Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Purtiman

2 nd Grade special activities Patriotic Program Child’s Play Visit Jr. Achievement Phoenix Zoo 2 nd Grade Safari Shamrock Farms Cultural Celebrations Art Masterpiece

Classroom Management Reinforcement of Positive Behaviors Administration Assistance Clip Chart

English Language Arts (ELA) Reading Guided Reading Groups Literacy Centers Literature Studies AR Self Selected Literature HMH Journeys (online home access) Writing and Language HMH Journeys Thinking Maps

Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Management System Book Links No Stress I want kids to LOVE Reading! Online access from home (Just for looking up books and your child’s reading record)

Math Excel Math-practice Work Places- Active Engagement

Social Studies Units of Study * World Cultures and Traditions *American History *US Symbols *Geography

Science Units of Study Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns

Report Cards AZCCRS New Report Card Formats Percent Mastery in Content Areas Infinite Campus

Parent Volunteers *Field Trips *Art Masterpiece *Jr. Achievement ….and more! *Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office- Don’t forget to sign in! Volunteers are always welcome in 2 nd grade!

Art Masterpiece Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program that introduces students to artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design. The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own. We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.

Junior Achievement Junior Achievement is an economics program run by parent volunteers. Students are introduced to a variety of age-appropriate economics concepts. Students enjoy the hands on activities planned by the creators of Junior Achievement! Volunteers will teach 5-6 lessons 3 rd quarter and attend the Shamrock Farms field trip with us! All training and materials provided!

Supplies Needed Our classroom is in need for the following supplies.  Hand Sanitizer (small with pump)  Markers (8-10 pack)  Board/Card Games  Minute Timers

Blue Toro Folder Homework Side – stays in folder return daily Reading Fluency Spelling Practice Math Excel AR Log Agenda/Behavior Report Important Paperwork

Homework Having problems? Let me know! Don’t let it wreck your evening… After 30 minutes… A little note from you is so helpful! Read Daily Homework: The purpose is practice and review!

Communication Classroom Newsletters via Blue Toro Communication Folder Quarterly Progress and Report Cards is the Best Way to Reach Me

Our goal as parents and teachers is to make learning fun!

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!