Back to School Night 2015 Mrs. Wrenn 2nd Grade

All About Me Fourth year in RTM: 2 years as Reading Interventionist, Third grade last year B.S. in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech Masters of Instruction, University of Delaware Nine years of teaching experience in Maryland and Delaware (4th Grade) Certified in Elementary Education (K-6), Middle School Language Arts (7-9) and Middle School Math (7-9) Wife, and mother to Nicholas (21), Claudia (16), and Luca (12)

My Goals To provide a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment with authentic, engaging learning experiences that help each child reach his or her potential. To help students as they learn about themselves, grow in their academic abilities, build their self-esteem, and take an active role in their own learning.

Classroom Community Rules are: Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program (Fish scales) “Clipchart” – students earn Wrenn Bucks Marble jar – whole class reward Rules are: Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible

Reading/L.A. Reading Workshop – Fiction, Informational, Social Issues Mini-lessons with lots of time to read and reflect Flexible guided reading groups and strategy groups “Just-right” leveled texts Writing Workshop – (Narrative, Informational, Opinion, Poetry) Mini-lessons with lots of time to write and revise Writing process Phonics – Project Read

Math Math enVisions 2.0 – challenging, Common Core Tools for Success Materials Pearson online resources for reference Student activity book (used for class and homework) Independent Practice pages sent home may not be completed: look for circled problems/stars Tools for Success Basic facts – starting in addition/subtraction Parent Volunteers

Science Science Units: Hands-on lessons, group work Assessments Butterflies Solids and Liquids Hands-on lessons, group work Assessments Performance-based Written

Social Studies Social Studies Units Community Day: Student Performance, Parent Showcase Economics Native Americans Current events – Scholastic News

Assessments Teacher observation Student class work Tests/quizzes/ activities (both written and online) Performance-based activities Formal assessments: TC Assessments – Running Records enVision Placement and End of Year Tests DIBELS MAPs

Homework Daily Reading and completing Reader’s Response Journal Tools for Success math fact practice – 5 min. a day Math Student Activity pg. – limited problems Please check your child’s homework sheet and folder daily -If they aren’t understanding something, please email me to let me know -Students earn Wrenn Bucks for completing homework -Please send a note if you have a busy evening

Sign-up Information for Classroom Online conference sign-ups beginning mid-October Race for Education, Harvest Fair, Tools for Success, volunteer survey Please sign in at the back table Visit the atrium to sign up for e-alerts and complete a PTG survey Information tables in the cafeteria

Communication Email – lwrenn@rtmsd.org (checked before and after school daily) Phone – 610-627-6874 E-alerts: www.rtmsd.org – staff page, register for my site Handwritten notes are always ok, too!