Welcome to

Mrs. Bowker’s Second Grade Class

2008-2009 School Year

News from Mrs. Bowker’s room

 

Our specials for this year are  as follows:

     Monday: P.E. 1:15

  Tuesday: Music 9:45  

Wednesday: Science 10:30

Thursday: Computer Lab 10:00,

                P.E. 10:45  

Friday: Art 9:45

           Library 1:45   

 Homework: Homework folders are sent home on Mondays for the week. They are due back on Fridays. I know how busy schedules can be with work and after school activities. So you choose which nights are best for you and your child, or you may choose to have your child do the homework all in one night as long as it is all returned done on Friday. If your child finishes the homework early they may bring it in before Friday. There will usually be spelling and math for homework. We are beginning a new math program this year and I will be sending home parent letters often.

Friday folders: Friday folders are sent home on Fridays or on the last day of school for the week. On the cover of the Friday folder is a place for you to sign and comment if you need to. There will be notices and students finished work in the folders. This could be a wonderful time for you and your child to sit and share what we have been doing in school.

 

Snack: We have snack every afternoon around 2:00. Snack drinks are available to purchase through the school or your child may bring their own. I encourage students to try to bring in a healthy snack. No candy please.

 

 

 

I look forward to an exciting year with the children.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me at the school’s phone number: 336-5332 ext. 521.

 

Curriculum

Our Second Grade Curriculum follows the HES Curriculum Guides that are aligned with the New Hampshire Frameworks – Grade Level Expectations.

Math- This year all grades at HES are using  Everyday Math This is curriculum developed by The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. It is based on the concept of spiraling of math concepts so that reviewing and introduction of new concepts occurs on a daily basis. A parent letter at the beginning of each new unit is sent home for parents to keep as a reference to help with homework.

Literacy- Our literacy program is based upon the philosophy of the Literacy Collaborative model.  This framework includes: Shared Writing and Language Experience, Interactive Reading Aloud, Shared Reading, Guided Reading and Reading Workshop, Independent Reading, Independent Writing, Guided Writing and Writing Workshop and Interactive Writing. Our literacy program is also enhanced by the Open Court Reading Series, Project Read and Wilson Language Basics/Fundations.

Spelling– Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections.  This curriculum explores spelling patterns and words that second graders should know.

Science and Social Studies--. Social Studies and science are guided by the Silver Burdett Ginn and Harcourt series as well as Scholastic News.

Second Step- This is a social curriculum which helps students problem solve and manage emotions such as anger, sadness, sharing, and getting along with others.

 

 

Created 1/2/08

Updated 10/13/08

 

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