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



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 ~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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