1. Welcome to Ms. Bolton’s 2 nd Grade Class Curriculum Night

2. Dates to Remember / Thursday, October 25 th – Portfolio Night 4:30-6:00 p.m. / October 29 th – November 9 th - Conferences (Sign-up will be on- line) / Thursday, March 14 th – Information Fair 4:00-5:30 p.m. / March 18 th – 29 th – Conferences (Sign-up will be on-line) / April 22 nd – April 30 th (one of those days) – Field Trip to Old Cahill School (ALL parent volunteers are welcome to attend) / Thursday, October 25 th – Portfolio Night 4:30-6:00 p.m. / October 29 th – November 9 th - Conferences (Sign-up will be on- line) / Thursday, March 14 th – Information Fair 4:00-5:30 p.m. / March 18 th – 29 th – Conferences (Sign-up will be on-line) / April 22 nd – April 30 th (one of those days) – Field Trip to Old Cahill School (ALL parent volunteers are welcome to attend)

3. “KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTIANS! So…be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea, you’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way!” -Dr. Seuss As the children move through their year of 2 nd grade, keep in mind…  In reading, they are moving beyond phonetic decoding toward reading more fluently and focusing on comprehension.  In math, they are moving beyond the acquisition of math skills (basic facts, coin names and value, etc.) toward use of these tools in problem solving.  In writing, they are moving beyond a list of general ideas toward a more developed piece that has a clearer beginning, middle, and ending. As the children move through their year of 2 nd grade, keep in mind…  In reading, they are moving beyond phonetic decoding toward reading more fluently and focusing on comprehension.  In math, they are moving beyond the acquisition of math skills (basic facts, coin names and value, etc.) toward use of these tools in problem solving.  In writing, they are moving beyond a list of general ideas toward a more developed piece that has a clearer beginning, middle, and ending.

4. Ms. Bolton’s Daily Schedule 2012-2013 9:10-9:20Morning Announcements 9:20-9:40Morning Meeting 9:40-10:30Math 10:30-11:30Specialists 11:30-12:15Writing 12:15-12:55Lunch/Recess 12:55-1:15PLC 1:15-1:45Whole Group Reading 1:45-2:45Guided Reading/Centers 2:45-2:55Bathroom Break/Snack 2:55-3:30S.S./Science/Health/Art/PeaceBuilding 3:30-3:45Notes & News/Peace Circle 3:45Dismissal 9:10-9:20Morning Announcements 9:20-9:40Morning Meeting 9:40-10:30Math 10:30-11:30Specialists 11:30-12:15Writing 12:15-12:55Lunch/Recess 12:55-1:15PLC 1:15-1:45Whole Group Reading 1:45-2:45Guided Reading/Centers 2:45-2:55Bathroom Break/Snack 2:55-3:30S.S./Science/Health/Art/PeaceBuilding 3:30-3:45Notes & News/Peace Circle 3:45Dismissal

5. Communication Notes and News Name Name’s Homework Folder

6. Notes and News Sept. 20, 2012 Tonight’s Homework: 1.20 minutes of reading 2.Spelling Practice Sheet 3.Home Link 2.1 Parent Signature x__________ Dear Parents, Today we learned…

7. Homework Folder Keep at Home Return to School

8. Reading Log

9. Panther Pride is our school’s approach to creating a positive social climate. Our primary goal is to build a welcoming school community where students will enjoy learning, develop friendships, and become responsible citizens of our world.

11. Building Community

14. / To access Wayzata’s Curriculum and Instruction website visit: http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Domain/1530 / To access Wayzata’s Curriculum and Instruction website visit: http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Domain/1530

15. / Elementary Curriculum / 2 nd Grade / Then choose from: Art, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Media, Physical Ed, Science, Social Studies, Technology / Elementary Curriculum / 2 nd Grade / Then choose from: Art, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Media, Physical Ed, Science, Social Studies, Technology

16. Resources to Use at Home

23. When you know your family is going on a vacation and your child will miss some school time, please submit a TRAVEL PLANS form to the office. When you know your family is going on a vacation and your child will miss some school time, please submit a TRAVEL PLANS form to the office.

26. Due to the more than 800 students enrolled at Plymouth Creek this year, we are asking that parents make a change when picking up their students from school. Please wait outside of the building instead of the front lobby for your child. We appreciate your cooperation.

27. This year, students will not be allowed to ride a different bus home for a play date due to overcrowding. The only acceptable reason for a different bus will be childcare.

28. ~Contact Me~ Teamwork makes the dream work. Feel free to contact me throughout the year with any questions or insights to share. Ms. Sarah Bolton Sarah.bolton@wayzata.k12.mn.us 763-745-5851 Teamwork makes the dream work. Feel free to contact me throughout the year with any questions or insights to share. Ms. Sarah Bolton Sarah.bolton@wayzata.k12.mn.us 763-745-5851

29. Any Questions?