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Patsy Sommer Elementary

Patsy Sommer Elementary. Stallions. Second Grade Teachers: Cameron Baker, Laura Bryant, Vicki Caldwell, Ellie Cormack, Crystal Larson, and Barry Vasek. The Critical Triangle. Teachers. Students. Parents.

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Patsy Sommer Elementary

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  1. Patsy Sommer Elementary Stallions Second Grade Teachers: Cameron Baker, Laura Bryant, Vicki Caldwell, Ellie Cormack, Crystal Larson, and Barry Vasek

  2. The Critical Triangle Teachers Students Parents Parents, teachers and students must work together to achieve EXCELLENCE and to EMPOWERSUCCESS.

  3. Curriculum TEKS District Scope and Sequence (ARRC)

  4. Reading(Language Arts) Components of the Daily 5 Reading with Meaning Teacher Read Aloud Shared Reading Words Their Way Guided Reading Independent Reading

  5. Writing(Language Arts) • *Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Model • -units of study • (narrative, expository, poetry) • -follows a structured model daily • a connection • teaching point • active engagement • link to writing • conferring time • **Publishing at end of Unit** • (authentic & demonstrates developmental gains)

  6. Math *Notebooks *Problem solving *Multiple Strategies *Hands on/manipulatives *Origo addition and subtraction facts (fluency strategies) *Differentiated Instruction

  7. Social Studies/Science • *Research Projects • *Integrated with reading and math • *Hands on (Scientific Investigations) • *Units • *Notebooks/learning logs

  8. Technology *Laptop computers for use in classroom *Integrated into all curriculum areas *Exposure to PowerPoint & Animoto *Science –STEMscopes

  9. Report Card • Nine Week Grading Period • Developmental Continuum • A numbering system of 1, 2, 3, 4 • Rubric for each indicator on report card • Copy of exit level expectations • Student Responsibilities Section

  10. Grading • Check system / faces • Rubrics • Checklists • Observation notes • Running records • Self assessments may be used to assess students. • Grade level assessments are graded with a percentage

  11. New Grading Policy • If your child makes a 1… • on daily work, he/she will be given the opportunity to re-work the daily work at school or home. • All tests (excluding district benchmark exams) that receive a 1 will be retaken at school within one week of the original administration. • The re-take grade can be improved to a 70.

  12. Positive Behavior Support(PBIS) *Expectations posted in each classroom; grade level wide *Positive Reinforcement *Campus Wide Expectations

  13. Homework * Read daily * Practice math facts * Check planner for other assignments and initial * A homework menu will be given on Monday and is to be returned the following Monday. Begins September 10th

  14. Communication • Planners • Folders • Newsletter via the website • E-mail • Phone calls • eBackpack/eNews

  15. Parent Conferences • Fall conferences will take place on Monday, Oct. 8. • Conferences will begin after we have completed assessing and observing students. • Teachers will be contacting you to discuss conference options.

  16. Miscellaneous • Money- envelope (driver’s license # on checks) • Handbook-dress code • Birthday invitations • Treats- after lunch at teacher’s convenience (Individual Treats Only – Nothing with frosting) • Snack Allergy – depends on classroom needs

  17. Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) Nov 1, 2012 @ 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria TAG Testing Parent Information Night If you are interested in knowing more about the program and want to refer your child for testing, you must attend this meeting.

  18. Grand Finale We are off to a great start! Thank you for coming tonight.

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