Back to School Night

SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL

2nd Grade Barracuda Class

A Little About Mrs. Chambliss

A Little About Mrs. Lorenzo

• If you have a question that I don’t answer by the end of the presentation, write it down!

• If there is anything you would like to tell me about your child, please email me or leave a note.

Please fill out the Child and Youth Military Behavior form and take any other papers at your table with you.

Curriculum• Our curriculum is framed around the

Florida State Standards. • We have designed units of study that

correlate to these standards for 2nd grade.

Guided Reading• Small group reading lessons (4-6 students per group)• Each group meets 3-5 days a week• Groups are formed based on the

needs and reading levels of individual students

• Groups are flexible• Teacher helps students to develop

understanding of the text while prompting them to use strategies they will need to become independent readers

• Reading is taught through a workshop model. Instruction will begin with a short mini-lesson. Students will have time for guided practice. While students are working at centers or independently, I will administer small group guided reading lessons. Students will also participate in Sustained Silent Reading time. Reading conferences take place during this time.

Reading Workshop

The Writer’s Workshop

Each day writer’s workshop will begin with a short mini-lesson which focuses on a specific skill. The students will then be given the opportunity to practice this skill in their writing. During this time, I will confer with students or lead a small group.

Mentor texts are often used during the mini-lessons and allow for students to learn craft from real authors.

Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop• Individual conferences

during independent reading.

• Mini Lesson• Small group guided

reading lessons• Independent practice

during guided reading• Wrap up/share

• Mini Lesson• Independent practice• Small group lessons• Independent conferences• Wrap up/share

Balanced Literacy

Reading and Writing Units of Study• Launching Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop• Persuasive/Tackling Troubles• Opinion Writing• How Readers Use Informational Texts• Informational Writing• Personal and imaginary narratives• Folktales

Word Study• Words Their Way word study program.

Research demonstrates memorizing spelling lists is an ineffective way to develop solid spelling skills. During word study, the teacher works with students on word sorts, designed specifically for the student and based on assessments, helping them to understand and generalize spelling patterns.

Word Study Homework• Your child will work with the same set of words over a

two-week period. At the end of the two weeks, your child will be assessed on these words to determine whether or not they have mastered the intended skill. The date for this assessment will be listed on the homework each week.

• The Word Study Tic-Tac-Toe board will be sent home once at the beginning of the year. Please keep this as a reference to use throughout the year. If lost, you can view or print an extra copy from the 2nd grade webpage.

• In the homework notebook, your child should complete 3 activities a week.

Math

Program is based on the Florida Standards.The methods are often different from the way most of us learned. There is more focus on the why and student explanation of thinking. •Go Math! (HW often includes model) •XtraMath (please practice facts at home)•Calendar Math

• Integration into other subjects• Science Class• Science Units of Study:– Inquiry & tools/Crustaceans (first 3

weeks) – Study of Universe (until October)– Study of Earth (until January)– Study of Sea (late March/early April)– Anatomy and Physiology (topical inquiry)

What about Science?

Schedule • Please remember to have your child

wear tennis shoes on PE days!• The Barracudas go to P.E. on

Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Science is always on Tuesdays and

Thursdays.• Library day is Wednesday. Please

help your child return their library books to school each week.

Snack, Water, Etc• Bring a refillable water bottle to school• We will have class snacks this year. I will email a

sign up for second semester before winter break.• Please be mindful of our students with nut

allergies!Check class website for guidelines.

• Also be mindful of the fact we only have about 5-10 minutes to pass out snacks.

• Email me about utensils, coffee filters, plates.• Birthdays can be celebrated at school with a

healthy birthday snack for the class.• 5 hours of volunteer time-you are responsible for

recording.

Volunteer

Opportunities-Please sign up!•Holidays and other special occasions •Field trips•Class snacks•Set-up work (sent home)Volunteer Hours•Group events will have a sign in sheet (Did you sign in tonight?)•Sign in the office if completing hours at school•Fill out a volunteer form if completing hours at home

Donations

If possible, please lend a helping hand.•Copy paper!!!•Kleenex•Paper towels-only if we run out•Clorox wipes•Card Stock!!!

Scholastic Books!!!!!

Parent Communication• Jupiter is used to send emails and

referrals to parents. • Jupiter grades to keep track of

homework completion. • Home-Communication Folders– Sign nightly– Email and leave a note if there is a change for

dismissal-also let MWR know– Leave note if there is money– Take out graded papers and other forms

Reporting October January April June

Conference Report Card Conference Report Card

Reporting• Report card- twice in the school year• +/-• Reading/Writing Continuum• DRA• GO Math assessments

Our Classroom CommunityWe are Teammates!!!!

Respect Responsibility Resilience

We recognize that we are all unique.

We help our learning partners, friends and fellow teammates.

Remember our school rules.

We can walk away from a tough situation.

Fair does not mean same- it’s what is right for you.

We are responsible for upholding the image of our school, our classroom and

ourselves.

We have choices in all situations.

We recycle, reduce our waste and reuse supplies.

We are all contributors in our classroom community.

Homework• Homework is assigned every Wednesday and

is due back to school the following Tuesday. Always, students should be reading or listening to books for at least 20 minutes a day.

• Homework consists of: Math pages, Tic Tac Toe chart, Reading Response and Word Study.

• Doing a little bit a night is the most effective way to complete homework and not feel overwhelmed!

Independent Reading and Standardized Testing

Percentile Rank Minutes per day

90% ............................................. 67.370% ............................................. 33.450% ............................................. 9.210% .............................................. 1.0

What is the average time America’s students read?

7 minutes per day!

How you can help your child succeed

• READ,READ, READ with your child EVERY night. Discuss what you have read. Predict, infer, question…….

• Quiz your child nightly on their addition facts or log on to Xtramath!

• Make homework a priority!

Thank You!

• Thank you for coming to Back to School Night!

• Questions??