1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! 2015-2016
Presented by Ms. Barney

2. Investigations IN NUMBER, DATA, & SPACE
This is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think creatively, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a deeper understanding of the mathematical content.
Curriculum Units Covered:
Counting, Coins, & Combinations
Shapes, Blocks, & Symmetry
Stickers, Number Strings, & Story Problems
Pockets, Teeth, & Favorite Things
How Many Floors? How Many Rooms?
How Many Tens? How Many Ones?
Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group
Partners, Teams & Paper Clips
Measuring Length & Time

3. Additional Math Resources
Engage NY
Common Core Lessons to support deeper understanding of mathematical practices
Fosnot Series
Supplemental Addition & Subtraction Lessons
Place Value
Open Number Line
Early Algebra
CGI:
Cognitive Guided Instruction
Learning through problem solving
Learning to solve problems in multiple ways
Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions

4. Language Arts Harcourt Trophies Writing Additional Activities
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Guided Comprehension
Independent Reading
Shared Reading
Flexible Groups
Spelling
Phonics
Reading Fluency
Writing
Writing is D’Nealian Handwriting
Writer’s Workshop Approach
Six-Trait Writing (Daily Exercises)
Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Conventions
Sentence Fluency
Additional Activities
Read Aloud
Handwriting
Daily Language (Grammar) Common Core
Burst (phonics based)

5. Science Weather Life Cycles Human Body Mini Science Inquiries
(Scientific Method)
Purpose
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion

6. Social Studies Harcourt’s People We Know American & World History
Strands Covered:
American & World History
Civics & Government (yearlong research project)
Geography
Economics

7. Health Harcourt Health & Fitness Healthy behaviors & habits
Personal hygiene
Staying safe & well
Keeping fit & active

8. Technology
Within the classroom: - 5 new Dell think pads + 2 laptops - 1 desktop -10 ipads - SmartBoard - Projector - Document camera In the computer lab: desktops - Projector - Document camera - Laser printers (color and black & white) Educational resources are available even at home! They can be found on the Kyrene homepage under the Student tab or on our class webpages.

9. Mariposa’s School-Wide PBIS Program
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Intervention System
Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior
Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors
Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions
Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills
Consistency throughout the school
All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

10. BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters
Together We Achieve
BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!
School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)
Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)
Principal’s Lunch
Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

11. Lifeskills: Lifelong Guidelines: Trustworthiness Truthfulness
Caring
Common Sense
Cooperation
Courage
Courtesy
Effort
Flexibility
Friendship
Initiative
Integrity
Organization
Patience
Perseverance
Pride
Problem Solving
Resourcefulness
Responsibility
Sense of Humor
Lifelong Guidelines:
Trustworthiness
Truthfulness
Active Listening
No Put-Downs
Personal Best

12. Rules & Expectations Positive Reinforcement Consequences Clip up
Sticker Map
Compliment Jar (class wide)
Blast Coupons
Homework Passes
Desk Fairy
Treats
Class wide activities (CHAMELEON)
Consequences
Behavior System (behavior clip up & clip down chart)
Lifeskills Time Out
/phone call/note home
Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues

13. Homework & Communication
Communication folder
MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s)
MUST be brought to school each day
Remove papers daily
Behavior calendar needs to be initialed by parent each day
Homework
Grade level weekly menu
Weekly reading—minimum of 60 minutes/week (weekends included!)
3 Spelling practice activities weekly
Additional practice will be assigned as needed
Monthly projects are due the last Friday of each month.
Homework/Project info available on class website.
Communication s
Phone calls
Notes home
Newsletter

14. Specials
45 minutes once a week of each of the following: Monday Music – Mrs. Bull Tuesday Library- Mrs. Berns Wednesday P.E. – Mrs. Allen Thursday Computer Lab Friday Art-Mrs. O (guest teacher) Individual class schedules are available online

15. Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Learning
Read with them at least 60 minutes every week
Write, write, write… even if it’s only a few sentences.
Skip count (2’s, 5’s, 10’s)
Sort & count money
Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards or
Telling time using an analog clock (not digital )
Go over the homework with your child and have them make corrections if mistakes were made.
Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills

16. Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm
Thank You for Coming
Note Card for Questions ?? I will not be conferencing one on one with parents tonight.
Teacher Wishes (sticky notes on board)
Second Grade Book (pink)
Please take yellow D’Nealian Handwriting book home for practice. (if given)
Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org
Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern)
Check out student work in the hallway!
I look forward to a very successful year with your children! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter at 7pm