Thank you for taking part in your child’s educational journey. Welcome! Thank you for taking part in your child’s educational journey.

As sugar and flour come together to make A wonderful cookie creation that you bake, Parents and teachers join as one To create an educated daughter or son. It takes lots of love, caring and understanding But an individual will emerge who is special notwithstanding. We will work together to help each child bloom So they can grow and prosper as they learn in this room. So I share this little confection with you as I say I am committed to helping your child grow each and every day. Yes, the road is long, but the journey's begun As I strive to educate your daughter or your son. Marzee Woodward, 1997

Second Grade Curriculum Connected to Arizona Academic Standards and Common Core Standards Learning objectives are posted daily for student/parent/volunteer reference Second graders take a Standardized Test in the spring

Math Addition, subtraction, & multiplication Place Value (0 through 1,000) Problem solving (word problems and logical thinking) Telling time and counting money Geometry Patterns and Algebra Graphing Measurement Fractions Whole group instruction Small group instruction Math Block Activities and games Hands on lessons Independent practice Assessment

Writing Writing will be incorporated throughout all academic areas, as well as focused on separately. We will utilize the writing process which includes the following stages:

Second graders will write stories, friendly letters, poems, and more! 6+1 Writing Traits Ideas and Content Organization Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions Word Choice 1 = Publishing Second graders will write stories, friendly letters, poems, and more!

Lifelong Thinking Tools Thinking Maps Lifelong Thinking Tools

Reading New and engaging stories each week The Harcourt Trophies Anthology New and engaging stories each week Weekly assessments Flexible Reading Block (90 minutes daily) Guided reading groups Reading stations, reading menu choices, and independent work Please encourage your child to read daily!

Reading Block To better meet the needs of your child as a reader: Second graders will be put into differentiated reading groups. Students will be grouped based on data in flexible groups. Blocking allows teachers to better target your child’s specific reading needs and help them to reach their highest potential. Guided reading books will go home nightly. Please read and do any activities involving that book with your child each night and return signed the next day. Reading folders or bag Please encourage your child to read daily!

Science The Scientific Method Life Cycles Body Systems Science standards: The Scientific Method Life Cycles Body Systems Solids, Liquids, & Gases Weather and Clouds Technology

Social Studies Timelines People and events of the past Here are our social studies units for this year: Timelines People and events of the past National Symbols and Holidays Mapping Government Communities

The Responsible Thinking Process · What are you doing? · What are the rules? · What happens when you break a rule? · Is that what you want to have happen? · What would you rather have happen? · Is what I am doing getting me what I want? · Are you willing to make things better? · What is your plan? · What will happen if you break the rule again?

Field Trips Tax Credit Donations!!! Possibilities: Slim Goodbody Phoenix Cookie Company Mac Farms Tax Credit Donations!!!

Homework reinforces what we are currently learning in class. A homework packet will go home every Friday in your child’s binder. The cover sheet will be posted on the classroom website page every week. In addition, four Spelling Menu activities must be completed every week. The weekly homework packet and Spelling Menu activities are due back the following Friday. Your child will also have nightly reading and a reading log from their reading block teacher. Students should read at least 20 minutes per night. Homework reinforces what we are currently learning in class.

Folders Binder Reading Folder or Bag Homework packet goes home every Friday Please sign the cover sheet Leave the Spelling Menu activities in the binder all quarter Homework needs to be returned by the following Friday Important work and school papers may be in the binder Newsletter will be posted on our classroom website Reading Folder or Bag Nightly reading books and possible assignments from reading block Reading Log HFW for the quarter Working Folder (in your child’s desk) Stays at school for assignments they are still “working on” and need to complete in their spare time Often times pieces are kept in there for later dates

Student Progress Progress reports sent home every 4 ½ weeks Report cards issued every 9 week Students will receive indicators: MS (Meets Standard) P (Progressing) AC (Area of Concern)

Important News Volunteers (please sign up tonight!) Art Masterpiece Birthday Book Club Field Trip Opportunities/Tax Credit Weekly Special Spark (coming soon!) Second Grade Sparks T-shirt Behavior Plan

Are there any questions?

Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you throughout your child’s education this school year!