1. Welcome to 2nd Grade in Room 19!!!
1. Please sign in at the table. Sign up to volunteer! e sign in at the table. An up to volunteer! 
2. Write a note for your child to read tomorrow. ”You deserve a hug, because…” Leave this on your child’s desk!
3. Fill out the two forms (blue and orange) on your child’s desk and return them to me when they are completed.
The Room 19 BTSN Packet will be available on my web page!!!! 
Thank you!!!!! 1

2. All About Me Raised in the Bay Area Graduated from UC Santa Barbara
Teaching Credential from Cal State East Bay
This is my 17th year teaching
Live with my husband and teenage step-daughter, Madison
Feel fortunate to work at Leitch

3. Tonight’s Agenda Classroom Goal Common Core 2nd Grade Curriculum
Homework Policy
Discipline Policy
Student of the Week
Miscellaneous
Questions???

4. Classroom Goal
I want to create a positive, hands-on learning environment.
I’d like to promote independent learners and academic growth.
Students will improve organizational skills, social skills, and study habits.
I’ll instill the ‘love of learning’ in my students.

5. Common Core California Standards
is Leitch’s first year of full implementation
Provides a coherent, rigorous, relevant curriculum to prepare students for college and career
Rigor = deeper understanding not increased work or difficulty
CCCS is the depth of understanding, brought about through more project-based learning and an increased focus on communication and collaboration.
Children express their thinking to others by discussing, writing, creating, etc. in all subject areas.

6. Rigor/Relevance Framework Four Quadrants of Learning
Assimilation C
Adaptation D
High
Complex
Analytical
Challenging
Real World
Rigor
Acquisition A
Application B A B
Routine
Memorization
Practical
Hands On
Low
Low
High
Relevance

7. 2nd Grade Curriculum- Reading/Language Arts
How can you help your child become a better reader?
The different components in Treasures are:
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills
Decodable Stories
Comprehension Skills
Spelling and Vocabulary
Student Anthologies/Wonders (Fiction, Non-Fiction Selections)
Writing
Small Group Instruction
Science and Social Studies Integration
Reading Strategies: Making Connections, Predicting, Monitoring and Clarifying, Monitoring and Adjusting Reading Speed, and Asking Questions-
Assessments:
Lesson Assessments- Once per week
3 Trimester Assessments

8. Writing: \ The last skill to be developed
What can you do to help your child become a better writer?
The last skill to be developed
The Writing Process: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Proofreading, and Publishing
Modeling/Cooperative Paragraphs

9. What is Math Expressions?
Math Expressions is a comprehensive Kindergarten – Grade 5 mathematics curriculum that offers new ways to teach and learn mathematics. It combines the most powerful elements of standards-based instruction with the best of traditional approaches.
Math Expressions uses objects, drawings, conceptual language, and real-world situations to help students build mathematical ideals that make sense to them.

10. Components of Math Expressions
Quick Practice: 5-min activity intended on activating prior-knowledge at the beginning of the lesson
Daily Routines: 10 daily minute routines which focus on place value and are led by Student Leaders
Drawn Models: Moves students from physical manipulatives (concrete) to conceptual drawings (abstract) which helps children explain their thinking and helps teachers gain insight to students’ understanding
Language Development: Students are encouraged to write their own problems and describe their problem-solving strategies in writing through journal prompts
Student Leaders: Encourages participation & helps with children gain independence
Math Talk: As children communicate about math, they gain insights into their thinking and others. They reflect on their learning and organize and consolidate their thinking about math.

11. Other Classes: Science and Social Studies Library:
Thursdays 8:30-9:00 am.
Students may check out 2 books per week
Books due Wednesdays
Computers: On Wednesdays Ms. Comendant will teach computers in the computer lab.
Our P.E. Days will be on Tuesdays and Fridays.

12.   Homework Policy
minutes of homework per week (10-30 minutes a day).
Passed out Fridays and returned Fridays
4 night period
Students completed independently
Designed for average child
Check over your child’s packet and initial each page before turning it in
I check for initials and completion ONLY

13. 3 Simple Rules Show Respect. Make Good Decisions. Problem Solve.
Discipline Policy
3 Simple Rules
Show Respect.
Make Good Decisions.
Problem Solve.

14. Student of the Week
Poster
interview
letter

15. Miscellaneous New CCSS Based Report Card: Rubric 1-4
Field Trip/Special Events
Buddy Program
Donations
Birthdays: NO Food Items allowed!!!! Goody bags or book donation
Parent/Teacher Communication: Parent/Teacher Conferences, Leitch Folders, Class Webpage

16. Questions???