Welcome to Mrs. Garrett’s Second Grade Class

I’m excited about having your child in my room this year. This year is going to be a wonderful year for your child. Throughout the school year your child will grow and become an independent learner. I will focus on respect, responsibility and safety in my classroom. During this year your student will be expected to follow our classroom rules, learn math facts, and become an independent reader. Please feel free to contact me any time during the year if you have any questions or concerns about your child. My email address is karen.garrett@dekalbisd.net

Classroom Rules

Voyager Reading Program

In second grade reading we use Voyager’s Universal Literacy program, Hiding Places, it takes second-graders on a yearlong adventure to discover the hidden habitats of our world and the mysteries of outer space. The Hiding Places Reading Program first captures the curiosity, and then expands the reading skill, of every child. The program focuses on engaging, explicit daily reading skill lessons, experiences with literature, and a systematic assessment of student reading progress that informs instruction. The program is divided into six units. Each unit spans a six week grading period. Each unit has a different theme that focuses on habitats through out the world.

1. Behind the Scenes – Backyards

2. Shifting Sands – Deserts

3. Wetter is Better – Ponds

4. Branching Out – Forests

5. Ups and Downs – Mountains

6. Blast Off – Space

Science Program

I am using the CSCOPE program designed by Region VIII as my curriculum guide for Science instruction. The program is divided into six weeks units.

First Semester

1. Patterns and Properties of Objects

2. Change Occurs

3. Force and Motion

4. Patterns of Change in Weather, Seasons and the Natural World

5. Patterns of Change in Seasons

6. Patterns of Change in the Natural World

Second Semester

1. Natural Resources

2. Living and Non-Living

3. Plants

4. Animals

Social Studies Program

I am using the CSCOPE curriculum designed by Region VIII as a guide for my Social Studies curriculum. This program is divided into six units.

First Semester

1. Elements of a Community

2. Human Characteristics of Our Community

3. Physical Characteristics of Our Community

4. Interdependence of people and Environment

5. Our American Community: Symbols and Celebrations

6. Our Local Community: Celebrations Past and Present

Second Semester

1. Influential People in Our Past

2. Influential People in Our Present

3. Our Community: Government Services

4. Our Community Works!

5. Our Community Has Changed! (Technology)

6. Our Community Has Changed! (Research)

Weekly Homework