Welcome to Curriculum Night! 2015-2016 Presented by Ms. Barney

Investigations IN NUMBER, DATA, & SPACE 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. Curriculum Units Covered: Counting, Coins, & Combinations Shapes, Blocks, & Symmetry Stickers, Number Strings, & Story Problems Pockets, Teeth, & Favorite Things How Many Floors? How Many Rooms? How Many Tens? How Many Ones? Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group Partners, Teams & Paper Clips Measuring Length & Time

Additional Math Resources Engage NY Common Core Lessons to support deeper understanding of mathematical practices Fosnot Series Supplemental Addition & Subtraction Lessons Place Value Open Number Line Early Algebra CGI: Cognitive Guided Instruction Learning through problem solving Learning to solve problems in multiple ways Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions

Language Arts Harcourt Trophies Writing Additional Activities Vocabulary Comprehension Guided Comprehension Independent Reading Shared Reading Flexible Groups Spelling Phonics Reading Fluency Writing Writing is D’Nealian Handwriting Writer’s Workshop Approach Six-Trait Writing (Daily Exercises) Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Conventions Sentence Fluency Additional Activities Read Aloud Handwriting Daily Language (Grammar) Common Core Burst (phonics based)

Science Weather Life Cycles Human Body Mini Science Inquiries (Scientific Method) Purpose Research Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Conclusion

Social Studies Harcourt’s People We Know American & World History Strands Covered: American & World History Civics & Government (yearlong research project) Geography Economics

Health Harcourt Health & Fitness Healthy behaviors & habits Personal hygiene Staying safe & well Keeping fit & active

Technology Within the classroom: - 5 new Dell think pads + 2 laptops - 1 desktop -10 ipads - 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 webpages.

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 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) Principal’s Lunch Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

Lifeskills: Lifelong Guidelines: Trustworthiness Truthfulness 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

Rules & Expectations Positive Reinforcement Consequences Clip up Sticker Map Compliment Jar (class wide) Blast Coupons Homework Passes Desk Fairy Treats Class wide activities (CHAMELEON) Consequences Behavior System (behavior clip up & clip down chart) Lifeskills Time Out Email/phone call/note home Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues

Homework & Communication Communication folder MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s) MUST be brought to school each day Remove papers daily Behavior calendar needs to be initialed by parent each day Homework Grade level weekly menu Weekly reading—minimum of 60 minutes/week (weekends included!) 3 Spelling practice activities weekly 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 Emails Phone calls Notes home Newsletter

Specials 45 minutes once a week of each of the following: Monday Music – Mrs. Bull Tuesday Library- Mrs. Berns Wednesday P.E. – Mrs. Allen Thursday Computer Lab Friday Art-Mrs. O (guest teacher) Individual class schedules are available online

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. Skip count (2’s, 5’s, 10’s) Sort & count money Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards or www.dreambox.com) Telling time using an analog clock (not digital ) Go over the homework with your child and have them make corrections if mistakes were made. Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills

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) Second Grade Book (pink) Please take yellow D’Nealian Handwriting book home for practice. (if given) Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern) Check out student work in the hallway! 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 480-541-3910