1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2015-2016 #2ndToNone

2. Please leave a note for your child in his/her Writing Journal. (red) Your child will LOVE the surprise tomorrow morning. They return to your note, throughout the year, and read it again, and again, and again. Thank you!

3. It is posted monthly, so please check my webpage. I will send updates and reminders through emails listed in Pentamation. PLEASE check to see if your email is correct and update if necessary.

4. In the next few days, I will be sending you an online link to sign up for a conference time. Conferences will be held on Friday, October 9th. (Parent/Learner/Educator conferences are the reason why the district gives this day off.)

6. Project Based Learning http://edu.glogster.com/glog.php?glog_id=29756827

7. Math Math Addition and Subtraction Facts to/from 20 Fact Families (ex: 7+5=12, 5+7=12, 12-5=7, 12-7=5) Place Value, Patterns, Points on a Number Line Compare and order whole numbers through 1200 2/3 digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping Picture graphs, Bar-type graphs Attributes of shapes and solids Geometric shapes Telling time to the minute; Elapsed Time Determine the value of a collection of coins up to $1.00 Read a thermometer (Cº/Fº) Measure length, capacity, and weight Identify fractional representation to twelfths Multiplication and Division using models Personal Finance – new to 2 nd grade last year

8. Balanced Literacy Composition Spelling Grammar Handwriting Listening Speaking Reading

9. Reading/Writing Workshop Reading/Writing Workshop Time to Read Time to Write Time to Talk Comprehension – understanding what we read – is the overarching goal. Support for Comprehension: Accurate Fluent Reading Background Knowledge Oral Language and Vocabulary Reading-Writing Connections Multiple Strategies

10. Writing We will utilize the curriculum Write From the Beginning and Beyond – Thinking Map framework K-12 Characteristics and goals: personal narrative, imaginative narrative, informative, expository (how and why), persuasive, response to literature. Journal Work: Students are given prompts and are also given a free choice. 2 nd Graders concentrate on an organized paragraph. with a minimum of 8 well structured sentences.

11. Spelling The intention of the CISD spelling plan is to expose learners to specific rules and patterns that are aligned with the expectations of grade level TEKS. GOAL: To empower learners to develop mastery of spelling rules and patterns rather than simply memorizing a list of spelling words. Evidence of mastery will be in learner’s authentic writing. List will be differentiated based on a pre-test, but all words will have the same spelling pattern that aligns to the grade level spelling standards.

12. Handwriting 2 nd grade will work on correct formation of printed letters using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. We will introduce cursive strokes toward the end of the school year. Website for Parents: hwtears.com/click

13. Science FOSS Kits (Full Option Science System… Hands On!) Animals/Insects/Plants Air and Weather/Water Cycle Night Sky and Seasons Natural Resources Balance and Motion

14. Social Studies Local History and Government State and National Government State and National Symbols Historical Figures Customs and Celebrations Physical Environment Economics/Free Enterprise System

15. 2 nd Grade Technology TEKS

16. Important Note for PE Please send your child in light-soled tennis shoes on their PE days. Dress shoes, sandals and dark-soled tennis shoes mark up the finish. Send a handwritten note when your child can’t participate. PLEASE – no emails. Special’s Rotation Days: Mon. – Art Tues/Thurs. – PE Wed. – Music Fri. – All begin in the gym so wear/bring tennis shoes every Friday.

17. We have a 10 minute snack/bathroom/water break around 9:00 am every morning as we do not have lunch until 11:25 am. Please pack a healthy snack. No peanut or peanut products allowed due to student allergy. I do not allow my students to go to the cafeteria for a snack.

18. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they show you any paperwork that goes home and then bring it back the next day.

19. Our 3 Diamond Rules:  Care for everyone and everything.  Show respect.  Use good manners at all times. Practicing these each day creates a safe environment conducive for learning and working together. Throughout the year, weekly class meetings and monthly guidance lessons allow us to model and apply problem solving strategies.

20. Each 9 weeks, a homework calendar will be in your child’s red folder. The expectation is that your learner will read 15-20 minutes each day. Also, they are expected to complete one of the math activities that will be listed at the bottom of the calendar. Each 9 weeks, a homework calendar will be in your child’s red folder. The expectation is that your learner will read 15-20 minutes each day. Also, they are expected to complete one of the math activities that will be listed at the bottom of the calendar. Please initial each completed assignment.

21. We are researching possible venues for our Field Trips.

22. Each week I nominate a 2D Maverick of the Week. That learner’s name goes into the MKB MOW boot along with one 2 nd grader from each second grade class. On Fridays, Mrs. Mitchell draws a name from each grade level boot and pictures are taken for the newspaper. Each week I nominate a 2D Maverick of the Week. That learner’s name goes into the MKB MOW boot along with one 2 nd grader from each second grade class. On Fridays, Mrs. Mitchell draws a name from each grade level boot and pictures are taken for the newspaper.

23. Birthdays are very special days in 2D, but not a party. We write and share a personal narrative about our friend. IF your child wants to bring treats, it needs to be simple and easy. We eat birthday treats during snack time–9:00-9:10 a.m.. Please keep in mind there are common allergies such as nuts and peanut butter.

24. MS = Meets the expectation of the Standard MS = Meets the expectation of the Standard AS = Approaches the expectations for the Standard AS = Approaches the expectations for the Standard IPS = Insufficient Progress toward the Standard IPS = Insufficient Progress toward the Standard N/A = Not Assessed N/A = Not Assessed CISD Homepage>Curriculum & Instruction Directory>Curriculum & Instruction>On right, scroll down to Testing & Assessment>Standards Based Report Card>On left, click Standards Based Report Card> 2 nd grade.

25. Please sign up for any volunteer opportunities if you haven’t done so already. However, make sure you have a background check form completed before you volunteer. They will not allow you to volunteer if you bring it the day of. Recess volunteer sign up will be sent on a link via email.Recess volunteer sign up will be sent on a link via email.

26. Thank You! If you have an immediate question or concern that you need me to address, please use one of the index cards to write me a brief note. Just drop it in the green bucket on my desk and I will contact you. Please include: Your name; your child’s name; and your email address.