Welcome To Curriculum Night

1. Welcome To Curriculum Night Mrs. Terry Baker’s 2nd Grade C-22

2. Agenda • All about me • Curriculum overview • Take Home- Bring Back Folders • Grading and expectations • Classroom management • Parent communication • Classroom volunteers • Curriculum night follow up • Please write a note to your child before you leave • Send an e-mail to me for class contact list bakert@issaquah.wednet.edu

3. Mrs. Baker • Mother of two children a daughter who attends college at WSU and a son who graduated from U.W. • Married 30 years • Have taught in California and Washington for over 30 years • Taught pre-school, first, second, third, sixth, and all ages of special education • Love animals- especially my golden retriever, Chloe.

4. School and Classroom Procedures • Birthdays- Every child’s birthday will be celebrated with a card from the class and a book reading. You could read if you like…They can wear a special birthday hat I provide in the class that day. No food please. • Classroom Website • After School Routine- Please let me know with a note if your child does not plan to follow his/her regular routine.

5. Specialist Schedule • Monday: Library2:40 and PE 3:10 • Tuesday: PE 3:10 • Wednesday: • Thursday: Music3:10 • Friday: Music 3:10 • Computer lab as needed Wednesdays 9:30

6. Childhood Should Be a Journey Not A Race To monitor progress we use: Unit tests in Math Daily performance and effort on assignments Daily Participation Report Card 1,2,3,4 Grading Criteria

7. Everyday Mathematics • Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project • Based on research about how students learn and develop mathematical power • Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

8. In Everyday Mathematics you can expect to see… • …a problem-solving approach based on everyday situations; • …an instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly; • …frequent practice of basic skills, often through games; • …lessons based on activities and discussion • …mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

9. Supplemental Curriculum In Math • Math games • Problem Solving In Reading • Chapter book studies • Science, Health, and Social Studies reading integration

10. 2nd Grade Homework • Homework strengthens and enhances the interaction and partnership among students, teachers and parents. It provides an opportunity for students to develop independence, self-discipline and responsibility, while encouraging them to become interested in learning and discovery.

11. Homework • Reading: Fiction or Non-Fiction 20 minutes each day Mon.- Fri. 1 simple book report due monthly • Health/Science: One-Two skill pages per week on the current unit • Writing: weekly assignments and Friday Letter • Math: sent home as needed throughout the week • Homework is sent home throughout the week • Homework is recorded as complete or incomplete. Please check and correct with your child his/her child’s work.

12. Daily Schedule M,T,TH,F 9:05-9:30 Morning Work 9:30-12:30 Literacy 10:30 -10:45 Recess 12:35-1:20 Lunch/Recess 1:20-2:20 Math 2:20-3:10 Science/Health/Social Studies 3:10-3:35 Specialists 3:38 Dismissal

13. Before you leave… • Sign up for conferences • Sign up for to be a classroom helper • Write note to your child

14. Thank you! • I look forward to working with you and your child this year. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you for coming tonight to show support for your child’s learning environment. • Webpage- on connect site • sunset.issaquah.wednet.edu/teacher/baker • E-mail bakert@issaquah.wed.edu

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