level two info night - elwoodprimary.vic.edu.au

LEVEL TWOINFO NIGHT

Introduce yourself.HELLO!Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the person either in front or behind you.

INTRODUCTIONSWho are all these

people?

GRADE TWO TEAM2A - Adele Meren

2J - Jake Hemphill

2S - Sarah Cluney

2M - Stephanie Mallia

2C - Sarah Clair

GRADE ONE TEAM1A - Ariane De Pieri

1N - Jo Nathan

1T - Tessa Scott

1D - Nick D’Amelio

1DS - Diana Du and Sarah Galbraith

1L - Lauren Thomas

Rosie Grosso APPrep to Year 2 Curriculum and Welfare

Sara Walsh T&L CoachASD & ADHD support

Jay Tucker APYears 3 - 6 Curriculum and Welfare

Ariana Peters T&L CoachDyslexia and Learning Difficulties support

SPECIALIST TEAMReading Recovery and Intervention – Marianne Garby

Visual Arts - Leyna Parkes, Andrea Robinson, Tara Devers and Bek Hoban

Physical Education – Sam Casey and Sarah Galbraith

Music – Kaz Sieger and Paula Russell

Library and ICT – Jacq Hughes and Laura Collins

Indonesian – Kirsteen Reid (Year 2s only)

Office - Jo Sawdon, Deb Nelson, Kerryn Stubbs, Simon Horner

CURRICULUM

LITERACYReading Just Right BooksModelled, Guided and Independent ReadingDecoding StrategiesComprehension Strategies

SpellingSMARTThe - sounds and letters explicitly taught in contextPersonalised lists

WritingModelled, Conferenced and Independent WritingThe Writing CycleWriter’s GiftVCOP

Handwriting Dotted thirdsPencil gripDirection and formation

Speaking and ListeningExplicitly taught the skills to present and actively listen.

NUMERACY*Number*Measurement & Geometry*Stats & Probability(Victorian Curriculum)

Numeracy taught every day - 4 lessons per week.

Growth Mindset

Challenging Tasks that encourage valuing the process and strategies.

Mathematics Lesson Structure at EPS

INVESTIGATIONSAll classes run Investigations 3 mornings a week.

AREAS:Dramatic Play, Create & Make, Writing Workshop, Maths Resource Area, Construction, Sensory, Reading corners and Tinkering.

The Statement of Intent is emailed home, added to the website and displayed in the DWB and JLC buildings.https://www.elwoodprimary.vic.edu.au/page/227/Grade-1-&-2

INVESTIGATIONS

HOME LEARNING

rade 2●Reading and recording

●Mathletics●Reading Eggs●Spelling words●Skip counting

Grade 1 ●Reading and recording

●Spelling Words● Mathletics● Reading Eggs

Reading is the most important homework element.

We know life is busy, so find a time that works for your family.

VOLUNTEERING

How Can You HelpIn The Classroom Out Of The Classroom Be Prepared

OTHER IMPORTANT

STUFF...

Grade 2 students will be working on their behaviors and mindsets through our YCDI program.

1If there is an anaphylactic child in your class, a note has been sent home, please adhere to the school policy.

2Grade 1 Dinner: August 6th

Grade 2 Sleepover: November 13th

Excursions and Incursions

3Download the app Konnective to stay up to date with school events.

4Please access our page on the school website for important dates, spare notices and SOI.

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Parent Partnership Sessions with Sara, Rosie and ArianaVolunteering WorkshopTuesday 10th March 9.00amWednesday 29th April 2.30pm

Home Learning 1s and 2sMonday 16th of March 9am

SMART Spelling NightTuesday 5th of May 6.30pm

INVESTIGATIONS NightWednesday 10th of June 6.30pm

Writing at EPS NightThursday 23rd of July 6.30pm

Maths at EPS NightTo Be Confirmed

Something for everyone tonight! Did we miss something?

THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT