Mrs. Andrade’s 2nd Grade Parent Orientation 2016-17 " We promise you everyday your children will learn something. Some days they will bring it home in their hands. Some days they will bring it home in their heads. And some days they will bring it home in their hearts."  

Mrs. Andrade This is my 15th year with the district, the 9th year of teaching at Southeast! I graduated from CMSU with my Bachelor and a Masters degree from Rockhurst University. I have a wonderful husband and we are enjoying life with our spunky one year old daughter.

Attendance, Pledge, Morning Work, Morning Meeting Daily Routine Attendance, Pledge, Morning Work, Morning Meeting Reader’s Workshop Math Workshop 11:10-11:45 Recess/Lunch Writer’s Workshop Working with Words 1:25-1:45 2nd Recess Social Sciences Stack and Pack 2:30-3:20 Specials

Readers Workshop Why Reader’s Workshop? Structure: Mini-Lesson Independent/Partner Reading/Book Club Rotations: Guided Reading with Mrs. Andrade Book Club Time RAZ Kids Activity Based on Needed Reading Skills/Strategy Reflection Time Why Reader’s Workshop? Students are allowed to progress at their own reading level and receiving more time to implement the learning topic- motivation is high because books are self-selected.

Writers Workshop Why Writer’s Workshop? Structure: Mini-Lesson Independent Writing “Composing Time” Reflection Time Why Writer’s Workshop? Students advance at their own pace- because they choose their writing topic, motivation is intense and, in turn, immense growth is made.

Envision Math Workshop Structure: Mini-Lesson: Learning Bridge (You, We, I) Video (Introduces daily math skill) Rotations Teacher Time: remediate, practice, extend Independent Workmat: Reinforce topic/skill Workmat may not be completed in its entirety Activity: Practice current and previously taught skills XtraMath Reflection Time Why Math Workshop? Allows for all students to work at their level and receive instruction tailored to their needs.

Words Their Way Practice weekly word sorts at home Curriculum used is Words Their Way Grade Level Assessment Group Students Based on Phonemic Stage Go to Different Classes based on Stage each day for 20 minutes (do lessons/ activities) Unit Assessment (not weekly) Students reassessed quarterly & moved accordingly Practice weekly word sorts at home A word sort will be sent home on Mondays

Science and Social Studies Science and Social Studies occur on a rotating basis Both are taught in units defined by the Common Core Reporting Topics Science inquiry and experiments allow students to actively engage in the topic Unlike Reading, Writing, and Math: Science and Social Studies topics are taught and “closed”- their assessment period finishes each quarter

Technology S.T.A.R. Reading and S.T.A.R. Math RAZ Kids XtraMath Variety of Publishing Sites

Reports and Assessments Reporting Topics are defined areas taught. Ongoing assessments will be conducted to acknowledge student growth and progress throughout the quarter. E- Exceeded M- Mastered P- Partially Understood N- Needed Support See handouts

Homework/Take Home Folders Take Home Folder Organization tool for home-school communication Please review daily- look for papers/forms to be returned to school Homework: Each student is responsible for reading 15-20 each night. 40 book challenge Plan, Do, Study, Act More Information will be coming home soon Practicing their weekly Word Sorts Practice skills focused on during the week (identified in newsletter) ex: Leader in Me, reviews, family reading time Homework will be sent home when it is meaningful and serves a purpose.

Safety Drill Requirements -Fire-Monthly -Earthquake-Once a Year -Tornado-Fall and Spring - Secondary Evacuation-Class Discussion - Lock Down Drill-Fall and Spring) Pocket Knife (Park Hill School District Handbook) Visiting /Volunteering Procedures Sign in at the office Volunteers need district screening

Field Trip One per school year Our Field Trip is April 18 Shawnee Mission East High School Animal Lab Parents are welcome to attend, however due to bus capacity: parents will need to carpool or drive themselves.

Classroom Management Southeast is a LEADER IN ME School. Leader in Me: Daily/Quarterly acknowledgement for using the Seven Habits throughout the day. Leadership Bingo Class Cash

Birthdays Birthday treats are absolutely welcome, but please make sure the treats are PRE-PACKAGED. Please check for allergies!

Before You Go… Sign your child’s Student Conduct Sheet and leave it on their desk. Sign up for if haven’t already for Parent Teacher Conferences. Consider signing up for PTA. Thank you!