This document provides information for parents about classroom procedures, curriculum, and events for a second grade classroom. It discusses supplies needed, homework expectations, the integrated language arts, mathematics, science and social studies curriculum. It also outlines procedures for star students, birthdays, book orders, field trips, and encourages parent volunteer involvement. The teacher contact information is provided at the end.

1. Irwin Elementary School Second Grade: Room 1 Miss Fodor (2F)

2. Welcome to Our Classroom! Thank you for attending this important event! Tonight, we will discuss the following: Classroom procedures Lunch and snack Homework Curriculum Star Student Birthdays Book orders Highlights Parent Volunteers PTA News

3. Classroom Procedures Supplies Thank you very much for getting all supplies in and some additional items that we can use in our class!! Storing items until students need them (pencils, expo markers, and post-its) Rules that foster a respectful and caring environment Classroom jobs Collaborative learning Positive reinforcement

4. Classroom Procedures Each day your child should have: Completed homework Homework folder Homework Assignment notebook Bag of Books Water bottle Lunch box/bag Snack Lunch money/ticket in labeled bag (if buying)

5. Lunch and Snack Bringing lunch: please provide a lunch bag/box Buying lunch: please place the money in a baggie or envelope labeled with his/her name. Healthy Snack - Each day Water Bottles Juices will be saved for lunch and snack time.

6. Homework Homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday Please check your child’s “HW Assignments” notebook each night. If your child is unable to complete the homework, and you find you are unable to help, please send me a note the next day.

7. Homework Reading Reading for 15 minutes Reading Log Reading over the weekend Math Home Links or practice sheet One Additional Assignment Word Study Social Studies Health

8. Folders Homework Folder Please check this for homework and daily notices. Important notes for me or the office should be in this folder. Friday Folder Most notices and corrected work will be sent home in the Friday folder. Social Studies Laminated envelope in which children will be bringing their Social Studies homework.

9. Curriculum Integrated Language Arts (ILA) Everyday Mathematics FOSS & Carolina Science Kits Social Studies Health

10. ILA Reader’s Workshop Shopping for books Bags of books Independent Reading Partnerships Conferences and small group instruction Writer’s Workshop Independent writing Partnerships Conferences and small group instruction Publishing Celebrations Words Their Way Individualized developmental approach to spelling Weekly routines

11. Everyday Mathematics Materials Mathematics Journals Home Links My Reference Book Games and Game Kits In second grade, we cover the following concepts: Numbers and numeration Operations and computations Data and chance Measurement Geometry and patterns. What does an Everyday Math classroom look like? Collaborative Groups Discussion and sharing of strategies and ideas Game play to reinforce facts and concepts Lots of manipulatives Less teacher lecture time Lots of enthusiastic children who enjoy math!

12. Science Hands-on investigations. Investigations are enhanced through reading and writing activities provided by the programs. Our units of study include: Balance and Motion Solids and Liquids The Lifecycle of Butterflies

13. Social Studies & Health The Social Studies curriculum is divided into five units of study: Our Community Our Past All About Work All About Earth Our Government Health will cover a variety of topics ranging from personal hygiene to social well-being.

14. Health Units of Study: Personal Growth and Development Nutrition Diseases and Health Conditions Safety Social and Emotional Health Interpersonal Communication Decision Making and Goal Setting Character Development Advocacy Service Health Services and Information Medicines Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Dependency/Addiction and Treatment Relationships

15. Star Student Each student will be featured as the “Star Student” for a week. I will send a packet home the week before it is your child’s turn to be star student. Your child can complete the packet independently or with help from the family. I encourage the children to decorate the packet with pictures, drawings, etc. In the packet, there will be a page for you to write a note to your child explaining why they are a star to you. I will read this note to the class; please send it in with the completed packet on the Monday following the week it was sent home.

16. Birthdays If you would like to send in treats for birthdays please keep in mind the risk of allergies. Store bought treats only (Dunkin Donuts treats are acceptable) Must contain a label with the ingredients The first ingredient cannot be sugar. Please do not send whole cakes. Pre-cut and individual pieces are much easier to pass out to the children. I will be in touch with parents of children who have summer birthdays so that we can set something up for those children.

17. Book Orders Our class will be participating in Scholastic Book orders September book order is due Wednesday, September 23rd Ordering is voluntary. Our class will earn bonus points which I will put toward buying new books for our library. Book orders are a better bargain than in stores.

18. Highlights Magazine Yellow slip on desk. Please fill this out and send back to school. Even if you choose not to buy a subscription to Highlights, our class will receive benefits for just getting a “no” response. Thank you!!

19. Parent Volunteers Irwin School encourages parental involvement by allowing volunteers to come into the classroom to assist our students If you are interested in becoming involved, please let me know.

20. Field Trips Second grade will be going to the Battleview Orchards in Freehold on October 23 rd . Children will eat lunch before leaving for the trip. Leave Irwin at 11:45 AM Tour from 12:30-2:00 Return by 2:45 Cost: $6 per person Room parents have priority when choosing parent volunteers to attend trips.

21. PTA Entertainment books will be distributed tonight. Please return them if you choose not to buy them!

22. Memorial School Please vote!

23. Questions Please feel free to contact me at: [email_address] (732) 613-6840 (Irwin School) http://teacherweb.com/NJ/IrwinElementarySchool/MonicaFodor/apt2.stm

24. Thank you for coming!