1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Mrs. Beaven’s 2nd Grade Class
“Honoring All Learners”

2. A little bit about me…
Born and raised in Iowa until I’ve been in Colorado ever since and LOVE it!
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Northwestern College in Iowa – Title 1 Reading and Early Childhood endorsements
16 years of teaching
My husband is also involved in
education as a middle school teacher.
We have two children in 8th grade and
4th grade.

3. Reading Instruction 8:40-10:20
Combination of Treasures program & Daily 5
Teach students to become independent readers & read books at their level while building stamina
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Work on Writing
CAFÉ Board-reading strategies
Treasures-weekly strategies, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary

4. Reading continued
Weekly or bi-weekly conferences with students to set goals, monitor and increase fluency, teach/re-teach strategies, conference
Literature circles/Reading groups
Assessments-MAPS, STAR, DIBELS, DRA 2 (as needed)
Literacy Interventions w/ Mrs. Hewitt beginning after completion of assessments (I will communicate your child’s need for Reading interventions with you)

5. The Writing Process Types of Writing
Brainstorm Descriptive Paragraphs
Draft Informative Paragraphs Edit Narrative Stories
Revise Retells
Final Letter Writing
Poetry
How-to Paragraphs
Opinion Paragraphs

6. Math 12:25-1:30
enVision Math 2.0 (
Mrs. Eddy-Interventionist and Enrichment (classroom inclusion and support this year)
Online learning opportunities and activities
will be available to do at home. Look for more information from me on how to log-in sometime within the next month.
Download Bounce Pages App
for homework help!

7. Spelling
Treasures curriculum + “challenge” words weekly for each student
More information will be communicated to you in mid-September with explicit details
This year, students will be encouraged to study Spelling in a way that works best for them. A choice board of activities will be sent home for optional homework/practice. Weekly tests occur on Fridays.

8. Homework
Math homework goes home each day and is returned the following day.
20 minutes of nightly Reading (independent or with a family member)
Student completed independently & parent reviewed
Optional Spelling menu and Reading
log

9. AM Snack, Lunch & Recess Healthy & quick snack (fruit or vegetable)
We are a Nut-Free classroom so please try to bring snacks that do not have nuts
Lunch money & notes in envelope or baggie with child’s name on it
Go to ($1.00 service charge) to deposit money into your child’s account or please drop money directly at the front office or send with an older sibling

10. Communication jbeaven@psdschools.org Classroom phone: 488-4360
Bethke Website-->Mrs. Beaven’s website
Newsletters via and posted on my website
** is the best way to reach me.
I will respond within 24 hours during the school week.

11. School Birthday Policy
Happy Birthday!
No treats from home!
Child will get to choose from a list of activities (or discuss ideas with teacher) to do with the class for 15 minutes to celebrate their birthday

12. Classroom Rules & Expectations
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Kind
Show Integrity
*BOB Bucks & Drawings*
Stoplight (Be Our Best)
Green
Yellow (5 minutes of recess)
Red (10 minutes of recess and Bethke Red Light Behavior Note)

13. Modular Safety 3-4 group classroom bathroom breaks throughout the day
If needed, children will leave the classroom with another student buddy and will be monitored by Bethke staff member
Modular door is always locked
360 degree security camera view
Mrs. Alfonso and Mr. Gallagher visit frequently
3 o’clock messages are called to the room
Inclement weather plan—in the a.m. students meet at our morning 8:15 and walk out with 8:30

14. Business Notes
Code of Conduct can be viewed online-one signed per student
Student Verification Form-review, correct & return
Parent Handbook
Attendance line:
Drop-off/pick-up procedures
NO pick-up in the back by the buses
Cross the street only at the crosswalks
School Calendar on Bethke website
Don’t drop off before 8:15
Tardy is after 8:35

15. Business Notes (continued)
Walk bikes-kids & parents
Parents enter through front door only & MUST sign in
Microwave-4th & 5th grade only
Tech-responsibility/cell phones
NO toys at school (BASE Camp)
Blue paw print stamp-one lunch left in cafeteria
Eating with children in cafeteria
2 Field Trips taken this year to coincide with
Core units (Westward Expansion and Life
Cycles)
MTSS-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

16. MTSS-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
We are looking forward to a year of learning and partnership. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment which recognizes, values, and affirms the worth of each individual in our learning community. We are committed to “Honoring All Learners” and helping every student succeed.
Here at Bethke, we believe it is important for families and schools to work together and share the responsibility for student success. We value a team approach which includes you as an important member of the team. We recognize that you know your student best and will provide key insight into his/her strengths.
We follow Colorado law and have a framework in place to support students within our school called Multi-Tiered System of Supports or MTSS. MTSS provides supports at different levels to ensure that all students succeed socially and academically. Our staff works together in teams, focusing on supports and solutions, to create positive experiences for students and to extend learning opportunities. If more intensive intervention is needed students may be referred to the MTSS committee. If your child is ever in need of intense intervention, his/her teacher will notify you, as your permission is required.

17. Volunteer Opportunities
Room Parent – Carrie Dietrich

18. Thank you for coming! We are going to have a great year!