Welcome to Back to School Night 2016 2017

Welcome to Back to School Night 2016 -2017 Mrs. Battaglia nd 2 Grade Camp Shoe Room 114

A little bit about Mrs. Battaglia ! • • • Battaglia • • Grew up in Salem County Graduated from Rowan University in 1997 with a degree in Elem. Ed. & Sociology Hired by Woodstown in 1997 20 th year teaching Taught 5 th grade at WMS for 16 years Wife and mother of 2 – Gianna in 5 th grade- Joey in 8 th grade Lives in Woolwich Township

A little bit about Mrs. Filipponi • Grew up and currently live in Gloucester County • Graduated from Stockton University in 2012 with a degree in Speech/ later received a masters in Special Education from Wilmington University. • 2 nd year teaching in Woodstown and absolutely love it! • Worked in Greenwich Township School District prior to Woodstown

Our Schedule 7: 25 – Sign In DAY A DAY B DAY C DAY D DAY E 7: 30 – 7: 45 – 8: 05 Rotating Duty Homeroom/ Morning Centers Rotating Duty Homeroom/ Morning Centers 8: 05 - 8: 15 Morning Meeting 8: 05 – 9: 25 ENCORE Morning Meeting 8: 15 – 9: 25 9: 30 -10: 10 Mathematics Reading to Succeed Language Conventions 10: 13 -10: 30 Mathematics 9: 30 – 10: 30 Language Conventions 10: 30 – 11: 15 Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch 11: 15 – 11: 35 Book Box Book Box 11: 35 – 12: 10 Shared Reading 11: 35 – 12: 25 Shared Reading 12: 10 – 12: 53 Specials/ Teacher Plan Writing – 12: 25 – 12: 56 Specials/ Teacher Plan 12: 56 – 1: 10 Shared Reading STELLAR -12: 56 – 1: 39 Shared Reading 1: 10 – 2: 00 Writing – 1: 45 – 2: 00 Writing 2: 00 – 2: 30 Science/SS Science/SS

Specials • Students are assigned to a team – • Caring Kids/Courageous Crew/Problem Solvers/Team Players • All specials begin in the gymnasium where students join their team • All specials return to the gym where students rejoin their class Music • Encore days (Day B) are used for special events and Art activities as needed a • Specials are: art, music, gym, health – refer to CAMP folder nd P E for Special Class schedule • Students also have STELLAR on Day B Music • *Remember to return library books on Day B. *

Shared Reading In 2 nd grade the children will engage in both shared reading/whole group experiences as well as small groups reading at their level. This is called Balanced Literacy. During our shared reading time the children will be reading stories and books in whole and small groups. These stories and books are most likely on a second grade reading level, although we do read texts below, and above the children’s reading levels too. We will be using Ready Gen as our primary resource. This program uses a variety of texts to practice reading, fluency, phonics, and comprehension skills as well as literary analysis. Students will also respond to text in writing.

Reading to Succeed/RTS For 40 minutes, four days a week, all second graders will be part of small, teacher-led reading groups to set personal reading goals and develop individual reading skills. Children may work with other teachers, and will be grouped with children from other second grade classes. During this time, small groups of students come together to read a new series, explore a topic, or work on a particular reading strategy. In addition to meeting with their small group teacher, children will spend 20 minutes practicing their skills and strategies by reading independently. Small groups may change throughout the year depending on each child’s progress and individual reading needs. Reading to Succeed is the time that we focus on independent reading levels and challenge the students with books they should be able to read by themselves. During Reading to Succeed, we challenge our excelling readers above and beyond typical grade level expectations, and help our struggling readers get the small group assistance they need to move forward in reading. Each child is truly getting what they need to succeed as a reader. CAMP SHOE

Writing • Focus on three genres – narrative, informational and opinion • Writing tied to reading • Specific minilessons/skills – small snippets of writing leads to eventual formal piece • Journal or “free” writing • Family Journal - weekly BATTAGLIA

Language Conventions Our language lessons focus on skills such as nouns, verbs, adverbs, possessives etc. and reflect the Common Core Standards. In addition, Ready Gen provides lessons on foundational reading skills focusing on concepts like short and long vowel sounds as wall as parts of speech. Students will keep a Language Notebook to organize what we are learning in these lessons. This will be a valuable resource for students. Finally, students will practice and be assessed on the spelling of 5 high-frequency words each week. Camp Shoe

Mathematics Our district follows the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. These standards outline the skills and practices students need to master at each grade level. This year, our class is using Envisions as our resource to implement the standards. - Topics of Study – Place Value, Addition and Subtraction Facts, Time and Money, Measuring – Length, Basic Geometry and Problem Solving - 60 minutes of math - whole group and center approach - Basic Fact practice– daily basic fact drills with weekly assessment - Emphasis on Math Vocabulary – use of flash cards/glossary

Science We will be piloting science units that reflect the Next Generation Science Standards this year. We have begun to develop our own science kits and they are full of hands-on discovery learning activities. Our first unit is a life science unit – plants and habitats. We also incorporate non-fiction reading and writing into our Science units!

Social Studies – America, A Proud Nation We will start our study of America by learning about Native Americans and Colonial America. We also learn about the Revolutionary War and the events leading up to it as we learn how America became a nation. This year we culminate our yearlong theme with the 2 nd Grade Patriotic Program in June. This is an amazing show, so don’t miss it!

Standards Based Grading SBG is helpful in showing exactly where and how students are making progress and where they may need more time. It is a true measure of your child’s progress. -Benchmarks developed for ELA and Math – state what students should be able to do at each trimester - 1 -4 grading scale – no percentages out of 100 - 3 is the EXPECTATION – this is what is expected of your child - 4 is ABOVE AND BEYOND what is expected - Check out our class website – there is a SBG page with more detailed information

Specials The students are split into 4 groups: • Caring Kids • Problem Solvers • Team Players • Courageous Crew Students will travel to one of the special subjects each day of the week with their group (gym, music, art, health) and then they will go to Encore and S. T. E. L. L. A. R on Day B.

STELLAR We have S. T. E. L. L. A. R. on Day B. In this class students will get library books and work on various projects throughout the year integrating technology with our curricular units. Our second graders will learn how to use Box, Picollage, Puppet Pals, and i. Pad care just to name a few.

Homework Monday through Thursday for about 20 minutes each night. • - 15 minutes of reading – baggie books and should be returned daily – students record titles in agenda book daily • - Math worksheet – returned the following day • - Math fact practice is always beneficial • - 5 weekly high frequency words Camp Shoe

Agenda Book & Friday Folders Agenda Books Students will copy HW each morning I will check to be sure it is correct and stamp Please check to be sure HW has been completed each evening Please sign the agenda book each evening Friday Folders Beginning next week, Friday folders will be sent home every Friday. -All graded work for the week will be included -Please look through the work and sign the folder -Please leave work INSIDE the folder – all work will be returned at the end of each trimester.

Behavior Management & Incentives • Camping Chart – Color Coded – coordinates with CAMP folder calendar • Glowing Behavior- Cabin points – Group reward • Tokens for STARS behavior • Tickets for answering questions • Classroom rewards for token jar • Monthly drawing to choose from prize box

Birthday Celebrations Birthday Treats • Drop off at the office in the morning or send in with your child • We will celebrate birthdays during lunch time OR in the afternoon depending on the day and our schedule • We have 18 students • ALL BIRTHDAY SNACKS MUST BE PEANUT and TREE NUT FREE • Summer birthdays will be celebrated in June

Camper of the Week Each week, one student will have the opportunity to be our “CAMPER OF THE WEEK” Students receive the “Camper Bag” on Thursday – complete their poster over the weekend Monday – share poster Tuesday – Bring in 3 items in the “Camper Bag” to share Wednesday – Parent Letter Thursday & Friday – Acrostic Poem Poster *See handout in folder for more detailed directions and schedule for the year. *There is also a “Camper of the Week” tab on our website

Parent Volunteers Thanks so much for helping our classroom! Ø Please Fill out the Tier I volunteer form and send it back ASAP, you must be board approved to volunteer. We are encouraging everyone to be Tier I approved. Ø If you are able to help with classroom parties, please fill out that form and return it. Ø 4 parents to plan and run each party • Halloween • Winter • Spring • End of the Year • *The classroom volunteer party schedule will be sent home on 9/30 If you can’t attend an event, we always need help! You can send something in or make something at home.

Tier I and Tier II Volunteers Parent Volunteer forms (Tier I) should be returned as soon as possible, but please no later than 9/30. Tier I – activities within the classroom/school (parties, Fair Day, etc. ) *It is recommended that EVERYONE fills out a Tier 1 form. These MUST be completed each year. Tier II – class trips – only field trip chaperones Final lists for activities will be established and sent home on Wednesday, September 30 th. At that point if you are going on the class trip you can begin to fulfill the Tier II requirements.

Remind… Remind is a free and safe way for teachers to send text reminders to parents Sign up via text message You may unsubscribe at any time *See handout in folder with more specific directions.

School Reminders • Notes are required to change student transportation • Call the office if your child is out sick • Conferences are in October and March, but if you need to meet before then please let me know • Write your child a note in the Family Journal composition book – comes home on Friday • Complete student directory forms and volunteer forms

Good night You’re now the parent of a SECOND GRADER… You may be overwhelmed and feel as though you need a HUG. RELAX! In Mrs. Battaglia’s & Mrs. Filipponi’s Class, parents and teachers STICK together. Hopefully, tonight’s information has been a LIFE-SAVER and has left you feeling like a real SMARTIE! Thank you for coming tonight! It’s going to be a great year!