Mrs. Price’s 2 nd Grade

Mrs. Price’s 2nd Grade Insert Class Photo

Mrs. Price and Ms. Scalise • Family • Education • Experience • Contact Information • lprice@kyrene.org • 480-541-5112

Morning Arrival • 7:40 – Bell rings • Line up on playground - #12 • Morning Business –Attendance and Lunch Money Collection • Head to Special Area Classes at 7:50

Related Arts Monday – Art Mrs. Pooler Tuesday – P.E. Wear tennis shoes Ms.Striker Wednesday – Music Ms. Osborne Thursday – Computer Lab Friday – Library Ms. Anderson

Classroom Management • School-wide PBIS plan • Character clips in classroom • Character clips calendar in BEE Binder • Rights and Responsibilities • LifeskillsEveryday • Communication - newsletters, e-mail, phone, notes, communication log, report cards, etc.

Common Core Standards • Aligned with college and work expectations • Rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills • Informed by other top-performing countries so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society • Source: http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards

Why is this important? • A common set of standards ensures that all students, no matter where they live, will be focused on graduating from high school. • In an increasingly mobile society, families with children transferring to new schools will not have to adjust to new learning expectations. • Standards will be the same for all students in states adopting them, making transitions smoother for students. • All students must be prepared to compete with not only their American peers in the next state, but with students from around the world

What does it mean for my student? • The common core standards are national standards that are being adopted by the state of Arizona. Forty-eight of the fifty states have adopted these standards. • PARCC assessment will be administered in the Spring 2014. This assessment will be based on the new Common Core Standards.

Writer's Workshop • Writer’s Workshop will provide students the opportunity to write in various forms such as narratives, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. • Mini lessons and conferences will support their writing with grammar and mechanics. • 6-Traits of Writing: Ideas and Content, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, Organization, Conventions

Social Studies • Place events in chronological sequence • Describe everyday life in the past • Describe past events, people, and places • Famous Americans • Responsibilities and rights of citizenship • Symbols, songs, & traditions of the U.S. • Awareness of cultures and customs • Geography

Science • Weather • Solids, Liquids & Gases • Insects & Mammals • The Human Body

Math Five Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base 10 Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices

Math • Arizona 2010 Math Standards • or the Common Core • Arizona Department of Education • http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/contentstandards.asp • An expectation of students at each grade level, putting, • students, parents, teachers and school administrators on • the same page, working toward shared goals. • A progression of learning expectations

Math Resources Investigations 2 • Activity based • A deeper understanding of math and how to apply it. • Mathematical reasoning, problem solving strategies, and creative thinking skills. Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley • Traditional textbook approach to teaching math. • Emphasis on problem solving and practice. • Different types of experiences and practices in a lesson by lesson format.

Reading • Reading Series-Harcourt • CAFÉ – Independent reading & conferences focused on growth • Poetry • Book reports • Teacher read aloud • Reading for a purpose

5 Key Components of Reading • Phonemic Awareness -individual speech sounds spoken in words • Phonics-Understanding of symbol-sound relationship in written language • Vocabulary-words readers recognize or use in print • Comprehension-understanding the meaning embedded in text • Fluency-ability to read a text with accuracy, automaticity, and expression

Lunch • 11:45 Recess before lunch • 12:05 Lunch

Technology Develop Essential Skills Conduct Research Apply Technology to Everyday Learning Dreambox

Homework • Sent home on Friday • Due on Thursday- Spelling test • Reading every night for a minimum of 20 minutes – Please initial reading log after your child reads

Afternoon Dismissal • Parent Pick Up • Students will wait in line by grade level cone until car is between orange cones on sidewalk. • If you park and pick up your child they will still be waiting in line by grade level cone • Walkers • Please have a designated meeting spot, if you are walking with your child

Mrs Price's Class Website Communication • Webpage: • School: sw.kyrene.org/pal • Mrs. Price: sw.kyrene.org/lprice • Link to Dove Delivery – check last week’s email

Volunteer in our Classroom! Volunteers • Book Orders- online • Classroom Parties • In the classroom • At home • Volunteers will start in the classroom after Labor Day.

Thank You... for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night! Going for the Gold! 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!

Mrs. Price’s 2 nd Grade