1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Mrs. Atkinson 2nd Grade Room 163

2. Fueling Success for every student, every school Fueling Success for every student, every school

3. Curriculum Night Video

4. PTSA/ ISF Thank You... PTSA Kate Poster (Science) iPads Teacher/Grade Level $$$ Toy Man (Science) Box Tops (fund raisers) ISF Book Room Science Curriculum Writing – Matt Glover

5. Who is Mrs. Atkinson? Grew up in Woodinville, WA Received teaching degree in Elementary Education at Eastern Washington University with an endorsement in reading 8th year teaching at Grand Ridge Special interests- Disney, dance, movies, and family Received Masters in reading at City University

6. In Your Packet 2015- 2016

7. 2nd Grade Curriculum Reading- Reader’s Workshop and Making Meaning Math- Everyday Math and Common Core Social Studies- Communities Health- Germs Science- Sun’s Daily Motion Force Makes Things Move Life Cycles Changes In Ecosystems Writing- Writer’s Workshop- Lucy Calkins Spelling- Phonics Program and “no excuse” words

8. Communication The best way to contact me or let me know of changes is by email Newsletter is monthly and will be sent via email distribution list and accessible on our class website. Look for frequent updates on our class website Classroom website!!! Let’s Explore

9. Reading Reading groups and individual conferencing District scope and sequence and our reading curriculum- Making Meaning Time for students to be independently engaged in meaningful literacy activities (Reader’s workshop) F&P (Fountas and Pinnell) reading assessment to find students “just right” level and guide reading instruction in the classroom

10. Making Meaning District reading curriculum focused on comprehension Fits with our reader’s workshop model Aligns with common core Research based Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write independently while I provide focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students. We have and will continue to spend our first weeks working intensely on building our reading and writing stamina, learning the behaviors of reader’s workshop and fostering our classroom community.

11. What Does Reader’s Workshop Look Like? 15 minute focus lesson 20 minute read to self and response 15 minute spelling/ word work session 15 minute choice session 10 minute share circle and reading discussion

12. Choosing Good Fit Books Use the I PICK acronym to help pick books I - Choose a book P- Purpose- why do I want to read it? I- Interest -does it interest me? C- Comprehend -Am I understanding what I am reading? K- I know -most of the words

13. Comprehension Strategies Making connections Sequencing Monitoring for meaning Story elements Questioning Predicting Visualizing Inferring Determining importance Summarizing Text features Literary/ narrative devices (simile, alliteration)

14. At Home… Children need to see people important to them reading in order to see reading as important! Let your kids see you reading, even magazines and newspapers Develop family reading time where everyone reads Read a chapter book together Ask questions and discuss books while reading. Have a “home library” with just right books that your students are interested in

15. Scholastic Book Orders A great way to build your home library is through scholastic book orders. Scholastic offers great selection and great prices with the goal to get books in kids hands and get them reading. How do I order? *This year orders will be available online only *Order’s will be available on a monthly basis *Website: http://clubs.scholastic.com/http://clubs.scholastic.com/ Class activation code: GQJMV

16. Writing Just like reading, we write every day Work on Writing- student choice Writers Workshop – narrative and expository writing going through the writing process using the newly adopted writing curriculum- “Units of Study” Informational Writing - using science and social studies topics Weekend Journals -weekly letter to me Home Journals- Bi-weekly coming home every other Friday

17. Lucy Calkins Units of Study Narrative, Information, Opinion, Poetry Focusing on the writing process not the final product Goal based Each unit has 3 bends (bend 1 learning the genre) Rubric once a unit Building good writing skills across genres “Publishing”

18. Phonics/Spelling " No Excuse" Words Spelling words taken from writing Differentiation whenever possible to meet students needs Word patterns and distinctions about words are stressed Idea is to learn words for a lifetime rather than just A test! Buddy Spelling- 6 words a week (3 focus and 3 from need)

19. A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly Frequent practice of basic skills, often through Games Lessons based on activities and discussion Mathematical content that goes beyond basic Arithmetic In Everyday Mathematics you can expect to see…

20. Math Workshop M-Math Facts (IXL EDM games) A- At your Seat (worksheet skill practice) T- Teacher (lesson, review, reteach, extensions) H- Hands On (games, manipulatives, math tools) Differentiated (Unit Pre- Assessments)

21. Everyday Math Online/ IXL https://www.everydaymathonline.com/ Online Games Reference Book (online) Family Letters –Each unit –Homework Answers –Information about skills being taught

22. Need help on homework? Look here!

23. 2 nd Grade Homework The goal of homework in 2 nd grade is to build good study habits and teach responsibility 2 nd graders should spend 20 min. a night on homework. Reading should be in addition. If your student works for 20 min. and can’t finish, just write me a note telling me why it is not complete- we don’t want homework to become frustrating Homework is not meant to be challenging, but reinforce skills learned in school Pick a homework area and set routines Vacation during school days

24. Math Homework Math homework will be coming home 4 nights a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Starting after lesson 1.11 The math homework will be practice for the lesson learned that day Math homework is due the next day

25. Reading Response Journal Wednesday to Wednesday Minimum 20min. of reading a night 3 nights a week Record Day,Minutes Read and Title of Book on weekly log Students will also have one reading response entry they need to complete for the week (this should take about 10min.)

26. Behavior Expectations We make GRAND choices that don't cause a problem for anyone. Class Jewel Jar Ticket Jar for Friday Raffle In our class we show respect, solve the problem, and make good decisions to help us REACH FAR and BE GRAND! Team Points- focus on social skills Fun Friday- Students could lose time if not making grand choices Grizzly Gold- school wide

27. Report Cards Standards based A " 3 " is the target for students The scoring guide is available on the district website Report cards this year are electronic Expect comments for scores of 1 or 2, not necessary for scores of 3 or 4

28. Other… Celebrations/Birthdays Snack/Water Bottle Star Student of the Week Personal Items (clothing and toys)/June box Parent Volunteers- Still need “room parent” and “art docent”- sign up at back table Planners, Green Folders and Weekly Reflection Conferences- Online- will go live before November 1 st

29. What can you do to support your child this year? READ, READ, READ! Your child benefits from you reading to them and reading on their own at home. Make writing REAL (write notes to teacher, relatives, make grocery lists, etc.) Practice and memorize math facts (+ and - to 18). Problem Solving - Let your child figure out a plan to get unstuck and be INDEPENDENT!

30. Thanks for sharing your child with me each day!!! Thanks for coming!!!