Mrs. Price’s 2nd Grade Insert Class Photo

Mrs. Price Family Education Experience

Morning Arrival 7:40 – Bell rings Line up on playground - #18 Morning Business –Attendance, Calendar, Pledge, Announcements Morning Work

Related Arts Monday – Library Tuesday – Computer Lab Wednesday – Art Thursday – Music. Friday – P.E. – Wear tennis shoes

Common Core Standards Aligned with college and work expectations Rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills Informed by other top-performing countries so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society Source: http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards

Why is this important? A common set of standards ensures that all students, no matter where they live, will be focused on graduating from high school. In an increasingly mobile society, families with children transferring to new schools will not have to adjust to new learning expectations. Standards will be the same for all students in states adopting them, making transitions smoother for students. All students must be prepared to compete with not only their American peers in the next state, but with students from around the world

What does it mean for my student? The common core standards are national standards that are being adopted by the state of Arizona. Forty-eight of the fifty states have adopted these standards. PARCC assessment will be administered in the Spring 2014. This assessment will be based on the new Common Core Standards.

Writer's Workshop Writer’s Workshop will provide students the opportunity to write in various forms such as narratives, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Mini lessons and conferences will support their writing with grammar and mechanics. 6-Traits of Writing: Ideas and Content, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, Organization, Conventions

Social Studies Place events in chronological sequence Describe everyday life in the past Describe past events, people, and places Famous Americans Responsibilities and rights of citizenship Symbols, songs, & traditions of the U.S. Awareness of cultures and customs Geography American History -use timelines to identify sequence, European explorers and discoveries in new world, Civil War era, Civil Rights leaders, and current events World History -Ancient Greek philosophers, political and military leaders from Ancient Rome, and the exploration of Canada Civics and Government -national symbols and monuments, how communities work together, national holidays, branches and levels of government, how laws are made, citizenship, and character traits Geography-maps, characteristics of maps, locate features on maps, species and environments, and change over time Economics-resources and where they are made, ways to earn money, and costs and benefits of personal spending Responsibilities and rights of citizenship Symbols, songs, & traditions of the U.S. Awareness of cultures and customs Geography Place events in chronological sequence Describe everyday life in the past Describe past events, people, and places Famous Americans

Science Weather Solids, Liquids& Gases Insects& Mammals The Human Body

Math Five Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base 10 Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices

Math Based on Arizona 2010 Math Standards and Kyrene Curriculum or the Common Core Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/contentstandards.asp

Math Based on Arizona 2010 Math Standards and Kyrene Curriculum An expectation of students at each grade level, putting, students, parents, teachers and school administrators on the same page, working toward shared goals. A progression of learning expectations Based on Arizona 2010 Math Standards and Kyrene Curriculum

Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Math Resources Investigations 2 Activity based A deeper understanding of math and how to apply it. Mathematical reasoning, problem solving strategies, and creative thinking skills. Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Traditional textbook approach to teaching math. Emphasis on problem solving and practice. Different types of experiences and practices in a lesson by lesson format.

Reading Reading Series-Harcourt CAFÉ – Independent reading & conferences focused on growth Poetry Book reports Teacher read aloud Reading for a purpose 5 Key Components of Reading Phonemic Awareness-individual speech sounds spoken in words Phonics-Understanding of symbol-sound relationship in written language Vocabulary-words readers recognize or use in print Comprehension-understanding the meaning embedded in text Fluency-ability to read a text with accuracy, automaticity, and expression

5 Key Components of Reading Phonemic Awareness -individual speech sounds spoken in words Phonics-Understanding of symbol-sound relationship in written language Vocabulary-words readers recognize or use in print Comprehension-understanding the meaning embedded in text Fluency-ability to read a text with accuracy, automaticity, and expression Reading with Accuracy

Lunch Recess before lunch 11:35 Recess/Lunch

Technology Develop Essential Skills Conduct Research Apply Technology to Everyday Learning Dreambox

Homework Sent home on Friday Due on Friday Reading every night for a minimum of 20 minutes – Please initial reading log after your child reads

Afternoon Dismissal Parent Pick Up Students will wait in line by grade level cone until car is between orange cones on sidewalk. If you park and pick up your child they will still be waiting in line by grade level cone Walkers Please have a designated meeting spot, if you are walking with your child

Classroom Management School-wide S.H.A.R.K. plan Character clips in classroom Character clips calendar in SHARK Binder

Mrs Price's Class Website Communication SHARK Binder Email Voicemail

Volunteer in our Classroom! Volunteers Art Masterpiece Classroom Parties In the classroom At home Volunteers will start in the classroom after Labor Day.

for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night! Thank You... for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night! Reaching for the Stars! I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!