2. Welcome to Tarwater’s 2 nd Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Quattrocchi

3. English Language Arts Common Core Standards  READING Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills (Fluency, Phonics & Word Recognition)  SPEAKING & LISTENING  LANGUAGE Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Conventions (Grammar)  WRITING CURRICULUM MATERIALS  Word Their Way Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction  Rebecca Sitton: Spelling in Daily Writing  Daily Guided Grammar Review  Harcourt Trophies Textbook (Leveled Books for Guided Reading)  Accelerated Reader Program  Writer’s Express and 6 Traits of Good Writing http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/common-core-state- standards/familycommunity/

4. Math Common Core Standards Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices/Problem Solving CURRICULUM MATERIALS Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner www.mathlearningcenter.org Excel Math Program www.excelmath.com

5. Social Studies, Science and Technology Units of Study Social Studies World Cultures and Traditions American History US Symbols Geography Science Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of Matter Weather Patterns

6. Classroom Management Positive Recognition of Professional Behavior and Achievements WOW! Slips, Bucket Fillers, Estimation Jar, Treasure Box, Super Man Can, Mr. Potato Head, Victory Vines, On a Roll, etc…. BE A PRO Score Self-Reflections Second Grade Team Solutions Site Solutions Best Effort A ppropriate P repared R espectful & Responsible O n-Task

7. Supporting Young Learners Consistent Expectations and Routines Building Study Skills –Daily Agenda and Self-Reflection –Nightly Math Excel Homework Mon.-Thurs. –Fluency and Comprehension for Active Reading Engagement –Individual Reading Contract to Meet Student Needs and Busy Family Schedules –Accelerated Reader (AR) Online Program – “Good-Fit” Comprehension Check –Word Study and Spelling Application *Home Word Study Notebook Managing Homework –Having difficulties? Let me know! More than 30 minutes of focused work…. STOP. A little note from you is so helpful! –The purpose is practice and review.

8. Supporting Young Learners Communication –Blue Toro Folder: Check Each School Day HOME: Empty SCHOOL: Homework protector stays in the folder so the agenda and packet is available for review. Items to return/bring to school. –Inter-Department Envelope Review Contents, Sign, Date and Return on Monday Questions? Errors? Not your child’s work? Please include a note and return in your child’s Toro folder.

9. Supporting Young Learners Communication –Agenda and Reflections –TORO Parent News: Email from Mr. Hensley –Daily Schedule and Specials Schedule Posted On-line –Notices Sent Home in Toro Folder –Classroom Information E-mailed as Needed –Quarterly Report Card and Progress Report –On-line Parent Access to Child’s Scores & AR Progress –Parent/Teacher Conference Fall and Spring Semester –Email is the Preferred Method for Communication

10. Our Classroom Donation Coupons –Ticonderoga Pencils #2 Work and Erasable Red Checking –Storage Weekend Home Visits –Class “Pets” *Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Celebrations –Birthdays Save the Cake Invitations for All –Holidays Sharing –Student Spotlight –We’ll Share Wednesdays Snacks –Outside During Recess –Healthy Choices Only

11. Parent Volunteers are essential to a successful learning environment Art Masterpiece-Fostering the joy of creativity and observation *6 Lessons Jr. Achievement- Money does not grow on trees… *5 Lessons 3 rd Quarter  PTO Room Parent-  Field Trips- Off campus adventures  Classroom- Be part of supporting building knowledge in room 16  Volunteers- Always welcome in 2 nd Grade *Volunteer forms must be completed and on file before volunteering.

12. 2 nd Grade Tax Credit Donations Your FULLY REFUNDABLE Arizona Tax Credit DONATION, of up to $400 per family, enriches students lives and supports quality education. Any Arizona tax payer can support education by donating and some local employers match donations too! Please consider saving paper and donating on-line at https://chandler.mytechsupport.com/eca Checks Accepted at Tarwater Patriotic Program Theater PerformancePhoenix Zoo 2 nd Grade SafariShamrock FarmsCelebrations School PlaysSpectacular ScienceSchool Clubs

13. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We are ready for a super second grade year!