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Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night. Mrs. Quattrocchi. English Language Arts Common Core Standards. READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome toTarwater’s 2ndGrade
Curriculum NightMrs. Quattrocchi
English Language Arts Common Core
Standards READING
Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition)
SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE
Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar)
WRITING
CURRICULUM MATERIALS
Word Their Way Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling InstructionRebecca Sitton: Spelling in Daily Writing
Daily Guided Grammar ReviewHarcourt Trophies Textbook (Leveled Books for Guided Reading)
Accelerated Reader Program Writer’s Express and 6 Traits of Good Writing
http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/common-core-state-standards/familycommunity/
Math Common Core Standards
Operations and Algebraic ThinkingNumber and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and DataGeometry
Mathematical Practices/Problem Solving
CURRICULUM MATERIALS
Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner
www.mathlearningcenter.orgExcel Math Programwww.excelmath.com
Social Studies, Science and Technology
Units of StudySocial Studies
World Cultures and Traditions
American History
US Symbols
Geography
Science Scientific Method
Life CyclesSystems
States of MatterWeather Patterns
Classroom Management
•Positive Recognition of Professional
Behavior and AchievementsWOW! Slips, Bucket Fillers, Estimation Jar, Treasure Box, Super Man Can, Mr. Potato Head, Victory Vines, On a Roll, etc….
• BE A PRO Score Self-Reflections
•Second Grade Team Solutions•Site SolutionsBest Effort
Appropriate Prepared Respectful & Responsible On-Task
Supporting Young Learners
• Consistent Expectations and Routines
• Building Study Skills– Daily Agenda and Self-Reflection
– Nightly Math Excel Homework Mon.-Thurs.
– Fluency and Comprehension for Active Reading Engagement
– Individual Reading Contract to Meet Student Needs and Busy Family Schedules
– Accelerated Reader (AR) Online Program – “Good-Fit” Comprehension Check
– Word Study and Spelling Application *Home Word Study Notebook
• Managing Homework– Having difficulties? Let me know! More than 30 minutes of focused work….
STOP. A little note from you is so helpful!
– The purpose is practice and review.
Supporting Young Learners
• Communication– Blue Toro Folder: Check Each School Day
• HOME: Empty• SCHOOL: Homework protector stays in the folder
so the agenda and packet is available for review. Items to return/bring to school.
– Inter-Department Envelope• Review Contents, Sign, Date and Return on Monday• Questions? Errors? Not your child’s work? Please
include a note and return in your child’s Toro folder.
Supporting Young Learners
• Communication– Agenda and Reflections
– TORO Parent News: Email from Mr. Hensley
– Daily Schedule and Specials Schedule Posted On-line
– Notices Sent Home in Toro Folder
– Classroom Information E-mailed as Needed
– Quarterly Report Card and Progress Report
– On-line Parent Access to Child’s Scores & AR Progress
– Parent/Teacher Conference Fall and Spring Semester
– Email is the Preferred Method for Communication
Our Classroom• Donation Coupons
– Ticonderoga Pencils• #2 Work and Erasable
Red Checking
– Storage
• Weekend Home Visits– Class “Pets”
*Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
• Celebrations– Birthdays
• Save the Cake
• Invitations for All
– Holidays
• Sharing– Student Spotlight
– We’ll Share Wednesdays
• Snacks– Outside During Recess
– Healthy Choices Only
Parent Volunteers are essential to a successful learning environment
Art Masterpiece- Fostering the joy of creativity and observation *6 Lessons Jr. Achievement- Money does not grow on trees…
*5 Lessons 3rd Quarter PTO Room Parent- Field Trips- Off campus adventures Classroom- Be part of supporting building knowledge in room 16 Volunteers- Always welcome in 2nd Grade
*Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.
2nd GradeTax Credit Donations
•Your FULLY REFUNDABLE Arizona Tax Credit DONATION, of up to $400 per family, enriches students lives and supports quality education.
•Any Arizona tax payer can support education by donating and some local employers match donations too!
Please consider saving paper and donating on-line at https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca
Checks Accepted at Tarwater
Patriotic Program Theater Performance Phoenix Zoo2nd Grade Safari Shamrock FarmsCelebrationsSchool Plays Spectacular Science School Clubs
Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!
We are ready for a super second grade year!