A Day in the Life of a 2nd

Grader!

Please make sure your child is in the classroom no later than 8:20am.

We have a 10 minute morning meeting with the students to discuss before they head to math.

Arrival8:05-8:30

We use flexible skills groups for math and we all teach Saxon Math.

Math homework is nightly. Please refer to your child’s math teacher’s website for assignments.

Math homework will not be given on weekends.

Tests are given every 5 lessons. Homework: 10 points Tests: 100 points

Math 8:30-9:25

Patty Connell (Mrs. Challis) Cynthia Hurtado (Ms. Braaten) Jessica Loos (Mrs. Nicoll) Alejandra Perez (Mrs. Tilbury)

Spanish 9:25-9:55

Students are responsible for filling out homework in their planners.

Students will fill out planners in math and

reading classes.

Planners9:55-10:00

This is the students first recess of the day. Two 2nd grade teachers and Mrs. Wellette

are outside with the students at this time. Please make sure students have coats,

gloves, etc. when necessary. No outside toys or electronics are allowed at

recess.

Recess10:00-10:15

We have two snacks during the day.◦ One during reading in the morning. ◦ One in the afternoon.

Please no peanut/nut snacks as we have some life threatening allergies in 2nd grade.

Peanut or nut foods can be eaten in the lunch room.

Students may keep water bottles at their desk.

Snacks

We use flexible skills groups for reading and all teach with the Reading Street curriculum.

Reading logs◦ Read 15 minutes a night◦ Once logs are complete with signatures students turn

them in for a treasure box dig. Reading centers and class work may look

different in all of the classes. Center Work: 20 points Tests: Vary depending on test There will be a reading test every Friday.

Reading10:15-11:25

Spelling is done with your child’s reading teacher.◦ Spelling tests are every Friday. ◦ Spelling homework is two pages. ◦ Spelling homework is given on Fridays and due

the following Friday (one week to complete). ◦ Challenge words are extra credit.◦ Homework: 10 points◦ Test: 24 points

Spelling

Students go to lunch first. Please practice your child’s student number

with them for hot lunch. Students then go to their 2nd recess for the

day. Mrs. Wellette (our 2nd grade para) and Mr. Riley

(the playground supervisor) are with the students at recess.

Lunch and Recess11:30-12:10

Computers (Mrs. Stern) Art (Mrs. Vann) Music (Mrs. Gildehaus) P.E. (Mrs. Bishop)

Classes have a two day rotation per special. Library is once a week.

◦ Ms. Braaten-Tuesday◦ Mrs. Challis-Wednesday◦ Mrs. Nicoll-Thursday ◦ Mrs. Tilbury-Friday

C.A.M.P.12:15-1:00

Every Child A Writer (E.C.A.W.) Students are placed in small groups and

work with their teacher every day for 15 minutes.

Students are tested every 15 days. These groups are fluid and students must

hit an 85% or better to move onto the next level.

Writing is in homeroom. Center work: points vary Cold prompts: 100 points

Writing1:00-2:05

Science and social studies done in homeroom. Some units will have a test and students will

bring home a study guide. Activities: 5 points Tests/Projects: vary depending on test Big events to look forward to:

◦ December 12th: Greek Wax Museum ◦ February 5th: Pioneer Day

Core2:05-2:40

The students go to their 3rd recess of the day at this time.

Something new to our schedule this year!

Recess2:40-2:55

Drop Everything and Read Students may bring books from home, but

please label their name in it. Students will begin AR (Accelerated Reader)

this year.◦ Students read within their level and then take

comprehension quizzes afterwards. ◦ Mrs. Lilly ties rewards into AR goals. ◦ Students move up the AR goal board in their

homeroom.

D.E.A.R. and Snack2:55-3:10

1.9 and below:

2.0-2.9:

3.0-3.9:

4.0-4.9:

5:0 and above:

AR Levels

We finish our day with read aloud. Students may not be dismissed until their

name shows up with walker, car, bus, or it is all call time.

Read Aloud and Dismissal 3:10-3:35

Outstanding!

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