Stratton School

Parent Information Night

September 30, 2015

Ann Marie Abbott

Second grade

Daily Schedule
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
Specials
Snack (9:40)
Fundations
Literacy
Lunch (11:40-12:20)
Math
Social Studies/Science

Fundations (Phonics)
Phonemic Awareness

Letter sound association

Digraphs and blends
Short and long vowels
Vowel teams and dipthongs
Segment words into syllables
7 Syllable types
Apply phonics rules to
spelling in all writing

Spelling
Read and spell high
frequency words with
automaticity by the
end of 2nd grade
Vocabulary
Learn and use new
vocabulary in writing

Unit Test at the end of each unit (approx. every 2 weeks)

Spelling test every week

Writers Workshop
Writers Workshop
Learn the art and
love of writing
Personal narrative
Persuasive writing
Research reports
Poetry

Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Conventions

Readers Workshop
Literature
Who, What, When, Where,
Why
Character traits
Authors message
Summarizing
Informational Text
Determine main ideas and
supporting details
Use text features table of
contents, headings, pictures,
captions, bold print, glossary

Skills
Decoding
Fluency
Comprehension
Building Vocabulary
Comprehension Strategies

Connecting
Wondering
Picturing
Noticing
Guessing
Figuring out

Math
TERC / AMC

Emphasizes problem solving

through the extensive use of manipulatives
Reinforce and review skills learned in grade one
Master addition and subtraction facts to 20 using strategies
Read, write and solve equations and story problems for 2 and 3 digit
numbers with understanding
Apply understanding of coin value to practical situations
Develop an understanding of the fractions of shapes one-half, onefourth, one-third and their relationship to the whole
Time relationships minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and year
Explore measurement and geometric concepts
Practice and extend the understanding of place value
Develop an understanding of simple graphing using real life information
Learn and apply new math vocabulary to enhance oral and written
math expression

Science
Life Cycles
Insects and Plants
Engineering
Building Bridges

Earth Science
Pebbles, Sand, and
Silt
Physical Science
Solids and Liquids

Social Studies

Map Skills
World Geography
Continent Studies
Focus on Japan

Taught by:
Learn social competency skills
classroom teacher, school nurse,
Forum for discussion of issues
Phys. Ed. teacher, and townEstablish common language
wide support staff
Classroom community based
on respect for individuals and
group
Reinforce the concept of
Create/maintain rules to
basic nutrition, dental
enhance a positive learning
health, physical exercise
environment
and the five senses
Celebrate similarities and
differences in our community Introduce the children to
some environmental
Learn problem solving skills and
apply them both in and out of
issues
the classroom
Discuss the concepts of
Always have an Open Chair so
disease prevention
visitors will feel welcome in our
circle

Homework &
Reading
HOMEWORK

READING

Generally readers response

and tricks word homework
will be given on Mondays
Math Homework will be
assigned separately with a
due date noted
A math resource folder and
parent letters will be
provided
Occasional special
assignments will come with
instructions
Parents should preview
directions and review
finished work

Student reads a
minimum of 30 minutes
EVERY night (including
weekends)
Reading includes:

Reading independently
Reading aloud
Raz-Kids
Time for Kids magazine
Re-reading books

In addition to
independent student
reading, read alouds
and listening to reading
is valuable

Field Trips / Celebrations

Tentatively planned
Japanese House at
Childrens Museum

World Fest
Is a Stratton tradition in
second grade. Students
Butterfly Exhibit at Museum
and families will
of Science
celebrating culture
through research and
Building Bridges Museum
food! This event will be
of Science
planned and assigned
in May. The event will
Wheelock Family Theatre
happen in June.
Habitat

Student Progress Report

Standards based Progress Report - 3x /year
November, March, June
Formal assessments, classroom performance
and teacher observation determine progress
B beginning, P progressing, M meeting,
E exceeding, N- not applicable
Formal conferences in December
Sign up on-line
Available by appointment throughout the
school year to meet with parents for any reason

Contact Information
Email:
aabbott@arlington.k12.ma.us
Website:
http://teacherabbott.weebly.com/
Stratton School Mrs. Fischer:
(to leave me a message)

781-316-3753
Absent/Tardy Notification:
781-316-3767