Second Grade Teachers: Cameron Baker, Laura Bryant, Vicki Caldwell, Ellie Cormack, Crystal Larson, and Barry Vasek

The Critical Triangle Parents, teachers and students must work together to achieve EXCELLENCE and to EMPOWER SUCCESS. Teachers Parents Students

Curriculum TEKS District Scope and Sequence (ARRC)

Reading (Language Arts) Components of the Daily 5 Reading with Meaning Teacher Read Aloud Shared Reading Words Their Way Guided Reading Independent Reading

Writing (Language Arts) *Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Model -units of study (narrative, expository, poetry) -follows a structured model daily a connection teaching point active engagement link to writing conferring time **Publishing at end of Unit** (authentic & demonstrates developmental gains)

Math *Notebooks *Problem solving *Multiple Strategies *Hands on/manipulatives *Origo addition and subtraction facts (fluency strategies) *Differentiated Instruction

Social Studies/Science * Research Projects *Integrated with reading and math *Hands on (Scientific Investigations) *Units *Notebooks/learning logs

Technology *Laptop computers for use in classroom *Integrated into all curriculum areas *Exposure to PowerPoint & Animoto *Science –STEMscopes

Report Card Nine Week Grading Period Developmental Continuum A numbering system of 1, 2, 3, 4 Rubric for each indicator on report card Copy of exit level expectations Student Responsibilities Section

Grading Check system / faces Rubrics Checklists Observation notes Running records Self assessments may be used to assess students. Grade level assessments are graded with a percentage

New Grading Policy If your child makes a 1… on daily work, he/she will be given the opportunity to re-work the daily work at school or home. All tests (excluding district benchmark exams) that receive a 1 will be retaken at school within one week of the original administration. The re-take grade can be improved to a 70.

Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) *Expectations posted in each classroom; grade level wide *Positive Reinforcement *Campus Wide Expectations

Homework * Read daily * Practice math facts * Check planner for other assignments and initial * A homework menu will be given on Monday and is to be returned the following Monday. Begins September 10 th

Communication Planners Folders Newsletter via the website Phone calls eBackpack/eNews

Parent Conferences Fall conferences will take place on Monday, Oct. 8. Conferences will begin after we have completed assessing and observing students. Teachers will be contacting you to discuss conference options.

Miscellaneous Money- envelope (driver’s license # on checks) Handbook-dress code Birthday invitations Treats- after lunch at teacher’s convenience (Individual Treats Only – Nothing with frosting) Snack Allergy – depends on classroom needs

Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) Nov 1, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria TAG Testing Parent Information Night If you are interested in knowing more about the program and want to refer your child for testing, you must attend this meeting.

Grand Finale We are off to a great start! Thank you for coming tonight.