2nd Grade Curriculum Night 2015 - Cabarrus County Schools · 2015-09-07 · Curriculum Night September 01, 2015 Reader's Workshop include elements in the following: Phonics-understand

Curriculum Night September 01, 2015

2nd Grade Curriculum Night

2015


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Welcome!

2nd grade is such an exciting year.

This is a year of building and perfecting skills that have been introduced in kindergarten and first grade.

Our biggest job this year will be learning to work independently

and taking charge of our learning.


A lot thought and planning went into switching classes among 2nd graders this year. Switching for reading and math gives teachers the chance to plan deeper, more meaningful lessons in the areas they feel strongest. Students will spend most of their day with their homeroom teacher. 90 minutes each day will be spent in another class for core reading/math instruction. During Personalization time, students may be pulled into different flexible groups.

Switching classes... Why are we doing it, and how does it work?


Reader's Workshop include elements in the following: Phonics-understand the relationship between letters and soundsFluency- ability to read text accurately and quicklyVocabulary- knowledge of the words within a textComprehension - ability to understand and gain meaning from what you read.

Our Reading Curriculum includes:* Phonics instruction and mini lessons~ shared literature/or read aloud by the teacher that focuses on our theme for the week.* Guided Reading~ small group reading lessons based on your child’s instructional reading level.* Independent Reading~ Each child will choose a trade book and read silently to him/herself. We will strive for fluency and stamina.* Reading focus on comprehension of text. This will be done through questions, discussions, and written responses.

Second graders will move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."


Words Their Way~This is a new program that was adopted by Cabarrus County. This program meets students at their individual spelling needs and moves them along using spelling patterns and word sorts. Students will be given individual lists to meet their needs. Individualized spelling tests will be done on Fridays.

Weekly Spelling Homework~ 4 activities to be completed each week. Parents sign monthly "game board" and return notebooks every Friday.


* Lucy Calkins~ Writer's Workshop model. Student centered with teacher conferencing. Units include: narrative, short stories, persuasive, informative, opinion, authors as mentors, poetry and fantasy writing.

* Shared/ Interactive Writing~ class discusses, brainstorms ideas, note booking in science, or writing facts in Social Studies.

* Writing will be integrated with reading, science, and Social Studies

units when appropriate.


• Our Curriculum includes:• Interactive Math Journals~ A composition notebook of various math skills completed at school.• Math Practice Workbooks~ daily practice for guided and independent classwork. • Home-practice sheets~ These are math homework activities that your child will bring home almost every week. They reinforce the math skills taught at school daily.•

· Investigations Math Program~This is a

· program that has been adopted countywide.

· It is a program that is “hands-on" using manipulatives, games, and

· workbooks. The concepts will become more challenging as we progress.

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Hands-on activities to explore and investigate:· Sound· Properties of matter (solids/

liquids/gas)· Weather· Animal life cycles and habitats


Second graders will learn about the roles and responsibilities of good citizens.

Social Studies~Harcourt Series

1. How to research the past 2. Geographic representations and terms 3. Basic economic concepts

4. Purpose of government 5. Technology


Blended Learning &

Standardized AssessmentsBlended Learning is utilizing adaptive computer based programs in our core

curriculum. Dreambox is used in math and iReady is used for reading.

Assessments in 2nd grade

MClass Reading

Discovery Ed Reading and Math


• Agendas signed daily. Behavior noted here as needed. • Reading- Your child should read each night for 15-20 minutes (record in Agenda).• Reading sheet to practice fluency and answer questions sent home Monday and due Friday.• Math- Math homework will come home Monday and is due Friday each week. Test and quizzes will be sent home to sign and return.• Spelling- Three-four activities per week and returned on Friday.


We do our best each day to provide individual positive reinforcement to students. Several rule reminders and “redirection” of a student is done before a child is asked to change their behavior mark. Parents should initial student agendas. Each and every day is a new beginning, with new choices for the child to make about behavior. Everyone can have a tough day. (Even us!)

Key Concepts to Reinforce at Home:• Responsibility• Readiness• Respect

Classroom Behavior


· Lunch is 25 minutes each day. · If you pack your child's lunch, please pack a healthy lunch. No soda or · candy. · Remember that CCS is does not allow fast food items.· You are able to add money to your child's lunch account via the Internet or you may send money with your child to school.· You may come to eat lunch with your child, however we ask that you please meet us in the cafeteria. Once in the cafeteria you can eat at a parent table with your child.· Store bought items can be brought in and shared for Birthday treats. It is always best to let your child's teacher know in advance if you are planning on coming or sending in a treat.


We love parent volunteers for special activities and events at school. We love for parents to help with copies, bulletin boards,

and more. All volunteers working with students or attending field trips MUST have

a clear background check on file in the office. These are good for 2 years!


Did you know?

* HES is on it's way to becoming globally certified through the state of NC.

* HES is the only non-STEM school in the county that offers PBL regularly.


Attendance/Tardy Policy*Cabarrus County is stressing the importance of attendance, tardiness and early dismissals.

*Letters will be sent home

*10th tardy = conference with principal or assistant principal

*10th early checkout = conference with principal or assistant principal


• Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place in October. Oct. 23rd (1/2 day

dismissal) and 26th (no school for students) will be used as Conference days.

* October 15th- Shiele Museum* April- Kannapolis Intimidator's Game

Many more dates will arise. We will notify you prior to these dates!


Thank you so much for coming. Please leave a special note for your

child on his/her desk.

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2nd Grade Curriculum Night 2015 - Cabarrus County Schools · 2015-09-07 · Curriculum Night September 01, 2015 Reader's Workshop include elements in the following: Phonics-understand