welcome to curriculum night 2010 “if all meanings could be adequately expressed by words, the arts...
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Welcome to Curriculum Night 2010
“If all meanings could be adequately expressed by words, the arts of painting and music would not exist."
--John Dewey
Who is Your Child’s Teacher?
• Bachelors of Arts in English, Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona
• Masters of Arts in
Teaching & Elementary Education, Goucher College Baltimore, Maryland
• I have been a part of the Tarwater faculty since 1999.
• Before coming to Tarwater, I worked for several community education programs holding jobs in various capacities. I taught both preschool and kindergarten programs, as well as supervising K-8 enrichment programs.
• I have had experience in teaching first, second, and third grades.
2nd Grade Special Events
Phoenix Zoo
Math Club
Child’s Play Visit
Jr. Achievement
2nd Grade Safari
AZ Science Center
Cultural Celebrations
Art Masterpiece
Tax Credit
•Up to a $400 Donation to Tarwater’s 2nd Grade
•Full Tax Refund
•Used for special events and fieldtrips
•Some employers match donations
•Any relative in Arizona can donate to your child.
Types of InstructionWhole Group
–The teacher provides direct instruction to the entire class. This type of instruction may be based on students’ needs.
Homogenous Groups
–Students with common strengths or needs work together in small groups.
Cooperative Groups
–Students work together on a project or task. This may be a mixed group of differing strengths and abilities.
Independent Activities
–Students work alone to complete a task (journal writing, workbook pages, etc…).
Language Arts
• Reading• Guided Reading
Groups• Literacy
Centers/Literature Studies
• AR/Self Selected Literature
http://ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/tarwater-elementary/
• Writing and Language
• Rebecca Sitton Core Words
• Words Their Way• Six Traits Writing• Mountain
Language
Math
Scott Foresman Program
Excel Math
TERC Math
Science & Social Studies
Scientific MethodLife CyclesSystems
States of MatterWeather Patterns
World Cultures and Traditions
American History
US Symbols
Geography
Parent Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome in 2nd grade!*Field Trips
*Art Masterpiece
*Jr. Achievement
….and more!
*Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office.
Don’t forget to sign in!
Art Masterpiece
•Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program that introduces students to the artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design . The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own.
•We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.
Communication•“Memos” section on Homework Page
•Toro Daily Folder
•Student Work Samples
•Quarterly Progress and Report Cards
•Communication (e-mails, notes & phone calls)
Homework
•Having problems? Let me know!
•Don’t let it wreck your evening…
•After 30 minutes…
•A note from you is so helpful!
•Read Daily
•Homework: The purpose is practice and review!
Second Grade Procedures & Policies
Morning Line-Up & After School Dismissal
Birthdays
Nurse & Bathroom VisitsClass Schedule (6 Day Rotation/Know our PE & Library Days)Lunch/Lunchroom Procedure Label your water bottle, backpack, and lunchbox
Absences (please call the attendance line at 480-883-4303)
Thank You for Coming to Curriculum Night!