Math
Name the main math curriculum we use in 2nd grade.
Stepping Stones
What is the name of our new literacy program here at Granby?
CKLA
Name one special holiday or tradition that your family participates in.
Answers may vary :)
Can we brings classroom 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.
What is the best way to communicate changes in transportation for your 2nd gator?
Please call the office?
What is an online resource that you should access at home throughout the week to supplement the math curriculum?
ST Math
How do we assess reading skills in 2nd grade?
Acadience
MAP testing
BOOST
CKLA unit assessments
True or False: Science and social studies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
True!
What is different about MAP testing this year, compared to 1st grade?
This year, they will not need headphones for the reading MAP test - it will not be read to them. They will need to read it for themselves.
What is the main line of communication between teachers and guardians?
Talking Points
What is a big goal for 2nd grade math mastery by the end of the year?
Fact Fluency (0-20)
A great thing to practice at home using flash cards or games.
What is one way you can support your child's reading at home?
Lexia
Reading each day (options - books, magazines, RazKids, Bookflix)
Filling in their homework tracker
Worthington is encouraging students to be three things as they attend school here in the district as a part of Worthington's initiative - what are they?
Thinker, Leader, Friend
How many classroom celebrations will we have throughout the year?
3 - Harvest Party, Winter Party, and Valentines Party
True or False: You don't need to be checking your child's take home folder each day.
FALSE!
Please check these each evening and send them back to school each day.
When we are working on math problems, what is a big focus for 2nd grade overall?
Showing/explaining our thinking
What are the two sections our CKLA program is broken into? What is the focus of each?
Knowledge - fluency and comprehension skills
Skills - decoding, encoding, and dictation skills
Where has 2nd grade gone on field trips in the past?
Ohio Wildlife Center (hopefully again this year)
One assessment we will take in the winter is the CogAT. What does CogAT stand for?
Cognitive Abilities Test
When will homework logs be due? What do you need to do before they are turned in?
They will be due each Monday and they do ask for a parent/guardian signature at the bottom.
What is one way you can support your 2nd gator's math skills at home?
Practice counting coins and talking about money
Practice reading the time on an analog clock
Work on ST Math
Read the Math Module Newsletters that are sent home
Reviewing any practice sheets or check-ups that are sent home with your 2nd gator
What are the four things every complete sentence needs?
Name one science and one social studies topic 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 homework in 2nd grade?
Each class is a little different! However, we will each be sending home a homework log throughout the week starting next week. They may also take home unfinished work that needs to be completed.
How can you know what unit or theme we will be working on here at school?
Module newsletters for math and CKLA take home letters will be sent home at the beginning of each unit.