Mrs. McCormick’s 2nd Grade Class

Lost Lake ElementaryCurriculum Night

September 4, 2012

Melissa McCormick mccormickm@lake.k12.fl.us (352) 243-2433 9th Year Teaching Purdue University

◦ Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education◦ Reading Endorsed◦ ESOL Endorsed

Pleased To Meet You!

RESPECT for everyone Absence of threat Agendas Welcome procedures Character Traits

Classroom Climate

Connecting students, staff, parents, and community by building relationships

Building a culture of respect and responsibility

Behavior procedures – discipline plan Collaborative Learning Groups – study

buddies, shoulder buddies, learning clubs, community circles

Classroom Community

8:00 – 8:45 Students Arrive, Journal, A.R. 8:45 – 9:15 ROAR 9:15 – 11:06 Literacy Block 11:06 – 11:36 Lunch 11:36 – 12:15 Science/Social Studies 12:15 – 1:00 Specials 1:00 – 2:00 Math 2:00 – 2:15 Recess 2:15 – 2:45 Writing, Finish Journals and A.R. 2:45 – 3:30 Dismissal Procedure

Daily Schedule

Sunshine State Standards are taught by using Brain Compatible teaching strategies.

First hand experiences Curriculum is meaningful Standards are taught and assessed Student application Adequate time Choices provided

Curriculum

Reading Series: Storytown Accelerated Reader Journaling Writer’s Workshop One on One Writing and Reading Conferencing Small Group Guided Reading Groups Small Group Instruction/The Daily 5

◦ Word Work◦ Work on Writing◦ Listen to Reading◦ Read to Someone ◦ Read to Self

Whole Group Instruction◦ Vocabulary◦ Spelling/Phonics◦ Grammar◦ Writing◦ Read aloud

Literacy Approach

Students are assessed for a new reading level at the beginning of each nine week grading period.

Students keep a book bin of “good fit books” in their cubbies.

Students are to take and pass a minimum of 3 A.R. tests each week.

Earning points gives students tags and prizes for motivation.

Students have the opportunity DAILY to take A.R. tests.

Accelerated Reader

Spelling Test – Thursday Grammar Test – Thursday Reading Test – Friday Math Test – varies (but will be indicated on

newsletter in advance)

Assessment Schedule

Practice spelling words however your child learns best

Study Robust Vocabulary Words Read story selection for the week and ask

comprehension questions after each page Think Central Math Practice Pages that supplement what

was taught that day Math addition and subtraction facts Read for 10 minutes daily!!!

Ways to Reinforce at Home

Great resource for accessing the reading and math textbook and practice books at home

www.thinkcentral.com User Name: Student ID# Password: password

Think Central

Accelerated Reader Book Projects Peer Tutoring Leveled Guided Reading Groups

Enrichment

100%-90% A 89%-80% B 79%-70% C 69%-60% D 59% and below F

Grades

Reading◦ Robust Vocabulary20%◦ Fluency 20%◦ Cold Read 35%◦ Comprehension 25%

Language Arts◦ Spelling 20%◦ Writing 40%◦ Assignments 10%◦ Grammar 30%

Math◦ Tests 55%◦ Assignments 45%

Grades

Word Smart◦ Learns best through reading, writing, and discussing; communicates effectively; has a

good vocabulary; writes clearly; spells easily Number Smart

◦ Thinks in numbers and patterns; solves logic problems easily; good at math Picture Smart

◦ Thinks in pictures and images; is good with spatial relations; learns through visuals; likes to draw and create; has a good eye for details

Music Smart◦ Has a good sense of rhythm and melody; likes to sing, hum, chant, rap; enjoys listening

to and creating music People Smart

◦ Makes and maintains friends easily; understands and respects others; resolves conflicts; learns best by interacting with others; enjoys working and being with others

Self Smart◦ Needs time to process information; things about their own thinking; knows themselves

well; likes quiet time alone; has strong opinions and beliefs Body Smart

◦ Highly coordinated; uses gestures and body language; learns best through hands-on activities; enjoys acting out and role playing; enjoys dancing and athletics

Nature Smart◦ Aware of natural surroundings; good at sorting and classifying; keen observational

skills; enjoys gardening or caring for pets

Multiple Intelligences

Students start entering our classroom at 8:00. All students need to be in the classroom by 8:30.

If your child is absent, please send a note on a separate piece of paper in the yellow folder to excuse the absence.

Pre-arranged absences need to be approved by administration at least 5 days in advance.

Dismissal is from 2:50 – 3:30. A note is required for any change of transportation.

As much as possible, please avoid checking your child out early, as it is very disruptive during instruction.

Attendance

2012-2013 Uniform Dress Code Policy

The Lost Lake Elementary School Advisory Council

 has established our mandatory uniform policy as follows:

 

Monday through Thursday- Tops:  Knit polo style collared shirts in white, navy blue, hunter green, light blue or

pink. No T-shirts allowed Monday through Thursday. Tucked in shirttails are preferred.

Bottoms:  Shorts (fingertip length) or long pants (not baggy or form fitting), skirts,

skorts, jumpers, or culottes in black, navy or khaki (solid color only).  No athletic shorts please. Belts are preferred but optional.  Leggings or stockings in solid black, blue or white only must be worn under a jumper or skirt.

Footwear:  Tennis shoes or shoes with an enclosed heel are preferred.  Sandals must have a heel strap.

Fridays only- Jeans on Friday must be fully intact appropriately worn jeans (not baggy or form

fitting), without fashionable rips or tears. Jeans can be worn with any Lost Lake shirt or solid color polo.

Mandatory Uniforms

Please sign your child’s agenda each night, stating that you reviewed his or her homework and checked the yellow folder.

Read your child’s sentence about what he or she enjoyed learning that day and discuss.

PLEASE put all notes on a separate sheet of paper and in the yellow folder, rather than in the agenda. Thank you!

Agendas

Enrichment is on a 9 day rotation. Check the yellow folder to see what specials class we have each day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:15-1:00

Wednesday 11:45-12:20 Make sure students have appropriate shoes for

P.E. days.

Specials Classes

Red – MediaOrange – P.E.Yellow – P.E.

Green – ScienceBlue – P.E.

White – P.E. Purple – Fine Arts

Silver – P.E. Brown – P.E.

Specials Rotation Schedule

Respect yourself and others Follow the teacher’s instructions. Follow the character traits posted in our

classroom.◦ Effort, Problem Solving, Common Sense,

Flexibility, Responsibility, Curiosity, Active Listening, No Put Downs, Friendship, Caring, Integrity, Sense of Humor, Organization, Pride, Resourcefulness, Personal Best, Perseverance, Trustworthiness, Initiative

Class Rules

Each student has a card. If they break a rule, they move their card.

◦ 1st move – warning◦ 2nd move – lose 5 minutes of recess◦ 3rd move – “Think Sheet” ◦ 4th move - office

Green Thumb Awards◦ Earned each Friday by not moving your card at all for the

entire week. Character Counts Day

◦ At the end of each 9 weeks grading period◦ For students who lose 5 consequences or less for the 9

weeks

Classroom Rewards and Consequences

Mission Statement: To provide a safe learning environment where students enjoy learning and can grow.

Rewarding students for positive behavior School-wide behavior system

◦ Hallways, cafeteria, classrooms

Lost Lake Elementary PBS (Positive Behavior Support)

PAWS

Blue Lion Loot – Specials◦ Given by specials teachers◦ Earn loot as a class◦ Entire class must follow the rules for specials◦ Reward once a semester (Lion Loot Day)

Pink Lion Loot – Cafeteria◦ Given by lunchroom assistant◦ Earn loot as a class◦ Entire class must follow posted lunchroom

behavior◦ Reward once a month for top class from each

grade level and top class overall

Reward System

Yellow Lion Loot◦ Classroom teachers may reward students with yellow lion

loot for following classroom rules◦ Students can redeem their yellow lion loot for rewards.

Write a summary of Arthur’s Reading Race. What are the main parts of the story? Write at least 3 sentences. Remember to put the date at the top. Remember to skip lines.

◦ Given in hallways for: Being quiet Keeping hands to your sides Straight line Keeping to the right

Reward System

Due to limited instructional time, it is school policy that we will not be able to have celebrations or parties for birthdays. If you would like to send in a treat for his or her birthday, the child can pass them out during lunch.

Treats must be store-bought and peanut-free. We are not permitted to pass out invitations

at school. If interested, I can put together a list of parent contact information.

Birthdays

Volunteer information needs to be up to date in order to chaperone

More information to come!

Field Trips

Graded tests Book orders Completed work Other important information Please empty and return folder on Mondays

Friday Folder

Comes back and forth from school to home daily

Weekly newsletter will be up to date in yellow folder

Robust Vocabulary flashcards will be in the back of the folder.

*******PLEASE put anything that is for me to see in the pouch in yellow folder. I look at the yellow folder first thing every morning. Please be sure to put notes in there rather than in the Friday Folder or in the agenda. THANK YOU!!

Yellow Folder

Feel free to send in a small umbrella or poncho for your child to keep on his or her hook.

Feel free to send in a sweatshirt for your child to keep in the classroom.

Please send your child with a water bottle every day, as we do not have a drinking fountain in our classroom.

Portable

11:06 – 11:36 Feel free to join your child for lunch,

meeting us at the picnic tables. Parents can eat with their child only.

Due to limited space in the cafeteria, parents are to eat at the picnic tables with their child.

Lunch money can be send in yellow folder or paid online.

Lunch

Pillow Pets (for The Daily 5) Fine Point Expo Markers (for student use) ANY A.R. books to add to our classroom

library are greatly appreciated!

Wish List

Thank you so much for coming, and I look forward to a great school year!

Questions?