1. Welcome to Parent Night 2015

2. Mrs. Cashmore 6th year teaching at West 16th year with District 47 Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education Master’s of Teaching and Leadership I LOVE children and I LOVE teaching!

3. CURRICULUM ELA Units of Study balanced literacy with greater emphasis on informational texts academic vocabulary shared reading of grade-level texts guided reading independent reading

4. 6+1 Traits Writing Narrative – Persuasive – Expository Handwriting ez Write is a research-based, developmentally appropriate handwriting curriculum for children ranging from Preschool through Fifth Grade. This is a new curriculum starting in Kindergarten, First and now Second. Spelling based on high frequency words, awareness of letter/sound correlation, spelling patterns, useful rules, and application in writing.

5. U of Chicago Everyday Math Pattern counting Telling time to the minute Counting money Addition/subtraction facts, double digit numbers, regrouping Problem solving with explanations of the process FOSS Science Pebbles, Sand & Silt ~ Balance & Motion ~ New Plants Rand McNally Social Studies Our Government Cultural Diversity Famous Historians National Holidays Environment Economics Native Americans Mapping Skills

6. Second-GRADE Schedule Science/Social Studies 9:00 – 9:30 ELA 9:30-10:00 Reading & Stations 10:05 – 11:15 Lunch & Recess 11:15 – 12:05 Writing 12:10 – 1:05 Encore Classes 1:05 – 2:05 *Except Thurs. Math 2:10-3:10 Read Aloud 3:10-3:20 Pack Up/Dismissal 3:20 – 3:30

7. HOMEWORK Reading - 20 minutes daily Please initial Reading Log and spend a few minutes discussing the books. Math - Home Link nightly

8. District 47 Homework Policies Homework is used to reinforce and apply previously covered concepts, principals, and skills. Please check the D47 Handbook for the policy regarding homework missed due to illness. It can be requested after 1 st day of absence by calling the office. Homework missed due to vacation can be completed UPON RETURN OF THE STUDENT.

9. Progress Reports New Progress Report

10. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)

11. * Feel free to call, send an email, or write a note. * Please check out the latest news at our classroom website. http://home.d47.org/wes/cccashmore http://home.d47.org/wes/cccashmore * Watch for emails from West that include important dates and reminders. Communication is Vital!

12. Bits of business! Conferences in October (Sign up Genius)(Sign up Genius) Be on time ~ bell rings at 8:50 Snacks ~ quick & healthy Clean gym shoes for locker Birthdays ~ No food allowed Lunch ticket encouraged ($26.00) Write your child a quick note and make a guess on “Who Am I?”

13. THANK YOU FOR COMING! Let’s work together to make this a memorable year filled with growth for your child!