Curriculum Night 2015 October 8, 2015

About Mrs. Zimmer Born and raised in Cartersville, GA Birthday: August 27 High School: Cartersville High School (1981) College: UGA (Go Dawgs!), University of Montana, University of Iowa, and Kennesaw State University Graduate School: American College of Education Husband: Erik Children: Aaron (28) and his wife, Mary, and Caroline (21) Siblings: David Archer, Catherine Gaston, William Archer, Mary Ellen Lighthouser, and Martha Jane Archer 12/25/2015 2

Curriculum CPS Curriculum –Standards Based Classroom –Workshop Model – Reading, Writing, Math –Explicit Social Studies and Science Curriculum –ELA and Spelling (Words Their Way) Curriculum Maps Common Core Standards DOE Website: Standards/Pages/default.aspx 3

Testing: –DRA- Direct Reading Assessment –Dibels- Tests for reading fluency –Words Their Way- Spelling Assessment 12/25/2015 4

Conferencing: Conferencing months – October – December Conferences will be held again in the Spring to discuss your child’s progress throughout the school year. Conferences can be made at any time, if you feel the need. 12/25/2015 5

Classroom Parties Class parties/programs may be scheduled for Character Parade, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, Valentines, and End of the Year Please look for information on the “Second Grade Scoop” Newsletters 12/25/2015 6

Communication Please check your child’s book bag, folder, and agenda EVERY NIGHT they bring it home. ClassDojo!! Please sign up and read all about your child’s day! Class work and assessments will be sent home every 9 th week of each semester 12/25/2015 7

Grades Standards based report card Students will be graded using a standards based report card using the following scale: Level 5: Exceeds Standard(s) Demonstration of critical thinking and/or problem solving ability that incorporates the learning in class to the highest level (Consistently EXCEEDS end of year standards) Level 4: Mastery of Standards(s) Demonstration of more complex knowledge, skills and processes (Consistently and independently demonstrates MASTERY of year end expectations) Level 3: Progressing Demonstration of simpler knowledge while progressing towards the more complex ( PROGRESSING towards mastery of standards at a grade appropriate pace) Level 2: Progressing with additional support Demonstration of incomplete/ partial knowledge and requires additional support to move towards mastery (Progressing WITH ASSISTANCE toward grade level expectations) Level 1: Minimal Progress Little learning is evident even with additional teacher support (AREA OF CONCERN) 12/25/2015 8

Field Trips November 12 th - Movie Field Trip to see Charlie Brown January (20 th -22 nd )- Tellus Field Trip to learn about Matter April (27 th -29 th )- Booth Field Trip 12/25/2015 9

Upcoming Dates: October 12 th & 13 th – FALL BREAK Monday, Oct. 19 th – Report cards come home Monday, October 26 th - Friday, October 30 th : Red Ribbon Week Monday, Oct. 26 th – “Drugs Are Not Cool”- Wear Red & Flu shots (for children signed up) Tuesday, October 27 th – “Peace Out to Drugs”- Wear Tie Dye/Peace Signs & Gutsy the Flying Fox Visit Wednesday, October 28 th – “I’m Too Bright for Drugs”- Wear bright and neon colors & Fall Party in our classroom Thursday, October 29 th - “Team Up Against Drugs”- Wear your favorite team shirt Friday, October 30 th – Character Parade: Book Character Day! 10

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Contact Information: Phone: Or through ClassDojo 12/25/