Welcome to Grade 2/3! Mrs. Rosanna Rossi-Gioiosa.

Welcome to Grade 2/3!Mrs. Rosanna Rossi-Gioiosa

Welcome & Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to come out this evening!!

During the first month of school I focus on getting to know your children.

Gifts, talents, strengths, weaknesses. We have been working on classroom

routines and expectations.

Grade 2/3 Split:

1) How can the teacher provide an adequate programme when she is trying to teach 2 separate grades?

This class has a wonderfully equal split. There are 11 grade 2 students and 11 grade 3 students. They get along well (so far), and we are and will continue to work on their independent working skills.

Much of what we do in class , is together. A combined approach for some subjects is allowed (Science, Religion, etc.). Even though our discussions may include both groups, the seat work often varies , and certainly the expectations for the two groups will differ (math as an example).

Daily Schedule

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY9:05-9:45 Language

(Spelling Test)

Religion/Family Life

Language(Spelling/Writing)

Social Studies/ Science/ Lang.

Math

9:45-10:25 Language Library Language (Spelling/Writing)

Soc. St/ Sc./ Lang.

Math

10:25-10:40 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess10:40-11:20 Religion/

Family LifeLanguage Religion/

Family LifeMusic Social

Studies/ Science/ Lang.

11:20-12:00 Phys. Ed./Health

Language Computers Phys. Ed./ Health

Social St./ Sci./ Lang.

12:00-1:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch1:00-1:40 Math Math Math Math Art

---------------------1:40-2:20

Math Math Math Math Art

2:20-2:35 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess2:35-3:15 French

 French French French French

3:15-3:25 D.R=Daily Reflection

3:25-3:35

Religion (D.R) Agenda

Religion (D.R) Agenda

Religion (D.R) Agenda

Religion (D.R) Agenda

Religion (D.R) 

Agenda

Entrance EntranceOnce students enter the school they are expected to do the following: Unpack back-packs. Enter the classroom and place lunch pails on

the shelf. Go to their desks and unpack their courier

bags, placing agendas open on their desks for a quick check.

Begin Bell Work (Journal/ Silent Reading/ Review work from prior day).

Announcements. Follow schedule for the day.

My ExpectationsAgenda: We fill in agendas everyday at the end of

the day. The agenda is signed by me to ensure information is written accurately.

I check agendas every morning, and students receive a stamp if agenda is signed by parents.

If you have any questions, concerns, issues, please write a note in the agenda (unless private issue).

HomeworkReading Log: Students are expected to read every

night and record what they read in their reading logs.

Grade 2 and 3 logs are different. 10-20 minutes of reading each night.

However, if your child has other homework, you can shorten that time.

More About Homework…. Due to the fact that children work at different

levels, it is impossible to assign the same amount of homework for each child each night. The students are given time in class to complete their tasks, however if your child is not able to finish the task it may be sent home. The following chart is suggested as a general guide regarding time spent on homework each night:

Grade Most Evenings

2 15-30 minutes

3 20-40 minutes

ReligionOur faith is embedded in all that we do. Prayer: Many forms and expressions throughout the day, Have regular moments of prayer throughout the day, Lessons centered on faith formation, scripture,

celebration of the Eucharist/Mass Celebration of the Liturgical seasons of Advent,

Christmas, Lent, Easter… In grade 2, all children are preparing for First

Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. We will emphasize eating at the Lord’s table. The grade 2 children will participate in activities with the grade 2 students in the other class to prepare them for these special events.

Family LifeStrands covered this year: Created and Loved by God: Rooted in the Christian belief that God creates, loves, and sustains

each person. Living in Relationship: Crucial role of the family in shaping the lives of children. Facing realities in families and responding to the needs of the

child. Celebrate their families, uniqueness of each family. Special occasions Created Sexual: Male and Female Development of babies before birth. Growing in Commitment Being dependable within our community and family. Living in the World Explore aspects of the world that make it a good place for them . Differences and similarities of people from all over the world.

Math: I have outlined our Math Program in the package sent

home this evening. Strands :1) Number Sense and Numeration2) Patterning & Algebra3) Geometry and Spatial Sense4) Data management & Probability5) Measurement

We will begin with Patterning. Each month I will send home in the newsletter what we

will cover in Math and how you can support your child at home.

I teach both Grade 2 and Grade 3 Math Curriculum. I will usually begin my lesson with Grade 2 concept, then

assign work and then extend with Grade 3 material.

Language: Nelson Language Writing:

The writing program follows the 6 Traits of Effective Writing. We will focus on:

Ideas Organizatio

n Voice Word choice Fluency Conventions

.

Approaches:1) Teacher-Scribed/Modeled: teacher

scribes-teacher comments on words and sounds as they are written down, children see spoken language turned to print.

2) Shared Interactive Writing: teacher and students jointly compose a text-model it on a specific piece of literature or write for a specific purpose (eg. personal letter). Teacher focuses on spelling patterns, sentence variations, word choice, etc.

3) Guided Writing: children compose with help. Receive guidance, assistance and/or feedback. Then children can focus on specific strategies, and begin to revise, polish.

Balanced Literacy Program

Reading: Students will: Focus on a variety of

literary, graphic, and informational texts and have opportunities to use the reading strategies we use in the classroom (Reading Strategies found in the Reading Log).

This year the students will have 1-2 novel studies, in the form of a Book Club (my first attempt at Literature Circles in Grade 2/3!!).

1) Read Aloud-reading to children

2) Shared Reading-reading with children

3) Guided Reading-the core of the reading program.

• Group children at the same level

• Practice strategies for making sense of a story

• Encourage reading for meaning

• Allows the teacher to identify areas of need

• Setting for instructional teaching of concepts. Can focus on an area with more direct teaching approach.

4) Independent Reading-reading by children (DEAR Time).

Reading Strategies (Can be found in Reading Logs)

o Consistent with the reading strategies from previous years:

Look at the pictures: for clues. Get your lips ready: say the first

sound. Chunk the word: look for word parts. Skip it: skip the word, read on, hop

back. Try it again: try to reread. Ask for help: after you have tried. Flip the vowel: try the other vowel

sound.

Reading Comprehension Strategies.o Make Connections-Text-self, text,

world.o Ask Questions-before during and after

reading.o Visualize-see pictures like a movie in

my head.o Determine Importance-dig for details

and important information.o Infer-make predictions, draw

conclusions.o Synthesis-put it together, retell the

text.

Word Study:Phonics, spelling and grammar are integrated daily, through mini-lessons and reading and writing activities. Topics include: consonant sounds verbs nouns adjectives adverbs punctuation syllables capitalization contractions suffixes prefixes

Spelling: We will have a Spelling program this year. Every Wednesday the students will receive their word list, and tests will be the following Monday morning. The lists will be different for the Grade 2’s and the Grade 3’s.

Oral and Visual Communication: A variety of activities are used to enhance the children’s communication skills: group work, class discussions and sharing (Rock Star). The children will do small presentations during the year. 

Media Literacy: The children will learn about various types of media and will create their own for different purposes (i.e. commercial, movie poster, advertisement).

Handwriting: There will be emphasis this year, on creating neat and legible work. In the second term, the Grade 2’s and 3’s will be introduced to cursive writing.

At a glance.We will begin with… Writing: Sentence to paragraph writing. Reading: Making connections while we

read, elements of a story, reading buddies.

Oral Communication: Making connections to self while listening.

Media Literacy: Identify purpose and audience (ie. book covers, posters, comic strips).

Science We are on a three-year rotation for

science , this being year one. Topics covered this term (in this order): Soils in the Environment (Grade 3) Growth and Change in Plants (Grade 3) Properties of Liquids and Solids. (Grade 2)Our Primary Divisional Project-Strong & Stable Structures (will send home information regarding this task later in the year).

Social Studies

Grade 2 (T1) Changing

Family and Community traditions.

• Traditions and Celebrations.

(T2) Global Communities.

• Features of Communities Around the World.

Grade 3 (T1) Communities

in Canada, 1780-1850.

• First Nations • Pioneers (T2) Living and

Working in Ontario.

• Urban and Rural Communities

Physical Education Components of the Phys. Ed program: healthy living, movement skills

and safety.Topics include: co-operative games Gymnastics creative and folk dance outdoor games ball skills related to volleyball,

basketball and soccer. Please ensure that your child has proper clothing, both indoors and out, for gym classes as well as a pair of running shoes.

Health: Topics include: healthy eating, food groups oral health real and fictional

violence decision making.

The Arts Visual Arts: Visual arts is

integrated throughout the curriculum.

Students will learn various art techniques, while covering the seven elements of design:

Line Shape Colour Form Space Texture Value 

Drama and Dance: Also integrated throughout the curriculum.

Topics include: Role play. Creating short

dance pieces. Class plays.

Assessment

The students will be assessed according to the achievement levels set out by the Ontario Curriculum. These marks correspond to the A, B, C, D grade children will receive on their report card. A=Level 4 (4- would be an A-, 4+ would be an A+) B=Level 3 (3- would be a B-, 3+ would be a B+) C=Level 2 D=Level 1

Tests and/or assignments will be divided into sections according to the four categories: Knowledge & Understanding Thinking Communication Application

See home package for descriptions of these categories.

Classroom WebsitePlease check our class website each night. www.teacherweb.com/ON/NotreDame/MrsRossi-Gioios

a Or you can access the website through the school

board website at: www.ldcsb.on.ca/schools/dam

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Thank you for your presence and support this evening. I look forward to getting to know you, and your children this year!