Second Grade Mrs. Jenes, Ms. Dietz, Ms. Zolotusky, and Mrs. Abdo - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Second Grade

• Mrs. Jenes, Ms. Dietz,
• Ms. Zolotusky, and Mrs. Abdo

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

About the 2B Teacher

• Ms. Dietz
• Graduated from Lewis & Clark High School
• Graduated from University of Washington with a

BA in Sociology and a Minor in Elementary, Learning & Societies

• Graduated from the College of William & Mary

with an MaEd in Elementary Education (K-6th)

• Title 1 experience in Washington D.C.
• Teaching Endorsements:
• English Language Learner License (ELL)
• Special Education License (K-12th)
• Early Childhood (PreK-2nd)

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About the 2A Teacher

• Mrs. Jenes
• Graduated from Bishop Blanchet High

School

• Undergraduate degree in Elementary

Education from Carroll College

• Masters degree in Education with a focus
• n Differentiated Instruction
• Lower and upper Montessori classroom

experience & Title 1 Experience

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Philosophy and Goals

∙ To educate the whole student: personally, spiritually, and academically. ∙ Differentiated instruction is a component of a socially just education. ∙ To foster a supportive and respectful learning environment and a sense of classroom unity.

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Classroom Behavior Expectations

1. Be Kind 2. Be Responsible 3. Be Respectful 4. Be Safe 5. Be Welcoming

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Classroom Management and Discipline

∙ Let others learn and be respectful ∙ Proactive and positive→ Setting up routines and expectations so kids can be successful ∙ Stone/Marble Jar

Assumption – St. Bridget Discipline Flow Chart

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Support Teachers

∙ Mrs. Riggle—school psychologist ∙ Mrs. Dougherty—reading support teacher ∙ Mr. Steve Dougherty – Math Coach

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Homework

∙ Expect daily homework, with just reading and prayers on the weekends. ∙ Homework should not exceed 45 minutes which includes 15 minutes reading. ∙ Students should be responsible for their homework notebooks/planners—preparation for future grades

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Absences and Tardiness

∙ Please have your child to school by 8:30. We start learning as soon as the bell rings. ∙ Please review the attendance policy

∙ All absences (except for when your child is sick) must be documented on the pre-planned absence form found on the school website ∙ https://www.asbschool.org/student-life/attendance /

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Reading with your child

∙ Independent reading level: Out of 100 words, reads at least 97 correctly and fluently. ∙ Instructional reading level: Out of 100 words, reads between 90 and 95 words correctly. Normally a child should read this book with an

• adult. This level doesn’t build fluency.

∙ Frustration reading level: Out of 100 words, reads less than 90 words correctly and fluently. Normally a child should have this book read aloud or be encouraged to save it for a later date.

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Visiting

∙ Please join your child during his/her VIP week and on his/her birthday for lunch. ∙ Please say good-bye to your child before 8:30 so he/she is ready to learn when the bell rings. ∙ Visit the office when you arrive at school to pick your child up early or to drop off something. ∙ No unannounced visits, please. They can be disruptive.

*You must complete your Called To Protect Training and/or renewal prior to volunteering*

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Volunteers

MUST HAVE VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK IN THE OFFICE ∙ If you don’t have the current paperwork on file in the office, you will not be able to volunteer in the classroom or on field trips. ∙ https://www.asbschool.org/parents/ volunteering/

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Sign-up Genius

∙ Sign up for centers, auction project, classroom parties, etc.

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Uniform

∙ Dress uniform on Mass days – collared shirt, blue pants or skirts ∙ Please refer to the ASB school website for the full uniform code. ∙ https://www.asbschool.org/wp-content/u ploads/2015/08/ASB-uniform-code-201 6-2017.pdf

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Communication

∙ The best way to get a hold of us is by email:

• Mrs. Jenes 2A - ljenes@asbschool.org
• Ms. Dietz 2B- cdietz@asbschool.org

∙ Please bring up concerns as soon as possible via email.

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Curriculum

∙ Based on the National Common Core Standards, the Archdiocesan Religion standards, and Next Generation of Science Standards ∙ Emphasis on reading, writing, and math ∙ Differentiated for different abilities and developmental levels and interests

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Religion

∙ Based on Archdiocesan standards ∙ Prayers ∙ Sacraments: Reconciliation and Eucharist (Contact your parish) ∙ Parts of the Mass ∙ Liturgical Year

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Reading

According to the National Reading Panel (2001), there are five interrelated components to quality reading instruction:

All of these areas will be taught: ∙ Phonemic Awareness ∙ Phonics ∙ Comprehension ∙ Fluency ∙ Vocabulary

Armbuster, B.B., Lehr, F., and Adler, R.C.(2001). Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read in Kindergarten Through Grade 3. National Reading Panel.

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Math

∙ All Common Core Standards will be taught and assessed, some examples of these skills include: ∙ problem solving ∙ addition and subtraction with and without regrouping ∙ place value and number sense, and measurement ∙ graphing ∙ time ∙ money

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Language Arts

∙ Genres: Expository paragraphs, Friendly Letters, How-to paragraphs, Narratives, and simple reports ∙ Grammar: Sentences and parts of speech as a way of enhancing writing ∙ Writing process with guidance: Brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

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Spelling

∙ Focuses on phonograms ∙ Teaches spelling patterns and rules – not lists of words to memorize ∙ Example: /oa/ boat f,l,s,z rule soft c and g ∙ Weekly spelling tests will include most words from the weekly preview list plus additional words that follow the same spelling focus

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Science

∙ Properties of Matter ∙ Ecosystems and Life Cycles ∙ Processes that Shape the Earth ∙ Engineering Design ∙ Skills include: Sorting and classifying, making

• bservations, predicting,

and recording simple data.

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Social Studies

∙ Civics ∙ Economics ∙ Geography ∙ History ∙ Special Project: Holidays Around the World→ Other ways of looking at community

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Field Trips

∙ Killer Whale Tales, Magnuson Park plants field trip, Burke Museum, StoryBook Theater in Shoreline. ∙ Chaperones must have the Field Trip Driver and Volunteer Background check forms completed

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Let’s have a fantastic year!