WelcomeTo Curriculum Night

Mrs. Dhaenens2nd grade

Hello and Thank you for Coming!

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due to our time tonight Thank you

Daily Schedule Monday – Music 9:50 Tuesday – Library 9:50 Wednesday – Computers 10:40 Thursday – Art 9:50 Friday – P.E. 9:50

ClassroomRules

Classroom RulesRule #1 Listen when your teacher is talking

Rule #2 Follow Directions Quickly

Rule #3 Respect Others, Respect Yourself,

Respect the School

Rule #4 Raise your hand to speak or stand

Rule #5 Be Safe, Be Kind, Be honest

Class Management

Class ManagementBased on Love and Logic Strategies & school wide PBIS

- Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be respectful!Praise rewarded for positive behaviors.Positive words, PAW-sitive slips, high fives, whole class rewards, clips ups & brag tagsConsequences:1. 2 Verbal reminders2. Refocus – fill out think sheet3. Reflection Time – in class/pod/another class4. Parent e-mail or phone call5. Visit to the principal.

Friday Report

Recess/Snack

8:50-9:00Recess/Lunch

11:30-12:10

This year’s subjects

Math• Focus on the Common Core Standards• Numeration: number sense, counting, place value,

money, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division strategies

• Problem Solving/Higher level thinking strategies• Data Analysis and Probability• Patterns and Algebra• Geometry• Measurement and Time• Adopted Math Programs: Investigations in Number, Data,

and Space by Scott Foresman • EngageNY

Language Arts• Focus on the Common Core Standards• The Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is

broken into two parts: Skills and Listening & Learning. In the Skills strand, students learn how to read and write. In the Listening & Learning strand, students will gain the knowledge, language, and vocabulary that are essential for strong comprehension. CKLA connects engaging topics within and across grades, building knowledge and connected vocabulary for deep comprehension. These two parts, in addition to guided reading time, will provide the foundation for your child’s literacy.

Language Arts• Domains:1) Fairy Tales & Tall Tales 5) War of 1812 14) U.S. Civil War2) Early Asian Civilizations 6) Cycles in Nature 15) The Human Body3) Ancient Greek Civilizations 12) Westward Expansion 16) Immigration4) Greek Myths 13) Insects 17) Fighting for a Cause

Writing

•Writer’s Workshop

• Steps in the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

• Forms of writing: narrative, opinion, informational

• Other forms: Response to literature, poetry, fiction, thank you notes, friendly letters.

• Core Knowledge: Writing response to literature.

Spelling• Basic skills taught: phonics, spelling rules, patterns,

word origins, prefixes/suffixes.

• Spelling is assessed and evaluated on an ongoing basis through classroom writing samples and spelling lessons.

• *The true test of spelling mastery is its transfer to and application in student writing on a daily basis.

• Weekly test correlate with unit readers.

Social Studies• Major Components of our social studies program:

• Adopted social studies program: Social Studies: People We Know by Harcourt

• Students will…

explore the human experience through time and recognize the relationships of events and people;

learn about ideals, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship

analyze locations, regions, and spatial connections;

economic reasoning skills

Science• Major Components of our science program:

– Earth and Space: Weather

– Life Science: Insects, Human Body, Mammals

- Physical Science: Solids, Liquids, Gases

- Hands-on encouraging active learning

- Units involve cooperative skills and learning the scientific method.

- STEM & Engineering Design Process

HealthMajor components of our Health program:

– Adopted Health Program: Health and Fitness by Harcourt

– Students will study safety and injury prevention, nutrition, personal health, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Technology/LibraryUsing Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning:

• Technology integration will happen across the curriculum to support curricular goals and deepen and enhance the learning process.

Library:

• Students will visit the Library weekly to check out books and learn library/media skills. Books are to be returned each week on our scheduled library day (Tuesday).

Growth Mindset

Social & Emotional Development

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Homework

Homework Expectations•Weekly homework will be assigned on Friday, due on the following Friday.

• Please look in your child’s Communication Folder. Note: Life happens - if you need an extension, please email me or send a note.

• Students are to do homework thoroughly and neatly. Parent and student are to both sign the homework cover sheet.

• Homework begins on Fri. 8/17

SchoolProcedures

School ProceduresCar Pick up:For the safety of your student and all of the students in the gated area, please stay in your car to pick up your student if they are in the gated area. If you park your car, please meet your child under the Ramada or in an agreed upon location

Tardy Students:If your child arrives to school when the tardy bell rings or after 7:45, an adult will need to park their car and walk their child into the office in order to sign them in.This is a state law new for the 2018-2019 school year.We are audited each year on our school procedures and we need your help with this. Thank you!

Information from Waggoner

Information from Waggoner

• Donations for the Health Office:– The Health Office is looking for clothing (shorts/leggings mostly)

and shoe donations.

• Friday Spirit Days:– Student Council is sponsoring Friday spirit days. Students are

encouraged to wear a Waggoner shirt (any color) or a blue shirt.

Snacks/Parties/BirthdaysSnacks/Class Parties

-Parties – Fall, Winter, Friendship, andEnd of Year party (more info

will go home)-According to district policy, homemade treats are not allowed. -If donating snacks/party supplies, please send in store bought items only.

• Birthdays

• According to District Policy, birthday treats, balloons, etc. are not allowed.

• Party invitations may not be distributed on campus.

• Children will receive a birthday acknowledgment from administration, morning announcements, and myself.

Teacher/SchoolContact

Google DriveClass Google Drive Contains:• Pictures• Class directory• Newsletters• Presentations/Videos

It can ONLY be viewed with a Kyrene e-mail.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0yX7s_Chv5wdkJvLUtBU0dMeGM

Teacher/School ContactTeacher:Hanna Dhaenens•Phone: 480-541-5715•Email: hdhaenens@Kyrene.orgSchool: C.I. Waggoner1050 E. Carver Rd.Tempe, AZ 85284(480) 541-5600(480) 541-5610 Fax(480) 541-5601 Attendance

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