About your teacher:

My name is Angie Schalles and I am currently a Second grade teacher at the Frackville Elementary Center. I am a graduate of Bloomsburg University and began my teaching career in Luzerne County in 1980. In 1990, I accepted a position with the North Schuylkill School District. I have taught Kindergarten, Second, and Fourth grades. I am looking forward to a great year with your child. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at the Frackville Elementary Center at (570)874-3661 or email at aschalles@northschuylkill.net. In reference to our homework assignments, you can access the homework helpline at (570)462-3000 or (570)773-2211 at selection 7411.

Reading

The Second grade Reading Curriculum is an all inclusive program designed to include Reading, Phonics, Writing, Grammar, and Spelling. The textbook that we are currently using is The Collections Edition from the Hartcourt Company. Additional resources can be accessed through their website at www.hartcourtschool.com.

In the Reading and Phonics areas, grades are based upon vocabulary, story comprehension and skills. In Grammar, grades are based upon sentence writing and identifying parts of speech. In Spelling, grades are based upon weekly Spelling tests. In Composition, students will continually be working on different types of writing throughout the school year. Second grade is also the time that students begin to learn to write in cursive. Our textbook is from the Zaner-Bloser Company and the website is www.zaner-bloser.com.

Students are required to independently read 25 books throughout the school year. Students will be required to show some type of verification that the books were read. This will be done in many different formats.

Math

The Second Grade Math Curriculum covers a wide variety of topics all of which can be viewed on the website at www.harcourtschool.com. To access this site you will need to list an author of the Math book. Use “Roby” as your password and it will enable you to access the site.

In Math, grades are based upon chapter review, chapter tests, drill tests, and classroom work.

Science / Health

In Second grade Science we cover the following topics: Animals, Plants, Dinosaurs, and Solar System. We cover one theme each marking period. Grades are based upon lesson outlines, vocabulary quizzes, classroom projects, and chapter tests. Our textbook is from the McGraw-Hill Company. For additional information, you can access their website at www.mhscience02.com.

In Health we will cover the topics of Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Safety, Teeth, and Food.

Social Studies

The Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum covers units on:

· People, Places, and Holidays

· Discovering our Past

· A Working world

· Earth, our Home

Grades are based upon workbook, tests, and class projects. Our textbook People Together (Adventures in Time and Place) is published by the McGraw-Hill Company and is presently not available on line.

Additional Resources:

In addition to the websites listed above, there are a number of valuable websites that would serve as reinforcement and practice of the skills taught throughout the year. The websites are as follows:

Mr. Verbrosky’s website at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7vo0a/

*www.funbrain.com

*www.yahooligans.com

*www.factmonster.com

*www.studyisland.com

(*all websites noted are also accessible through Mr. Vebrosky’s website)

1. Follow Directions

2. Complete assignments

*In school assignments – Students must complete in school assignments.

*Homework – Homework is assigned daily and at times over the weekend for special situations. Homework assignments must be completed and handed in the following day. If an assignment is missed a First warning will be given and a note will be written in the daily homework book. Second missed assignment will result in a second warning be given. If a third assignment is missed within a one month period, an after school detention will be assigned and parents will be notified. In the event of an absence, homework should be turned in upon return to school.

*All completed assignments must include the student’s name.

3. Listening carefully

*Students should listen attentively to teacher and show respect to others while they are speaking. Students should always raise their hand and wait to be called upon. Students should take turns when speaking.

4.

Respect

*Students should show respect for other students, their belongings, and school property at all times.

Discipline Procedure(s):

Students are expected to follow the classroom rules. In the event that a class rule has not been followed, it will result in the loss of privilege. We will be following the discipline and homework procedures as documented in the student handbook and this website.

A behavior modification system is used and students receive marks on a daily chart if rules are not followed. If unacceptable behaviors continue or interfere with the student's ability to learn or that of the class you will be notified immediately.

Any student who has not missed a homework assignment or received only one written warning will be allowed to participate in the end of the month reward program.