Welcome toTarwater’s 2ndGrade

Curriculum NightMrs. Quattrocchi

English Language Arts Common Core

Standards READING

Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition)

SPEAKING & LISTENING LANGUAGE

Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar)

WRITING

CURRICULUM MATERIALS

Word Their Way Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling InstructionRebecca Sitton: Spelling in Daily Writing

Daily Guided Grammar ReviewHarcourt Trophies Textbook (Leveled Books for Guided Reading)

Accelerated Reader Program Writer’s Express and 6 Traits of Good Writing

http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/common-core-state-standards/familycommunity/

Math Common Core Standards

Operations and Algebraic ThinkingNumber and Operations in Base Ten

Measurement and DataGeometry

Mathematical Practices/Problem Solving

CURRICULUM MATERIALS

Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner

www.mathlearningcenter.orgExcel Math Programwww.excelmath.com

Social Studies, Science and Technology

Units of StudySocial Studies

World Cultures and Traditions

American History

US Symbols

Geography

Science Scientific Method

Life CyclesSystems

States of MatterWeather Patterns

Classroom Management

•Positive Recognition of Professional

Behavior and AchievementsWOW! Slips, Bucket Fillers, Estimation Jar, Treasure Box, Super Man Can, Mr. Potato Head, Victory Vines, On a Roll, etc….

• BE A PRO Score Self-Reflections

•Second Grade Team Solutions•Site SolutionsBest Effort

Appropriate Prepared Respectful & Responsible On-Task

Supporting Young Learners

• Consistent Expectations and Routines

• Building Study Skills– Daily Agenda and Self-Reflection

– Nightly Math Excel Homework Mon.-Thurs.

– Fluency and Comprehension for Active Reading Engagement

– Individual Reading Contract to Meet Student Needs and Busy Family Schedules

– Accelerated Reader (AR) Online Program – “Good-Fit” Comprehension Check

– Word Study and Spelling Application *Home Word Study Notebook

• Managing Homework– Having difficulties? Let me know! More than 30 minutes of focused work….

STOP. A little note from you is so helpful!

– The purpose is practice and review.

Supporting Young Learners

• Communication– Blue Toro Folder: Check Each School Day

• HOME: Empty• SCHOOL: Homework protector stays in the folder

so the agenda and packet is available for review. Items to return/bring to school.

– Inter-Department Envelope• Review Contents, Sign, Date and Return on Monday• Questions? Errors? Not your child’s work? Please

include a note and return in your child’s Toro folder.

Supporting Young Learners

• Communication– Agenda and Reflections

– TORO Parent News: Email from Mr. Hensley

– Daily Schedule and Specials Schedule Posted On-line

– Notices Sent Home in Toro Folder

– Classroom Information E-mailed as Needed

– Quarterly Report Card and Progress Report

– On-line Parent Access to Child’s Scores & AR Progress

– Parent/Teacher Conference Fall and Spring Semester

– Email is the Preferred Method for Communication

Our Classroom• Donation Coupons

– Ticonderoga Pencils• #2 Work and Erasable

Red Checking

– Storage

• Weekend Home Visits– Class “Pets”

*Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

• Celebrations– Birthdays

• Save the Cake

• Invitations for All

– Holidays

• Sharing– Student Spotlight

– We’ll Share Wednesdays

• Snacks– Outside During Recess

– Healthy Choices Only

Parent Volunteers are essential to a successful learning environment

Art Masterpiece- Fostering the joy of creativity and observation *6 Lessons Jr. Achievement- Money does not grow on trees…

*5 Lessons 3rd Quarter PTO Room Parent- Field Trips- Off campus adventures Classroom- Be part of supporting building knowledge in room 16 Volunteers- Always welcome in 2nd Grade

*Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.

2nd GradeTax Credit Donations

•Your FULLY REFUNDABLE Arizona Tax Credit DONATION, of up to $400 per family, enriches students lives and supports quality education.

•Any Arizona tax payer can support education by donating and some local employers match donations too!

Please consider saving paper and donating on-line at https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca

Checks Accepted at Tarwater

Patriotic Program Theater Performance Phoenix Zoo2nd Grade Safari Shamrock FarmsCelebrationsSchool Plays Spectacular Science School Clubs

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!

We are ready for a super second grade year!