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Welcome! “The Year of The Student”

2013-2014

Complimentary Skills

Literacy: Reading & Writing

Growing Confidence and Independence

1st Quarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number SystemGeometry

2nd Quarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number SystemData Analysis

3rd Quarter: Patterns, Functions, and Change Additon, Subtraction, Number SystemFractions

4th Quarter: Fractions Addition, Subtraction, Number System Measurement & Time

2nd grade Mathematics

Grouping the Standards for Mathematical Practices

(McCallum, 2011)

Thinking about value: Number Sense

3 aspects of a number

Construction: the

Foundation

Concrete

Representational

.. Abstract

10 + 2 = 12

Addition combinations beyond facts

Building our

understanding with

“Number Strings”

Strategy: Adding by place

Standards-Based reporting Performance (skills & knowledge)

– Not Averages

Learning Behaviors reported separately

Conferences

Report Cards

Collaboration Participate and work effectively with

others Acknowledge authority and takes direction Use teamwork and leadership skills

Work Ethic Manage time effectively Learn from instruction and feedback Prepare for class Have few absences & tardies (always

excused)

Civic Responsibility Respect the rights of others Follow classroom and school rules Accept diverse population

Personal Responsibility Take responsibility for own actions Take initiative and responsibility for

learning Plan and prioritizes goals

Learning Behavior Expectations:

Fruitvale WebsiteParent BridgeIXL Math

District CalendarClass Pages

◦ Parent letters Words to study

Links for subject areasReading, Math, Science

PTA NewsSchool Activities on Calendar

Internet Resources:

Ask questions to encourage your child to explain their thinking and make connections to the importance of

learning in everyday life.Literacy:

Expect 20 minutes of independent reading daily Talk about reading, ask questions, make meaning Read out-loud to your child; HAVE FUN!, model expression, explain your

thinking, and talk about new words. Study word patterns, high frequency words, and talk about vocabulary Provide opportunities to write lists, notes, letters, stories Math:

Expect fluency with combinations, forward and backwards number counting, place value

Enjoy watching your child discover strategies for themselves. Ask questions to prompt thinking: Would drawing a picture help? Why does

that work? Is there another way? Play math games at home and practice thinking in real-life situations.

AtWhat can

I do ?

Free and Reduced LunchesBackpack program (food for the weekend)Scholastic Reading Club Book Orders.Math books.

More Resources:

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