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Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night. Mrs. Kyle. 2 nd Grade special activities. Patriotic Program Child’s Play Visit Jr. Achievement Phoenix Zoo 2 nd Grade Safari Shamrock Farms Cultural Celebrations 2 nd Grade Math Club Art Masterpiece. Tax Credit.
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2nd Grade special activities Patriotic Program Child’s Play Visit Jr. Achievement Phoenix Zoo 2nd Grade Safari Shamrock Farms Cultural Celebrations 2nd Grade Math Club Art Masterpiece
Tax Credit Up to a $400 Donation to Tarwater’s 2nd Grade Full Tax Refund Used for special events and fieldtrips Some employers match donations Any relative in Arizona can donate to your child also!
Classroom Management Reinforcement of Positive Behaviors Second Grade Team Solutions Administration Assistance
Language Arts • Writing and Language • Rebecca Sitton Core Words • Six Traits Writing • Language Skill Integration • Mountain Language Reading Guided Reading Groups Literacy Centers/Literature Studies AR/Self Selected Literature
Accelerated Reader (AR) • Reading Management System • Book Links • No Stress • I want kids to LOVEReading!
Math Bridges Math Lessons Excel Math-practice Work Places- Active Engagement
Social Studies *World Cultures and Traditions *American History *US Symbols *Geography Units of Study
Science Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns Units of Study
Parent Volunteers Volunteers are always welcome in 2nd grade! *Field Trips *Art Masterpiece *Jr. Achievement ….and more! *Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office- Don’t forget to sign in!
Art Masterpiece • Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program that introduces students to artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design . The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own. • We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.
Junior Achievement • Junior Achievement is an economics program run by parent volunteers. Students are introduced to a variety of age-appropriate economics concepts. • Students enjoy the hands on activities planned by the creators of Junior Achievement! • Volunteers will teach 5-6 lessons 3rd quarter and attend the Shamrock Farms field trip with us! • All training and materials provided!
Communication • Classroom Newsletters via email • Blue Toro Communication Folder • Friday Communication Envelope- student work • Phone Voice Mail after School Hours • Quarterly Progress and Report Cards • Email is the Best Way to Reach Me
Homework • Having problems? Let me know! • Don’t let it wreck your evening… • After 30 minutes… • A little note from you is so helpful! • Read Daily • Homework: The purpose is practice and review!