1. Back to School Night SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL 2 nd Grade Barracuda Class

2. A Little About Mrs. Chambliss Anna Chambliss I received my Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Missouri. While teaching, I attended the University of Missouri- St. Louis and earned my Master’s in Elementary Education with a Specialty in Reading. My teaching goal is to create a classroom environment in which students feel safe to take risks. I hope to foster in each child a love of reading and an excitement for learning! I love living in the Florida Keys and feel blessed to be able to start a life here. In my free time, I love to stay active. I enjoy running and rollerblading. I also enjoy spending time on the water. I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. I love Cardinal baseball! This is my second year teaching at Sigsbee, but is my eighth year teaching overall. I have taught both second and third grade. I am certified to be a reading specialist and/or reading coach.

3. A Little About Mrs. Lorenzo Nicole Lorenzo Before having children I taught Pre-K in New York for 6 years. Since then I have volunteered as a Cub Scout leader, school librarian and Coast Guard Ombudsman. My teaching goal is to create a classroom environment in which students have a love for reading and writing. Reading and writing are both a passion of mine and I want the students to feel confident in their ability to become better authors and readers! I am a Coast Guard wife, and a mother of 3 children. My family and I enjoy going to Disney World and exploring beautiful Key West! I was born in New York! I love moving around and experiencing new places, but I am a city girl at heart! This is my first year as a support teacher at Sigsbee, but I have taught Pre-K and worked in school libraries for many years.

4. If you have a question that I don’t answer by the end of the presentation, write it down! If there is anything you would like to tell me about your child, please email me or leave a note. Please fill out the Child and Youth Military Behavior form and take any other papers at your table with you.

5. Curriculum Our curriculum is framed around the Florida State Standards. We have designed units of study that correlate to these standards for 2 nd grade.

6. Guided Reading Small group reading lessons (4-6 students per group) Each group meets 3-5 days a week Groups are formed based on the needs and reading levels of individual students Groups are flexible Teacher helps students to develop understanding of the text while prompting them to use strategies they will need to become independent readers

7. Reading is taught through a workshop model. Instruction will begin with a short mini- lesson. Students will have time for guided practice. While students are working at centers or independently, I will administer small group guided reading lessons. Students will also participate in Sustained Silent Reading time. Reading conferences take place during this time. Reading Workshop

8. The Writer’s Workshop Each day writer’s workshop will begin with a short mini-lesson which focuses on a specific skill. The students will then be given the opportunity to practice this skill in their writing. During this time, I will confer with students or lead a small group. Mentor texts are often used during the mini-lessons and allow for students to learn craft from real authors.

9. Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Individual conferences during independent reading. Mini Lesson Small group guided reading lessons Independent practice during guided reading Wrap up/share Mini Lesson Independent practice Small group lessons Independent conferences Wrap up/share Balanced Literacy

10. Reading and Writing Units of Study Launching Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop Persuasive/Tackling Troubles Opinion Writing How Readers Use Informational Texts Informational Writing Personal and imaginary narratives Folktales

11. Word Study Words Their Way word study program. Research demonstrates memorizing spelling lists is an ineffective way to develop solid spelling skills. During word study, the teacher works with students on word sorts, designed specifically for the student and based on assessments, helping them to understand and generalize spelling patterns.

12. Word Study Homework Your child will work with the same set of words over a two-week period. At the end of the two weeks, your child will be assessed on these words to determine whether or not they have mastered the intended skill. The date for this assessment will be listed on the homework each week. The Word Study Tic-Tac-Toe board will be sent home once at the beginning of the year. Please keep this as a reference to use throughout the year. If lost, you can view or print an extra copy from the 2 nd grade webpage. In the homework notebook, your child should complete 3 activities a week.

13. Math Program is based on the Florida Standards. The methods are often different from the way most of us learned. There is more focus on the why and student explanation of thinking. Go Math! (HW often includes model) XtraMath (please practice facts at home) Calendar Math

14. Integration into other subjects Science Class Science Units of Study: – Inquiry & tools/Crustaceans (first 3 weeks) – Study of Universe (until October) – Study of Earth (until January) – Study of Sea (late March/early April) – Anatomy and Physiology (topical inquiry) What about Science?

15. Schedule Please remember to have your child wear tennis shoes on PE days! The Barracudas go to P.E. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Science is always on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Library day is Wednesday. Please help your child return their library books to school each week.

16. Snack, Water, Etc Bring a refillable water bottle to school We will have class snacks this year. I will email a sign up for second semester before winter break. Please be mindful of our students with nut allergies! Check class website for guidelines. Also be mindful of the fact we only have about 5-10 minutes to pass out snacks. Email me about utensils, coffee filters, plates. Birthdays can be celebrated at school with a healthy birthday snack for the class. 5 hours of volunteer time-you are responsible for recording.

17. Volunteer Opportunities-Please sign up! Holidays and other special occasions Field trips Class snacks Set-up work (sent home) Volunteer Hours Group events will have a sign in sheet (Did you sign in tonight?) Sign in the office if completing hours at school Fill out a volunteer form if completing hours at home

18. Donations If possible, please lend a helping hand. Copy paper!!! Kleenex Paper towels-only if we run out Clorox wipes Card Stock!!! Scholastic Books!!!!!

19. Parent Communication Jupiter is used to send emails and referrals to parents. Jupiter grades to keep track of homework completion. Home-Communication Folders – Sign nightly – Email and leave a note if there is a change for dismissal-also let MWR know – Leave note if there is money – Take out graded papers and other forms

20. Reporting OctoberJanuaryAprilJune ConferenceReport CardConferenceReport Card Reporting Report card- twice in the school year +/- Reading/Writing Continuum DRA GO Math assessments

21. Our Classroom Community We are Teammates!!!! RespectResponsibilityResilience We recognize that we are all unique. We help our learning partners, friends and fellow teammates. Remember our school rules. We can walk away from a tough situation. Fair does not mean same- it’s what is right for you. We are responsible for upholding the image of our school, our classroom and ourselves. We have choices in all situations. We recycle, reduce our waste and reuse supplies. We are all contributors in our classroom community.

22. Homework Homework is assigned every Wednesday and is due back to school the following Tuesday. Always, students should be reading or listening to books for at least 20 minutes a day. Homework consists of: Math pages, Tic Tac Toe chart, Reading Response and Word Study. Doing a little bit a night is the most effective way to complete homework and not feel overwhelmed!

23. Independent Reading and Standardized Testing Percentile Rank Minutes per day 90%............................................. 67.3 70%............................................. 33.4 50%............................................. 9.2 10%.............................................. 1.0 What is the average time America’s students read? 7 minutes per day!

24. How you can help your child succeed READ,READ, READ with your child EVERY night. Discuss what you have read. Predict, infer, question……. Quiz your child nightly on their addition facts or log on to Xtramath! Make homework a priority!

25. Thank You! Thank you for coming to Back to School Night! Questions??