2nd Grade Team/Goals
Who are the 2nd grade teachers?
Miss Gonzales, Mrs. Kister, and Ms. Averesch
Name the main math curriculum that we use in 2nd grade.
What is the name of our phonics program that we implement daily?
Fundations
True or False: This year we are implementing a new social studies curriculum.
False, we are implementing a new science curriculum. It is called Ohio Interactive Science.
Can we bring treats for birthdays?
Yes! Your 2nd gator is more than welcome to bring a non-edible treat for the class such as erasers, pencils, bookmarks, etc. They could also donate a class gift such as a read aloud book, a board game for indoor recess, or a puzzle.
Ms. Averesch, Miss Gonzales, Mrs. Kister
What is an online resource you should access at home throughout the week to supplement the math curriculum?
ST Math
How do we assess reading skills in 2nd grade?
BAS Assessments
Acadience screener
MAP Testing
True or False: science and social studies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
True!! We often have readings and writings that are focused on these topics.
How do we communicate change in transportation for the day?
Please call the office!
Which teacher on the 2nd grade team did not go to BGSU?
Miss Gonzales (The Ohio State University)
Name one of the topics that we will focus on in 2nd grade.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
What is a way that you can support your student's reading at home?
Raz Kids
BookFlix
Reading every night
Checking Reading Logs
Name the classroom magazine that supplements our science/social studies curriculum.
Scholastic News
How many classroom celebrations will we have throughout the year?
3 - Harvest Party, Winter Party, and Valentines Party
What is one of the goals for 2nd graders this year?
Everyone is welcome and differences are celebrated.
It will be a BIG year for growth and independence.
We are a team - parent/child/teacher
Why do we use math journals in 2nd grade?
We use them to focus on showing/explaining our thinking when solving a math problem.
How are language and grammar skills practiced in the classroom?
Daily edit morning work - this will be checked during morning each day and sent home. Please review these with your 2nd gator.
As we do investigations, we focus on following the scientific method. Name one step in the scientific method.
Ask a question
Make observations
Form a hypothesis
Do an investigation
Form a conclusion
One assessment we will take in the winter is the CogAT. What does CogAT stand for?
Cognitive Abilities Test
Which of the following emails is NOT one of our emails?
kgonzales@wscloud.org
skister@wscloud.org
paveresch@gmail.com
paveresch@wscloud.com
Practice math fact fluency
Practice telling time
Work on ST Math
Check for Module Newsletters
Reviewing any practice sheets/math check-ups at home
Name 2 of the 3 types of writing that we focus on in 2nd grade.
Informative (research is also accepted), Narrative, and Opinion Writing
Name one science and one social studies unit that we focus on in 2nd grade.
Science - weather, changes in motion, animals and their interactions within habitats, and inquiry and application skills
Social studies - personal responsibilities and rules (government), life now versus long ago (history), biographies, maps and symbols (geography), cultures, and economics
Will there be a snack in 2nd grade?
Yes - we will have a snack each morning.