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.