Mrs. Becerra’s Second Grade Class

International Flair

Your Child’s Teacher

Melissa 14th year of teaching1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th GradesMasters in

AdministrationPrincipal certificateMotivated & dedicatedOrganized, plan

oriented, yet flexible

Cleveland HeightsRunTennisSpinningFamilyDogCats

Absences

Mrs. Becerra

**Mrs. Becerra’s Secret Life**

What a WONDERFUL team!!What a WONDERFUL team!! 3 teachers: Mrs. Becerra, Mrs.

Eagleton, & Mr. Hill Roughly 75 years of combined

experience Projects Some field trips Share lesson ideas Support Common Planning Time

Monday mornings

2nd Grade Team

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

ExpectationsGet 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.

Three-Way StreetTeacher

Student

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Boulevard InitiativesIB Time OutMorning MeetingTinkering BoxesObjectives postedPALS

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

Chinese Class

1 time per week60-minute sessionCultureBasic language

Action Cycle

AfricaJapanHaitiTanzaniaHurricane KatrinaBlanketsSoldiers

Global Connection

Australian Class

EmailProjectsLettersVideos

•Elizabeth Colquitt (HS teacher)•Africa: October -February•Egypt•Sudan•Ethiopia•Kenya•Tanzania•Malawi•Mozambique•Zimbabwe•Botswana•Namibia•South Africa

DisciplineCLASSROOM: POWER Cards

-# of globes/frequent flier points

Praise Compliment Drops Popcorn Jar Drops in a Bucket Compliment Party

◦ Movie◦ Snack◦ Activity

SCHOOL-WIDE:

•Essential Agreements

•All classrooms

•All school areas

•Manners (Life Skill of the Week)

•Time Outs (in class & removal)

Essential Agreements

Be safe.Be respectful.

Be responsible.

POWER Cards, POWER Calendar, & Prize Box

ResponsibilityRespectSafety

Inclusion

Inclusive education means that all students in a school, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any area, become part of the school community. They are included in the feeling of belonging among other students, teachers, and support staff. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its 1997 amendments make it clear that schools have a duty to educate children with disabilities in general education classrooms.

Trends in educationOld model, new modelBelieve in, hope trend sticks—like jeans & flip flops

Inclusion Continued

Work with all students

EnrichReviewRe-teachAssess

Mrs. Bradford & Mrs. RichardsMrs. E.

Communication ON GOING! Weekly newsletters Monthly Calendars POWER Calendars E-mails:

becerra_m@shaker.org Notes Blog ???? Website:

www.superbecerra.com Calls

School: 295-4020 Direct line and Voice Mail: 295-

4901Room Moms

Report Cards & Conferences

Report Cards 3 trimesters

November 29th

March 9th

Last day of school June 7th

ConferencesTriangular conferences

Week of November 7th Evening of November

9th

Nov. 11 and 14 Student attends Sign up

March 16th

If needed, or requestedInformal conferences

as needed

State Standards

State mandatedState testedAlignmentChanges (Individual Districts to State to

National)Core Standardswww.ode.state.oh.us

Daily Schedule

See website

Deep curriculum in all content areas

Integration!!!!!!!

Language Arts Reading

◦ Whole Group◦ Guided Reading Groups◦ DSA: Developmental Spelling Analysis◦ Shared Reading◦ Read Aloud◦ Silent Reading◦ PALS

Writing/Handwriting◦ Stories◦ Spacing, lining, letter formation◦ Shared writing◦ Complete Sentences◦ Journals; lined paper◦ Books/portfolios

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 State’s diagnostics (Leave No Child

Left Behind) 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

Word WorkData-driven20 features of Spelling, Sounds, PhonicsFlexible GroupsRecognize patterns, improve reading and

writingWord Work Test: 2 points for each word1 point for correct sort1 point for correct spellingCut words at home**See insert**

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 CBM

DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

Individualized Instruction & Differentiation

Reading TeamsSpellingWriting Workshop (Individual Goals:

November)DSA (Word Work)Math Games & ActivitiesHomework

Homework

Weekly Packets◦ PENCIL

Enhance learning◦ Reinforcement of classroom lessons

Independent Spelling, Reading, Writing, Math:

individualized Best spelling (record words)

Point out / tally marks Specific words

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

Technology

Smart Board --Classroom!Success Maker

Math Reading

Microsoft Power PointBlog ???Website pages

www.superbecerra.comMicrosoft WordInternet ResearchProjectorsAmplification system

H, H, H, and Bye!

HugHandshakeHigh fiveBye!

Field Trips & Important Dates

Planetarium (Shaker High School) Friday, 10/14 , 9:45-

11:10

Friday, 4/27, 9:45-11:15

Science Lab (Woodbury) Tuesday, 10/4 (Light and

Sound) 9:30-11:00

Tuesday, 12/6 (Weather), 9:30-11

Thursday, 3/22 (Cow’s Eye) 9:30-11:00

Art Museum

WRHS (Native Americans &Early Settlers

Conclusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tN1U0uu2e4&list=PL9730F337E7D349E3&index=2&feature=plpp (Heart of Teaching)

Birthdays and “Spotlight of the Week”

Clipboards

Previous newsletter info. added

Questions (brief and general)—personal questions on index cards

Puzzle Note

Please take your child’s cube and letter home.

Don’t forget your folder. Token of Appreciation