1. Curriculum Presentation
Welcome
Mrs. Rapposelli’s
Curriculum Presentation
starts at 6:30

2. 2nd Grade Team Cynthia Olsen Katy Rapposelli Tracey Sayet Sally Scott
Combined we have 65 years of teaching experience to
share with your child. We do all of our planning as a team.

3. Meet Mrs. Rapposelli I got married in San Francisco this summer
Arizona native and former Kyrene student
Graduated from U of A in 2008
11th year teaching
4 years in multi-age 1st-3rd
7 years in 2nd grade
3 things I love
Travel
Swimming
U of A Basketball

4. Stay Connected! Newsletters will be sent home every Friday in an email
Classroom Phone: (480)
Report Cards- October, January, March, and May
Parent Teacher Conferences- October and Feb/March
Best time to call me at school: before or after school; is best during the day.

5. Our Class Agenda Homework Spelling Test on Fridays Signature
Reading Log- 20 minutes a night
Number of the Day- 4++, 4+, 4, 3, 2, 1
Homework
Posted in Parent Vue on Fridays, due on the following Friday
Weekly Spelling Words
Weekly Fluency Reading
Grammar/ELA Practice
Math Practice
Spelling Test on Fridays

6. Student Behavior PBIS School Rules Think Time Class Money
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
No tolerance of physical aggression, swearing, destruction of property
Think Time
Class Money
Weekly opportunities to shop at class store
December and May auctions!
Paid for class jobs, daily work completion, and bonuses
Fines

8. Wheel of Fortune!!!

9. A Typical Day in 2nd Grade
7:40 – 8: Unpack/Announcements/Planner check
8:00 – 8: Math IFG
8:30 - 9: Math
9:30 - 9: Snack Recess
9: : CKLA Skills
10:30- 11: Reading IFG
11:10- 11: Lunch/Recess
12:00-12: CKLA Read Aloud
12:40-1: Writing
1:20-1: Extended Learning Experience
1:45 – 2: Specials
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10. Special Areas
Students will visit five special classes each week. Our schedule is as follows: Monday – Music Tuesday – P.E. Wednesday – Computer Lab Thursday – Library Friday – Art * On P.E. days please make sure your child wears tennis shoes*
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11. Reading Outcomes By the end of 2nd Grade students will be able to:
Read with a Fluency Rate of 87wpm with 97% accuracy
Progress is monitored through DIBELS Next and teacher assessments
Decode multi-syllabic grade level words (phonics)
Read and comprehend unfamiliar informational texts
Retell the main idea with details (including who what when where why in a meaningful sequence) within all reading genres
Make connections and take part in conversations by linking ideas with others’ ideas to deepen understanding
Build a foundation of knowledge through reading and listening to books in history/social studies, science, and other subjects

12. Reading Instruction Teaching Strategies Literacy Stations
Core Knowledge - whole group instruction
Differentiated, small group reading
Guided Practice
Phonics/Decoding Practice
Multi-Syllabic Routines

13. Social Studies and Science are integrated into our reading program
Core Knowledge Help students build the background knowledge and vocabulary critical to listening and reading comprehension.
Domains: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales; Early Asian Civilizations; The Ancient Greek Civilization; Greek Myths; The War of 1812; Cycles in Nature; Westward Expansion; Insects; The U.S. Civil War; The Human Body; Immigration; Fighting for a Cause
Social Studies and Science are integrated into our reading program

14. Writing Writing units connect with Read Aloud themes Thinking Maps
Write From the Beginning and Beyond
Focus on
Personal Narratives
Informational
Opinion

15. Math Resources Math Investigations Engage New York
Cognitively Guided Instruction
Math Stations

16. Math Outcomes By the end of 2nd Grade:
Accurately and fluently add and subtract within 20
Place Value (Understanding what the digits mean in a three-digit number)
Using place value to add and subtract three-digit numbers
Measuring and estimating length to solve addition and subtraction story problems
Build, draw, and analyze 2-D and 3-D shapes
Use simple multiplication and division
Solve multi-step story problems
Problem solving in all areas

17. Technology
● Wireless laptops for small group projects and Literacy Work Stations.
Weekly Computer Lab
Smart Board for interactive instruction.
Programs such as Pixie, Share, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Kidspiration

18. Brisas PTSO Board Members
Co-Presidents
Christine Hightower
Darya McClain
Vice President
Nicole Quillan
Secretary/Co-Fundraising
Meiko Yamanobe/Adame
Co-Treasurers
Peter Eberle
Stephanie Neves
Volunteers
Kelli Barnes
Contributions
Hope Kopp
Communications
Jennifer Redd
Historian
Kerri Jackson
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19. Fundraiser – 2018 Read-a-thon
The goal is to fundraise AND increase the love for reading in students
Reading starts Wednesday, September 5th - Friday, September 14th
Includes daily treats, exciting prizes, grade-level raffles and fun events!
Prizes for ALL students who participate.
No minimum $ amount required to participate
100% of money goes directly to help Brisas
Only planned fundraiser this year
Goal is to raise $30,000 to fund many school programs
More information the week of Aug. 27th

20. Thank You I look forward to working with you and your child
this year. It will be a year of wonderful things ahead!