1. SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT

2. WELCOME FROM: Mrs. Jeffcoat- Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Tatarowicz- Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Marmon- Math/Science Mrs. Sockel - Math/Science Mrs. Moses-Language Arts/Social Studies Mrs. Carse-Math/Science Mrs. Bell- 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. TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION  Student laptops and iPad carts  Data Projectors  Document Cameras  Distance Learning  Eduphoria  Home Access  Media Cast  Net school

9. HELPFUL INFORMATION  Teachers’ Web Pages -Conference Period 1:45-2:35 -Recess 11:45-12:15 -Lunch 11:15-11:45  Grading Guidelines on Beck Website http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/757 http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/757

10. HELPFUL INFORMATION  Birthdays- Individual servings of the birthday treat and napkins to be left at the front office. Please have items individually prepared.  TEA Website- www.tea.state.tx.uswww.tea.state.tx.us  Transportation Changes- e-mail: beckelem@nisdtx.org or in writing.

11. 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.

12. BEHAVIOR/POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT Love and Logic  Shared Control  Shared Thinking and Decision Making  Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy  Maintain the Child’s Self-Concept To learn more about Love and Logic, visit the website at: www.loveandlogic.com Classroom Money System

13. PLANNERS/HOMEWORK  Parent/Teacher Communication  Planners checked and signed daily  Nightly Reading  Science homework due the next day unless otherwise noted.  Math homework packet is due on Friday.  Language Arts homework due the next day unless otherwise noted.