Second Grade Second Grade Curriculum NightCurriculum Night

Second Grade Second Grade Curriculum NightCurriculum Night

Sierra Verde SchoolSierra Verde School Sandy Kuhns, Dena Hamblen,Sandy Kuhns, Dena Hamblen,April Smith and Susan SmithApril Smith and Susan Smith

DVUSD Vision

Deer Valley...a district of excellence with opportunities

for every student.

• What does this mean?• In addition to focusing on

CORE content, we place a high emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

• https://sierraverde.dvusd.org/stem.html

Sierra Verde S.T.E.M. Academy

Sierra Verde Vision

Sierra Verde students will think critically, respond

digitally, and communicate

effectively~ YES!

Sierra Verde MissionIn partnership with the community, Sierra Verde students will engage as leaders in a rigorous academic

program emphasizing science, technology, engineering, math,

and global responsibility.

I³: Integrated, Innovative, Inquiry

• What will I³ Look like in 2nd grade?

• Cross curricular units, Project based learning, FOSS, shared inquiry

VIPERS Strategies: • Visualize and plan

– *Make a picture in your mind

• Investigate options

– *I could try…

• Problem-solve

– *How many ways can you solve this?

• Evaluate and explain

– *Does it make sense?

• Reflect and connect– *Connect to the real world

• Share what you know!

AAI Strategies• “Dialogue” with yourself from start

to finish, make your reading of any text thinking- intensive.

• Annotate- translate• Analyze- decode, pull apart• Interpret- elucidate, explain

• Get in the habit of asking ?’s!

Language ArtsLanguage ArtsLanguage ArtsLanguage Arts

Reading Street Series

• Higher Text Complexity with 50% non fiction text

• Phonemic Awareness• Systematic Phonics• Fluency, Vocabulary, and

Comprehension Instruction• Reading Aloud• Listening and Speaking• Spelling

What does Reading Instruction look like?• Whole Group Lessons• Vocabulary Review• Small Group Activities done in Station

Time (rotation)• Listening Centers• Reading Response Journals• Reading Websites and Computer

Activities• Weekly test/project due on Fridays

Pearson Website• Allows us to electronically test students

and gives immediate feedback (go green!)

• Your child will know their username and password

• More information will be coming home as we begin using the system.

• https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp

Nightly Reading

• 15 – 20 minutes• Read to, read together, read

independently READ!• Sign planner Monday - Thursday

Raz Kids- $3.00 donation

• Raz Kids is a phenomenal interactive reading website that has ebooks (electronic) for kids to read, listen to, and take a quiz .

• Teachers enter their students and levels and then students can log on at school and at home to enrich reading skills.

• Students must pass each quiz with 80% to move on to the next level.

Writing Process

• Pre-writing• Composing• Revising• Editing• Evaluation/Publication

Six Traits Writing

• Ideas• Organization• Voice• Word Choice• Sentence Fluency• Conventions

Spelling• Students will be tested weekly on

Friday with a pattern or patterns.• They will not study a list for the

pattern, but rather practice and do activities the with the pattern.

• The emphasis is on the transition of using new words correctly in their writing.

MathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematics

Common Core Standards

•Operations and Algebraic Thinking

•Number and Operations in Base 10

•Measurement and Data•Geometry

Math Envision ProgramSupplemented with

Investigations • Understanding Addition and Subtraction• Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies• Place Value: Numbers to 1000• Counting Money• Mental Addition /Mental Subtraction• Adding Up to 3 digit numbers with and without

regrouping• Multiplication Concepts, Division, and Fraction

Concepts taught using Geometry• Measurement• Time• Graphs

Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies

Integrated Social Studies Themes

• Governing Our People• The World Around Us• Using Our Resources• People Long Ago• A World of Many People• People in the Marketplace

Social StudiesProjects

Project based learning is a fun and interactive way for students to make connections with a concept. Examples:

• Timelines• Landforms• Culture Box • Holiday PowerPoint• Flat Stanley!

ScienceScienceScienceScience

Foss kits provide hands on exploration as we follow the Arizona Academic Standards

• Inquiry Process• Life Science – insects, mammals life

cycles• History and Nature of Science• Human Body – digestive system,

respiratory system, circulatory system• Physical Science – solids, liquids, gas• Earth and Space Science - weather

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Assessments

• DIBELS(3 times per year)• DRA (at least 3 times per year)• Formal and Informal Classroom

Assessments (ongoing)• Stanford 10 (spring)

Grading• Academic averages determine a student’s

report card grades. Test scores, class projects, daily assignments, and participation affect these grades.

• Progress Reports are no longer sent home, so please have make sure you get your Powerschool login information to check your child’s grades regularly.

• Report cards will be sent home every nine or ten weeks.

Grading ScaleE+ 98% - 100%E 93% - 96%E- 90% - 92%S+ 84% - 89%S 76% - 83%S- 70% - 75-%N+ 68% - 69%N 63% - 67%N- 60% - 62%U 0% - 59%

Conferences are held twice a

year.1st quarter- parent conferences3rd quarter- student-led

conferencesWe will use electronic sign- up

sheets.

Other Important Other Important InformationInformation

Other Important Other Important InformationInformation

ExpectationsFollow the 4 school wide rules:Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe SafeHave a Learners Attitude

Classroom Expectations:

Character Counts! 1. Responsibility- Always do your best.

2.Citizenship – Be kind to everyone and everything.

3. Respect – Listen when others are talking.

4. Caring – Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

5.Trustworthiness – Everybody helps.

6.Fairness – Everyone plays with everyone.

Rewards for Good Character!!!

Lots of Learning & Full Buckets

Character Count Tickets = Prizes

Viper Vibes

Preferred Activity Time

ConsequencesFor not following rules and

expectations:

1. Verbal Warning2. Planner on Student Desk3. Planner on teacher desk, note

sent home to be signed4. 2 or more notes result in a

partial/full loss of Preferred Activity Time

5. Detention

Homework

• Weekly Packet• Assigned Monday – Thursday• Occasional special project• Due when specified by teacher• 15 -20 minutes of READING NIGHTY• Homework checked, planner signed

nightly

Birthdays

Celebrating in School

• You may send a store bought treat on or near your child’s birthday

Party Invitations Must Include

• All students• Or all girls• Or all boys

Snack

• A “working” afternoon snack time is offered around 2:00.

• Students will need to bring their own small “healthy” snack.

•No Peanut Snacks!!!!! All classrooms are peanut/tree nut free

Party Time!

All parties will occur the last hourof the day on the following dates:• Fall- Oct. 26th, 1-5• Winter- Dec. 21st• Valentine’s Day-Feb. 14th• Spring- May 22nd

Communication• Email • Phone• Note

Website: http://sierraverde.dvusd.org From the home page go to Directory and select

your teacher for email or teacher website!

We Love Volunteers!

• Volunteer training is required.• See the DVUSD website for training

dates:https://www.dvusd.org/pages_parent_student/volunteers.htm

• Complete a volunteer form.• Interested in being a homeroom

parent? Let your teacher know today!

Mom’s Night OutThis is an opportunity to meet other

moms and have a nice dinner out!

Two events will be planned by the Second Grade Teachers.

Our first evening is Tuesday,

September 4th at 6:00.

Thank you for coming.

Please proceed to your child’s classroom where we are

showcasing student work.