T. H. ROGERS SCHOOL
2ND GRADE
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Welcome Parents!
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Goals of Open House
 To
help parents understand the work your child will
be doing throughout the school year.
 To explain our expectations of your child.
 To share information about how parents can support
their child’s learning.
About Miss Ortiz
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This is my fourth year at Rogers. I love getting
students excited about Math and showing them
how it is not only fun but can be found
everywhere. Your children and I have gotten off to
a wonderful start and I know it will be a fantastic
year!
About Ms. Jabri
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I grew up in Houston and attended the University of
St. Thomas for my degree in Education. I enjoy
outdoor adventures such as sky diving and zip
lining. I know learning is continuous and I look
forward to learning from you and your student to
make our year successful!
About Mrs. Fontana
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This is my fourth year teaching second grade. I
grew up in Sugar Land and attended Texas Tech
University. I have a strong passion for working with
children and am excited to be here! Let’s have a
great year!
Parent Resources
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Please visit our class pages.
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Be sure to sign up for E-Alerts and Gradespeed.
2nd Grade Goals
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To build each student's problem solving skills across each
subject.
To provide academic support to each student as new
material is introduced.
To celebrate with students their academic and personal
successes.
Academic Enhancements
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Field trips
Research Projects
Science Experiments &
Labs
Smart Boards and
Computer Labs
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Guidance Lessons with
the counselor
WITS
Outdoor habitat and
garden
Language Arts/Reading – Ms. Jabri
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We will be reading several
chapter books from various
genres and using reading
textbooks and resources as
whole and small groups.
We discover different types of
fiction, expository text structures,
creative writing, folk tales,
fables, poetry, and purposeful
writing.
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The students will also have daily
oral language activities, creative
writing, vocabulary enrichment,
and grammar practice.
Manuscript handwriting will be
maintained and cursive writing
will be introduced and practiced.
Istation Progress Monitoring
Math – Miss Ortiz
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Routines and Procedures
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Problem Solving Steps
1.
[Read the question]
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Place Value
2.
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Addition and Subtraction
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Money & Time
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Multiplication and Division
5.
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Geometry
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Patterns
Focusing on critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
Underline the key words in the
question.
Read the rest of the problem.
Underline the key words and
numbers.
Set up the problem (on notebook
paper).
Solve the problem.
Write the answer in a complete
sentence.
Textbook: Texas Go Math
Science & Social Studies – Mrs. Fontana
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In science, we will be discussing
the water cycle, force and
motion, states of matter, and
natural resources. Students will
learn about patterns of change
and the life cycle of a plant. We
will learn about the life cycle of
an insect and different habitats
for animals. We will be using
Science Fusion for our curriculum.
During each unit we will be doing
small experiments for the
students to have hands on
experience.
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In social studies, we will be
discussing many important topics
such as important leaders,
studying the past, our
government and economy.
Students will learn about specific
inventors and how to use a map.
We will learn about producers
and consumers and how
technology is changing our lives.
We will be using a new
curriculum called Studies Weekly.
You will be able to access your
student's account from home
online.
Scientist of the Week & Famous Inventor Project
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Students will be assigned the
Scientist of the Week starting in the
2nd 9 weeks grading period. You
and your student will receive a letter
home and a lab report 9 days
before the experiment is due. Two
students will present their science
experiment demonstrations each
Friday for the class. Each student
will present once. You will be given a
list of approved experiments for
your student to present in class. The
teacher will be notified so materials
can be prepared. Students will need
to practice the experiment at home
and fill out the lab report to be
turned in on their due date. This will
be taken as a project grade.
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Students will pick a famous
inventor in the spring time to
write a report about and present
to the class. Students may dress
up as their famous inventor while
presenting their biography to the
class. We will spend a week
allowing students to present their
famous inventor. There will be
more information to come the
closer we get to January!
Tests
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Test dates will be given two
weeks beforehand.
Reviews for tests will be
given in Math, Science and
Social Studies.
The reviews will be done in
class, as well as gone over
together before the test.
Tests for Language Arts and
Reading will not have
reviews, as these skills are
continuously taught.
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Retesting Policy
If your student scores below a
75 on a test, they will go
through a review session with
the teacher over the material
before a retest is given.
Classroom Policies
Conduct Policy
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Students are expected to follow all classroom rules as well as the rules listed in the
Student Code of Conduct issued by T. H. Rogers. Conduct grades will be given as follows:
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“E”= Excellent
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This is a student who is punctual, polite, prepared, positive, and productive.
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“S”= Satisfactory
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This is a student who usually follows instructions and class expectations.
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“N”= Needs Improvement
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This is a student who consistently requires warnings from the teacher. Other interventions
have been necessary such as calls/letters home.
“U”= Unsatisfactory
This is a student who requires warnings from the teacher, and is consistently interfering
with the learning process. Administrative referrals are necessary.
Conduct Sheets will go home every Friday from all three teachers along with the graded
work. Please sign and return these on Monday.
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Grade Rules
Our rules focus on respect.
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Respect yourself and your learning.
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Respect others and their learning.
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Respect your environment.
Grading Policies
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Grading
Defining progress as movement toward mastery of the TEKS as required by the laws of
the state of Texas, the following grading scale applies:
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100-90= Excellent Progress
89-80= Good Progress
79-75= Meets Expectations
74-70= Needs Improvement
69-0= Unsatisfactory
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Categories of Assignments:
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Daily Work
30%
Quizzes
20%
Homework
10%
Test
40%
Homework Schedule
Monday – Spelling
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday – Science or Social Studies
Thursday – Reading Comprehension
*30 minutes of nightly reading
*30 minutes of Istation(?) and Moby Max Weekly
Absence Policy
A student has two days to make up work for each day he/she was absent.
Work will be gathered and left in the office for the parent to pick up or sent home with
another student upon request by a parent. Please contact teacher or office by 9 am for
same day pick up.
Late Work Policy
All Class work, Homework and Projects may be subject to the following:
1 day : 10 points off each day
3 days or later : a grade of 50 will be applied until assignment is turned in.
All assignments MUST be completed within the 9 week period in which it is missed.
Birthday Celebrations
Please drop off the birthday snack in the morning
at the front office or send it with your child.
We ask that the snack be cookies or donuts and
water (if you choose). No cupcakes or treat bags
please. Also, be aware of nut and other food
allergies.
The birthday snack will be shared by your child’s
homeroom, but celebrated in their afternoon class.
Due to the snack being handled so close to
dismissal, the teacher will pass out or assist with
passing out the birthday treat.
Parties & Snacks
All snacks and parties are celebrated as a
grade and not as individual homerooms.
 Halloween and Valentine Snack
Our Halloween snack will be held on Friday,
October 30, which is also costume day.
 Winter and End of Year Party
Our winter and end of year parties consist of
treats, a pizza lunch, and craft.
More information will come from the room parents
as the dates become closer.
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Field Trips
Student Responsibilities
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Wear field trip shirt
(purchase from PTO).
Bring a sack lunch and
drink (if necessary).
Follow rules and
expectation, as you would
at school.
All students must go and
return from the trip on the
bus.
Chaperoning Responsibilities
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Signing up to chaperone will be
through the room parents.
Each homeroom will need a
certain number of chaperones,
depending on the destination.
Due to the responsibilities of
chaperoning, we ask that no
other children or family members
besides the one who volunteer
come to the trip.
Chaperones also need to wear a
field trip or T.H. Rogers shirt.
Room Parents
Katie Nguyen (Ethan’s Mom)
Grade Level Communications
 Nicole Reese (Marley’s Mom)
Parties & Snacks / Communication Folder Volunteers
 Elizabeth Duaz (Coslee’s Mom)
Field Trip chaperones
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Please make sure to check/add your email to our list.
Parent Conferences
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We are happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s
progress and well being. To request a conference please
email the classroom teacher. We will get back to you in
a timely manner to set up an appointment. You will
receive written confirmation of the date and time of
your conference.
Our conference time is from 11:45 -12:30 Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Fall & Spring Conferences
October 11 – 18 sign up online
Supporting your child’s learning at home
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Become active in your child’s school: Help out at school events,
attend school events, volunteer in your child’s classroom, or share an
interest of yours with your child’s class.
Speak regularly with your child’s teacher: Share information about
your child, visit the school regularly, and contact your child’s teacher
when you have questions or concerns.
Encourage a positive attitude towards learning: Discuss school
activities with your child every day, speak positively about education,
encourage your child’s best effort, assign home responsibilities your
child can learn from, and take the time to listen to your child talk about
school.
Goodnight!
We are looking forward to a great year. We want
to work closely with all of you to make this year a
success. Please feel free to contact us with any
questions or concerns.
Thanks!
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