Welcome to Curriculum Night! 2013-2014

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!2013-2014 Presented by Ms. Scheitlin& Miss. Swanson

2. InvestigationsIN NUMBER, DATA, & SPACE This is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think creatively, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a deeper understanding of the mathematical content. Curriculum Units Covered: • Counting, Coins, & Combinations • Shapes, Blocks, & Symmetry • Stickers, Number Strings, & Story Problems • Pockets, Teeth, & Favorite Things • How Many Floors? How Many Rooms? • How Many Tens? How Many Ones? • Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group • Partners, Teams & Paper Clips • Measuring Length & Time

3. Additional Math Resources Fosnot Series • Supplemental Addition & Subtraction Lessons • Place Value • Open Number Line • Early Algebra Van de Walle • Math games & mini-lessons to support deeper understanding of mathematical practices CGI: Cognitive Guided Instruction • Learning through problem solving • Learning to solve problems in multiple ways • Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions

4. Language Arts Harcourt Trophies • Vocabulary • Comprehension • Guided Comprehension • Independent Reading • Shared Reading • Flexible Groups • Spelling • Phonics • Reading Fluency Writing • Writer’s Workshop Approach • Six-Trait Writing (Daily Exercises) • Ideas • Organization • Voice • Word Choice • Conventions • Sentence Fluency Additional Activities • Read Aloud • Handwriting • Daily Language (Grammar)

5. Science • Weather • Life Cycles • Human Body • Mini Science Inquiries (Scientific Method) • Purpose • Research • Hypothesis • Experiment • Analysis • Conclusion

6. Social Studies Harcourt’s People We Know Strands Covered: • American & World History • Civics & Government (yearlong research project) • Geography • Economics

7. Health Harcourt Health & Fitness • Healthy behaviors & habits • Personal hygiene • Staying safe & well • Keeping fit & active

8. Technology Within the classroom: - 5 laptops (2 more coming soon!) - 1 desktop - SmartBoard - Projector - Document camera In the computer lab: - 30+ desktops - Projector - Document camera - Laser printers (color and black & white) Educational resources are available even at home! They can be found on the Kyrene homepage under the Student tab or on our class webpages.

9. Mariposa is implementing a school-wide PBIS program • What is PBIS? • Positive Behavior Intervention System • Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior • Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors • Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions • Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills • Consistency throughout the school • All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

10. BLAST • Be Respectful • Lead with Integrity • Act Responsible • Safety Matters • Together We Achieve BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together! • School Store coupons (Blast Coupons) • Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons) • Principal’s Lunch • Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

11. Lifeskills: Caring Common Sense Cooperation Courage Courtesy Effort Flexibility Friendship Initiative Integrity Organization Patience Perseverance Pride Problem Solving Resourcefulness Responsibility Sense of Humor Lifelong Guidelines: Trustworthiness Truthfulness Active Listening No Put-Downs Personal Best

12. Rules & Expectations Positive Reinforcement • Star Jar (treasure box prizes) • Blast Coupons • Stickers • Treats • Homework Passes • Desk Inspector Consequences • Behavior System (behavior chart) • Lifeskills Time Out • Email/phone call/note home • Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues

13. Homework & Communication Communication folder • MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s) • MUST be brought to school each day • Remove papers daily • Behavior calendar needs to be initialed by parent for yellow or red Homework • Grade level weekly menu • Weekly reading—minimum of 80 minutes/week (weekends included!) • Child should be writing the title of their book each night. • 4 Spelling practice activities weekly • Additional practice will be assigned as needed Communication • Emails • Phone calls • Notes home • Weekly Buzz Newsletter • Occasional Progress Reports

14. Specials 45 minutes once a week of each of the following: Monday Music - Mrs. Rooder Tuesday Library – Mrs. Berns Wednesday Computer LabThursday Art-Ms Albers Friday P.E. – Mrs. Allen Individual class schedules are available online

15. Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Learning • Read with them at least 80 minutes every week • Write, write, write… even if it’s only a few sentences. • Skip count (2’s, 5’s, 10’s) • Sort & count money • Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards or www.dreambox.com) • Telling time using an analog clock (not digital ) • Go over the homework with your child • Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills

16. Thank You for Coming • Note Card for Questions ?? • Write back to your child • Teacher Wishes • Second Grade Book (pink) • Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org • Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern) We look forward to a very successful year with your children! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm kscheitlin@kyrene.org 480-541-3909 aswanson@kyrene.org 480-541-3909