Welcome to Curriculum Night

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night • Miss Riss • 2nd Grade

2. Please visit the back table Signing up for conferences EDM online login instructions To get a copy of the “healthy snacks list” To see a copy of a DAF and Red Light Note Most info sent home will be on my website

3. Communication Email: mriss@dist126.org Phone: (708) 293 -2208 Written note In person (by appointment ONLY please) 

4. Curriculum Benchmark Literacy -Strategy focused mini lessons -guided reading and workstations -independent reading -phonics Everyday Math -what it looks like in class -online component (at school and home) www.everydaymathonline.com

5. Curriculum Making Meaning -listening comprehension -social skills -vocabulary Being a Writer -generating ideas -writing independently -opinion and narrative writing

6. Curriculum Science Balance & Motion New Plants Air & Weather Social Studies Scholastic News Covers holidays, current events & social skills

7. Technology We have iPads!! What will we use them for? Math Practice & Review Reading Writing Research The possibilities are endless…

8. MAP testing Taken 3 times a year, beginning in 1st grade. Compares our scores to National average & district average. Used to guide instruction. Please talk to your child about taking in seriously! MAP testing begins next week

9. Other Assessments CSA’s (Comprehension Strategy Assessments) Taken 3 times a year and sent to district Scantron/ multiple choice Two practice CSA’s are taken each unit Running Records Taken 4 times a year and as needed Helps to figure out a students reading level

10. Homework Everyday Math - occasionally Independent Reading for 15-20 minutes every night – a “Just Right” book Phonics and/or Benchmark - occasionally *Please do not feel you need to reteach homework. Send it back with a note saying that your child could not do the work independently.

11. The “Big 5” School wide rules to be followed in every part of the building. Follow Directions Respect others and yourself Make responsible and safe choices Be ready and prepared Do you best work

12. Class and School Behavior System Tickets Classroom Store School Store Big Ticket Events Buzzing Around the Hive Bees move up & down throughout the day Red Light note, DAF & other consequences Target Behavior Focus behavior for the whole class. A class-wide incentive & reward are chosen

13. What Comes Home Each week: Blue take home folder & Student Planner (daily) Monday Folders – office Weekly report - Curriculum Update

14. Specials Monday – Music, Literature Support Tuesday – Gym Wednesday–Gym, Music Thursday – Art Friday – Gym

15. Snack Every day at 10am Healthy snack (please no utensils or messy snacks) Water bottle Birthday Day treats need to come from a healthy snack

16. PBS Stop! Walk! Talk! An anti-bullying curriculum Character counts! Six pillars – Citizenship, Responsibility, Caring, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Respect

17. Manna Purchase Manna to help Hazelgreen: Helps with busses for field trips Buying cards for places you already go

18. Clubs & Groups There are several clubs available to students during lunch and after-school. Permission slips are sent home to students if they are offered for that grade.

19. School Compact The purpose of it is to define the roles and responsibilities of parents, staff, and studentsto create a collaborative effort for optimal student learning. This needs to be returned ASAP to your child’s classroom teacher after you have read and signed. Please see Mrs. Humphrey-Mason in the gym with questions or concerns.

20. Music • All students K-6 participate in singing games and instrumental activities to expand our musical knowledge. • K-2 will have classroom “informances” in October during music class - watch for more information soon! • Contact Miss Stansbury for any comments, questions, concerns!  • 708-293-2234 • kstansbury@dist126.org

21. Exploring the Artist’s Easel • Join us for the Art Show in April! Show date and time will be announced in the spring • Don’t forget your art bag! Be sure to include an old shirt to protect clothing from the materials we use in class. • I’m looking forward to spending this school year with your child in Art class! Students k-6 will develop and grow their understanding of the Fine Arts discipline. Students will explore various techniques and styles of influential artists from Master to Modern movements. Students will appreciate the historical and cultural significance of various time periods in the art world.

22. Physical Education Students will be active and learning new and fun activities, as well as how exercise and fitness benefit other parts of life (energy levels, health, school work, etc…). Look for updates in your Hazelgreen Highlights! Additional information can be found online and will be periodically sent home throughout the year. GYM SHOES…students must wear appropriate footwear to participate in gym class. -Please feel free to contact Mr. Strange at anytime!

23. Media Center Library skills and literacy skills are presented and reinforced, and students choose books for independent reading. 2nd graders check out two books for one week, based on their Lexile Levels and interests. The classroom teachers help students determine their Lexile Levels by using a variety of assessments and MAP test scores. The student’s Lexile Level helps him/her choose books at an appropriate level of difficulty, and determines how well they will comprehend the text. Lexilemeasures can also be used to monitor a reader’s growth in reading ability over time. Visit the Library’s page on Hazelgreen’s website for many useful links, including Destiny our online catalog of resources. You will also find a link to help you find the lexile level of books you have at home.

24. ESL Services Students that speak another language or have another language spoken at home receive extra support to strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. We use a science based National Geographic series and Benchmark Literacy materials. Students are taught the same comprehension strategies that are being used in the classroom as well as receive support using the same writing processes that are being taught within the classroom. Some students also receive literacy support using our computer program Imagine Learning (IL). IL is an engaging technology tool that strengthens language and literacy skills for students in grades pre-k through 8th grade. When applicable, a student’s learning is supported in their native language. All students within the ESL program take the state mandated ACCESS test every January. This assesses a student’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Rodriguez at 293-2225 or drodriguez@dist126.org. Welcome ! ¡Bienvenido! مرحبا!SveikiAtvykę! Witamy!

25. Reading Intervention Programs EIR Early Intervention in Reading offered in grades 1 -4 offering support for comprehension, decoding, and vocabulary. Expert 21 Support Small group intervention offered to 6th grade students to reinforce comprehension strategies, vocabulary, and writing instruction. KPALS/PALS One-on-one support for comprehension, decoding, and reading fluency for early readers in grades K-1. Read About Computer based intervention offered in grades 4 – 6 to support student comprehension skills.

26. Student Support Services Speech-Language therapy is available for students who have special needs in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice and pragmatics when they adversely affect academic performance. The Speech-Language Pathologist at Hazelgreenis Mary Fahy Social Work services are available to support students whose social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues may be significantly impacting their ability to progress academically. Additionally, the Social Worker is available as a support to students and families during major life events and to assist in linking families with agencies or professionals in the community that can provide a fuller range of supports for families in times of need. At times, the Social Worker may also come into the classroom to provide whole group instruction on a variety of social skills. The Social Worker at Hazelgreen School is Mrs. Robinson.

27. Hazelgreen Co-Teaching What is Co-Teaching? Co-Teaching is a service delivery option. What this means, is co-teaching is one of many ways we meet the needs of our learners. This year, we have the need for a co-teaching model in 3rd-6th grades in the areas of Reading and/or Math. Why Co-Teaching? Co-teaching is a researched, best practice, service delivery option for a variety of reasons. The following are four important reasons that the Intervention Team used to make this switch in delivery: Increases Educational Opportunities Decreases Educational Fragmentation Reduces Stigma Creates a Professional Support System (The Rationale for Co-Teaching, 2014) What does Co-Teaching look like this year at Hazelgreen? Co-teaching is where certified teachers share the workload for educating students with diverse needs in the general education environment. This school year, most students identified as having specialized needs or where we are implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) will be in co-taught classrooms for math instruction and some for reading.

28. Hazelgreen Co-Teaching

29. Thank you for coming! The following is in the gym: PTO – membership Taffy Apples Spirit Wear Book Fair - Library Any Questions??