Welcome to the our Shanghai American School Lower Elementary Open House. This an evening for parents to meet teachers, learn about the grade two program, ask questions, and feel a part of our learning community.
Enjoy!
Robyn Vierra
Language Arts
Reading Reading workshop to promote
a culture of thoughtful reading.
• Balanced Literary • Readers read across genres • Readers read for meaning and
purpose• Readers employ a variety of
reading strategies• Readers talk about their
thinking.
WritingWriter’s Workshop to
promote independence and authentic writing
experiences.
•Writers work in partnerships
•Writers write across genres
•Writers view writing as a process
• Students are authors with stories to tell
Word Study• Regular work with spelling patterns, language structure, and vocabulary development.
MathematicsEveryday Math
• Spiral Curriculum• Problem solving for real life
situations• Games and cooperative
activities• Informal & formal
assessment• Home/school partnership
Social Studies & Science
Social Studies: to build cooperation and an appreciation for difference
• “Our Cool School” community members
• China- grow it, move it, use it!
Science: to develop and test theories and understandings about the natural and physical world
• Air and Weather • Space• Plants• Balance and Motion
AssessmentIt is..• Meant to inform teaching• A tool to provide feedback to students, parents, and
administration• Ongoing and flexible• Meant to show growth• VariedIt is not…• A way to compare students• Meant to surprise , trick students, or remain a secret• One-size fits all• Teacher centered
The Role of the TeacherProvide a positive classroom culture of
respect, inquiry, and love of learning
• Make every child feel special and valued
• Meet the academic and social needs of each individual
• View education as a partnership between the teacher, student and parents
• Continue learning
The role of the student
Take care of self * Responsibility and independence
* Build healthy friendships
* Maintain healthy choices
* Work through challenges
* Take charge of learning
The role of the student cont.
Take care of others * form cooperative learning and social partnerships
* Build healthy friendships
* Respect for differences
The role of the student cont.
Take care of community* act as global citizen
* active member of classroom, school, and larger community
Specialist Classes (Each single subject class lasts 40 minutes)
P.E.- 3 Classes with Ms. Baydo
Tech –Integration by Mrs.
Sheehen
Art -2 classes with Ms. Sajan
Music -2 classes with
Ms. Chiang
Chinese (various teachers) or ESOL (Ms.Dungan)
Daily
Library- Flex time and
integration with Mrs. Rosemary
Counselor - 1 class with Miss Andersen
Homework• To reinforce concepts learned in class• Assigned Monday-Thursday. • Expectation for being readers, writers, mathematicians,
scientists and social scientists on the weekend.
Home support• Provide a study area and time• Check and sign daily• Opportunities for thoughtful discussion• Newsletters on specific curriculum support
Q & AWe view education as a partnership
between the student, teacher, parents, and
administration.