Welcome to 2nd Grade Curriculum NightYear 2013-2014

Mrs. King Room 18Mrs. McBurney Room 13Mrs. PottsRoom 16Mrs. SellierRoom 17Ms. Strawn Room 12Second Grade Teachers

Reading

Combination Whole Group/Small Group

Your child will:Master sound/symbol relationshipsBlend sounds to form wordsRead with understanding (comprehension)Develop oral reading fluencyDevelop literal, logical, and critical thinking skillsDevelop listening skills through exposure to high-quality literatureYour child will also be participating in Daily 5 activities

Reading - Common Core Academic Content Standards

Approved - AZ. State Board of Education June 2010

Full implementation of the Common Core Standards

Performance objectives are very specific

Represents the skills that are a part of everyday expectations

The main focus is to deepen understanding with more meaningful, rigorous lessons for our students so they can read and comprehend complex text. Students will analyze and use critical thinking skills to communicate opinions and how to support them in arguments.

MathThe following are the math concepts that we will be working on throughout the year:Place Value and Counting2 and 3 Digit Addition with/without Regrouping 2 and 3 Digit Subtraction with/without RegroupingMoney Telling time to 5 minutesFractionsGeometry (Shapes, Symmetry)Word Problems will be used with each concept.

Math DOK(Depth of Knowledge)Students Will:Make sense of problems and persevere in solving the problemReason abstractly and quantitativelyModel with mathematicsLook for and express regularity in repeated reasoningCome up with multiple solutions to a problem (i.e. 5+5=10, 6+4=10, 11-1=10, 10 ones, 1 ten, 10 pennies, 1 nickel and 5 pennies.)Use different mathematical strategies to solve a problem.

WritingYour child will be given numerous opportunities to write daily.Writing pieces which give your child continuing exposure to the writing process (pre-writing, rough draft, editing/revision, publishing) using the Write From the Beginning Series.Literacy response activitiesBook Report projectsDifferent types of genre writing include: Friendly LettersNarrativesFunctional Text (classroom rules, letters, experiments, recipes, notes/messages, labels, directions, posters, graphs/tables)Poetry, Rhymes and ChantsLiterature ResponsesExpository Text

Spelling and HandwritingYour child will receive a group of spelling words weekly. The assessment will include assigned words using the Words Their Way program, 2nd grade sight words, and dictation. A percentage grade will be given for spelling accuracy. Formal tests will be given on the last day of the week. Your childs handwriting effort will also be evaluated on this test.

Handwriting EvaluationHandwriting effort grades are determined by performance on weekly spelling tests and random selections of daily work.

MSExcellent-Correct and consistent formation and spacing of letters and words. Writing is neat and legible.PSatisfactory-Some flaws in handwriting appear. Refer to MS for other criteria.

ACNeeds Improvement-Substantial flaws and/or lacks effort to improve. Illegible writing.

ScienceLife CyclesDigestive, Respiratory, and Circulatory SystemsSolids, Liquids, and GasesTypes of CloudsMeasuring WeatherInventors and their Inventions

Social StudiesResearch Skills, timelinesAmerican Colonies and the New NationWestward ExpansionThe Foundations of GovernmentBranches of GovernmentEconomics-producers and consumersMap SkillsCitizenship and Character Counts

EVALUATING THEPRIMARY STUDENTDIBELS reading fluencyDAILY 5/CAFEDRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) reading fluency and comprehensionSAT 102nd Grade Sight Words (Reading and spelling.)Words Their WayWrite from the BeginningCommon Core assessmentsTeacher Observation

Grading

PercentageRubric Effort Progress ReportsReport Card

Letter Grade PercentageRubricEffortProgress Report A 98-100 A+ 4 (6 & 5) E OG 94-97 A (On Grade Level) 90-93 A-

B 88-89 B+ 3 S OG 84-87 B (On Grade Level) 80-83 B-

C 78-79 C+ 2 74-77 C 70-73 C-

D 68-69 D+ 1 N BG 64-67 D (Below Grade Level) 60-63 D-

F 0-59 0GradingReport Card Indicators: MS: 100%-85% P: 84%-70% AC: 69% and below

Homework

The focus insecond grade is READING , 20 minutes per night. In addition, we will send home the following:Words Their Way (word sorts and activities) Math practice/enrichmentSpecial Projects

The Second Grade team will be sending homework home on Fridays. It is due the following Friday. Homework will not be graded, however it will be monitored for participation. *Please note: Homework not turned in by the student on Friday will result in the loss of Friday free time.

Fun FridayFun Friday - free time activitiesCompleted homeworkCompleted class workA+ Behavior Consequences2 letters from S.T.O.R.M = loss of free time activities.Incomplete assignments will be completed during this time.

Santan Storm* 2 letters in one week will result in a loss of Fun Friday

Santan School-Wide Bully Program - Olweus What is Bullying?A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.

Expressed in more everyday language one might say: Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.

Santan School-Wide Bully Program Olweus What Are the Goals of the Program?The goals of the program are to:reduce any existing bullying problems among studentsprevent the development of new bullying problemsachieve better peer relations at school (Weekly Classroom Lessons)

Our Schools Anti-Bullying RulesWe will not bully othersWe will try to help students who are bullied.We will try to include students who are left out.If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.We will practice each pillar of character daily; respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, caring, fairness and citizenship.

VolunteersWe love to have family members- parents, grandparents, high school students join us as volunteers in our second grade classroom! Please see your teacher if you are interested in volunteering.

While in the classroom, you will sometimes be working with students, and/or viewing student work and behavior. In order to maintain a professional atmosphere where students are safe to work, learn, and play at their own levels, it is essential that we keep all observations confidential. Out of respect for the students, we ask that you do not share private information about students that you may witness in the classroom with other people. Children perform at varying learning levels and have different personalities. By asking you to follow these guidelines, we can ensure that information about your child will be kept private as well.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation on this policy. We look forward to working with you this year!

Bits and PiecesSnacksStudents are permitted to bring their own healthy snack from home to eat during class time. Candy is not considered a snack, and if brought, will be asked to put away until dismissal. LunchIf your child will be purchasing lunch at school, please have them give us their money or check in the morning so we can add it to their lunch account or bring it to the MPR before school starts. You can also access your students lunch account at www.mylunchmoney.com. You are welcome to join your child for lunch on Fridays.DismissalPlease be sure to send an email or a note with your child anytime he/she will be going home a different way than usual (bus rather than walk, home with a friend, etc.) In order to minimize distractions in the classroom, parents are expected to wait outside in the designated parent pick-up area until the bell rings.

Q: Who can donate?A: Any Arizona tax payer. This includes...

Family FriendsAny Community MembersAunts and Uncles

Tax Credit Q and A

What do we use the Tax Credits for?We use tax credits to fund our field trips. We are currently planning the following field trips for this year:Halle Heart CenterChildsplay TheaterArizona Science Center - WeatherScience on WheelsRockin R Ranch

Thank You for Coming!Thank you so much for coming. We cant wait to work with your child this school year! Its a privilege to be a part of your childs learning development and it is very rewarding to see the progress they make along the way!If you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to call, set up a meeting, or email your child's teacher. - The 2nd Grade Team

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