PowerPoint Presentation Mrs. VanDerKamp

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Welcome to Lanikai Elementary Public Charter
Schools Second Grade Open House
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The Second Grade Team.Mrs. Morgan Purtell
Mrs. Barb VanDerKamp and Mrs. Hillary Radovich
Mrs. Nadine Souza
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CLASS CODE OF HONOR
Our class has developed a Classroom Honor Code
which will act as a guideline for student
behavior.
Be Respectful, Responsible, Ready and Safe.
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Mathematics
Text . . . Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley a.
Numbers and graphing b. Addition and
subtraction patterns and concepts c.
Addition and subtraction facts and strategies
d. Place value and patterns to 100 e.
Money - counting and using f. Time and
measurement g. Two-digit addition and
subtraction h. Geometry and fractions
I. Introduction to multiplication and division
concepts
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Supplemental Math Materials
Enrichment Many materials are available for
students to challenge themselves further.
Weekly Speed Tests timed tests of
basic math facts each Friday again for
rapid retrieval of math facts.This builds an
important foun- dation for all future math
concepts and success. The source for these
for practice reinforcement is
ltmathfactcafe.comgt

Manipulatives manipulatives such as
calculators, snapping cubes, hand held clocks
and money to name a few will be used along with
games whenever possible.
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Language Arts
Our Language Arts program is a fully integrated,
literature based curriculum which encompasses the
skills and conventions of reading, writing and
oral communication. We focus on reading with
comprehension, literary response and analysis.
We use Harcourt Publications as our reader
resource because each story is actual 2nd grade
friendly literature. Writing is done daily
through Write Traits among other tools of the
trade. Our students will focus on creative
writing, narrative, poetry, descriptive,
persuasive, fables, book-making ETC. Oral
communication consists of presentations,
expressing ideas through plays, choral reading,
storytelling and active daily participation in
Morning Meeting.
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Supplemental Language Arts
Computer Students will attend Computer Lab and
work on projects integrated with the reading,
social studies or science content. Spelling
Weekly 15 (plus 2 BONUS) word list. At end of
week, test on words. Reading log folders
Students are encouraged to read nightly for at
least 15 min. and log the title and page or
chapter count in their folders. Students may
read independently but it is always a plus for a
parent or older siblings to read aloud a higher
level book. Students should read minimally for
a total time period of 60 minutes each
week. Accelerated Reader - The student reads a
book from the book list, then tests his or her
knowledge and comprehension of the book by
answering multiple choice questions on the
computer.
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Social Studies

• History Timelines/Chronological Thinking and
  Stewardship
• Political Science Citizenship, Governance,
  Rights and
  Responsibilities
• Cultural Anthropology Cultures, Practices and
  Beliefs
• Geography People, Places, Environment and
  Society
• Economics Resources, Trade, Role of Government
• Does this sound like a college syllabus or
  what?!

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Science

• Scientific Investigation/Predictions
• Nature of Science
• Organisms and the Environment
• Plant/Animal Life Cycles
• Earth Matter

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Enrichment
Art - Connie Danskin - art activities will be
integrated with science and social studies
content P.E. - Mr. Masuda and/or Mr. Rocky -
twice a week - on Mondays and
Fridays Music - Ms. Kim - twice a week on
Mondays and Fridays Computer/Library - Mrs. Fong
Mrs. Darraghlyn Lee - once a week. Building
keyboarding skills and creating animated gifs
using KidPix and Hyper Studio will be the
emphasized skills in second grade. Library
research and resource skills are stressed along
with literature connections. Love of literature
and books is essential. Guidance/Health - Mrs.
Clarke - integrated across the curriculum to
develop social skills and emotional
health. Japanese - Mieko Sensei - language and
culture of Japan for 45 minutes once a week
Hawaiian Studies - Ms
Jasmine- language and culture 45 minutes once
a week
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HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
In general, your child will have homework
Monday- Thursday. Math - one to two pages per
night - practice/reinforcement of pages covered
in class Spelling -Monday - Wednesday 1
page per night, reinforcing the weeks
words. Monday-Thursday Spelling Sentences
Worksheet, due Friday. Students are to use all
fifteen spelling words in at least five super
sentences. Friday (or the last day of the
school week) - Test Reading Log - each HW
night, the students will bring home a book
(chosen by the teacher or themselves on Library
Tuesdays) to read for approx. 15 min.. Each book
should be recorded in the entry spot in their
log. If the book is a chapter book, they record
the chapter or page numbers they are read that
night, and keep the book until theyve finished
it. There is no deadline as long as they are
reading each night. We work towards reading
fluency and building a stronger interest in or
love of reading. Science Social Studies will
be assigned less frequently -usually project
based. There should be no more than 30 minutes
of homework per night, including 15 min. of
reading. Homework is given as a means of review
to keep parents involved their
childs education. Please review planner
homework daily. Homework is ultimately your
childs responsibility. -)
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Please feel free to contact us anytime to arrange
a meeting concerning your child. If you use
e-mail, please send to both A-3 teachers in your
correspondence. Hillary_Radovich/LANIKAI/HIDOE_at_no
tes.k12.hi.us Barbara_VanDerKamp/LANIKAI/HIDOE_at_not
es.k12.hi.us Morgan_Purtell/LANIKAI/HIDOE_at_notes.k1
2.hi.us Or send in a note with your child to the
classroom. Office 266-7844 Please call before
school or during recess or lunch. Understand
that we will get back to you as soon as possible
but immediate/emergency concerns should go
through the office. You should also be aware of
our schools website, www.lanikaielementary
.com Most school communication will use this
medium from now on!