1. Thank you for taking part in your child’s educational journey.
Welcome!
Thank you for taking part in your child’s educational journey.

2. As sugar and flour come together to make A wonderful cookie creation that you bake, Parents and teachers join as one To create an educated daughter or son.
It takes lots of love, caring and understanding But an individual will emerge who is special notwithstanding. We will work together to help each child bloom So they can grow and prosper as they learn in this room.
So I share this little confection with you as I say I am committed to helping your child grow each and every day. Yes, the road is long, but the journey's begun As I strive to educate your daughter or your son.
Marzee Woodward, 1997

3. Second Grade Curriculum
Connected to Arizona Academic Standards and Common Core Standards
Learning objectives are posted daily
for student/parent/volunteer reference
Second graders take a Standardized Test
in the spring

4. Math Addition, subtraction, & multiplication
Place Value (0 through 1,000)
Problem solving (word problems and logical thinking)
Telling time and counting money
Geometry
Patterns and Algebra
Graphing
Measurement
Fractions
Whole group instruction
Small group instruction
Math Block
Activities and games
Hands on lessons
Independent practice
Assessment

5. Writing
Writing will be incorporated throughout all academic areas, as well as focused on separately.
We will utilize the writing process which includes the following stages:

6. Second graders will write stories, friendly letters, poems, and more!
6+1 Writing Traits
Ideas and Content
Organization
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Conventions
Word Choice
1 = Publishing
Second graders will write stories, friendly letters, poems, and more!

7. Lifelong Thinking Tools
Thinking Maps
Lifelong Thinking Tools

8. Reading New and engaging stories each week
The Harcourt Trophies Anthology
New and engaging stories each week
Weekly assessments
Flexible Reading Block (90 minutes daily)
Guided reading groups
Reading stations, reading menu choices, and independent work
Please encourage your child to read daily!

9. Reading Block
To better meet the needs of your child as a reader:
Second graders will be put into differentiated reading groups.
Students will be grouped based on data in flexible groups.
Blocking allows teachers to better target your child’s specific reading needs and help them to reach their highest potential.
Guided reading books will go home nightly. Please read and do any activities involving that book with your child each night and return signed the next day.
Reading folders or bag
Please encourage your child to read daily!

10. Science The Scientific Method Life Cycles Body Systems
Science standards:
The Scientific Method
Life Cycles
Body Systems
Solids, Liquids, & Gases
Weather and Clouds
Technology

11. Social Studies Timelines People and events of the past
Here are our social studies units for this year:
Timelines
People and events of the past
National Symbols and Holidays
Mapping
Government
Communities

12. The Responsible Thinking Process
· What are you doing?
· What are the rules?
· What happens when you break a rule?
· Is that what you want to have happen?
· What would you rather have happen?
· Is what I am doing getting me what I want?
· Are you willing to make things better?
· What is your plan?
· What will happen if you break the rule again?

13. Field Trips Tax Credit Donations!!! Possibilities: Slim Goodbody
Phoenix
Cookie Company
Mac Farms
Tax Credit Donations!!!

14. Homework reinforces what we are currently learning in class.
A homework packet will go home every Friday in your child’s binder. The cover sheet will be posted on the classroom website page every week.
In addition, four Spelling Menu activities must be completed every week.
The weekly homework packet and Spelling Menu activities are due back the following Friday.
Your child will also have nightly reading and a reading log from their reading block teacher.
Students should read at least 20 minutes per night.
Homework reinforces what we are currently learning in class.

15. Folders Binder Reading Folder or Bag
Homework packet goes home every Friday
Please sign the cover sheet
Leave the Spelling Menu activities in the binder all quarter
Homework needs to be returned by the following Friday
Important work and school papers may be in the binder
Newsletter will be posted on our classroom website
Reading Folder or Bag
Nightly reading books and possible assignments from reading block
Reading Log
HFW for the quarter
Working Folder (in your child’s desk)
Stays at school for assignments they are still “working on” and need to complete in their spare time
Often times pieces are kept in there for later dates

16. Student Progress Progress reports sent home every 4 ½ weeks
Report cards issued every 9 week
Students will receive indicators:
MS (Meets Standard)
P (Progressing)
AC (Area of Concern)

17. Important News Volunteers (please sign up tonight!) Art Masterpiece
Birthday Book Club
Field Trip Opportunities/Tax Credit
Weekly Special Spark (coming soon!)
Second Grade Sparks T-shirt
Behavior Plan

18. Are there any questions?

19. Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you throughout your child’s education this school year!