1. Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Quattrocchi

2. Classroom Management Positive Recognition of Professional Behavior and Achievements WOW! Slips, Bucket Fillers, Incentive Box, Super Man Can, Mr. Potato Head, Victory Vines, On a Roll, etc…. BE A PRO Self-Reflections Second Grade Team Solutions Differentiate Site Solutions Best Effort A ppropriate P repared R espectful & Responsible O n-Task

3. Our Classroom Donation Coupons –Ticonderoga Pencils #2 Work and Erasable Red Checking –Storage Celebrations –Birthdays Save the Cake Invitations for All –Holidays Sharing –Student Spotlight –We’ll Share Wednesdays Snacks –Outside During Recess –Healthy Choices Only

4. English Language Arts Arizona College & Career State Standards (AZCCSS)  READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition)  SPEAKING & LISTENING  LANGUAGE Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar)  WRITING CURRICULUM MATERIALS  Journeys : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)  Accelerated Reader Program (AR Renaissance Place)  Thinking Maps

5. Math Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices-Problem Solving CURRICULUM MATERIALS Bridges in Mathematics Number Corner www.mathlearningcenter.org Excel Math Program www.excelmath.com

6. Social Studies, Science and Technology Units of Study Social Studies World Cultures and Traditions American History US Symbols Geography Economics Science Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns

7. 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 *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, review and to build essential study skills

8. 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 envelope.

9. 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

10. 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 3 rd Quarter  PTO Room Parent-  Field Trips- Off campus adventures  Classroom- Be part of supporting building knowledge in room 16  Volunteers- Always welcome in 2 nd Grade *Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.

11. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We are ready for a super second grade year!