1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night 2011-2012 Terri Fuxa Teresa Wilson Kaylee Stewart Jillian Westman Thank you for making your child's education a priority.

2. Welcome Back! Welcome back to an exciting new school year! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Terri.Fuxa@ops.org Teresa.Wilson@ops.org Kaylee.Stewart@ops.org Jillian.Westman@ops.org Pawnee 734-5011

3. United Effort In order for our children to be truly successful academically and socially, we need to work together.

4. Three Bs Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

5. Think Time Policy Step One: Reminders and re-teaching Step Two: Think time in classroom Step Three: Think time out of classroom Step Four: Positive Action Center (PAC) Step Five: Office Referral Teacher discretion may result in an immediate referral to the office.

6. Typical Day in 2 nd Grade Opening Reading Block Whole Group Reading Daily five Spelling Grammar Math Lunch and Recess Specials Science/Social Studies Writing LLI Reflection Journals Clean up Dismissal

7. Classroom Environment Community within the classroom- class jobs Life skills Use of Centers- optimize time on task, smaller groups to complete lessons Hands-on activities- important because all students learn in different ways Strengths of the children- sharing their talents

8. Responsibility and Behavior Give me 5 Daily Take home folders Three B’s Homework- not graded, but is reflected in the study section on the report card Create and follow classroom rules and expectations A safe and caring classroom environment Grading scale. Beg, Prg, Prof, Adv

9. Reading Critical thinking skills will be emphasized Developing sight word vocabulary Fluency goal: 90 WPM Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Literacy support at home Literacy Block Journeys Reading series Daily 5 Guided reading groups with text at individual reading levels Daily whole group instruction, vocabulary and comprehension

10. Writing Writing workshop Personal narratives Letter writing Author studies Poetry Reflective journals Incorporating writing in all subject areas Six Traits of Writing Ideas- the focus of the piece Organization- grouping of ideas and details Sentence Fluency- multiple sentences of varied beginnings and lengths Word Choice- energized verbs and precise words Voice-emotions of personality in the piece Conventions- Spelling, punctuation, capitalization

11. Language Arts Spelling Sitton Spelling Words often used in students writing Weekly homework assignments End of week test Grammar Incorporated in our reading/writing block Sentence structures and the different parts of a sentence Verbs, nouns, adjectives, compound words, contractions, etc.

12. Math Addition and subtraction facts to 18 Regrouping with addition and subtraction up to 3 place values Time to 5 minutes Making change with money and adding it to a dollar Geometry: shapes, solid figures, symmetry, congruent figures We are focusing on practical application Guided Math Math stations Work in pairs, individually, and/or groups Computers, calculators, cubes, dice, rulers, flash cards, pattern blocks, etc. Talk, represent, and write about math

13. Technology Imagine Learning Computers in the classroom Smart Board to enhance classroom learning and student involvement Portable Lab Raz-Kids IXL

14. Parent Tips With Math… Believe that your child can successfully learn mathematics Expect your child to work hard to learn mathematics Have your child explain the problem and his-her thinking out loud and show all work Practice basic addition and subtraction facts daily Help your child connect math with daily life and point out your own activities that involve math Keep open communication between school and home

15. Science and Social Studies Inquiry, observe, predict, measure, etc Life cycles of plants and animals Be a scientist Earth Science Physical Science Social Studies: Communities and building good citizens Citizenship in the classroom and throughout the building daily

16. Specials Library Art Music PE- tennis shoes required

17. Birthdays Each class celebrates birthdays Students may choose to bring a treat Treats must be store bought Birthday party invites, if sent, must be for every student

18. Communication Report cards sent home quarterly Fall parent teacher conferences October 19 and 20 Additional Emails, phone calls, notes and meetings as required Don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher Classroom newsletters Pawnee newsletter biweekly Open house: September 15

19. Parent Involvement Support and reinforce your child’s good study habits Review your child’s homework and test results Become a member of our school’s PTO Volunteer in the classroom, chaperone a field trip, assist with a special project or at a special event Attend parent gatherings, meetings, and trainings Come to school activities and special events

20. Steps for success at home Read with your child at least 15 minutes a day and talk about what you read Check your child’s backpack daily Practice math facts daily Talk about the day with your child Have your child complete any homework that comes home and return to school Limit television, video games, and computer time Come to school everyday on time Get lots of rest and eat breakfast.

21. Fall Fundraiser Books and Bingo Fundraiser due____ By selling more items, students can win prizes Fundraisers help us earn money for our school Books and Bingo night at Pawnee September 22 Pizza order forms need to be returned by _____ All students will walk away with at least 1 book, but the possibility to win many!

22. Thank You For Coming Your commitment is essential! Thank you for your continued efforts in your child’s education!