Welcome to 2nd Grade!
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Kottmer
Flynn
Slatten
Sandall
Seppala
Grading Scale
Students will be receiving letter grades this year.
90-100- A
80-89- B
70-79- C
60-69- D
59 and below- F
Reading
In reading, second graders will learn to:
*Take control of their reading
*Read the world
*Get to know characters and their stories
*Become a strategic reader
*Read across texts
*Read to learn
Writing
In writing, second graders will learn to:
*personal narratives
*informational paragraphs
*opinions
*poetry
Math
In math, second graders will learn to:
*even and odd numbers
*place value to add and subtract within 100
*length (inches, centimeters, yards, meters)
*relating addition and subtraction to length
*relating skip counting to time
*solving problems with money
*place value to 999
*comparing three digit numbers
*skip counting to add and subtract
*estimating and comparing lengths
*generating measurement data to solve problems
*shapes and their attributes
*adding and subtracting within 1000
*arrays (foundation for multiplication)
Social Studies
In social studies, second graders will learn to:
*geography
*history and why it matters
*people and why they matter
*money and why it matters
Health & Science
In science, second graders will learn to:
*landscapes
*how landscapes change
*matter (solid, liquid, gas)
*plants
*habitats
*personal and community health
*mental, emotional and social health
*injury prevention and safety
*nutrition and physical activity
*human growth and development
In health, second graders will learn to:
South Carolina Family Friendly Standards Link
Homework
It is the expectation that your child is reading each night for 20-30 minutes. Remember, your child will learn to be a successful reader by reading, reading and more reading! Students should also be practicing the spelling words that are on the newsletter each week. Math reviews will be sent home periodically. Extra homework will be sent home on an as needed basis. If you would like any extra practice, please let me know and I can individualize homework for your child. If anything with the homework changes throughout the year, a letter will be sent home explaining it in detail.
Supply List
Essential Items
Wish List Items (Optional)
Conscious Discipline
To learn more about CD, use the link below:
Assessments
MAP Growth: August 13-29, December 2-15, April 7-17
CogAT: October 7-8
Iowa: October 9-10
TE21: October 16-24, December 11-18, March 30-April 3
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School Policies
NEW Water Bottle and Spill-Proof Cup Policy. All water bottles must be:
This policy helps ensure our learning spaces are clean and safe for all students. If you have any questions or need suggestions for approved containers, please reach out.
South Carolina Department of Education Phone Policy.
Dismissal (Carline) Procedures
Teacher Contact
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