
grade are:
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social studies
Music, Art, P.E., Computers, and Library
Reading
In our class, we will use
guided reading as an
instructional method.
We will read in small
groups and these
groups will be based on
many things including:
interest, ability, and
skills that we are
learning.
Writing
We will use a writer’s
workshop format to learn
about writing. After mini
lessons, students will
explore the skill using
their own topic.
We will write many books
together this year!
Math
During our math workshop,
we will practice many skills
through story problems.
This will help us learn to
solve math problems in a
way that makes sense to
us.
We will work to create and
explain our own strategies
and discover new ways to
solve problems.
Science
We will study the
physical sciences
this year. Our first
unit of study is
matter. Watch for
more information
coming home in our
newsletters about
science topics.
Social Studies
Our studies of
communities,
people, and
geography of the
United States will be
our social studies
focus in second
grade.
Classroom Community
 Our classroom is a community. In our
community, we have rules to help us
get along with each other.
 Our class rules are:
 Be respectful and responsible.
 Be organized and follow directions.
 Treat others as you want to be treated.
Homework
 Students should read every night. Books can be
read with someone or independently. Students are
encouraged to check out books from the classroom
library. Please be careful with these books and return
them to school in the ziplock bags that they are sent
home in.
 Spelling words are assigned on Friday and
challenges (tests) are given on Thursdays.
 Word work and spelling homework will be given
weekly.
 Any work not finished in class will be assigned as
homework.
Family Participation
 Please plan to get involved in our classroom
this year!
 Studies show that students are much more
successful when their families are involved
with their teacher to create a team
atmosphere!
 Sign up to help out in a way that suits your
family before leaving today!
Let’s Have a Great Year!
Mrs. ***
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