Welcome to

Tarwater’s 2ndGrade

Curriculum Night

Mrs. Kyle

2nd Grade special activities

Patriotic ProgramChild’s Play VisitJr. Achievement

Phoenix Zoo2nd Grade SafariShamrock Farms

Cultural Celebrations2nd Grade Math Club

Art Masterpiece

Tax Credit

•Up to a $400 Donation to Tarwater’s 2nd Grade•Full Tax Refund•Used for special events and fieldtrips•Some employers match donations•Any relative in Arizona can donate to your child also!

Classroom Management

Reinforcement of Positive Behaviors

Second Grade Team Solutions

Administration Assistance

Language ArtsReading

Guided Reading GroupsLiteracy Centers/Literature Studies

AR/Self Selected Literature

Writing and LanguageRebecca Sitton Core Words

Six Traits WritingLanguage Skill Integration

Mountain Language

Accelerated Reader (AR)

• Reading Management System

• Book Links

• No Stress

• I want kids to LOVEReading!

Math

Bridges Math LessonsExcel Math-practice

Work Places- Active Engagement

Social Studies

Units of Study

*World Cultures and Traditions

*American History

*US Symbols

*Geography

Science

Scientific MethodLife CyclesSystems

States of MatterWeather Patterns

Units of Study

Parent Volunteers

*Field Trips*Art Masterpiece*Jr. Achievement

….and more!

*Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office-Don’t forget to sign in!

Volunteers are always welcome in 2nd grade!

Art Masterpiece• Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program

that introduces students to artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design . The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own.

• We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.

Junior Achievement

• Junior Achievement is an economics program run by parent volunteers. Students are introduced to a variety of age-appropriate economics concepts.

• Students enjoy the hands on activities planned by the creators of Junior Achievement!

• Volunteers will teach 5-6 lessons 3rd quarter and attend the Shamrock Farms field trip with us!

• All training and materials provided!

Communication

• Classroom Newsletters via email• Blue Toro Communication Folder• Friday Communication Envelope- student work • Phone Voice Mail after School Hours• Quarterly Progress and Report Cards• Email is the Best Way to Reach Me

Homework

• Having problems? Let me know!

• Don’t let it wreck your evening…

• After 30 minutes…

• A little note from you is so helpful!

• Read Daily• Homework: The purpose is practice and review!

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!