1. SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT

2. WELCOME FROM: Mrs. Jeffcoat- Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Beaty- Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Marmon- Math/Science Mrs. Bell - Math/Science Mrs. Moses-Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Carse-Math/Science Mrs. Hickerson- Self-Contained: Language Arts/Social Studies/Math/Science

3. QUESTIONS  If you have questions, please write them on a notecard. (Include your name and child’s name.)  Questions will be answered in a timely manner.

4. TONIGHT, PARENTS WILL…  know and understand their role in the Parent Learning Community.  know ways they can be involved with their child’s classroom and school.  understand the expectations of a student at Samuel Beck Elementary

5. NISD BELIEFS

6. SAMUEL BECK ELEMENTARY MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with the community, Beck Elementary is committed to success for all learners, ensuring a safe environment that implements rigorous, relevant curricula, and focused instruction.

7. HOME ACCESS GRADES ONLINE  NISD provides grades online through the Home Access Center (HAC). Paper copies of progress reports and report cards can be provided for students in grades 1 – 5 upon request. Kinder students will receive a paper copy due to the format.  If you need your password and user ID, please contact our front office at www.beckelem@nisdtx.org.

8. E-PORTFOLIOS Google Sites: The IT Team has created a professional video that takes students step by step through the process of creating and managing ePortfolios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEId8fi4ug&feature=youtu.be · This video is broken into sections and addresses all aspects of setting up and managing an ePortfolio o Set Up o Organizing: Adding Pages and Subpages (4:35) o Uploading: Showcasing and Presentation (6:56) o Customizing: Changing Themes, Colors, and Fonts (8:20)

9. TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION  Student laptops and iPad carts  Data Projectors  Document Cameras  Distance Learning  Eduphoria  Home Access  Media Cast  Net school

10. HELPFUL INFORMATION  Teachers’ Web Pages -Conference Period 9:35-10:30 -Recess 12:35-1:05 -Lunch 12:05-12:35  Grading Guidelines on Beck Website http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/757 http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/757

11. HELPFUL INFORMATION  Birthdays- Individual servings of store bought birthday treats and napkins to be left at the front office. Please have items individually prepared. These will be distributed out during the last 10 minutes of the day.  TEA Website- www.tea.state.tx.uswww.tea.state.tx.us  Transportation Changes- e-mail: beckelem@nisdtx.org or in writing.

12. ABSENCES AND MAKE-UP WORK Absences Notify office via e-mail beckelem@nisdtx.orgbeckelem@nisdtx.org Make-Up Work  May be requested after two or more days of absences.  Request before 9:00 am on the 2nd day.  Available at front office at 3:20 on the 2 nd day.

13. BEHAVIOR/POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT Your child's planner is where you will find notes about their behavior in class. Please check it daily. Classroom Money System Students are rewarded with money for good behavior. This can be turned in to go to the treasure box.

14. PLANNERS/HOMEWORK  Parent/Teacher Communication  Planners checked and signed daily  The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that have already been taught in class.  Homework should not be difficult for students because it is just practice.  Nightly Reading  Math homework packet is due on Friday.  Language Arts homework due the next day unless otherwise noted.

15. CONFERENCES  I will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of parents in October.  I will contact you to set up a conference.  If you would ever like to meet with me just let me know and I are happy to meet with you.

16. QUESTIONS  If you have questions, please write them on a notecard. (Include your name and child’s name.)  Questions will be answered in a timely manner.

17. READING/LANGUAGE ARTS/SOC. STUDIES ReadingSpelling  Reader’s WorkshopHigh Frequency Words  Small Group InstructionContent Vocabulary WritingSocial Studies  Narratives and Expository Integrated into LA Major Theme-Leadership DBQ-Data Based Question

18. MATH AND SCIENCE Math  Stepping Stones-Research based math curriculum  Problem Solving Science  Physical, Earth, and Life Science

19. QUESTIONS  If you have questions, please write them on a notecard. (Include your name and child’s name.)  Questions will be answered in a timely manner.

20. Thanks for Coming!