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Welcome to 2 nd grade!!!!

Welcome to 2 nd grade!!!!. Mrs. Countryman’s Class. About Mrs. Countryman. This is my 8 th year teaching. I graduated from Athens State with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 2006 I grew up in Huntsville and graduated from Madison Academy Christian School in 1999

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Welcome to 2 nd grade!!!!

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  1. Welcome to 2nd grade!!!! Mrs. Countryman’s Class

  2. About Mrs. Countryman • This is my 8th year teaching. • I graduated from Athens State with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 2006 • I grew up in Huntsville and graduated from Madison Academy Christian School in 1999 • Married to a wonderful husband • 2 daughters and 1 step-son • Live on a farm in a log cabin

  3. About Mrs. Countryman • I love God, children, and animals! • Hobbies: family, reading, jogging, gardening, Bible study, drinking coffee

  4. Schedule 7:50 - Copy Homework / Journal Writing / Announcements8:10 - Phonics8:35 - Reading,  Foundations and Frameworks (Specs Logs and Groups)9:30 -  Snack9:45 - Reading (Continued)10:00 - Spelling10:20 -  Bible10:45 - Handwriting10:55 -  Lunch11:30 - P.E.12:00 -  Math1:00 - Specials ( Monday - Computer, Tuesday - Library, Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Art, Friday (1:30) - Spanish)1:30 - Language2:10 - Social Studies (1st semester), Science (2nd semester)2:35 - Pack up2:40 - Dismiss

  5. Binders • Planner – look over and sign homework section every night • Home folder – return section is for homework; keep section papers stay home • Study folder – spelling words, vocabulary words, Bible verses, Reading information

  6. Homework • Reading - reading log and studying • Math – worksheet and facts • Bible – study weekly verses • Spelling – study weekly list *Math homework is worth 20 points each day, for a total of 100 for the week. *Teaching responsibility – students need to remember to bring homework to school on time, so they can earn all their weekly points.

  7. Reading • Phonics – Tests on Fridays on the sounds practiced in class • Foundations and Framework • Specs logs and reading groups • New unit every 3 weeks – examples: character, retelling, setting, etc. • Test every 3-4 weeks – vocabulary, performance task with visual tool and summary, bonus will be pattern statement and process questions • Other grades – comprehension quizzes and book reports

  8. Snack • Snack is at 9:30 • Anything except candy • Special birthday snacks at 2:15 • Plain water can be kept on desk • Students may go to the library

  9. Spelling • Spelling words from SWR • Learning logs – daily • Spelling workbooks for more exposure to words • Spelling tests are every Wednesday • Grades – tests and classwork

  10. Bible • Study Genesis, but main focus is on the life of Moses • Daily prayer requests and prayers • Students will learn how to find Bible verses • Bible verse tests every Wednesday – recite orally; reviews are fill-in-the-blank

  11. Handwriting • Handwriting workbook – daily practice • Grade based on overall handwriting: neatness, letter formation, letter placement

  12. Lunch • 10:55 – 11:25 • First 10 minutes is silent so kids will eat • Wednesday’s are “big drink” days ($1) • Friday’s are ice cream days (extra $0.75)

  13. P.E. • 2nd grade and up must wear tennis shoes to P.E. • They may change their shoes in the classroom at snack time • Changing clothes for P.E. is only allowed on pictures day – due to time

  14. Math • Saxon – Hands on, Technology, Practice sheets • Math Meeting Board • Guided Class Practice and Facts (side A) – check in class together • Homework – side B • Homework time is given in class on Wednesday and Friday • Math Centers – Tuesday and Thursday • Tests – look just like homework; given every 5 lessons

  15. Specials • Computer • Library • Music • Art • Spanish

  16. Language • Sentences, punctuation, parts of speech, etc. • Grades – classwork and tests • Tests occur every 3-5 weeks, depending on unit

  17. Social Studies/Science • Social Studies – 1st semester, workbook, interactive videos, field trip to Constitutional Village in Huntsville • Science – 2nd semester, science lab, science notebook, interactive videos, field trip to SciQuest in Huntsville (or possible Anniston Museum) • Report card grades are not given

  18. Accelerated Reader • Reading level based on STAR test • Not mandatory, but highly encouraged • Book It program

  19. Parent Help • Parties, drivers for field trips, some science activities

  20. Other Info Contact: 1) Cell – 256-504-0580 2)Email - kcountryman@westbrookchristian.org 3)Planner – I check every morning 4)School office Class website: http://mrscountrymansclass.weebly.com

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