WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE
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WELCOMEWELCOMETOTO
OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE
2nd Grade2nd Grade
Mrs. DuncanMrs. Duncan
AGENDA
• Welcome to Our Team• Communication• “Meramec Five”• Daily Schedule• Literacy• Math• Science/Social Studies• Field Trips• Homework• Contact Information
ALL ABOUT ME• Born in Texas and grew
up in New Mexico• BA in Drama from New
Mexico State• MA in Early Childhood
and Elementary Education from Washington University
• 16th Year at Meramec• Live in University City• Husband and 2 kids
COMMUNICATION
• Communication plays an important role in best meeting the needs of the children.
• Please contact me at any time with questions, comments, concerns, etc.
COMMUNICATION
• Daily Homework• Math Profile• Conferences• Report Cards• 2nd Grade Spotlight• Notes Home• Phone Calls • E-mail• Website
MERAMEC FIVE
Be Cooperative
Be Kind
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
A DAY IN SECOND GRADE Morning Routine /
Independent Work
Making Meaning
Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop
Lunch/Recess
Math
Science or Social Studies
Specials
Closure
KIDCHECK
We are responsible for student learning by knowing students well, valuing every child, and putting
children at the center of every
decision.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS
• Building a caring classroom community with class meetings
• Focus on the Meramec Five
• Clear routines and expectations
• Intrinsic motivation• Experience natural
consequences
READING
• Making Meaning• Independent Reading• Guided Reading• Reading Response
Journals• Discussion• Reading Logs• Raz Kids on the
Computer
WRITING
Writers’ Workshop and Journaling
Units of Study: All-About Books, Small Moment Stories,
Revision, Fiction, and Poetry
Assessment: Ideas, Organization, and Conventions
Spelling: Transition to standard spelling using
word study of patterns
MATH
• Math in Focus• Math Groups• Extensions/Interventions
based on need• FASTT Math (Available at
home this year!)
Save the Date: Sept. 5
Math in Focus
Night for Parents!!!
Science and Social Studies
Science:
Pebbles, Sand and Silt
Balance and Motion
Plants and Animals
Social Studies:
Governing the People
The World Around Us
Using Our Resources
People in the Marketplace
FIELD TRIPS
September 27 –
The Magic House
November 9 –
Weldon Spring Site
February –
City Museum
Spring -
Botanical Garden
St. Louis Zoo
HOMEWORK
NIGHTLYMath
Reading Log
*Homework should take about 20 minutes each night.
Snacks & Birthday Treats
• Students may bring a healthy snack daily.
• Simple birthday treats arranged ahead of time.
• Remember the district food allergy policy regarding nuts.
PLEASE REMEMBER
• Take your child’s letter• Leave a note for your
child• Sign up for conferences
THANK YOUTHANK YOUFOR COMINGFOR COMING
I am looking forward I am looking forward
to a great year!to a great year!
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