Welcome to Second Grade! Room 11

All things Disney and Tie Dye About Ms. Barney Grew up in Gilbert, AZ 2nd to oldest of 7 children but family is growing every day with new additions (brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, etc.) 7 nieces and nephews Graduated ASU AA degree in Interior Design as well Currently in my Master Program Nanny I Love…. All things Disney and Tie Dye Family/Friends time Traveling the World Beaches

Family

Mariposa’s school-wide PBIS program What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Intervention System Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills Consistency throughout the school All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

BLAST BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters Together We Achieve BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together! School Store coupons (Blast Coupons) Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons) Principals Lunch Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST) BLAST

Lifeskills: Caring Common Sense Cooperation Courage Courtesy Effort Flexibility Friendship Initiative Integrity Organization Patience Perseverance Pride Problem Solving Resourcefulness Responsibility Sense of Humor Lifelong Guidelines: Trustworthiness Truthfulness Active Listening No Put-Downs Personal Best

Behavior Expectations Positive Reinforcement Class DoJo Stickers Blast Coupons Homework Passes Desk Fairy Treasure Box Table points Consequences Behavior System (DoJo) Email/phone call Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues

Homework Home folder MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s) Should be brought to school each day Remove papers each night Homework Grade level weekly menu Weekly reading Expectations Additional practice will be assigned as needed Monthly projects are due the last Friday of each month. Homework/Project info available on class website Communication Class Dojo (preferred) Emails Website Phone calls

Academics

Specials 45 minutes once a week : 8:00-8:45 T,W,TH,F 10:40-11:25 M Monday- Art Tuesday- Library Wednesday- Computer Lab Thursday- P.E. Friday- Music Individual class schedules are available online

Language Arts Reading Core Knowledge Rich vocabulary Comprehension throughout Additional Activities Listening and Learning Spelling Read Aloud Skills and phonics Daily Language (Grammar) Reading Fluency Standards aligned Writing Embedded within Core Knowledge Cross-curriculum integration Narrative Science Opinion Social Studies Informational Health Lifeskills

Listening and Learning 12 Domains Fairy Tales and Tall Tales Greek Myths Cycles in Nature Early Greek Civilization Insects The War of 1812 Human Body Westward Expansion Fighting for a Cause U.S. Civil War Immigration Early Asian Civilization

Math Daily Math- Standards aligned Big Ideas for Second Grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking Making and solving number sentences to 20. Work with equal groups and start to understand multiplication. Number Operations in base Ten Place value Using the knowledge of place value to add and subtract. Measurement and Data Standard units of measure with estimation Use addition and subtraction with length Time and money – regular flash card practice is necessary Graphing Geometry Mathematical Practices Problem solving***

Math Resources CGI: Cognitive Guided Instruction Investigations This is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think creatively, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a deeper understanding of the mathematical content. Engage New York Learning Goals embedded Common Core focus Fluency practice Independent practice and exit tickets CGI: Cognitive Guided Instruction Learning through problem solving Learning to solve problems in multiple ways Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions Addition and Subtraction timed math facts

Social Studies Social Studies topics are imbedded throughout our District’s adopted resources: CKLA Listening and Learning, Harcourt and technology Topics Covered: American & World History Civics & Government Geography Economics

Health Health topics are imbedded throughout our District’s adopted resources: CKLA Listening and Learning, Harcourt and Fitness For Life Resource Topics Covered: Healthy behaviors & habits Personal hygiene Staying safe & well Keeping fit & active

Smart and Fit

Science Units of Study: Mini Science Inquiries Weather (within Core Knowledge) Solids and liquids Human Body (within Core Knowledge) Insects (within Core Knowledge) Mini Science Inquiries (Scientific Method) Purpose Research Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Conclusion

IFG – Instructional Focus Groups 4 times a week Math 30 minutes each Station Rotations ELA – Daily Five Games based on what we are learning in the classroom Partner read Independent reading CGI problems Word work Small groups with mixed abilities Technology Small group instruction

Computer Science Immersion Program Using the Power of Computers to Solve Problems Students will learn fundamental computer science concepts and digital citizenship/internet safety practices, while developing their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarters 3 & 4 Introduction to Computer Science Concepts Code.org Computer Science Grade Level Fundamentals Course Integrated Computer Science Learning Lessons Scratch Jr mini-lessons addressing science and social studies standards Integrated Computer Science Learning Projects CS concepts and skills will be taught through technology based integrated projects that address both science and social studies standards Integrated lessons and projects will be implemented during the Extended Learning block and weekly Computer Lab time Combination of unplugged (hands-on lessons without a computer) and plugged lessons on the computer

Technology Within the classroom: - 7 laptop think pads - 12 iPads - 1 desktop - SmartBoard - Projector - Document camera In the computer lab: - 30+ desktops - Projector - Document camera - Laser printers (color and black & white) Educational resources are available even at home! They can be found on the Kyrene homepage under the Student tab or on our class webpage. *Please send your child with their own personal earbuds to keep in the classroom for daily use.

Grading P- Proficient D-Developing AC- Area of Concern

Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Learning Read with them at least 60 minutes every week Write, write, write… even if it’s only a few sentences. Ten facts Sort & count money Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards or zearn.org) Telling time using an analog clock (not digital ) Go over the homework with your child and have them make corrections if mistakes were made. Technology- Code.org, Zearn, weblinks Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills

Online Student Directory   There are lots of birthday parties throughout the school year and this is a great way to get contact information for those invitations. Go to join.myschoolanywhere.com  Enter Code:  mariposa

Other Unfinished assignments Volunteers Donations E-Subscription Questions

Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm Thank you for coming! Note Card for Questions ?? I will not be conferencing one-on-one with parents tonight. Teacher Wishes (sticky notes on board) Handouts Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern) Check out student work in the hallway! Like us on Facebook (link in my email signature) Visit our classroom website for homework, project guidelines, and more I look forward to a very successful year with your children! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm wbarney@kyrene.org 480-541-3911