To Back to School Night

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WELCOME

• To Back to School Night
• Second Grade
• Marianne Fallon

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Our Daily Routines

• Check HW Morning Routine
• Math
• Whole Group Guided Reading
• Recess/ Lunch
• SME/Computer Lab
• Copy Homework/ Spelling
• Special
• Writing
• Social Studies or Science
• Pack up/ Clean up

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Special Schedule100-140

• Monday Art
• Tuesday Library
• Wednesday Guidance
• Thursday Music
• Friday Physical Ed.

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Classroom Helpers

• Lunch Monitors Substitute/ Sunshine Spreader
• Attendance Monitors Floor Cleaner
• Coatroom Monitors
• Line Leader
• Door Holders
• Phone Monitor
• Trash Monitors
• Desk Cleaners
• Sink Monitors
• Book Organizers
• Pencil Sharpener
• Light Monitor
• Game Organizers

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Classroom Rules

• Follow Directions
• Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to your self.
• Raise your hand and wait for permission to leave
  your seat.
• Respect yourself and each other.
• Keep your teacher happy.

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Rewards

• Rewards
• Fun Friday
• Earn daily Calendar chips (2 each day)
• Monthly Winners At least 10-15each month.
  Winners select prizes and passes.
• Whole Class
• Bucket Filled w/ Popcorn Kernels. (Bring in PJs
  and stuffed animal. Eat popcorn while reading)
• Prizes
• Sit Next to Friend All Day Homework Pass
• 10 Minutes of Computer or Educational Game
  Teacher Helper Pass

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ConsequencesSee Behavior Chart for Cards

• Consequences
• 1st Time (Yellow Card)
• Warning
• 2nd Time (Blue Card)
• Consequence Lose 5 min of recess)
• 3rd Time (Red Card)
• Consequence Lose 10 min of recess and write a
  letter home. Letter will go home and get signed
  by a parent.
• If repeatedly disrupting their group the student
  will be removed until they exhibit two days of
  good behavior.

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Student Groups

• Groups are changed monthly unless students have a
  specific need that requires them to stay in the
  same group.
• Most students will sit next to someone different
  each month.

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Journeys Reading Program
Students make connections to what we are
discussing and reading. (Connection Sign)
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Think Central
www.thinkcentral.com Students can access their
weekly reading stories online. Students can
play games that target the phonics skill we are
learning in class. Students can work on
comprehension activities at home. I will send
directions home at the end of the month and will
post the information on our class webpage.
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Reading Counts
Students must be able to read the Reading Counts
questions independently before taking a reading
counts quiz. Some students are ready for the
program and some will not be ready until November
or December. Encourage your child to keep their
Reading Counts book at home and to reread it
until they fully comprehend they story. Ask your
child questions about the story when they
complete the book. If they do not fully
comprehend the story they will not pass the quiz.
Students will have an opportunity to take the
quiz one more time. Read the book to your child
if the book is too difficult. (Five Finger Rule)
Also, ask questions while you are reading the
book. Most Scholastic books are reading counts
books but not all.
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Math Program
Please have your child practice their math facts
at home!

• Mathematics
• Numbers, Number Systems, and Number Relationships
• Basic Facts (Speed and accuracy)
• Computation and Estimation
• Place Value
• Number Stories Problem Solving
• Measurement and Estimation
• Statistics and Data Analysis (Graphing and
  interpretation)
• Basic Algebra Functions
• Basic Geometry
• Mental Arithmetic
• Money
• Fractions
• Beginning of Multiplication

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Writing Workshop

• New Program Being A Writer
• Narrative Writing Poetry
• Stories about me -Poems/songs
• Beginning, Middle and End -Interpreting
• Personal experience -Finding patterns, rhythm,
  and rhyme
• Informational Writing Persuasive Writing
• About others - Advertisements
• Real World - Being aware of audience
• Using Non- Fiction Books
• Reports and Research

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Writing Process

• Prewriting
• Draft
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing
• Parent volunteers needed to help type student
  papers in school or at home.

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Science and Social Studies

• Science
• Balancing and Weighing
• Changes
• Insects
• Social Studies
• Neighborhoods
• Communities
• State Country
• Country is part of our World

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Homework

• Monday - Thursday
• Written assignments should take total of 15 -20
  minutes to complete.
• Spelling Sentences 5-Rule. (5 words in each
  sentence) Rule will change to 7- Rule in
  November.
• Read every night (at least 15 minutes)
• Please check and sign homework logs daily
  (Constant communication between parent and
  teacher)
• Completing work in advance may be difficult
  because assignments connect to work completed in
  class that day.
• Alternative Homework if a students forgets their
  book. (Connect to subject area Example For math
  students can work on their math facts.

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Math Fact Practice Practice Math Facts
daily! Spelling Practice www.spellingcity.com
Select Find a List Enter Marianne Fallon for
Teachers name and search for our list. You will
see our weekly spelling list and can select
different games to help learn the weekly words.

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Visit Classroom Websitewww.pdsd.orgSelect our
School Pennell Select Staff Marianne Fallon

• I have attached copies of my classroom
  information letters on our website. I will also
  try to keep the weekly homework assignments
  posted in case you have any questions. Please let
  me know if you have any suggestions or questions!

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HELP WANTED!

• Please Send in Cardboard Egg Cartons!
• (12 egg cartons)
• Parent volunteers to help type student stories at
  home.

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Scholastic Book Orders Online

• www.scholasticbookclub.com
• This is our Class Activation Code
• GLXZY
•  www.scholasticbookclub.com

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Room 210 Homeroom Parents
Mrs. McGroarty Mrs. Filler Mrs. Esposito
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Please remember we are a nut free classroom!
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Treats for Birthday Celebrations or Student of
WeekPlease see approved snack list!(Approved
snack list was sent home first day of school and
is located on our classroom Birthday webpage).
Birthdays are special days for young children. 
You may wish to send in an approved snack for
your child to share on their special day.
Students will bring their treat to the lunch room
and enjoy it after eating their lunch.  We have
some students at Pennell with severe peanut/tree
nut allergies so please send in snacks that are
peanut and tree nut free. If you plan on sending
in a treat, please let me know in advance. 
  Summer Birthdays- Students with summer
birthdays are welcome to celebrate a "half"
birthday or celebrate at the end of the school
year.   Parties- If you are planning a party for
your child outside of school, please remember
that school policy states that invitations may
not be distributed in the classroom unless the
entire class is invited.    
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Report Card Trimesters

• 3 Report Cards
• Spring conferences are only required for students
  who having difficulties in school. All other
  student conferences are OPTIONAL.

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REMINDERS

• When you are sending in money please put the
  money in an envelope with your childs name and
  room number. Please write what the money is being
  used for on the envelope.
• Example Mary Smith 210
• Lunch Money

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Class Trips

• Winterthur November 2rd
• Our next trip is TBA

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Conference Sign-up

• December 5th 6th
• Early Morning 810AM
• Afternoon 1245-320PM
• Evening (12/6 only) 500-720PM

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

• We are off to a great year!