Ms. Buzzeo's 2nd Grade Classroom Website

Second Grade Class Syllabus

Ms. Lisa Buzzeo The Best Elementary School Room: 222 Phone Number: (555)555-5555 ext. 222 Email Address: lb84696n@pace.edu

Available Times for Extra Help   (or to schedule a meeting) Monday - Friday 7:35 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Dear families,

Welcome to second grade! I am thrilled to have your child as a student in my classroom this year. I have many plans to make learning fun and engaging. It will be a great year full of new friends and adventures and I am so excited to get started!

I would love to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Stamford, CT and still call it my home. I have my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Bridgeport. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 5 years until I earned my Master’s degree in childhood education and childhood special education from Pace University. After graduation I was hired as a second grade teacher here at The Best Elementary School where I have been teaching for three years.

I will be reaching out to you regularly to communicate your child’s progress. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I check my email multiple times a day and would be happy to respond promptly. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with you and your child.

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa Buzzeo

 ~Classroom Rules~

• We raise our hands if we have something to say.

• We walk in school to be safe.

• We listen quietly when others are speaking.

• We are kind and respectful to our classmates.

• We follow directions.

 

~Big Ideas & Essential Questions~

are important topics and questions that promotes deep thinking which leads to better understanding of the material.

 

Big Ideas

Essential Questions

Students will understand that writing narratives involves different purposes. Students will understand that fiction and non-fiction are different. Students will understand the importance of spelling. Students will understand how to increase their vocabulary. Students will understand how to answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions.

How can I write for different purposes? What makes a fairytale, a fairytale? How will the characters feel in real life? What does it mean to live happily ever after? How can I spell so others can understand what I am writing? How can I learn to spell words I don’t know? What do I do when I don’t understand a word? What can I do to learn new words? Why is it important to ask questions before, during, and after reading? How can asking myself questions help me better understand what I am reading?

 

~Homework Policy~

Students will be given a homework packet at the beginning of each week and collected at the end of the week. Students are also expected to read two books per night with a parent. I have an in-class library that students can borrow from and we also will utilize the media center once a week. I do not give homework over weekends and holidays but reading is encouraged.

 

~Evaluation~

Each NYS and district standard is listed on the report card and is given a numerical assessment.

I will also write comments on your child’s progress.

4	Exceeds standards
3	Meets standards
2	Working towards standards
1	Not meeting standards
n/a	Not assessed at this time

 

~Second Grade Curriculum~

English Language Arts

~Reading Standards~

• Key ideas and concepts

• Craft and structure

• Integration of knowledge and ideas

~Foundational Skills~

• Print concepts

• Phonological awareness

• Phonics and word recognition

• fluency

~Writing Standards~

• Text type and purposes

• Research to build and present knowledge

~Speaking and Listening~

• Comprehension and collaboration

• Presentation of knowledge and ideas

~Language Standards~

• Knowledge of language

• Vocabulary acquisition and use

 

Math

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

• Reason abstractly and quantitatively

• Construct variable arguments  and critique the reasoning of others

• Model with mathematics

• Use appropriate tools strategically

• Attend to precision

• Look for and make sense of structure

• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning  

 

Science

• Structure and properties of matter

• Interdependent relationships in ecosystems

• Earth’s systems: processes that shape the Earth

 

Social Studies

• Individual development and cultural identity

• Civic ideals and practices

• Geography, humans, and the environment

• Time continuity and change

• Economic systems

 

Class Supply Checklist

• 1 - Pencil case/box

• 1 - package of #2 pencils

• 1 - package of colored pencils

• 1 - package of crayons

• 1 - package of markers

• 1 - package of pencil top erasers

• 2 - glue sticks

• 1 - bottle of Elmer’s school glue

• 1 - student scissors

• 2 - pocket folders

• 1 - 3 subject spiral notebook wide ruled

• 2 - boxes of tissues

• 1 - container of Clorox wipes

• 1 - change of clothes, including gym/recess shoes (top, bottom, underwear, socks) To be kept in student locker in case it is ever needed

 

Please sign and return this form.

 

I have received, read, and understand Ms. Buzzeo’s second grade syllabus.

 

Student’s name:_____________________

 

Parent/ guardian (printed):_________________________

 

Parent/ guardian signature:_________________________

 

Phone Number:_________________________________

 

Email Address:__________________________________

 

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