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Curriculum Night 2011-12

Curriculum Night 2011-12. Academy of the Arts. Grade level field trip 2 nd grade coordinates two field trips each year . Desert Botanical Garden- March 12 TBD – Mrs. Mathis is working on it Last year’s accomplishments

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Curriculum Night 2011-12

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  1. Curriculum Night2011-12

  2. Academy of the Arts • Grade level field trip • 2nd grade coordinates two field trips each year . • Desert Botanical Garden- March 12 • TBD – Mrs. Mathis is working on it • Last year’s accomplishments • Terramar ‘s 2nd grade scored highest in the DVUSD in the area of math and 7th in the area of reading on the Stanford 10 nationwide assessment. • Academy Mission Statement • By utilizing an arts-focused curriculum, we will enhance each child’s sense of belonging, sense of self, and ability to achieve academically.

  3. School RulesBullying policies • Reporting System in Place • Character Counts • School Wide Procedures handbook

  4. Behavior Plan: Character Counts Six Pillars: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship Bullying Lessons & Investigations when needed Responsible Thinking Questioning Stop and Think (Reflection Sheet sent home) Phone call home Conference

  5. Think Sheet

  6. Daily Schedule: 8:15 – 8:45: Morning Work 8:45 – 9:30: Writing 9:30– 9:45: Word Work 9:45 – 10:15: Reading 10:15 – 11:00: Literacy Centers/SGI 11:00 – 11:40: Recess/Lunch 11:45 – 12:05: Read Aloud 12:05 – 12:25: Reading Comprehension 12:25 – 12:40: Problem of the Day 12:40 – 1:25: Math 1:30 – 2:15: Specials 2:15 – 2:55: Science/Social Studies 2:55 – 3:00: Clean-up and dismissal

  7. Instructional and Learning Shifts - ELA • Informational Text- Reading Street is 50% Nonfiction • Vocabulary Building- Reading Street- Amazing Words • Assessments: • Weekly Reading Test is assessing on taught skills, NOT the weekly story like in Harcourt. • We will also identify students reading strengths and focus areas using the DIBELS and DRA assessments. • Reading Street Baseline & Unit Assessments will be used if needed.

  8. Reading • Reading Street Common Core Curriculum • Spelling • Phonics • Vocabulary • Fluency • Comprehension • Reading Centers • Small Guided Reading Groups

  9. Reading Center Packets • Based on Reading Street • Students work in small, multi-ability groups • Flexible student grouping: DRA, DIBELS, and teacher observation • Students pulled to work in guided reading groups with texts at similar levels • Whole group: Monday, introduction to concepts, strategies, and story • Monday-Friday: Centers and Guided Reading • Center packets: Completed throughout week and due, completed, on Fridays

  10. Writing • The Writing Process used through the Write From the Beginning Program • Pre-write • Drafting • Revising • Editing • Publishing • Grading

  11. Spelling • The primary goal is to make the students lifelong spellers. • Spelling will be comprised of 5 high frequency words and 10 words that come from our Reading Street weekly spelling pattern(s). • Spelling tests will be held on Thursdays. • They will include: 3 dictation sentences and the 15 spelling list words.

  12. Instructional and Learning Shifts - math • Common Core State Standards Domains • Grade Level Learning Requirements • 8 Math Practices • Math-Student Behaviors • ACE Problem Solving

  13. Math • EnVision Math Curriculum • Addition/subtraction up to 3 digits • Place value up to 1,000 • Multiplication (1’s, 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s) • Money • Telling time: Clocks (digital/analog), • Geometry- Shapes, angles, vertices • Graphs (e.g. pictographs, bar graphs) • Measurement (inches, centimeters, feet, meters) • Problem Solving

  14. Classroom Continuous Improvement • Mission Statement Development • Plan, Do, Study, Act • Smart Goal • 2 week cycles • Student data folders

  15. Titans ACE Learning Focus in Content Problem Solving Answer Compute/Cite Evidence Explain your reasoning

  16. Science • Life cycle of mammals • Life cycle of insects • Solids, liquids, and gas • Weather conditions • Human Body • Scientific Process

  17. Social Studies • Harcourt Social Studies Curriculum • Communities and team-building • American History and symbols • World History • Geography and maps • Basic Economics • Native Americans

  18. Thinking Maps • Terramar is a “Thinking Maps” school! • What are Thinking Maps??? • *They are a tool for helping children map out their thinking and make sense of their own learning. • Used daily in our classroom…look for them to come home! • Ask your child about his/her maps!!!

  19. Homework: Tic Tac Tomework • Handed out every Friday • Due the following Friday morning • No “Fun Recess” for students who fail to complete and turn in homework packet on time • Student’s responsibility to complete & return homework • Homework – always a review • Reading log – 100 minutes a week! • As a parent, your role is to check your child’s homework packet. • Tic TacTomework Template

  20. Volunteers • Must be trained by district • ***More info to follow when training dates are made available. • Tuesday, August 28th 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM • Tuesday, September 11th 7:30 AM– 8:00 AM • Wednesday, September 19th 7:00 PM– 7:45 PM • *All trainings are held in the school library. Additional training dates can be found on the Terramar website. • In our room volunteers may: • ***work in center groups during reading • ***run copies • ***have things sent home • ***attend field trips • ***help out at parties

  21. Thank you for coming! Any questions 2nd Grade Team Mrs. Gedney Mrs. Mathis Mrs. Tellier

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