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Things to Know to be a Successful Level 2 Student:
Things to Know to be a Successful Level 2 Student:
Our Schedule:
Doors open at 8:15am. Students need to be IN the room before 8:30am. Parents, please give hugs and goodbyes at the upstairs door. Late start Wednesdays: doors open at 9:15am.
School is dismissed at 3:10. Please be prompt when picking up your kiddos.
For students who ride the bus, guardians must notify the office of any changes.
Level 2 Specials Schedule:
Monday: Plovers-Art Puffins: PE
Tuesday: Plovers-PE Puffins: Art
Wednesday: Out & About Both classes
Thursday: Plovers-Art Puffins: PE
Friday: Plovers-PE Puffins: Art
For PE and Out & About days, students should wear or bring weather/activity appropriate footwear and a rain jacket. Students can also bring extra clothes/socks/shoes(keep in backpack). In cold weather we strongly recommend WARM footwear, hats and gloves.
Backpacks can contain lunches, water bottles, and extra clothing.
Students should NOT bring toys, “fidgets”, trading cards, stuffed animals, candy,or anything valuable.
Please check your kiddo's backpack regularly to ensure that they are not bringing any of these items.
Food:
ALL students should bring a water bottle, labeled with their name.
SNACKS: We will have 1 afternoon break for snacks in the classroom. Send daily snacks with your child, or consider donating a box of snacks for the class. NOTE: Snacks should be healthy, easy to eat and non-refrigerated. We prefer granola bars and fruit leather (please NO chip bags or sweets).
If we have an all-day Out & About, students signed up for school lunch will receive a sack lunch.
For birthdays at level 2, we will not be sharing food. However, we do like to celebrate with kiddos in other ways in class. (singing a birthday song, birthday interview or game, special classroom job privileges, a little gift from the teacher)
Electronics Policy:
Electronics are NOT allowed. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be left at home. We cannot guarantee the security of turned off devices stored in backpacks. To contact your student during the day, call the school office.
Library Visits and Cards:
Our classes go to the Forest Grove Public Library once a month to check out books. Students MUST have a library card to check out books. We recommend that all students keep their library card with the classroom teacher.
Chaperones
Classroom teachers will post chaperone opportunities on their website newsletters a few weeks in advance when possible. If you are interested, simply respond with email, and we will follow-up with you.
All volunteers at FGCS are required to complete an annual criminal background check through the Forest Grove School District. You can find information about this on the school website and at the school office.
Communication
Classroom news, photos and a schedule of upcoming events can be found on our class website. The website link will be emailed out each week.
Please contact your kiddo’s classroom teacher with any questions or concerns as our year unfolds. The best way to check in is through email. Guardians can also leave a message with the office for urgent matters.
Level 2 Homework:
Level 2 Homework:
In Level 2, our homework is on the honor system. We ask families to develop and sustain this important practice at home in a way that works best for you. Having a regular routine (time/place/materials) will ensure that your child will be prepared to tackle their required homework in Level 3 more easily.
Reading: at least 20 minutes reading (outside of school) every day.
The public library is a great resource. Make sure your kiddo has access to lots of “good fit” books that they are excited to read.
Read-alouds and audio books work too! Also, listen to your kiddo read outloud, and ask them questions about their reading & thinking.
Math: 20 minutes (or more) of math at least 3 times a week.
If you are able to support your child’s math practice at home, we recommend that students use their Eureka “Apply” math homework workbook with adult supervision.
The Apply book helps students deepen their understanding of the concepts they learned in class through practice at home. Apply has three parts:
Family Math
The Family Math letters provide a topic overview, images of models and strategies, and key terminology. It also includes ideas for topic-related math activities that may be done at home.Student Practice
Each Practice is structured as two pages. The front page includes Practice problems that represent learning from class that day. The second page includes Remember problems (to stay sharp with familiar concepts).Practice Partners
Practice Partners serve as a guide for families who are supporting their student with the Practice and Remember problems at home. These pages illustrate problems like those worked in class and an example of the thinking that helps students solve those problems (in purple text) .
Also strongly recommended:
Daily practice with multiplication facts for 2-12's. Check out these multiplication fact practice apps:
For independent computer practice, you can set up a free account for your child:
Khan Academy: instructional videos and problem solving practice
Prodigy: answer math questions, complete quests, earn rewards
SumDog: solve math problems while playing video games
Math Game Time: no account set-up required, select grade level & play!
Looking for math practice away from devices? You can also add in time with family math games and real-world math activities:
A few Board game examples: Sushi Go Party, Zeus on the Loose, Monster Sock Factory (also see math games handouts from Family Visits)
Budget for grocery shopping/gas/expenses, measure things around the house and calculate for DIY projects, cook to a recipe
Other Resources for Practicing Math Facts at Home
Free Websites:
Adaptive online practice sessions to help students master math facts quickly.
Offers lessons, exercises, and practice on various math subjects, including multiplication.
The Ultimate Game for Building Math Fact Fluency
Has a range of free games and activities for multiplication fact practice.
Free Apps:
Engaging challenges to help users learn and master multiplication tables.
A free iPad app designed to make practicing multiplication facts fun and effective.
This app turns multiplication practice into a classic Bingo game
A free version of a game that helps kids practice their times tables.
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