1. Second Grade Teachers: Cameron Baker, Laura Bryant, Vicki Caldwell, Ellie Cormack, Crystal Larson, and Barry Vasek

2. The Critical Triangle Parents, teachers and students must work together to achieve EXCELLENCE and to EMPOWER SUCCESS. Teachers Parents Students

3. Curriculum TEKS District Scope and Sequence (ARRC)

4. Reading (Language Arts) Components of the Daily 5 Reading with Meaning Teacher Read Aloud Shared Reading Words Their Way Guided Reading Independent Reading

5. Writing (Language Arts) *Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Model -units of study (narrative, expository, poetry) -follows a structured model daily a connection teaching point active engagement link to writing conferring time **Publishing at end of Unit** (authentic & demonstrates developmental gains)

6. Math *Notebooks *Problem solving *Multiple Strategies *Hands on/manipulatives *Origo addition and subtraction facts (fluency strategies) *Differentiated Instruction

7. Social Studies/Science * Research Projects *Integrated with reading and math *Hands on (Scientific Investigations) *Units *Notebooks/learning logs

8. Technology *Laptop computers for use in classroom *Integrated into all curriculum areas *Exposure to PowerPoint & Animoto *Science –STEMscopes

9. Report Card Nine Week Grading Period Developmental Continuum A numbering system of 1, 2, 3, 4 Rubric for each indicator on report card Copy of exit level expectations Student Responsibilities Section

10. Grading Check system / faces Rubrics Checklists Observation notes Running records Self assessments may be used to assess students. Grade level assessments are graded with a percentage

11. New Grading Policy If your child makes a 1… on daily work, he/she will be given the opportunity to re-work the daily work at school or home. All tests (excluding district benchmark exams) that receive a 1 will be retaken at school within one week of the original administration. The re-take grade can be improved to a 70.

12. Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) *Expectations posted in each classroom; grade level wide *Positive Reinforcement *Campus Wide Expectations

13. Homework * Read daily * Practice math facts * Check planner for other assignments and initial * A homework menu will be given on Monday and is to be returned the following Monday. Begins September 10 th

14. Communication Planners Folders Newsletter via the website E-mail Phone calls eBackpack/eNews

15. Parent Conferences Fall conferences will take place on Monday, Oct. 8. Conferences will begin after we have completed assessing and observing students. Teachers will be contacting you to discuss conference options.

16. Miscellaneous Money- envelope (driver’s license # on checks) Handbook-dress code Birthday invitations Treats- after lunch at teacher’s convenience (Individual Treats Only – Nothing with frosting) Snack Allergy – depends on classroom needs

17. Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) Nov 1, 2012 @ 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria TAG Testing Parent Information Night If you are interested in knowing more about the program and want to refer your child for testing, you must attend this meeting.

18. Grand Finale We are off to a great start! Thank you for coming tonight.