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Welcome ToCurriculum NightMrs. Chamberlain

2nd Grade

Created by: Ashley Magee, www.firstgradebrain.com Graphics © ThistleGirlDesigns

Meet the Teacher

* Background *Education

B.S. in Elementary Education – Westminster CollegeMasters in Elementary Education - ASU

Teaching10 years

Meet the Teacher

* Family Life *

* Married with three children* I live in Chandler

* I enjoy traveling, reading, watching movies, going to my kids’ events and spending time with family

Daily Schedule

8:30-8:45 Morning Warm-up (math/language)8:45-10:15 Daily 5 10:15-10:30 Recess/Snack10:30-11:15 Focus Skill Reading Groups11:15-11:30 Fluency11:40-12:20 Lunch/Recess12:20- 12:30 Read Aloud12:30-1:35 Math 1:35-2:15 Science/Social Studies/Theme2:15-3:00 Specials 3:00 - Dismissal

Common Core Standards

* 45 States have adopted the Common Core Standards*The Common Core Standards focus on core conceptual understandings and procedures starting in the early grades, thus enabling teachers to take the time needed to teach core concepts and procedures well and to give students the opportunity to master them.*Focus is on integrating reading, writing and technology into all curricular areas.http://www.corestandards.org/

Reading

Harcourt (weekly story/test/vocabulary) * Daily 5 and Cafe

* Phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension

* Small group instruction

* Focus Skill Groups will begin in mid-August (instruction at student’s level)

* Literature and Author Studies

Daily 5

Work on WritingRead to SelfRead to SomeoneWord WorkListening

Writing

* Language Arts *• Writing• Informative/Explanatory Writing, Personal

Narratives & Opinion WritingHarcourtWriter’s Workshop6 traitsSkills / ProcessD’Nealian

* SpellingSitton – Cloze Format

* Core Words – 5 new words weeklyPhonetic Pattern – 1 pattern weeklySentence Dictation

Math

* Learning Objectives *Add/subtract through 20Add/subtract 2 digit numbers with regroupingInterpret, Analyze and Compare dataUnderstand/Apply math vocabularyMeasurement: time to the minute, money, in, ft, cm,

capacity, pounds, ounces (measurement tools)Complete and create patterns (shapes and numbers)Place Value: ones, tens, hundreds, thousandsProblem Solving Equal PartsRepeated Addition & Intro. Multiplication 1s, 2s, 5s, 10sGeometry/Symmetry* Resources: Scott Foreman/TERC/Minute Math/Tile

Math/Math Mystery Journals

Social Studies

* Learning Objectives * Mapping/Landforms

National Symbols/Branches of Government

Westward Explanation/ColoniesRevolutionary WarNative AmericansCultural ExplorationTrip Around the World

Science

* Learning Objectives *

Inquiry MethodBody SystemsHealthLife CyclesWeather/CloudsSolids, Liquids, Gas

Thinking Maps

We will utilize thinking maps throughout the year while reinforcing 8 cognitive skills.

Technology

Rotating Computer Lab

Open Computer Lab

Classroom Computers

Character Counts and Love and Logic

Hull Elementary uses the Character Counts program in our classrooms to promote the six pillars of character: Responsibility, Caring, Respect, Fairness, Trustworthiness, and Good Citizenship.

I use the Love and Logic Philosophy for my classroom management. This enables students to take ownership of their own behavior. With adult guidance, the student can decide what would be an appropriate consequence for their actions.

Building Character

* Pillars of Character *

Behavior Management

Class Discipline• Six Pillars of Good Character• Clip Chart • Consequences – Behavior Chart will be placed in

their homework folders.• STAR Room (Stop Think And Review)

Positive Reinforcement• Rewards – Class Coupons• Fun Friday- Can bring toys• Community Building-Class Meetings• Hero of the Week

Love and Logic

Preserve and enhance the child’s self-concept.Teach children how to own and solve the problems they create.Share the control and decision-making.Combine consequences with high levels of empathy and warmth.Build the adult-child relationship.

Problem Solving Process

1. Identify and define the problem.2. Brainstorm solutions.3. Evaluate each solution.4. Implement the solution chosen.

Grading

(MS) 80% - 100% Meeting and Exceeding the standard

(P) 70% - 79% Progressing

(AC) 69% & Below Area of Concern Needs Improvement

Homework

Please send Homework Folder to School Each Day!

* Monthly Homework Calendar (Purpose is to reinforce 2nd Grade skills)* 10-25 minutes nightly* Reading Log- initial and total minutes* eNewsletter on Friday – Jungle Newsletter* Special’s Schedule* Notes to/from school

Field Trips

* Field Trips & Tax Credit *Zoo Visit – $300Arizona Science Center - $1,400

Play- $1,300 Imax Theater - $1,300 Get all the money back at tax time! Up to $400 (married) Up to $250 (single)

Parent Involvement

* Classroom Volunteers *

* Volunteer Form found in Meet the Teacher Packet* Classroom Volunteers* Junior Achievement* Art Masterpiece* PTO Representative ???

Parent Pick up Lane

Please help keep our Hull Heroes safe by following these rules in parent pick up lane.

•Please pull all the way forward in the parent pick up lane.•If you have a kinder child, do not stop in front of the kinder playground. A safety patrol member will happily assist your child in getting to the playground.•Please refrain from using your cell phone while in the parent pick up lane.•Children need to exit the car on the side closest to the curb.•If your child needs assistance, please park in the parking lot and walk him or her to the building. Please do not get out of your car in the parent pick up lane. •When picking up your child after school, please utilize your sign that you received from the front office. The sign should have child’s/children’s last name and grade displaying in the window while in the parent pick up lane. Pick up goes quicker and smoother when these signs are displayed . •Only cross at the designated cross-walk where the crossing guard on duty will assist you.

Thank you so much for your help in keeping our Heroes safe and for making drop off and pick up a pleasant

experience!

Art Masterpiece

•This program is a national art enrichment program that is taught at Hull Elementary on an entirely volunteer basis.

– Volunteer Art Guides do not have to have a background in art, and most do not.

•The lessons cover a wide range of artists and art styles in order to promote art literacy. •Hull has a dedicated art classroom to teach these lessons!

– Check out the Art Classroom Today – Room #28

Art Masterpiece

•Please consider volunteering for your child’s classroom and helping your teacher!•The students LOVE LOVE LOVE the art classes and always have a fun time. •All lessons are prepared for you ahead of time and we provide multiple trainings on how to teach lessons and use the media.•We encourage more than one volunteer per class.•Sign up today with your teacher!

– Contact Sara Mercill at hullartmasterpiece@gmail.com for more information.

Second Grade AM 2012-2013 Lessons

Stay Connected!

* Communication *

* chamberlain.deborah@cusd80.com

* 480-883-4543 to leave a message* Class Website* Open Door Policy

Thank You!