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Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night. Mrs. Quattrocchi. English Language Arts Common Core Standards. READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills
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Welcome toTarwater’s 2ndGrade Curriculum Night Mrs. Quattrocchi
English Language Arts Common Core Standards READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition) SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar) WRITING CURRICULUM MATERIALS Word Their Way Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction Rebecca Sitton: Spelling in Daily Writing Daily Guided Grammar Review Harcourt Trophies Textbook (Leveled Books for Guided Reading) Accelerated Reader Program Writer’s Express and 6 Traits of Good Writing http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/common-core-state-standards/familycommunity/
MathCommon Core Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices/Problem Solving CURRICULUM MATERIALS Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner www.mathlearningcenter.org Excel Math Program www.excelmath.com
Science Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns Social Studies World Cultures and Traditions American History US Symbols Geography Social Studies, Science and Technology Units of Study
Classroom Management Positive Recognition of Professional Behavior and Achievements WOW! Slips, Bucket Fillers, Estimation Jar, Treasure Box, Super Man Can, Mr. Potato Head, Victory Vines, On a Roll, etc…. BE A PRO Score Self-Reflections Second Grade Team Solutions Site Solutions Best Effort Appropriate Prepared Respectful & Responsible On-Task
Supporting Young Learners • Consistent Expectations and Routines • Building Study Skills • Daily Agenda and Self-Reflection • Nightly Math Excel Homework Mon.-Thurs. • Fluency and Comprehension for Active Reading Engagement • Individual Reading Contract to Meet Student Needs and Busy Family Schedules • Accelerated Reader (AR) Online Program – “Good-Fit” Comprehension Check • Word Study and Spelling Application *Home Word Study Notebook • Managing Homework • Having difficulties? Let me know! More than 30 minutes of focused work…. STOP. A little note from you is so helpful! • The purpose is practice and review.
Supporting Young Learners • Communication • Blue Toro Folder: Check Each School Day • HOME: Empty • SCHOOL: Homework protector stays in the folder so the agenda and packet is available for review. Items to return/bring to school. • Inter-Department Envelope • Review Contents, Sign, Date and Return on Monday • Questions? Errors? Not your child’s work? Please include a note and return in your child’s Toro folder.
Supporting Young Learners • Communication • Agenda and Reflections • TORO Parent News: Email from Mr. Hensley • Daily Schedule and Specials Schedule Posted On-line • Notices Sent Home in Toro Folder • Classroom Information E-mailed as Needed • Quarterly Report Card and Progress Report • On-line Parent Access to Child’s Scores & AR Progress • Parent/Teacher Conference Fall and Spring Semester • Email is the Preferred Method for Communication
Our Classroom • Celebrations • Birthdays • Save the Cake • Invitations for All • Holidays • Sharing • Student Spotlight • We’ll Share Wednesdays • Snacks • Outside During Recess • Healthy Choices Only • Donation Coupons • Ticonderoga Pencils • #2 Work and Erasable Red Checking • Storage • Weekend Home Visits • Class “Pets” *Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Parent Volunteers are essential to a successful learning environment • Art Masterpiece- Fostering the joy of creativity and observation *6 Lessons • Jr. Achievement- Money does not grow on trees… *5 Lessons 3rd Quarter • PTO Room Parent- • Field Trips- Off campus adventures • Classroom- Be part of supporting building knowledge in room 16 • Volunteers- Always welcome in 2nd Grade *Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.
2nd GradeTax Credit Donations Patriotic Program Theater Performance Phoenix Zoo 2nd Grade Safari Shamrock Farms Celebrations School Plays Spectacular Science School Clubs Your FULLY REFUNDABLE Arizona Tax Credit DONATION, of up to $400 per family, enriches students lives and supports quality education. Any Arizona tax payer can support education by donating and some local employers match donations too! Please consider saving paper and donating on-line at https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca Checks Accepted at Tarwater
Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We are ready for a super second grade year!