Back to School Night 2017 18 Liz Cirelli

Back to School Night 2017 -18 Liz Cirelli Second Grade

PTO Our PTO's intention is to infuse the entire year with theme of Community, highlighting the spectacular families, staff, and Wrightstown neighbors who have come together to stand up for and support our school and its values. It's the PTO's mission to provide opportunities for every student and family to feel like they belong to something special. All events this year will be Family Fun events that herald our lovely, small community. • Provide email for PTO • Volunteering sheets at the PTO table in the APR and at the BTS Picnic, and they'll be distributed electronically next week. • Homeroom Parents: Applications are being taken through next Friday, 9/15. Amber Paulovic will do the drawing / assignments next weekend and inform all teachers and HRPs before or at our first PTO meeting on Tuesday, 9/19. • Continue to provide financial assistance to any family who may not have funds for school activities (PTO or classroom) • We would love to hear any ideas or feedback you may have throughout the year! We are here to help you or partner with you. • Our new Vice President is Brian Barber (father of Adele, 2 nd, and Claire, 4 th) and the new Treasurer is Jen Igval (mother of Sarina, 2 nd). Amber Paulovic (mother of Jackson Lenzo, 2 nd) continues as Secretary.

Our Schedule 8: 50 - Morning Work 9: 30 - Morning meeting 10: 00 Math 10: 10 -10: 50 Art (Wed) 11: 15 -12: 15 Recess/Lunch 12: 15 -Reading/Language Arts 12: 35 - 1: 45 Music (Fri) 1: 45 - Recess 2: 05 – Special (Tues. Thurs. ) 2: 05 STEAM/ Computers (Mon) 2: 45 -Snack & read Aloud 3: 00 Social Studies/ Science 3: 35 Dismissal

Specials Monday- STEM/ Computers Tuesday – Library Wednesday – Art Thursday – Gym Friday – Music

Responsive Classroom • • • Morning Meeting Life Skills Caring Assertiveness Responsibility Empathy Self Control

Reading ~ Journeys ü Whole Group: Model skills and strategies ü Guided Reading - Small group instruction ü Fiction paired with Non-fiction ü Same vocabulary in different leveled readers ü Interactive Read Aloud ü Integrated across the curriculum

Word Study High-frequency words Weekly word study: focus placed upon learning how our language works Words coincide with reading stories

Mathematics ü Pearson Success Text ü Differentiate instruction based upon the needs of the student ü Interactive stories that reinforce concept ü Exploration of major mathematical concepts and ideas. ü Math games that reinforce skills ü Small group when they need it

Science Balancing and Weighing Solids and Liquids Insects

Social Studies Living in a Community Our Government Looking at the Earth Learning about People Past and Present

Homework Second grade students have approximately 20 minutes of homework each night. Assignments will be written in the planner each day. Please sign the planner verifying that the assignments have been completed. If your child is struggling with homework or spending more than 20 minutes, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Snacks Ø Students are permitted to have a HEALTHY afternoon snack. Ø All snacks MUST be peanut free. Ø Students are encouraged to have a water bottle at their desk. Ø Birthday treats are welcome!

Communication Ø Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Ø Planner will be checked daily. Ø Please check out my webpage for weekly updates, photos, and activities. Ø Remind App (information and email will be sent to you via email Ø ecirelli@crsd. org

Brainpop • Brainpop Jr • username: wrights • password: wrightsbp • We will use this website in school and at home

First in Math • FIM stands for First in Math • Your child will have the opportunity to work at home on math skills. • Web Site www. firstinmath. com • Log in information is in both their homework planner and folder

Classroom Rules • Respect Yourself, Others and Environment • Work Hard and Neatly • Be Yourself • Have Fun and Be Happy!!

Tips for Parents • Healthy snack and drink • If you need to change your child’s transportation for the day fill out form on website. If it occurs during the day e-mail the office and CC me. • Please contact me if you ever have a concern. • ALL classrooms are nut free

Conclusion ü 3 -2 -1 Parent Survey (you may send back tomorrow) ü Google Contract ü Write back to your child! ü Sign up for a November conference ü Additional forms ü PTO ü Specialists in APR ü Thank You!

Ø Thought of the Night From Me to You! Ø Every student in my class is someone’s whole world!