Contact Information
Mrs. Jordan may be contacted at: 336-7332 Ext. 523
or you can write me a note.
Schedule
We have a six day rotating schedule for specials.
Day 1- Computer Lab
Day 2- Library
Day 3- Music
Day 4- Health/PE
Day 5- Art
Day 6- PE
Curriculum
Curriculum is aligned with the New Hampshire Frameworks – Grade Level Expectations
Math- This year the second grade as well as all other grades at HES are using Everyday Math This is curriculum developed by The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. This is the first year we have been using this curriculum. It is based on the concept of spiraling of math concepts so that reviewing and introduction of new concepts occurs on a daily basis. Expect a parent letter at the beginning of each new unit.
Literacy- Morning literacy programs use the Literacy Collaborative model developed by Fountas and Pinnell. As we progress in reading we use comprehension questions to check our understanding of what we are reading.
Spelling– Zaner Bloser Spelling. This curriculum explores spelling patterns and words that second graders should know,
Writing- We write Weekend News on the first day of the week. We also practice writing sentences on our Friday folders as well as when answereing comprehension questions.
Science- Harcourt Science We have a science series which is used at all grade levels. In second grade we explore units in the three areas of Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Some units we are exploring are properties of matter, weather, the solar system, dinosaurs, and the ocean.
Social Studies- Silver Burdett Ginn- We explores map skills and explore four units: Then and Now, Rules and Laws, the Environment, and All Around The World.
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.
Homework
Spelling homework goes home on Mondays. It is expected back the next day.
Math homework goes home on Wednesdays. It is expected back the next day.
If needed, an extra day is allowed for the return of homework.
Created 1/30/08