Welcome to second grade Curriculum Night Ms. Warner Room 203 warnerd@issaquah.wednet.edu 425-837-5126

All About Ms. Warner Graduated from Central Washington University with bachelor degrees in law and justice/political science Masters in Teaching from Northwest University Last several years in Renton teaching 3rd grade at Cascade Elementary Teaching Philosophy Positive reinforcement Spending time reading- build a love for reading Differentiated Instruction- whole group, partner work, small groups and 1:1 conferring Pre-assessments, check-ins to guide instruction Social-emotional learning, helping students self-regulate and find what works best for them

Learning Takes Teamwork

Specialist Schedule Monday & Thursday: Music Tuesday & Thursday: PE – Please remember to have your child wear appropriate shoes Friday: Library – Please send library books to school

literacy I teach according to a Balanced Literacy Approach, integrating reading and writing: Phonics and spelling instruction Making Meaning (reading comprehension) supplemented with Lucy Calkins- Teacher’s College Reading Workshop. Units: Reading Growth Spurt, Non-Fiction, Amping up Reading Power with Bigger Books, Book clubs, Fairy tales and Cause and Effect Writer’s Workshop – Lucy Calkins Units: Narrative, Informational, Opinion, and Poetry Sharing and Oral Presentations – due weekly on sharing day And introducing…Thursday Book Bags (October)

Thursday Book Bags When? What are they? Available for check out each Thursday and returned on Tuesday, starting next week. Who? All students are invited to participate but need to have a parent signature by Sept. 27th. What are they? Themed literacy bags for continued reading support on the weekends with activities the whole family can enjoy! Why? To allow students to read different types of literature

math – eureka math Students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future with focused math skills and real-world, challenging problems. See parent roadmaps for your child’s grade level to review anticipated learning. At the beginning of each module, read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home. The first two modules are provided for you. Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students.

social studies Issaquah’s new program Communities Second Step Citizenship/Government Economics History Geography Second Step Class meetings, social/emotional learning

Health and Science Units of Study: Inquiry, Systems, and Application Changes in Ecosystems (with an emphasis on Wetlands) Germs and Nutrition The Sun’s Apparent Daily Motion (Shadows) Force and Motion STEM

Technology Students have the availability to log onto many sites using their Clever log-in.

More technology In addition, students have the following options: EPIC – free trial and then subscription fee (free in class) (online books) Splashmath (free game-based math program) Xtramath (free-fluency based) Seesaw – way for students to share their classwork Ipads - Osmos Website is in progress and will be completed by end of September

Field Trips and Events Play (Carco Theater) Second field trip TBD Spring 2019 Second field trip TBD SECOND GRADE Music Program 'SONGS FROM THE GARDEN' Tuesday, March 26th Science lessons – in class (TBA) Rick Hartman “Force and Motion” Toymaking Workshop TBD (Thank You PTA!)

homework Weekly homework will include: Un-Homework choices: Sharing (once every week) Un-Homework choices: Math games online: Zearn, Xtramath, Splashmath Reading 15 minutes, 5 out of 7 days Menu of options sent home monthly Whole-child activities Family involvement

Behavior And Classroom Management Basic Student Responsibilities & Class Rules (See Parent Survival Handbook) Soaring Eagles economy Earning Soaring Eagles Nightly graph Spending their economy on Fun Friday (donations gladly accepted!) Parent Communication E-mail, phone calls, scheduled meetings Behavior Progress report Sent home first trimester Boomerang folder Maple Hills Student/Parent Handbook

Assessment and grading Assessments Math Module Tests Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment (September and March) Writing Post-unit Prompts CogAT testing Portfolios: Classroom work will be kept here for the year Grading Standards-based: 1, 2, 3, or 4 for academics Social skills: Consistently Often Sometimes Rarely Behavior Progress Report Report cards on Skyward 3 times a year: End of trimester

guidelines for a four What Exceptional IS NOT What Exceptional IS Being fast, neat, or just accelerated Just getting all the right answers Persevering, staying on task, or following directions What Exceptional IS Consistently performing beyond expectations Seeking opportunity to go further Demonstrating depth of thought and application Connecting knowledge or skill to another area Applying knowledge for a new purpose Analyzing concepts Showing multiple applications and/or perspectives Teaching others

student led conferences You must sign up for conferences ONLINE The conferences will run from 8- 3:30 each day, with a daily lunch break. Your child IS invited to conferences this year! The students will be presenting their portfolios to you, sharing their learning with pride! Conference dates are 12.5 and 12.6

volunteers Volunteering around the school: Reading Coaches Library check out Misc. Events and Activities through PTA PowerPoint to view Form Every Year VOICE Mentor Volunteers in the Classroom: Celebrations and events In-class volunteering Art Docent I will be sharing emails with our parents, if you DO NOT wish to have your e-mail shared, please let me know.

extras Newsletters will be sent home weekly Purple Folders: need to be at school every day please =) Snacks- please send two small snacks daily. I have extra if you forget. And would love donations. Birthday Policy- No treats please. Students will have lunch to celebrate with the teachers. Lunch money- in an envelope please, with full name and lunch number FERPA/Picture information: Cannot post student pictures from school functions on social media Change of afternoon transportation: Contact office DIRECTLY, please! And I appreciate being included.