1. Welcome to Second Grade Curriculum Night… Meet the amazing kids of room 141 and 142… Fearless Thinkers Incredible Learners

2. Meet the Teachers Mrs. Jenna Thoresen Mrs. Kelsey Cook 2nd Grade - Room 141 and 142 Email: thoresenj@issaquah.wednet.edu cookk@issaquah.wednet.edu http://www.briarwood.issaquah.wednet.edu/ Phone: 425-837-5022 Thoresen 425-837-5021 Cook

3. All About Mrs.Thoresen 14 th year of teaching 6th year at Briarwood Went to WSU /graduated from WWU Masters degree in Education with endorsements in Special Ed. and ELL Married 15 years Two children, Jacob (7 th grader at Maywood) & Jaxson (2 nd grader in Mrs. Dean’s class) I Love to support all my kids in activities they do out of school

4. All About Mrs. Cook 6 th year of teaching 3rd year at Briarwood I have a Bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University, with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Reading. Masters degree in Education Married 3 years (Sean) Grew up in the Briarwood community I am really excited to be a part of your child’s life and I look forward to getting to know all of you this year!

5. Lunch and Recess Recess/Lunch 11:10 – 11:55 a.m. Recess 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

6. Reading Daily 5 Literacy Workshop (Guided Reading Groups/One-on-one with Mrs. Thoresen and Mrs. Cook) Making Meaning Reading Curriculum (new this year) Fluency, Accuracy, Comprehension and Vocabulary strategies Phonics/Skill Instruction Genres LOTS of Read Alouds! Read to Self/Partner Reading Reading at Home 4 th /5th Grade Reading Buddies

7. The Daily 5 Tasks Creating Independent Learners Read to Self The best way to become a better reader is to practice each day with “Good Fit” books that you have selected yourself. It’s fun! Work on Writing Just like reading the best way to become a better writer is to write each day. It’s fun! Read to Someone Partner reading provides opportunities to practice strategies, improve fluency, check for understanding, and hear your own voice while sharing in the learning community.

8. The Daily 5 Tasks (Cont’d) Word Work Expanded vocabulary leads to greater fluency in reading, therefore increasing comprehension. Becoming more proficient as a speller leads to writing fluency and the ability to get your ideas down on paper. Listen to Reading Just hearing fluent and expressive reading of good literature expands your vocabulary; helps build your stamina and will make you a better reader.

9. I PICK “Good Fit Books” 1. I look at a book 2. P urpose 3. I nterest 4. C omprehend 5. K now all the words The kids will learn to ask themselves these questions when choosing books for their book boxes… Am I interested?? Do I know the words? Do I understand what I’m reading?

10. Title 1 BW-Title 1 School-higher than the district average of free- reduced lunch. BW-Title 1 School-higher than the district average of free- reduced lunch. Federal money is provided for additional support in core subject areas. Federal money is provided for additional support in core subject areas. Briarwood provides small group support in reading, math & writing to identified students. Briarwood provides small group support in reading, math & writing to identified students. Based upon assessment data and teacher recommendation, students qualify for services for one school year. Qualifying one year does not guarantee services the next. Based upon assessment data and teacher recommendation, students qualify for services for one school year. Qualifying one year does not guarantee services the next. Identified students will be invited via Permission Slips late September. Identified students will be invited via Permission Slips late September. Title 1 Teachers Rachel Patty-Math & Writing-pattyr@issaquah.wednet.edu Stephanie Mayo-Reading-mayos@issaquah.wednet.edu

11. Math Workshop Four days a week 8 groups with 5-6 kids in each group Groups based on ability or need depending on skill we are working on Daily rotations include… *Hands on manipulatives or games *Work on my own *Teacher time *Practice math facts Common Core Standards and Everyday Math curriculum drive our small group instruction

12. Math Workshop Additional items: *Ongoing assessments *Extra Common Core math work daily *FASTT math *EDM online www.everydaymathonline.comwww.everydaymathonline.com *IXL program www.IXL.comwww.IXL.com

13. What does writing look like in 2 nd grade? Teacher guided writing Daily 5 (Work on Writing) Reader’s Response Journals (Home and school) Lucy Calkins Curriculum *Writer’s Workshop format: focused mini-lesson, time to write, time to share Writing process (pre-write, draft, edit…)

14. Science and Social Studies 2 nd Grade Science Units –Physical Science (Force and Motion) –Earth and Space Science (The Sun’s Daily Motion) –Life Science (Life Cycles and Changes in Ecosystems--Wetlands) 2 nd Grade Social Studies Units Neighborhoods/Communities Geography/Map skills

15. Health/Fitness Harcourt Health and Fitness is designed to help students develop positive behaviors and attitudes that will lead to a lifetime of good health. Germs/Healthy Habits/Illness Body Systems

16. Specialist Schedule MusicThurs. & Fri 12:30-1:00 Fearless Thinkers 1:00-1:30 Incredible Learners LibraryMonday 8:40-9:10 Fearless Thinkers 9:10-9:40 Incredible Learners P.E Mon. & Tues. 12:30-1:00 Fearless Thinkers 1:00-1:30 Incredible Learners Computer LabMonday 8:40 Incredible Learners/9:10 Fearless Thinkers

17. Behavior Expectations Our Class Rules: Show respect Make good decisions Solve problems

18. Homework Weekly homework calendars go home in Monday’s H.E.R.O folder Homework is sent home daily. (Home links or other math practice activity) Homework and folder are due the next morning along with the blue weekly calendar. Homework reinforces and reviews skills, teaches study habits and responsibility. Please check over that your child has completed the homework correctly and initial the homework calendar Students are also expected to read or be read to at least 15 min/night. Record minutes on the calendar in front of homework folder (RAH minutes will need to be recorded online).

19. Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences will be held on December 4 th and December 5 th (Wed. and Thurs.) Please fill out the conference request form and leave on your child’s desk or return at your convenience! Please indicate if there is an older/younger sibling to coordinate times with.

20. Report Cards Report cards are sent home three times a year: November 27, 2013 March 14, 2014 June 18, 2014 *Report cards and classroom work are based on 4-3-2-1 scale.

21. Testing in 2 nd grade… Stanford Testing- Week of January 27 th 2014 CogAT- Week of March 17 th 2014 Fountas & Pinnell- (3x/year)

22. Mystery Reader One of the most fun ways to volunteer… Surprise your child Read his/her favorite book/s to the class Anyone can do it… Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, etc. Great way to get to know your child’s class! Birthday???? If interested, please sign up tonight!

23. Volunteers We appreciate volunteers of all types! Please take time to fill out the Google Survey before 9/30. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ 12aGdkDan6zphgaabnDCg-hy- 3EaR7bwyeyvQm9V1Xls/viewfor m https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ 12aGdkDan6zphgaabnDCg-hy- 3EaR7bwyeyvQm9V1Xls/viewfor m We would like to start volunteers the 2 nd week of October.

24. Miscellaneous Super Star Student of the Week Jogathon…This Friday! Newsletters/Blog Book orders

25. for coming this evening!