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Mrs. Becerra ’ s Second Grade Class

Mrs. Becerra ’ s Second Grade Class. Mini UN. Germany. Russia. Hungary. England. Norway. International Families: Partners!!. Denmark. Italy. Ireland. America. Wales. France. Poland. African Heritage. Native American. Scotland. Agenda. Note cards TID BITS: Crayon note

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Mrs. Becerra ’ s Second Grade Class

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  1. Mrs. Becerra’s Second Grade Class

  2. Mini UN Germany Russia Hungary England Norway International Families: Partners!! Denmark Italy Ireland America Wales France Poland African Heritage Native American Scotland

  3. Agenda Note cards TID BITS: Crayon note Sign in Sheet Field Trips Conferences 2. Presentation

  4. Your Child’s Teacher • Melissa • 15th year of teaching • 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th Grades • Masters in Administration • Principal certificate • Motivated & dedicated • Organized, plan oriented, yet flexible • Cleveland Heights • Run • Tennis • Spinning • Family • Dog • Cats • Absences

  5. Mrs. Becerra **Mrs. Becerra’s Secret Life** (See the “All About Mrs. Becerra” section of the website.) • Pop Quiz You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  6. 2nd Grade Team What a WONDERFUL team!! • 3 teachers: Roughly 47 years of combined experience • Projects • Some field trips • Share lesson ideas • Support • Common Planning Time • Thursday afternoons • Mrs. Becerra • Mrs. Carfagna • Mr. Hill

  7. Typical Second Grader • Needs security and structure • Doesn’t like to make mistakes or take risks • Likes teacher (adult) help • Positive reinforcement • Likes confined space • Likes one-to-one conversation • Likes to work in pairs • Memorizations (songs, codes, characters) • Friendships shift • Fairness • Communication important • Closure • Personal writings • Transitional to correct spelling • Head on desk

  8. Expectations • Get a good night sleep. • Come to school on time. • Try your best. • Focus, learn, and have fun. • Bring a healthy snack and water bottle, if desired. • Complete weekly homework. • Follow directions. • Be respectful, responsible, and safe.

  9. Three-Way Street • Teacher • Student • Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

  10. Boulevard Initiatives • IB • Focus on Transdisciplinary Skills • “I Can” statements • Goal Setting • PALS

  11. IB • MISSION STATEMENT: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. • Attributes • Attitudes • Key Concepts • Inquiry-Based • Integrated throughout the day You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  12. Chinese Class • 1 time per week • 55-minute session • Culture • Basic language Ms. Qiuhui Li

  13. Action Cycle • Tanzania, Africa • Japan • Haiti • Hurricane Katrina • Blankets • Soldiers • Action Bulletin Board • Day-to-day actions • pencil

  14. Global Connection • Tanzania Class • IB School • Email • Projects • Letters • Videos

  15. Wonder Wall You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  16. Discipline • SCHOOL-WIDE: • Essential Agreements • All classrooms • All school areas • Manners (Life Skill of the Week) • Time Outs (in class & removal) CLASSROOM: • POWER Cards -# of globes/frequent flier points • Praise • Compliment Drops • Popcorn Jar • Drops in a Bucket • Compliment Party • Movie • Snack • Activity

  17. Essential Agreements Essential Agreements • Be safe. • Be respectful. • Be responsible. POWER CARD • Responsibility • Respect • Safety You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  18. Positive Reinforcement Popcorn Jar & Drops You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  19. Trigger Words You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  20. Snack and Water You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  21. Communication • ON GOING! • Weekly newsletters • Monthly Calendars • POWER Calendars • E-mails: becerra_m@shaker.org • Notes • Website: www.superbecerra.com • Calls • School: 295-4020 • Direct line and Voice Mail: 295-4901 • Room Moms You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  22. Report Cards & Conferences • Report Cards • 3 trimesters • November 30th • March 8th • Last day of school • June 13th • Conferences • Triangular conferences • Week of October 22nd • Evening of October 23rd • Oct. 25 and 26 • Student attends • Sign up • February 22nd • If needed, or requested • Informal conferences as needed

  23. Common Core Standards • State mandated • State tested • Alignment • See folder insert

  24. Daily Schedule • See website • Deep curriculum in all content areas • Integration!!!!!!!

  25. Morning Meeting You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  26. Language Arts • Reading • Whole Group • Guided Reading Groups • DSA: Developmental Spelling Analysis • Shared Reading • Read Aloud • Silent Reading • PALS • Raz-Kids • Writing/Handwriting • Stories • Spacing, lining, letter formation • Shared writing • Complete Sentences • Journals; lined paper • Books/portfolios • Cursive in January • Spelling • Developmentally appropriate • DSA • Individual bonus words • Speaking • Listening Assessments • Running Records • Retellings • Writing prompts • Common Spelling Words (3 times a year) • Phonetic dictation sentences • MAP • Reading CBM (3 times each year) • DSA (3 times each year) • MAZE (3 times each year) • Sight Words (3 times each year) • Packet Inserts • Reading and Writing suggestions • D’Nealian writing style DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

  27. Word Work • Data-driven • 20 features of Spelling, Sounds, Phonics • Flexible Groups • Recognize patterns, improve reading and writing • Word Work Test: 2 points for each word • 1 point for correct sort • 1 point for correct spelling • Cut words at home • **See insert** • www.spellingcity.com

  28. Mathematics • “Everyday Mathematics” series • Whole Class and Small Group instruction • Spiral curriculum • Games and activities • Integrated in Morning Routine • Fact Groups, mid-October • PALS Math • Weekly: MCAP and MCOMP • Success Maker DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  29. Individualized Instruction & Differentiation • Reading Teams • Spelling • Writing Workshop (Individual Goals: November) • DSA (Word Work) • Math Games & Activities • Homework

  30. Homework • Weekly Packets • Enhance learning • Reinforcement of classroom lessons • Independent level • Spelling, Reading, Writing, Math: individualized • Best spelling (record words) • Point out / tally marks • Underline or circle • Family responsibility • 20-30 minutes each night • Formula = 10 min. x grade level • Reading each night • Practice fact groups of the week (Oct.) • Quiet atmosphere to work • Due every Friday (or last day of week) • Natural Consequence: • Complete during recess/Choice Time You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  31. Writing You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  32. Technology • Smart Board  --Classroom! • Success Maker • Math • Reading • Microsoft Power Point • Website pages • www.superbecerra.com • www.spellingcity.com • www.raz-kids.com • Microsoft Word • Internet Research • Projectors • Amplification system • www.reminder101.com

  33. Attendance / Lunch Count / SmartBoard You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  34. H, H, H, and Bye! • Hug • Handshake • High five • Bye! You can view a video of this on the “General Information Page” of the class website.

  35. Field Trips & Important Dates • Planetarium (Shaker High School) • Thursday, 10/18 (Weather) 9:45-11:15 • Monday, 2/25 (Gravity) 1:15-2:10 • Science Lab (Woodbury) • Friday, 11/2 (Weather) 12:15-1:45 • Tuesday, 1/11 (Friction) 12:15-1:45 • Friday, 5/3 (Forces ) 12:15-1:45 • Art Museum • Thursday, 11/29/12 12:00-2:00 • Natural History Museum • Thursday, 10/11, 9:40-2:00

  36. Wish List • Ziploc-like Baggies (sandwich and freezer) • Lysol Wipes • Baby Wipes • Play Dough • Hand sanitizer • Bounty or Viva paper towels • Shaving cream • Shipping tape (clear) • Decks of cards

  37. Conclusion • Volunteers • Birthdays and “Spotlight of the Week” • Clipboards (Sing-In, Conferences, Parties, Field Trips) • Previous newsletter info. added • Questions (brief and general)—personal questions on index cards • Crayon Note • Don’t forget your folder. • Token of Appreciation

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