1. Back to School Night 2015
Mrs. Wrenn
2nd Grade

2. All About Me
Fourth year in RTM: 2 years as Reading Interventionist, Third grade last year
B.S. in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech
Masters of Instruction, University of Delaware
Nine years of teaching experience in Maryland and Delaware (4th Grade)
Certified in Elementary Education (K-6), Middle School Language Arts (7-9) and Middle School Math (7-9)
Wife, and mother to Nicholas (21), Claudia (16), and Luca (12)

3. My Goals
To provide a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment with authentic, engaging learning experiences that help each child reach his or her potential.
To help students as they learn about themselves, grow in their academic abilities, build their self-esteem, and take an active role in their own learning.

4. Classroom Community Rules are: Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible
School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program (Fish scales)
“Clipchart” – students earn Wrenn Bucks
Marble jar – whole class reward
Rules are:
Be Ready
Be Respectful
Be Responsible

5. Reading/L.A. Reading Workshop – Fiction, Informational, Social Issues
Mini-lessons with lots of time to read and reflect
Flexible guided reading groups and strategy groups
“Just-right” leveled texts
Writing Workshop – (Narrative, Informational, Opinion, Poetry)
Mini-lessons with lots of time to write and revise
Writing process
Phonics – Project Read

6. Math Math enVisions 2.0 – challenging, Common Core Tools for Success
Materials
Pearson online resources for reference
Student activity book (used for class and homework)
Independent Practice pages sent home may not be completed: look for circled problems/stars
Tools for Success
Basic facts – starting in addition/subtraction
Parent Volunteers

7. Science Science Units: Hands-on lessons, group work Assessments
Butterflies
Solids and Liquids
Hands-on lessons, group work
Assessments
Performance-based
Written

8. Social Studies Social Studies Units
Community Day: Student Performance, Parent Showcase
Economics
Native Americans
Current events – Scholastic News

9. Assessments Teacher observation Student class work
Tests/quizzes/ activities (both written and online)
Performance-based activities
Formal assessments:
TC Assessments – Running Records
enVision Placement and End of Year Tests
DIBELS
MAPs

10. Homework Daily Reading and completing Reader’s Response Journal
Tools for Success math fact practice – 5 min. a day
Math Student Activity pg. – limited problems
Please check your child’s homework sheet and folder daily
-If they aren’t understanding something, please me to let me know
-Students earn Wrenn Bucks for completing homework
-Please send a note if you have a busy evening

11. Sign-up Information for Classroom
Online conference sign-ups beginning mid-October
Race for Education, Harvest Fair, Tools for Success, volunteer survey
Please sign in at the back table
Visit the atrium to sign up for e-alerts and complete a PTG survey
Information tables in the cafeteria

12. Communication
– (checked before and after school daily)
Phone –
E-alerts: – staff page, register for my site
Handwritten notes are always ok, too!