1. Welcome to Second Grade!

2. Agenda Stepping up to Second Grade Common Core State Standards Overview of the Second Grade Curriculum Communication with families Testing information Homework

3. Stepping Up To Second Grade Open Space Bathrooms in the Hallway Independence Organizing Time and Materials Behavior Expectations

4. Spring into Character Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Work Hard

5. Common Core State Standards The CCSS are K-12 academic standards in Mathematics and English language arts/literacy. CCSS focus on fewer concepts in mathematics and English Language arts/literacy so that students can learn at greater depth and mastery. Connecticut is one of the states that has adopted CCSS. CCSS will be fully implemented in the 2014-2015 school year. Learn more about CCSS at www.stamfordpublicschools.org www.stamfordpublicschools.org www.achievethecore.org

6. Reader’s Workshop Opening Meeting Work Period o independent reading & response o guided reading groups o conferences Closing Meeting Units: Foundations, Narrative Non-fiction, Poetry, Author Study, CCSS mini unit

7. Writer’s Workshop Opening Meeting Work Period o independent writing o guided writing groups o conferences Closing Meeting Units: Foundations, Narrative, Non-fiction, Poetry, Author Study, CCSS mini unit

8. Everyday Mathematics SPS uses the Everyday Mathematics Program aligned to CCSS. Problem solving Addition and Subtraction Place value Time and Money Measurement and estimation Represent and interpret data (graphs) Shapes and attributes All Second Graders are expected to be fluent in addition and subtraction facts through 10 at the beginning of the year. Please practice over the summer!

9. Science  Changes (matter)  Soil  Plants *Field trips

10. Parent Communications Monthly grade level newsletter (Jaguar News) Springdale School website Springdale School Facebook page PTO email blast Printed monthly calendar

11. Testing Information EM unit assessments DRA Fall September 4-28 (Level 18) Winter January 15-February 13 (Level 24) Spring April 22-May 17 (Level 28 NF) The Spring Benchmark Level 28 NF is the first written response on the DRA 2. The reason that the benchmark numbers are closer is because the differences between levels are much larger (oral vs. written retelling) !

12. Homework Math Read every night Reading homework TBD Homework is to be completed by your child with your supervision and assistance as necessary. Homework is an extension of classwork!

13. Thank you for coming!