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Welcome to B-5!
While you’re waiting…1. Please take the “Parent Quiz” about Mrs.
Suter & Miss Bock.2. Read your child’s “My Heroes” paper.3. Read the letter from your child and
respond to him/her on blank crayon paper. (color if you have time!)
4. Get ready to have fun at our Morning Meeting!
Welcome to Back to School Night
Second Grade: B-5
Mrs. Suter & Miss Bock
Newtown Elementary
School2003-2004
Tonight’s Agenda
Morning Meeting Teachers introduce themselves Back to School Night Packet
1. Typical Schedule
2. Specials Schedule
3. Supply List
4. Second Grade Curriculum
5. Homework Policy
6. Parent Volunteers Sign-Ups Questions on Index Cards
Morning Meetings
Promote a sense of classroom community
Encourage students to get to know each other
Promote communication and interaction between students
4 Parts of Morning Meeting
Greeting (Mix, Freeze, Pair)
Activity (Follow the Leader)
News Sharing
Message Board
About Mrs. Suter
Has been teaching for 10 yearsSpecial education teacher in B-5Has two children, Kelsey &
ChristianMoved into a new home in
Warrington last springSpent the summer at the shore!
About Miss Bock
Has been teaching for 2 yearsTaught 3rd grade with Mrs. Janet Swangler in
school year 2001-2002Taught 2nd grade in school year 2002-2003Graduated from La Salle University in 2001 with
a dual degree in elementary & special educationCurrently enrolled in a Reading Specialist
Masters Program at Holy Family UniversityAlso lives in Warrington with her family
A Typical Morning in B-5
8:45-9:15 Students Arriving9:15-9:20 Lunch Count & Attendance9:20-9:45 Morning Work9:45-9:50 Morning Activities (Pledge of
Allegiance, Patriotic Song, Class Song)9:50-10:15 Morning Meeting10:15-11:10 Spelling & Writing Workshop11:10-11:40 Recess11:40-12:10 Lunch
A Typical Afternoon in B-5
12:10-12:40 Reading Workshop (read-alouds, partner reading, guided reading, literature circles)
12:40-1:10 Social Studies/Science (Humanities class leaves)
1:10-2:15 Math2:15-2:55 Special3:00-3:15 Afternoon Recess3:15-3:35 Pack-Up/Snack/Read-Aloud3:35 Dismissal Begins
2nd Grade Supply List
1 composition
/marbleized notebook 5 sharpened pencils 1 simple canvas bag 1 package of thin Expo
dry-erase markers Washable markers,
crayons, colored pencils 3 glue sticks
Supply List (continued)
1 box of tissues1 refill package of
diaper wipes1 pencil container
for supplies1 sturdy folder
with 2 pockets as your home folder
1 pair of scissors
Math Curriculum
Chap. 1: Numbers & GraphingChap. 2: Addition and Subtraction
(Patterns & Concepts)Chap. 3: Addition and Subtraction
(Facts and Strategies)Chap. 4: Using Addition & SubtractionChap. 5: Place Value & Patterns to 100Chap. 6: MoneyChap. 7: Time
Math Curriculum (continued)
Chap. 8: Two-Digit AdditionChap. 9: Two-Digit SubtractionChap. 10: Numbers to 1,000Chap. 11: MeasurementChap. 12: Geometry & FractionsChap. 13: Multiplication & Division
HOMEWORK
Approximately 20 minutes each nightReading-about 15 minutes each night
1. Child writes the title of book in HW book
2. Parent signs to verify readingMath-every Tuesday & Thursday night from a
math practice packetSpelling-every Monday & Wednesday night in
spelling journal (list of activity choices will be provided)
Parent Volunteers: Guest Readers
Time: Fridays, 1:40-2:15 pm
Read a book to the class
Follow-Up Activity connected to the book
Parent Volunteers:Computer Assistants
Time: Wednesdays, 2:15-2:55 pmAssist students in the computer lab
1. Word processing2. Internet searching3. Power Point presentations4. Other children’s software
(example: Kidspiration)
Don’t forget to…
1. Finish letter to your child.2. Sign up as a classroom volunteer if you choose.3. Write name and address in classroom directory.4. Sign up for a Fall conference.5. Sign up for “Look Who’s Shining Now!”
bulletin board.6. Write any questions you may have on index
cards and place in basket.