1. Back to School Night 2016 September 15, 2016

2. Curriculum CPS Curriculum –Standards Based Classroom –Workshop Model – Reading, Writing, Math –Explicit Social Studies and Science Curriculum –ELA and Saxon Phonics Curriculum Maps Common Core Standards DOE Website: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia- Standards/Pages/default.aspx 2

3. Testing: –DRA- Developmental Reading Assessment –Dibels- Tests for reading and math fluency –*Beginning of 2 nd Grade: Reading 52 wpm and DRA Level 18 –*End of 2 nd Grade: Reading 92 wpm and DRA Level 28 9/15/16 3

4. Conferencing: Conferencing month – October Sign up tonight if you are ready! 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. 9/15/16 4

5. Classroom Parties Class parties/programs may be scheduled for Fall (October 28 th after Character Parade), Winter Holidays, Valentines, and End of the Year Please look for information on the “Second Grade Scoop” Newsletters and through updates on Remind 101. 9/15/16Free template from www.brainybetty.com 5

6. Communication Please check your child’s book bag, folder, and agenda EVERY NIGHT they bring it home. Remind 101- Student behavior, classroom announcements, updates, pictures, etc. Newsletter at the beginning of each month Seesaw- Students sharing personal work 9/15/16 6

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) 9/15/16 7

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9. CPS School-Wide Expectations CPS 9/15/16Free template from www.brainybetty.com 9

10. Canes Cash Money being earned all throughout the day! “Fines” also being paid throughout the day. Students choose what they want to “buy” with their money in the classroom each week, or they can save for larger events that cost more. Money earned for completed homework and perfect attendance each week. 9/15/16Free template from www.brainybetty.com 10

11. Seesaw Seesaw is an app/online portfolio that allows students to independently document what they are learning at school. Students can “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, etc. Includes families in the learning process by inviting them to view updates to their child’s Seesaw journal (almost like their own Facebook feed). Teachers approve all new additions and comments before anything is shared with parents. We are just trying this out in class for a while until students get the hang of how to do it, and then I will send home the information on how to sign up. Students will decide when/what they want to add to share with you independently. 9/15/16Free template from www.brainybetty.com 11

12. Field Trips November - Movie Field Trip to see Trolls at NCG Theater in Acworth January - Tellus Field Trip to learn about Matter April - Booth Western Art Museum Field Trip 9/15/16 12

13. Questions? Concerns? Comments? 9/15/16 13

14. Contact Information: Email: rharkins@cartersville.k12.ga.us@cartersville.k12.ga.us Phone: 770- 382-1733 9/15/16 14