Welcome to Curriculum Night! Presented by Ms. Scheitlin & Miss. Swanson

Investigations IN NUMBER, DATA, & SPACE This is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think creatively, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a deeper understanding of the mathematical content. Curriculum Units Covered: 1.Counting, Coins, & Combinations 2.Shapes, Blocks, & Symmetry 3.Stickers, Number Strings, & Story Problems 4.Pockets, Teeth, & Favorite Things 5.How Many Floors? How Many Rooms? 6.How Many Tens? How Many Ones? 7.Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group 8.Partners, Teams & Paper Clips 9.Measuring Length & Time

Additional Math Resources Fosnot Series Supplemental Addition & Subtraction Lessons – Place Value – Open Number Line – Early Algebra Van de Walle Math games & mini- lessons to support deeper understanding of mathematical practices CGI: Cognitive Guided Instruction Learning through problem solving Learning to solve problems in multiple ways Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions

Language Arts Harcourt Trophies Vocabulary Comprehension Guided Comprehension Independent Reading Shared Reading Flexible Groups Spelling Phonics Reading Fluency Writing Writer’s Workshop Approach Six-Trait Writing (Daily Exercises) Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Conventions Sentence Fluency Additional Activities Read Aloud Handwriting Daily Language (Grammar)

Science Weather Life Cycles Human Body Mini Science Inquiries (Scientific Method) Purpose Research Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Conclusion

Social Studies Harcourt’s People We Know Strands Covered:  American & World History  Civics & Government (yearlong research project)  Geography  Economics

Health Harcourt Health & Fitness  Healthy behaviors & habits  Personal hygiene  Staying safe & well  Keeping fit & active

Technology Within the classroom: - 5 laptops (2 more coming soon!) - 1 desktop - SmartBoard - Projector - Document camera In the computer lab: desktops - Projector - Document camera - Laser printers (color and black & white) Educational resources are available even at home! They can be found on the Kyrene homepage under the Student tab or on our class webpages.

Mariposa is implementing a school-wide PBIS program What is PBIS? – Positive Behavior Intervention System – Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior – Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors – Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions – Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills – Consistency throughout the school All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters Together We Achieve BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together! – School Store coupons (Blast Coupons) – Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons) – Principal’s Lunch – Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

Lifelong Guidelines: Trustworthiness Truthfulness Active Listening No Put-Downs Personal Best Lifeskills: Caring Common Sense Cooperation Courage Courtesy Effort Flexibility Friendship Initiative Integrity Organization Patience Perseverance Pride Problem Solving Resourcefulness Responsibility Sense of Humor

Rules & Expectations Positive Reinforcement Star Jar (treasure box prizes) Blast Coupons Stickers Treats Homework Passes Desk Inspector Consequences Behavior System (behavior chart) Lifeskills Time Out /phone call/note home Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues

Homework & Communication Communication folder MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s) MUST be brought to school each day Remove papers daily Behavior calendar needs to be initialed by parent for yellow or red Homework Grade level weekly menu Weekly reading—minimum of 80 minutes/week (weekends included!) Child should be writing the title of their book each night. 4 Spelling practice activities weekly Additional practice will be assigned as needed Communication s Phone calls Notes home Weekly Buzz Newsletter Occasional Progress Reports

Specials 45 minutes once a week of each of the following: Monday Music - Mrs. Rooder Tuesday Library – Mrs. Berns Wednesday Computer Lab Thursday Art-Ms Albers Friday P.E. – Mrs. Allen Individual class schedules are available online

Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Learning Read with them at least 80 minutes every week Write, write, write… even if it’s only a few sentences. Skip count (2’s, 5’s, 10’s) Sort & count money Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards or Telling time using an analog clock (not digital ) Go over the homework with your child Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills

Thank You for Coming Note Card for Questions ?? Write back to your child Teacher Wishes Second Grade Book (pink) Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern) We look forward to a very successful year with your children! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm