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.
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