1. Welcome to second grade Curriculum Night
Ms. Warner
Room 203

2. All About Ms. Warner
Graduated from Central Washington University with bachelor degrees in law and justice/political science
Masters in Teaching from Northwest University
Last several years in Renton teaching 3rd grade at Cascade Elementary
Teaching Philosophy
Positive reinforcement
Spending time reading- build a love for reading
Differentiated Instruction- whole group, partner work, small groups and 1:1 conferring
Pre-assessments, check-ins to guide instruction
Social-emotional learning, helping students self-regulate and find what works best for them

3. Learning Takes Teamwork

4. Specialist Schedule Monday & Thursday: Music
Tuesday & Thursday: PE – Please remember to have your child wear appropriate shoes
Friday: Library – Please send library books to school

5. literacy
I teach according to a Balanced Literacy Approach, integrating reading and writing:
Phonics and spelling instruction
Making Meaning (reading comprehension) supplemented with Lucy Calkins-
Teacher’s College Reading Workshop.
Units: Reading Growth Spurt, Non-Fiction, Amping up Reading Power with Bigger Books,
Book clubs, Fairy tales and Cause and Effect
Writer’s Workshop – Lucy Calkins
Units: Narrative, Informational, Opinion, and Poetry
Sharing and Oral Presentations – due weekly on sharing day
And introducing…Thursday Book Bags (October)

6. Thursday Book Bags When? What are they?
Available for check out each Thursday and returned on Tuesday, starting next week.
Who?
All students are invited to participate but need to have a parent signature by Sept. 27th.
What are they?
Themed literacy bags for continued reading support on the weekends with activities the whole family can enjoy!
Why?
To allow students to read different types of literature

7. math – eureka math
Students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future with focused math skills and real-world, challenging problems.
See parent roadmaps for your child’s grade level to review anticipated learning.
At the beginning of each module, read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home. The first two modules are provided for you.
Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students.

8. social studies Issaquah’s new program Communities Second Step
Citizenship/Government
Economics
History
Geography
Second Step
Class meetings, social/emotional learning

9. Health and Science Units of Study: Inquiry, Systems, and Application
Changes in Ecosystems (with an emphasis on Wetlands)
Germs and Nutrition
The Sun’s Apparent Daily Motion
(Shadows)
Force and Motion
STEM

10. Technology
Students have the availability to log onto many sites using their Clever log-in.

11. More technology In addition, students have the following options:
EPIC – free trial and then subscription fee (free in class) (online books)
Splashmath (free game-based math program)
Xtramath (free-fluency based)
Seesaw – way for students to share their classwork
Ipads - Osmos
Website is in progress and will be completed by end of September

12. Field Trips and Events Play (Carco Theater) Second field trip TBD
Spring 2019
Second field trip TBD
SECOND GRADE Music Program 'SONGS FROM THE GARDEN' Tuesday, March 26th
Science lessons – in class (TBA)
Rick Hartman “Force and Motion” Toymaking Workshop TBD
(Thank You PTA!)

13. homework Weekly homework will include: Un-Homework choices:
Sharing (once every week)
Un-Homework choices:
Math games online: Zearn, Xtramath, Splashmath
Reading 15 minutes, 5 out of 7 days
Menu of options sent home monthly
Whole-child activities
Family involvement

14. Behavior And Classroom Management
Basic Student Responsibilities & Class Rules (See Parent Survival Handbook)
Soaring Eagles economy
Earning Soaring Eagles
Nightly graph
Spending their economy on Fun Friday (donations gladly accepted!)
Parent Communication
, phone calls, scheduled meetings
Behavior Progress report
Sent home first trimester
Boomerang folder
Maple Hills Student/Parent Handbook

15. Assessment and grading
Assessments
Math Module Tests
Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment (September and March)
Writing Post-unit Prompts
CogAT testing
Portfolios: Classroom work will be kept here for the year
Grading
Standards-based:
1, 2, 3, or 4 for academics
Social skills:
Consistently
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Behavior Progress Report
Report cards on Skyward 3 times a year:
End of trimester

16. guidelines for a four What Exceptional IS NOT What Exceptional IS
Being fast, neat, or just accelerated
Just getting all the right answers
Persevering, staying on task, or following directions
What Exceptional IS
Consistently performing beyond expectations
Seeking opportunity to go further
Demonstrating depth of thought and application
Connecting knowledge or skill to another area
Applying knowledge for a new purpose
Analyzing concepts
Showing multiple applications and/or perspectives
Teaching others

17. student led conferences
You must sign up for conferences ONLINE
The conferences will run from 8- 3:30 each day, with a daily lunch break.
Your child IS invited to conferences this year!
The students will be presenting their portfolios to you, sharing their learning with pride!
Conference dates are and 12.6

18. volunteers Volunteering around the school: Reading Coaches
Library check out
Misc. Events and Activities through PTA
PowerPoint to view
Form Every Year
VOICE Mentor
Volunteers in the Classroom:
Celebrations and events
In-class volunteering
Art Docent
I will be sharing s with our parents, if you DO NOT wish to have your shared, please let me know.

19. extras Newsletters will be sent home weekly
Purple Folders: need to be at school every day please =)
Snacks- please send two small snacks daily. I have extra if you forget. And would love donations.
Birthday Policy- No treats please. Students will have lunch to celebrate with the teachers.
Lunch money- in an envelope please, with full name and lunch number
FERPA/Picture information: Cannot post student pictures from school functions on social media
Change of afternoon transportation: Contact office DIRECTLY, please! And I appreciate being included.