1. Welcome to 2 nd Grade! Curriculum Night 2015-2016

2. About Mrs. Harmon Grew up in NM Bachelors in Education from UNM Masters in Counseling 12 th year of teaching 3 wonderful kids (Jonathan - K, Emily – 3 rd, Olivia – 11th) and an amazing husband/family.

3. Classroom Management Daily Behavior Chart 4-3-2-1 Descriptors Teams Bi-weekly Raffle

4. Our Classroom Snacks –Outside during recess –Healthy choices please Donations - See weekly newsletter Celebrations –Birthdays Save the cake Invitations for all Drop off in office –Holidays Sharing –Star Student

5. English Language Arts Arizona College & Career State Standards (AZCCSS)  READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition)  SPEAKING & LISTENING (once a quarter)  LANGUAGE Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar)  WRITING CURRICULUM MATERIALS  Journeys : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)  Accelerated Reader Program (AR Renaissance Place)  Daily 5

6. Math Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices-Problem Solving Hands on Whole group Small group Independent practice Partner games Weekly assessments

7. Social Studies & Science Units of Study Social Studies World Cultures and Traditions American History US Symbols Geography Economics Science Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns

8. Supporting Your Child Consistent Expectations and Routines –Students will not be able to call home if they forget work at home. –Sign your child’s behavior chart daily. Building Study Skills –Read at home! –Practice Math facts (addition and subtraction within to 20) Homework –The purpose of hw is practice, review, and to build study skills, independence, and responsibility. –Having difficulties? Let me know! If it’s taking more than 20 minutes of focused work, stop. Then send me a note or email to let me know. –Assigned on Monday, due on Friday.

9. Communication –Daily Folder: Check Each School Day Leave at Home: Graded paper and handouts Bring Back to School: Behavior Chart, Unfinished Work, Homework. –Weekly Newsletter: Please print and post! Learning Goals, Important dates/reminders, Specials –Contact Me: Email (preferred method): harmon.andrea@cusd80.com Phone: (480) 224-3244 Note from home (on behavior chart if possible)

10. Volunteers Art Masterpiece Jr. Achievement Room Parent(s): Send out memos, create class directory, plan parties Field Trips (dates and locations TDB, chaperone raffle) Mystery Readers: 1 per month (August-April, through SignUp Genius) Take Home projects *Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.

11. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We are ready for a super 2nd grade year!