Transcript Grade Two Orientation - Brookfield High School

Welcome to Huckleberry Hill!
Grade 2
Parent/Guardian Orientation
2014
Mary Rose Dymond, principal
Jules Scheithe, assistant principal
Huckleberry Hill
Purpose Statement
At Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, we are
committed to creating a student-centered
learning community. School staff and families
partner to nurture thoughtful, respectful,
curious children in fulfilling their potential.
Our students become responsible, critically
thinking citizens who care for
themselves, others, and the world
around them.
Schoolwide Behavior Expectations
Students as PAWS-itive role models
Responsive Classroom
• “an approach to teaching that emphasizes social, emotional,
and academic growth in a strong and safe school community”
• Evidence Based – studies show the Responsive Classroom
approach is linked to increases in math and reading test scores
as well as improved social skills
• Responsive Classroom at HHES:
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Morning Meeting
Hopes and Dreams
Schoolwide Behavior Expectations (PAWS)
Logical Consequences
For more information: www.responsiveclassroom.org
Safety and Security
• Enhanced security measures
• Front entrance buzzer
• Visitor procedures
• Surveillance cameras
• Monthly safety drills
• Parent pick-up procedures
• Volunteer clearance
• Physical and emotional safety
• Officer Phil presentation
• Internet safety
K-4 Approach
Curriculum
– K-4 Team
– Balanced, sequential
– Skills scaffolded from kindergarten through fourth
grade
– Assessments
– Report cards and conferences
Procedures and Expectations
– Security
– Schoolwide behavior expectations
Events
– Parent forums
Professional Development
– Literacy Initiative
Transitioning from CES to HHES
Sharing student information between
schools is imperative!
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Curriculum and assessment work
Literacy folders
Meetings for students with IEPs and 504 plans
Sharing meetings
First graders visit HHES – June 10th
First grade teachers share with Mrs. Dymond
Second Grade Curriculum
Comprehensive Balanced Literacy
Common Core State Standards
Workshop model ~ Focus on “reading and writing to learn” ~ Balance of Literature and
Informational text
Math
Common Core State Standards
Number sense ~ Fact fluency ~ “Real-world” problem-solving
Science
The scientific process ~ Inquiry and exploration ~ Informational literacy skills
Social Studies
Develop an understanding of: History, Geography, Citizenship, Social Science, Global
Awareness
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Support Informational literacy skills:
Create meaning using text structures and features by “close reading”
• Apply newly learned information
Special Areas’ Curricula
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Art
Music
Health
Physical Education
Library/media
Spanish at HHES
• Spanish instruction at Huckleberry Hill will
beginning in the 2014/2015 school year
• We are in the process of hiring two Spanish
teachers for the start of next year and
developing the curriculum in order to bridge
from grade 1 at CES to grade 5
at WMS
Technology
• Facilities:
– 2 Computer Labs
– Library Media Center Chrome Books
• Software and web-based programs to
support academic growth while building
technology skills
• Interactive whiteboard technology in all
classrooms
• Google Apps – individual student accounts
• iPads in Grade 2 classrooms
How is my child doing?
• Homework expectations
– Nightly independent reading
– Math menus posted to grade level website weekly
• Assessments
– Beginning and End of year assessments in literacy and math
– Unit tests in math, reading, science, social studies
• Progress Monitoring
• Standards Based Report cards
– 3 times per year (trimesters)
• Parent/Guardian conferences
– After 1st marking period
– As necessary after 2nd marking period
Support Programs and Staff
• Early Intervention Services
– Reading, Math, Behavior
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Schilling Hand in Hand Literacy Program
Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BHS volunteers)
Special Education – Dr. Pat Hartman
Curriculum Coordinator – Mrs. Jennifer Galik
School Nurses – Ms. Nicole Stoltz, Mrs. Monica Walsh
School Psychologist – Mr. Kent Gemmell
School Social Worker – Mrs. Sarah Jones
Communication and Information
• Public Portal
• Email
• School, grade level, and teacher
websites
• Weekly Updates
• School Reach – email and phone calls
• Parent-student handbook (on website)
• Grade level and Specials newsletters
• Parent/guardian forums
• Channel 17 programs
Beyond Academics
Grade 2:
• School newspaper
• Cup stacking
• Student Council
• Jr. Great Books
• H-kids
Grades 3 and 4:
• Chess club
• Yearbook
• Odyssey of the Mind
Community Events
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Rise and Shine Morning Boost
Positive School Climate activities
Jump Rope for Heart
International Celebration
Book fairs
Art show
Science fair
PAWS Pride Day
Nuts and Bolts – Part 1
• School Hours: 8:40 AM – 3:25 PM
• Arrival and Dismissal
– Details will be available at the end of August
• Blue Notes
Download from website ~ print ~ fill in ~ send in with your child or fax
to the office
Blue Notes do Not need to be blue . . .
• Reporting absences
Send an email to the attendance reporting address first thing in the
morning [email protected]
**School Reach automated dialing system activates for absences not reported by 9:30
AM.
**HHES follows the statewide attendance policy regarding 9 absences
• Child care offered on-site by Education Connection
Nuts and Bolts – Part 2
• Lunch program:
– Pay via www.myschoolbucks.com or by check
• Healthy snacks and celebrations
• Medication
– Forms must be completed before ANY
medication can be administered.
– Parents/guardians must bring in medications in
the original containers.
The first few days of school…
• Arrival and Dismissal
– Additional staff members on duty
– Unload buses by grade level
– Line up by class to enter building
• Transitioning through the building
– Accompanied by an adult to all specials, lunch,
recess, etc.
Families as Partners
“Let us put our minds together and see what life we can
make for our children.” Sitting Bull, Chief of the Lakota Nation
Volunteer Advisory Board (VAB)
– PTO
– Room Parents
– Cultural Enrichment
– School Volunteers
– Community/Public Relations
**All volunteers must complete volunteer forms to be cleared, attend volunteer training, and sign a
confidentiality statement prior to working with HHES students.
**Volunteer Training will be held at Open House in the fall.
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Last summer, students from all over the
world joined together to set a world
record, reading 176,438,473 minutes!
This summer, students will unite again
in an effort to set a new world record for
the number of minutes read
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Keep track of the minutes you read
during summer break online at
www.scholastic.com/summer
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The twenty schools with the most
minutes logged will receive recognition
in the 2015 Scholastic Book of World
Records.
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The school with the most minutes
logged will win a visit from a famous
children’s author!
We have set a goal of 200,000 minutes
for Huckleberry readers.
Summer Reading Challenge
Here’s how to participate:
1. Read! Incoming 2nd graders have
a goal of 400 minutes over the
course of the summer!
2. Keep track of your summer
reading minutes on Scholastic’s
website
(www.scholastic.com/summer)
3. Have a great summer!!
Final Thoughts
Don’t hesitate to contact us at any time!
Read with your child this summer!
We look forward to collaborating with
you!