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

3. 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

4. Tax Credit Up to a $400 Donation to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Full Tax Refund Used for special events and fieldtrips Some employers match donations Any relative in Arizona can donate to your child also!

5. Classroom Management Reinforcement of Positive Behaviors Second Grade Team Solutions Administration Assistance Clip Chart (Peter Piper Pizza)

6. Language Arts Reading Guided Reading Groups Literacy Centers/Literature Studies AR/Self Selected Literature Writing and Language Rebecca Sitton Core Words Six Traits Writing Thinking Maps Mountain Language

7. Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Management System Book Links No Stress I want kids to LOVE Reading!

8. Math Bridges Math Lessons Excel Math-practice Work Places- Active Engagement

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

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

11. Report Cards Academic Standards –Meets Standard (MS) 80-100% –Progressing (P) 70-79% –Area of Concern (AC) 69% or below

12. 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!

13. 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.

14. 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!

15. Blue Toro Folder Homework Side – stays in folder return daily Reading Fluency Spelling Practice Math Excel AR Log Behavior Chart/Important Paperwork *Sometimes the kids get mixed up we are learning

16. 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!

17. Communication Classroom Newsletters via email Blue Toro Communication Folder Friday Communication Envelope- student work Quarterly Progress and Report Cards Email is the Best Way to Reach Me

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

19. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!