SPOTLIGHT ON 2A

1. SPOTLIGHT ON 2A Welcome to Curriculum Night for 2A!

2. A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF... • Graduated from Baylor University with Bachelor of Science in Education in 1991 • Graduated from Baylor University with Master of Science in Education in 1995 • Teacher certification in Elementary and Secondary History • Coppell resident since 2005; Currently live in Frisco • Married to Steve Clemons and have seven children– ages 17, 16, 15, 14, 12, 12, and 4. • This is my ninth year at Mockingbird • This is my 20thyear to teach (pre-K, grades 1-12, and college reading)

3. Parent emails Please make sure that your current email is in the Portal on the CISD website. Newsletter It is posted monthly, so please check my webpage.

4. 2nd Grade Technology TEKS

5. Must! Sign Up for a conference time for October 14th. (Parent/teacher conferences are the reason why the district gives this day off.) (I also have additional times in October)

6. Schedule and Curriculum

7. Project Based Learning http://edu.glogster.com/glog.php?glog_id=29756827

8. Math Addition and subtraction to 18 Fact Families (ex: 7+5=12, 5+7=12, 12-5=7, 12-7=5) Place value up to hundreds place Compare and order whole numbers through 1200 Numbers and graphing Two digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping Picture graphs, bar-type graphs Attributes of shapes and solids Geometric shapes Telling time to the minute Determine the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar Read a thermometer Measure length, capacity, and weight Fractions to twelfths Multiplication and division Personal Finance

9. Language and Literacy Writing Spelling Grammar Handwriting Listening Speaking

10. Writing We will focus on the 6 traits of writing, which include: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions (grammar, etc.). We also use the “Write from the Beginning and Beyond” curriculum. Journal Work: Students are given prompts and are also given a free choice.

11. Handwriting 2nd grade will work on correct formation of printed letters using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. We will introduce cursive strokes toward the end of the school year. www.hwtears.com

12. Science FOSS Kits (Hands-on Science!) Animals/Insects Air and weather/water cycle Night Sky and Seasons Natural Resources Balance and motion Plants Health

13. Social Studies Local History and Government State and National Government State and National Symbols Historical Figures Customs and Celebrations Physical Environment Economics/Free Enterprise System

14. Important Note for PE Our Specials classes are on a different rotation this year. We go to PE every other day, but it is not always on a certain day of the week. If children did not go to PE today, then they will go tomorrow.

15. Snacks We have snack at 9:15 every morning. Please pack a healthy snack and water bottle. I do not allow the kids to go to the cafeteria for a snack. It takes too much time to go to the cafeteria. Children will not be allowed to eat chips or cookies. We have several students with peanut allergies, so please do not send any snacks made with peanuts.

16. Take Home Folders It is the students’ responsibility to make sure they show you any paperwork that goes home and then bring it back the next day. Please empty this folder each night and put any notes to me inside it.

17. Discipline • If your child makes a poor choice and breaks one of our rules, they are asked to move their clip down. • If the child moves his/her clip down again after the warning stage, they will receive 10 minutes of the teachers choice. (lunch isolation, work in another class, writing an apology, recess, etc.) • If the child moves his/her clip down a fourth time, he/she will receive a mark in the red folder. • Puzzle Piece for Super Day/Sticker for Super or Good Day

18. HOMEWORK!!!! • Daily homework…please make sure your child reads for 20 minutes and practices addition and subtraction math facts daily. • A monthly homework calendar will be in your child’s red folder at the end of this week. These are optional assignments that can be completed if you would like for your child to do more than the standard 20 minutes of reading. There are also many homework suggestions listed on my website.

19. BIRTHDAYS Children are allowed to bring treats for their birthday. Cookies or glazed donuts may be brought with your child the morning of their celebration (no nuts, please, due to food allergies). If your child brings a treat, please send napkinsand any others utensils that are necessary for the treat. Summer birthdays will be celebrated in April and May. I am very flexible, but please let me know in advance if you are sending treats so I can plan for the event.

20. Volunteer Opportunities • Please feel free to sign up for any volunteer opportunities if you haven’t done so already. However, make sure you have a background check form completed before you volunteer. You will not be allowed to participate in the activity with your child if you bring the form on the day of the activity. This includes going as a chaperone on field trips. • There are recess calendars in the hall. (Mondays would benefit me directly) • Room mom sign ups – the important tasks (round table in the room) • Class Wish List on the door

21. REPORT CARDS & GRADING • MS = Mastered the standard’s expectation • AS = Approaching the standard’s expection • IPS = Insufficient Progress toward the standard • N/A = Not assessed at this time

22. One more thing... Please leave a short note for your child in his/her red Reading/Writing Journal.. Thanks for Coming!