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Mrs. Muir and Ms. Caccavale's Second Grade

Mrs. Muir and Ms. Caccavale's Second Grade. Glen Arden 2013-2014. About Mrs. Muir. I have taught for 14 years (all here at Glen Arden)! I have taught 2 nd grade and 4 th grade. BA from WFU, MaED from WCU, National Board Certified

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Mrs. Muir and Ms. Caccavale's Second Grade

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  1. Mrs. Muir and Ms. Caccavale's Second Grade Glen Arden 2013-2014

  2. About Mrs. Muir • I have taught for 14 years (all here at Glen Arden)! I have taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. • BA from WFU, MaED from WCU, National Board Certified • Husband – Russell, daughter (4) – Abby, and dog (12) - Duncan

  3. RAM Stars • Emphasis on teaching behavior, positive reinforcement • School Pledge • Earning Tallies / Special Events • Think Sheet

  4. Homework • Homework Folder / Homework Log • High frequency words • Read Books • MATH! - Multiple strategies – Let your child be the guide!!!

  5. Communication • Homework Folder / Log • priscilla.muir@bcsemail.org • http://www.buncombe.k12.nc.us//Domain/3210 • School Phone #: 654-1800 • Conferences • Weekly email updates

  6. How you can help at home... • Please have your child arrive on time (7:55) • Check homework and encourage students to correct errors. • Check/sign the homework each night. • Help your child to get a good night’s sleep. • Send a healthy snack. • Stay positive! • Communicate with me!

  7. Important Policies • If your student is absent, you have THREE DAYS to send in an excuse note, or the absence will be marked unexcused. • Students will not be allowed to charge over $7.00 in the cafeteria. If a student is going to exceed $7.00, they will be given an alternative meal.

  8. Math • Investigations program • Working with partners • Number Sense (understanding place value, how numbers work), Addition Facts

  9. Whole Group comprehension lessons • Skills practiced in Ram Reading Groups Teacher-Directed Reading RAM Reading Groups • Students are placed in groups according to Benchmark assessment (word decoding and comprehension). • Continuum of Literacy Learning • Focus is on comprehension. • Literacy Centers

  10. Words • Words Their Way • Students begin at their skill level based on beginning assessment. • Word Sorts based on sounds and spelling patterns. • High Frequency Words – study at home

  11. Lunch 11:00-11:30 • If you would like to join your child for lunch, please meet us in the cafeteria!

  12. Special Classes your text • Monday – Guidance / PE • Tuesday – Computer Lab • Wednesday – Media • Thursday – Music • Friday - Art

  13. Read Aloud Writer's Workshop • Structure of a Sentence • Structure of a Paragraph • Content Area Writing • Narrative Writing

  14. 1:45-2:20 Science Weather Animal Life Cycles Matter Sound Social Studies Citizenship Geography Technology Government Holidays Comparing Cultures Economics Environment

  15. Thank You... I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!

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