Mrs. Hannley’s Classroom 2016

Welcome to Portable 2 Thanks so much for coming! Please look through the curriculum packet on your child’s desk (Blue folder). Review the emergency forms. Please fill out and sign the bottom. Read your child’s letter. Write back if you have time. Choose a bookmark and decorate it for your student. Write a little note on the back. I will laminate them so we can use them at school.

Who is Mrs. Hannley? 12th year of teaching (2nd and 3rd grade) Mother of two…one at IHS the other at Eastside Catholic Grew up on the West Coast, and have lived in Issaquah for 18 years Western Oregon University -BA in Psychology and Health Linfield College -Teaching Certificate City University -Masters Degree in Education LOVES TEACHING 2ND GRADERS!!!!!!!!

Attendance Be on time Let the office and me know if your child has appointments that interfere with school Please make going home arrangements prior to coming to school (it is very difficult to arrange last minute changes during dismissal) Keep you child home if he/she is ill Make-up work will be provided upon your child’s return. There is a new attendance letter that OSPI is asking us to share with parents. Dolores sent it out electronically asking the parents to read it at home. Please initial that they have read it on a class roster sheet.

My Philosophy I believe in providing a fun, safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. My hope is that we will all learn everyday. The students help me run the classroom and help make decisions on classroom procedures. I consider this “our” classroom.

Class Expectations Be kind and respectful to others Respect school and classmate’s property Be quiet and listen carefully when the teacher or another classmate is speaking during a class discussion Follow all Creekside rules during lunch and recess Help other Otters behave properly at all times Everyone makes mistakes – own up and be honest, apologize and try again…start over! We are all here to help each other stay safe, learn, and have fun!

Positive Behavior Social Emotional Support (PBSES) “The Otter Way” – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Kind Students are taught what this looks like in different areas of the school – classrooms, hallways, Otter Café, Playground, busses… There are posters around the school to remind students what is expected. Creekside Coins – Students earn these for demonstrating the expectations and get recognized as a class when they reach certain landmarks. Social Emotional Learning– We’re using the Second Step Curriculum to teach these critical skills. These lessons are taught by the counselor and teachers.

General Daily Schedule Morning – Math/Science/Social Studies Afternoon – Literacy (Writer’s Workshop, Making Meaning, Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Read Aloud, Word Study) Lunch/Recess: 11:45 – 12:25 2nd Recess: 1:55 – 2:15 Snack/Read Aloud: 2:15 – 2:30

Specialists Schedules Monday: PE 9:20-9:50 Tuesday: Library 9:20-9:50 Wednesday: Music 9:20-9:50 Thursday: PE 9:20-9:50 Friday: Music 9:20-9:50 Computer Lab: TBD

Reading/Balanced Literacy Making Meaning Curriculum Guided Reading – Leveled Books Independent Reading Read Aloud Word Study – Phonics/Spelling Online reading program (RAZ) At home reading – fill in the Reading Log and return every week

Writing Lucy Calkins Curriculum Narrative Writing Informational Writing Nonfiction, All About, Lab Reports Fiction Writing Persuasive Writing (Book Reviews) Poetry Choice Writing Partner Writing Celebrations!

Eureka Math – A Story of Units A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math Developed specifically to meet the math standards adopted by our state Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas

Science Organisms Life Cycle of the Plant Engineering Process Plants (Aquatic & Woodland) Animals (Aquatic & Woodland) Life Cycle of the Plant Engineering Process Hand Pollinators Force & Motion Sun and Shadows Science Fair

Social Studies Communities Map Skills Classroom School Neighborhood City State Country Junior Achievement Economics, Government, Needs & Wants, Consumer & Producer Map Skills

Flat Stanley-Geography

Health Twelve lessons focusing on topics that include: staying safe preventing the spread of disease the heart stress healthy eating

Technology Computer Lab once a week Classroom laptops, desktops, and laptop cart

Communication E-mail: hannleyk@Issaquah.wednet.edu Connect site Weekly Newsletters “Hopes and Dreams” Conferences Conferences in December

Homework Purple Packet – Word Study and Reading Log New district policy – 20 minutes of homework

District Testing Iowa Achievement Test CoGat SOI Dates TBD

PLEASE JOIN THE PTSA! Our PTSA does many amazing things that enhance your child’s experience at Creekside: The Orange Ruler fundraiser – raises a LOT of money for various programs at Creekside – please continue to support this Kate Poaster Labs Art Docent Program Educational support in reading Cultural & Science Fairs Movie Nights & End of Year BBQ Individual and grade level teacher grants

Issaquah Schools Foundation This is a great community organization that raises millions of dollars to enhance the education of all students in all Issaquah Schools. For information on how they support ISD, and how YOU can support the foundation, you can find the link to ISF on the district website under “Family Resources”

Thanks for coming. Do you have any questions or comments? Let’s go through the curriculum folder together

Our First Class Picture 