Back to School Night 2020 2021 Second Grade

Back to School Night 2020 -2021 Second Grade Maria Popma

Mrs. Fantaskey Doyle Principal Message – BTSN 2020

Introduction *Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bloomsburg University *Graduated with a Masters in Education from Wilkes University *Taught kindergarten, first, second, third, and sixth grade levels

Family *My great husband, Sicco *My two beautiful children: Thijs (15 years old) and Ella (13 years old) *Our fun pet: Bailey (dog)

Learning Expectations *To provide a supportive and fun learning environment *To help the children become independent, self-directed problem solvers *To provide rich academic experiences in which your child will be successful *To make this year a wonderful and positive experience for each child

Canvas – Starting Point Join Call Location for Activities

Canvas

Daily Canvas Schedule

Important Information *Attendance will take place at 9: 00 am. *Cameras should be on and microphones muted during lessons. *Please find a learning space that is quiet and away from distractions. *It is important to log-in to Class link for Seesaw and Epic. *You may need to go to Seesaw and Epic separately if Class link is not working. *You may need to reinstall apps if they are not working through self-service. *Please let me know if your child is going to be absent so I can record the lessons.

Schedule 9: 00 -10: 15 Morning Meeting/Reading/Language Arts 10: 15 -11: 30 Math 11: 30 -12: 10 Recess/Lunch 12: 10 -1: 15 Reading/Language Arts 1: 15 -1: 55 Social Studies 1: 55 -2: 00 Snack/Break 2: 00 -2: 30 Specials 2: 30 -2: 45 Closure of Day/Dismissal

Reading *Reading Horizons – new phonics program *Shared Reading/Direct Instruction - discuss reading comprehension strategies *Asynchronous activities - Read to self or Seesaw activities *Small Reading Groups (will take place soon)

Structured Literacy Program that builds foundational literacy skills Based on scientific evidence regarding literacy development Multisensory instruction and activities that are visual, auditory, & kinesthetic-tactile to enhance memory & learning Daily instruction includes 20 -40 minute lessons that engage students in Review, Instruction, Dictation, & Transfer Software that provides differentiated opportunities for students through reteaching, enrichment, and skill practice

Supplemental Reading Instruction How will my child receive reading support with a Reading Specialist or Instructional Assistant?

Writer’s Workshop *Mentor Texts to Model Writer’s Craft, Genres, and Grammar *Mini Lessons *Writer’s Notebooks *Writing Process – Brainstorming, Drafting, Revising, Editing and Publishing

Social Studies *Unit 1 – Communities *Unit 2 – Geography *Unit 3 – Economics *Unit 4 – Communities and Change

Science *Unit 1 – Sound *Unit 2 – Rocks and Minerals *Unit 3 – Habitats

Math

Math in Focus is a researchbased mastery program. Additional focus on fact fluency and computational fluency. Problem solving throughout each chapter. Student resources support learning.

Social Emotional Learning

SEL is… The process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

The Second Step program is a universal, classroom-based curriculum designed to: Increase students’ school success Decrease problem behaviors Promote socialemotional competence and self-regulation

Units of Instruction K-3 Skills for Learning Empathy Emotion Management Problem Solving 4 -5 Empathy and Skills for Learning Emotion Management Problem Solving 6 Mindsets and Goals Values and Relationships Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions Serious Peer Conflict

Specials 2: 00 -2: 30 *Monday – Art *Tuesday – Library *Wednesday – Music *Thursday – Physical Education *Friday – Quest

Classroom Management Positive Reinforcement * Virtual Wing Tips * Coupons * Behavior Chart * Reward party Consequences * Conduct Report * Behavior Notice-Reflection session

Contact Information Communication + Collaboration = Success *mpopma@cbsd. org *Teacher sites *267 -893 -4300 x 1440 *Email questions and for absences *Weekly parent letter with important information and updates

Question and Answer Thank You… for taking the time to attend our Back to School Night! *I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities.