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Agenda for the Evening Second Grade Curriculum Daily Class Schedule Behavior Expectations Homework & Friday Folders Healthy Birthday Treats & Snacks Volunteering Second Grade Curriculum Daily Class Schedule Behavior Expectations Homework & Friday Folders Healthy Birthday Treats & Snacks Volunteering

School Mission: The Del Mar Heights Global Village Community fosters academic excellence, creative expression, and social responsibility which empowers every child to SOAR to NEW HEIGHTS.

Vision All children love to learn in our environment where education is the shared responsibility of the entire school community..

We Believe That Children are our highest priority Each person has an inherent dignity and unique worth Learning is a lifelong process A safe and secure learning environment allows children to test new skills and explore new areas in which failure provides important lessons learned A strong sense of community brings our similarities and differences together to anchor our children in school community life Children are our highest priority Each person has an inherent dignity and unique worth Learning is a lifelong process A safe and secure learning environment allows children to test new skills and explore new areas in which failure provides important lessons learned A strong sense of community brings our similarities and differences together to anchor our children in school community life

We Believe In: The development of the whole child in his/her social, physical, emotional, and academic growth The fundamental values of honesty, respect, trustworthiness, and responsibility The pursuit of excellence Personal and professional integrity The development of the whole child in his/her social, physical, emotional, and academic growth The fundamental values of honesty, respect, trustworthiness, and responsibility The pursuit of excellence Personal and professional integrity

Second Grade Team Mrs. Waldal Mrs. Rollins Mrs. Ralston Mrs. Waldal Mrs. Rollins Mrs. Ralston

Paige Rollins University of the Pacific –BA, Elementary Education focus on GATE and CLAD –Master of Education thesis on ADHD University of San Diego –Accepted to start Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership 12 years of teaching experience Master/Mentor Teacher –BTSA –- Del Mar Math Leadership Committee University of the Pacific –BA, Elementary Education focus on GATE and CLAD –Master of Education thesis on ADHD University of San Diego –Accepted to start Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership 12 years of teaching experience Master/Mentor Teacher –BTSA –- Del Mar Math Leadership Committee

21 st Century Learner Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Collaboration Agility and Adaptability Initiative Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Collaboration Agility and Adaptability Initiative Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination

Language Arts Reading Curriculum: Word analysis, fluency, vocabulary development, decoding (phonics), word recognition, structure of informational materials, comprehension, story elements (plot, setting, characters, etc.), parts of speech, reading strategies Instruction: Leveled reading, guided reading, shared reading Reading Curriculum: Word analysis, fluency, vocabulary development, decoding (phonics), word recognition, structure of informational materials, comprehension, story elements (plot, setting, characters, etc.), parts of speech, reading strategies Instruction: Leveled reading, guided reading, shared reading

Writing Curriculum: Grammar, phonics, the writing process, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraphs, proofreading, handwriting, narrative stories, friendly letters, expository

Spelling Friday Tests Frequently used, irregular words, long-vowel, r-controlled, consonant-blend patterns Friday Tests Frequently used, irregular words, long-vowel, r-controlled, consonant-blend patterns

Math Friday Math Fact Tests +, -, x Chapter 1 Number Sense & Patterns Chapter 2Addition Strategies Chapter 3Subtraction Strategies Chapter 4Data and Grouping Chapter 5Two Digit Addition Chapter 6Two Digit Subtraction Chapter 7Money Friday Math Fact Tests +, -, x Chapter 1 Number Sense & Patterns Chapter 2Addition Strategies Chapter 3Subtraction Strategies Chapter 4Data and Grouping Chapter 5Two Digit Addition Chapter 6Two Digit Subtraction Chapter 7Money

Chapter 8Multiplication & Division Chapter 9Fractions Chapter 10 Numbers to 1,000 Chapter 11Geometry Chapter 12 Measurement and Time Chapter 13 Three-Digit Addition Chapter 14 Three-Digit Subtraction Standards Review End of Year Review and Extension Chapter 8Multiplication & Division Chapter 9Fractions Chapter 10 Numbers to 1,000 Chapter 11Geometry Chapter 12 Measurement and Time Chapter 13 Three-Digit Addition Chapter 14 Three-Digit Subtraction Standards Review End of Year Review and Extension

Social Studies Unit 1We Belong to Many Groups Unit 2Where We Live (Geography) Unit 3We All Work Together (Economics) Unit 4Heroes (Biographies) Unit 5Being a Good Citizen (Government) Unit 6Ancestors Understanding Differences Unit 1We Belong to Many Groups Unit 2Where We Live (Geography) Unit 3We All Work Together (Economics) Unit 4Heroes (Biographies) Unit 5Being a Good Citizen (Government) Unit 6Ancestors Understanding Differences

Science Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations Physical Science:Motion, Force, Gravity, Magnets, and Sound Life Science: Animals, Life Cycles, Adaptations, Plants, Flowers Earth Science: Geology, Soil, Fossils, Natural Resources Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations Physical Science:Motion, Force, Gravity, Magnets, and Sound Life Science: Animals, Life Cycles, Adaptations, Plants, Flowers Earth Science: Geology, Soil, Fossils, Natural Resources

Daily Class Schedule DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE 8:00-10:15 Language Arts Standardized Tasks, Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Individualized Reading, Spelling and Phonics, Grammar 10:15-10:30Snack & Recess 10:30-11:15 Math 11:15-noon Writers’ Workshop & Handwriting noon-12:45 Lunch & Recess DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE 8:00-10:15 Language Arts Standardized Tasks, Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Individualized Reading, Spelling and Phonics, Grammar 10:15-10:30Snack & Recess 10:30-11:15 Math 11:15-noon Writers’ Workshop & Handwriting noon-12:45 Lunch & Recess

12:45-1:10 DEAR 1:10-1:20 Math model drawing/word problems 1:20-2:10 Science or Social Studies 2:10-2:30 Daily Reflections, Star Student Teacher Read Out-loud, Enrichment 12:45-1:10 DEAR 1:10-1:20 Math model drawing/word problems 1:20-2:10 Science or Social Studies 2:10-2:30 Daily Reflections, Star Student Teacher Read Out-loud, Enrichment

Extended Studies Classes Mondays & Thursdays Library Computer Lab Art Physical Education Music (in class) Spanish (Mrs. Zobell is volunteering) Library Computer Lab Art Physical Education Music (in class) Spanish (Mrs. Zobell is volunteering)

Our Classroom Guide Behavior Expectations Book Orders due on Fridays Friday Folders returned on Monday with Daily Reflections Homework and Homework Folders Star of the Week Behavior Expectations Book Orders due on Fridays Friday Folders returned on Monday with Daily Reflections Homework and Homework Folders Star of the Week

How You Can Help Get involved –Volunteer in class or at home Room Parent, Weekly Volunteer Math Centers Understanding Differences Prepare class materials at home –Foundation donation –Escript and box tops Get involved –Volunteer in class or at home Room Parent, Weekly Volunteer Math Centers Understanding Differences Prepare class materials at home –Foundation donation –Escript and box tops

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Help at Home –Check and correct homework –Practice math facts –Read with your child –Be on time to school –Plan family trips during school vacations –Make medical/ dental appointments on early release Wednesdays –Check and correct homework –Practice math facts –Read with your child –Be on time to school –Plan family trips during school vacations –Make medical/ dental appointments on early release Wednesdays

A Healthy School Healthy Snacks Birthday Treats are healthy treats *teaching by example fruits, vegetables, and water Healthy Snacks Birthday Treats are healthy treats *teaching by example fruits, vegetables, and water

The Starfish Story adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?"" Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?""

The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!"

At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It made a difference for that one.” At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It made a difference for that one.”