WELCOME PARENTS The 2 grade teachers welcome you to an

WELCOME PARENTS
The 2nd grade teachers welcome you to an
informational meeting about what goes on
at Rivera Elementary.
Rivera Mission Statement:
Our mission, in partnership with parents, and the
community, is to promote academic excellence and to
develop responsible citizens, problem solvers, and life-long
learners.
INTRODUCING THE 2ND GRADE
TEACHERS….
Ms. Bryant
Mr. Corredor
Mrs. Mayfield
Ms. Peters
Mr. Rodriguez
Mrs. Simmons
EXPECTATIONS FOR OUTSIDE THE
CLASSROOM
 Students need to be one behind each other with their hands behind
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their back at a voice level 0 while walking in the hallway.
The students need to be very careful while playing at recess.
Students need to follow the cafeteria expectations at all times. They
need to wait in line quietly and get their food. They need to sit down at
the next available table, and talk quietly to their table peers.
Students need to try to use the restroom when the class takes a class
restroom break. We have designated times when the class uses the
restroom. The students need to be at a voice level 0 while using the
restroom.
During dismissal, they need to wait quietly for their ride to get here.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
 Each classroom has come up with a list of expectations that
the students thought would be appropriate for the
classroom. The lists are hanging up in each classroom.
 However, the main expectations are:
 No talking when the teacher or presenter is talking
 Be respectful to the teacher and classmates
 No running
 Participate in every activity or lesson
 No bullying
OUR SCHOOL USES CHAMPS
 C- Conversation level
(level 0: no talking, level 1: whisper, level 2:
partner/group work, level 3: presenting voice, level 4: outside)
 H- Help: If the students need help with what they are supposed to be
doing. They would either raise their hand or ask a buddy, etc.
 A- Activity: What the students are doing at that time.
 M- Movement: The students can either get up and get some water or
they need to sit down. No running at anytime.
 P- Participation: What the students should be doing and how they
should be doing it.
 S- Success: If the students follow the expectations, then they will have
success!
WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS LEARNING IN
MATH?
 Math: Rivera is incorporating a “Math Workshop” model in the classroom.
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Math Workshop consists of an opening, explore time, and a closing. We also
use Investigations. Investigations is a math resource that teachers use to
support student learning.
What the students will be learning this year in 2nd grade:
3 digit addition and subtraction
Place value to 1,200
Comparing numbers
Problem solving (UPS check)
Measurement using inches and centimeters
Geometry- different attributes of shapes
Money
WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS LEARNING IN
READING?
 Reading: 2nd grade incorporates books with lessons to teach reading
strategies.
 What the students will be learning this year in 2nd grade:
 Make connections to what their reading (does this remind them of
something that has happened to them, something that has happened
before, or something that they have seen or read before)
 Make inferences
 Authors purpose
 How to monitor their own comprehension
 Elements of stories (setting, characters, sequence, summary)
Reading Levels:
2nd Grade
1st 6 weeks
2nd 6 weeks
3rd 6 weeks
4th
5th
6th
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WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS LEARNING IN
SCIENCE?
What the students will be learning this year in 2nd
grade:
Characteristics of a scientist
Changes of physical properties of Matter
How to read the weather
Natural and manmade resources
The Water Cycle
Living Organisms- Food Chains
WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS LEARNING IN
SOCIAL STUDIES?
What the students will be learning this year in 2nd
grade:
Landmarks
Government functions and leaders
Locate places on maps and globes
Contributions of historical figures
Producers and Consumers
REMINDERS
 Please have your students here before 7:50am.
 If the students need to eat breakfast, please have them here
earlier than 7:50am.
 The students need to bring their homework folder and
planner back to school every day.
 If your child is getting home differently one day, please let
the teacher know.
 If you have any questions or concerns, call or email your
child’s teacher.
 We allow students to bring snack if you want to provide
them something healthy.
This is going to be a
wonderful year of learning,
growing, confidence, and
readiness!!