Transcript First Grade Math - Irvine Unified School District

WELCOME
nd
2
Grade
Parents
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
August 2, 2012
Mrs. Pape’s Message
2012-2013
It’s an honor to share this special time with your
child. Westpark is such a positive place to be!
I’ve taught here for 19 years. Teachers, parents,
staff, and students make it a home away from
home!
I’m committed to your child’s success! Thank you
for your dedication and support!
A.I.R.
(School-wide behavior plan)
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Respect
• AIR Cards
Standards
 We follow the content standards set forth by the State of
California.
 Each grade has separate standards but
some overlap
 Essential standards are taught at instructional level in that
grade
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See the IUSD Essential Standards
LANGUAGE ARTS Westpark’s Model
• Houghton Mifflin -Standards Based
• R.T.I. - 1 hour of direct instruction at their level within that grade.
• *Writing -developmental growth
• Instruction in all 6 traits.
• *Spelling – (Weekly practice in the homework)
• Grades are based on spelling in everyday writing
• * part of our homeroom time
Houghton Mifflin
MATH
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Number Sense- Part/Whole Thinking
Computation Fluency –Weekly practice
Manipulatives--(hands on learning)
Problem Solving Explaining their thinking with vocabulary!
• Online textbooks at IUSD.org
*ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS.*
• Computer Lab (Mondays 11:00-11:30, Volunteers Welcome)
• Music
(Every Other Monday)
• Library (Every Wednesday)
• P.E. (Wednesdays & Fridays)
• *Make sure your child wears tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
2nd Grade ROTATIONS
• Monday & Thursday Afternoons
• Students switch teachers for social studies, science, and
(writing, health, or art).
2nd grade
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Civics & Citizenship: Developing respect for self, others, and the
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community.
Awareness of cultures of the world
• Map Skills
• Goods & Services
• Natural Resources & Trade
• State adoption: Harcourt’s Series.
2nd grade SCIENCE
1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
3rd Trimester
Earth Science
Physical Science
Life Science
Pebbles,
Sand,
and Silt
Balance
&
Motion
Insects
Motivators
• Whole class: Marble Jar
• Teamwork: Table Points
• Individual Motivators:
• Bonus Points (BPs)
• AIR Cards
• Pape Dollars
• A.I.R. Behavior Chart
Special Programs
Star of the Week2nd Grade Business Day-
students buy/sell items with their Pape Dollars. It’s held the last week of each
quarter.
A.I.R. Awardsthroughout the year
assemblies are held
HOMEWORK
Building
Good
Habits
Home Monday*- Return Friday
ust Do heklist-
hilds
job
Build routine & provide practice
Grade(O,S,N) and
Initials- your job
We value family time!
Looking for Additional
hallenges?
Most important: Read with your child! nightly***
•Learning Opportunities Menu
(sent in the homework folder with spelling activities,
•See Website for more!
Conduits and Communication
• Emails
• Homework Folder– Please sign the homework contract/log and return
it in the folder every Friday. There is no need to return practice pages.
• Thursday Conduits– Please look over your child’s work, sign and
return every Friday.
hek Westpark
website!
We love birthdays!
Please NO TREATS!
Donations-See your $ at work
in our classroom. Thanks for all your support!
Volunteer Opportunities
*sign up for a day and time that works for you
Conferences
• August 20th- 23rd
• Sign up tonight
Thank you
for coming...
•Save personal questions/concerns for conferences.