2 nd grade 101 2015-2016. problem of practice instructional focus based on our data, haslet...
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2nd Grade 101
2015-2016
PROBLEM OF PRACTICEInstructional Focus
B
ased on our data, Haslet Elementary students are not achieving at the highest levels possible or moving
beyond present levels of achievement.
T
heory of Action
If we design and provide students with product-driven, meaningful work,
If we model and set personal and grade-level goals with students,
If we provide students with opportunities to present their learning before a family audience,
If we explain, share, and scaffold standards-based exemplars and rubrics to students and families,
T
hen students will be prepared to achieve at higher levels of performance.
SCHEDULE7:50-8:30 Morning Work, Word Work, Read Aloud
11:30-12:30 Lunch/Recess
8:30-10:45 Language Arts
12:30-1:50 Math
10:45-11:30 Science/Begin Problem Solving
1:50-2:45 Specials
S.O.A.R. BINDERS(STUDENTS ORGANIZED AND READY)
Planners…*Will be used for students to reflect on their learning each day by writing about what they have learned.*Will be used to track behavioral issues as needed. If a teacher leaves a note, please initial that you have seen it in the corresponding box. No news is good news!
COMMUNICATION
E
-mails are sent home weekly with an attached newsletter….if you are not getting
them please go to your home access center and check your email address!!
R
emind Class Codes – text 81010 and message
Carroll: @6b198
Shank: @shank1516
Swanzy: @swanzy
2nd grade Facebook page coming soon!
Behavior
Our goal is to have a classroom that reinforces positive behavior. We do want kids to be kids, and we understand they’re still learning and growing. We DO set high, yet reasonable, expectations.
EAGLES IN FLIGHT
• We expect all 2nd graders will be able to
attend Eagles in Flight.
• If there should be a question/concern of
attendance, we will notify you with
sufficient time.
• Issues will be addressed on a case-by-case
situation.
Pick upThe final bell rings at 2:45 pm. If you would like to pick up your child prior to 2:30 pm, you must go to the office and sign your child out. The office will then call the classroom and have the child sent to the office with his/her things.
** Please send a note with your child if their mode of transportation changes. If you forget to send a note, please call the office PRIOR TO 2:00.**
Snacks• Since the brain works better when fed
frequently, we have a morning snack. Snack time is around 9:30 a.m. Water is the only drink allowed in in the classrooms.
• Students are responsible for bringing their own snack
• Snacks should be healthy and “clean.” We have working snacks – please do not send chips, etc. that stain fingers and everything else.
• Remind your child they are NOT allowed to share snacks, especially with the risk of food allergies.
Report Cards/
Progress ReportsYou will only be able to
access your child’s grades online – unless you request in writing to have a hard copy. Visit the home access center and log in to view your egrades.
ROUTINES & RITUALS
“
The Pit” – James Nottingham, Dr. John Edwards
http://sustainedsuccess.blogspot.com/2009/06/learning-pit.html
NOTEBOOKS
U
sed across all content areas
P
urpose is to set goals, track progress, and show
our thinking in multiple ways
MATH WORKSHOP
• Goal – To create independent problem solvers
• 1st Twenty Days expectations • Workshop Model:• Opening• Work Period• ClosingParent letters will come home at the
start of each module.
New TEKS & Textbook were adopted last year.
SOCIAL STUDIES
T
he “Big Idea” is good citizenship.
W
e will examine the impact of various historical figures by asking:
W
hat qualities do leaders/good citizens share?
I
n what ways do leaders/good citizens solve problems?
H
ow do leaders/good citizens shape communities?
W
hat are the many ways to be a leader/good citizen?
READERS WORKSHOP
Goal – Reading with Meaning (Comprehension) and Becoming Lifelong Readers
Workshop Model – Mini Lesson, Work Period, Closing meeting
Small Group Instruction
(Guided Reading Groups/Book Clubs)
Reading Homework
BOY (beginning of the year) reading DRA text level 16/18
MOY (middle of the year) reading DRA text level 20
EOY (end of the year) reading DRA text level 28.
Reading Program
Under Construction
WRITERS WORKSHOPT
he goal in second grade is to learn that details convey meaning directly and indirectly.
Students will be writing first draft compositions and revised compositions to increase their conventions, word choice and writing fluency skills.
Workshop Model
Mini Lesson
Work Period
Closing meeting B
OY (beginning of the year) writing stage between stages 5-8E
OY (end of the year) writing stage between stages 6-8
SCIENCE INQUIRY
We want our students to experience science in a real way.
2 PBLs (Problem Based Learning)
We will use life experiences and experiments.
Many experiments are open-ended, in addition to doing them at school they can also be conducted at home, resulting in different outcomes.
VOLUNTEERS W
e can use HELP in & out of our Classrooms
I
n the class
• Reading Buddies
• Classroom Reader
• Math Buddies
O
utside the class:
• Volunteer to help with sorting and cutting materials that can be done at home.
• Making copies for the class once a week.
P
lease make sure you have filled out a district Volunteer form so that you can work with
students.
HOMEWORK
Reading homework: 20 minutes a day. This could include library books or guided reading book practice.
Spelling homework: new words will be reviewed in class starting on Mondays and tested on Fridays. Words for the entire 6 weeks will be given at the beginning of each grading period.
Math homework-practice addition and subtraction fact fluency
Thank you for attending our presentation.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us!
Cari [email protected]
Venicia [email protected]
Jill [email protected]