Second Grade Parent Meeting Agenda The Key to Transition

Welcome to Garnet ValleyElementary SchoolSecond GradeTransition Meeting

March 6, 2012 7:00 PM

Agenda

Welcome and IntroductionsGrade ConfigurationThe Instructional DayThird Grade CurriculumExtra Curricular ActivitiesGVES Home & School AssociationTransition PlansExplore the School BuildingGarnet Valley Elementary SchoolThe mission of the Garnet ValleyElementary School is to foster a respectful community of life-long learners who strivefor continuous personal growth.

We will fulfill our mission by inspiring academic, social and emotional growth within asafe, enjoyable, supportive and caring learning environment.Third Grade ConfigurationTeamwork Builds Communities of LearnersThree Teams Students stay together for Homeroom, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science.Students switch classes for Math instruction which is grouped homogeneously.Grouping is flexible.The homeroom teacher serves as the key communicator with parents.Students will have either one or two teachers.The Instructional DayLanguage Arts 2 hours dailyMath 1 hour dailySocial Studies and Science 1 hour dailyLunch and Recess 55 minutes dailyStudy Skills hr./wk. Library/Book Exchange hr. each a week Art - 1 hr./wk. Music hr., 2 times a weekPhys. Ed. hr., 2 times a weekHealth hr./wk. for one trimesterDevelopmental Guidance hr./wk. for two trimesters

Third Grade Curriculum

Language Arts / Balanced Literacy Four Blocks Model of InstructionGuided Reading: Conducted in flexible groups at students instructional levelIndependent Reading: 100 Book Challenge leveled texts at independent reading level with conferencing with teachersWriters Workshop: Direct Instruction, Guided Practice, Individual Conferences, SharingWord Study: High Frequency Words, Developmental SpellingHandwriting: Manuscript Review and Cursive

Study SkillsTest Taking StrategiesSuper 6 Reading StrategiesGuided Reading

Independent Reading

100 Book Challenge

Conferencing

Word Study

Writers Workshop

Conferencing

Third Grade CurriculumMathematicsBasic Operations Math FactsEmphasis on RegroupingMultiplication and DivisionApplication of Concepts and SkillsProblem Solving & Real Life MathExplaining and Writing ResponsesBasic Operations

Emphasis on Regrouping

Multiplication and Division

Application of Concepts and Skills

Problem Solving & Real Life Math

Explaining and Writing Responses

Third Grade CurriculumSocial StudiesThematic Instruction: Communities (geography, public service roles, global community, responsibilities in a community)Literature Integration

ScienceRocks and MineralsPlant Growth and DevelopmentPlanets and Solar System

Third Grade CurriculumArt Physical EducationArt History Knowledge of skills & ConceptsAll Projects (study of artists, cultures, styles & techniques) Invasion GamesCooperative Learning Lifetime Fitness2-D and 3-D Artwork Sportsmanship/teamworkShows: GVES Art Show/Celebration of the Arts ACES, Mileage club Red Ribbon Week, JRFH

Music HealthMelody HygieneMovement activities Body Systems-Rhythm/Styles Skeletal/DigestiveIntroduction to the recorder WellnessNote Reading LibraryArtist in Residence Library Organization &Concerts, Chorus 3rd grade Research & Literary Enrichment Informational Skills Rhythm

FitnessACES

Third Grade CurriculumDevelopmental GuidanceProblem SolvingClass MeetingsCareer AwarenessGroupsOlweus Anti-Bullying Program

Extra Curricular Activities

Principals Advisory CommitteeChorusChess and CheckersV.E.F.L.S.Art ClubScience Club Computer ClubSchool News Club100 Book ChallengeHomework ClubService ClubDrama ClubMath Club

GVES Home & School AssociationSimilaritiesSneak-A-PeekGrandparents/Special Persons DayHomeroom PartiesFamily Fun NightGrade Level Funtimes & Send-OffsStaff Appreciation WeekBook Fair

GVES Home & School AssociationDifferencesSchool StoreBeef and Boogie(November)Winterfest (February)Muffins in MayCommittee Chairperson Forms

Transition Plans

Developmental Guidance ActivitiesMr. Burns, Mrs. Mink and Miss DOlio visited with 2nd grade classes last weekGrades 2 and 3 Buddy ProgramStudents in 2nd grade visit GVES June 6thSummer Mailing (August 2012)Sneak-A-Peek (August 2012)Grade Level Transition PlansTwo weeks of transition and teambuilding in the FallIndividual Classroom PlansDuring the School YearParent Liaison for New FamiliesBuddies for New StudentsTransition CampFor incoming 3rd gradersWednesday, August 22, 2012Tentative Agenda9:00 9:15 Check-In9:15 9:30 Introductions9:30 9:45 Short Movie A Day in the Life of a Third Grader9:45 10:30 Activity to Explore the Building10:30 11:15 Snack and Playground Time (split into 2 groups)11:15 11:30 Questions and Answers$10 includes a snack and t-shirtRegistration forms sent later this spring

Thank you for coming and please feel free to explore the building.DEADLINE OCTOBER 8, 2010

DEADLINE OCTOBER 8, 2010

Rank clubs by preference, 1-4.CLUB NAME Note the grades for each club.DAYCircle Session(s)Location and Description

100 Book Challenge Club - Grades 3, 4, 5Tuesday1 2 3 4Library Students will work towards their personal reading goals by participating in additional 100 BC time. (May attend all year.)

Art Club 1** - Grades 3, 4, 5

Tuesday1 2 3 4Rooms 134 and 135 Students will work with 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art.

Art Club 2** - Grades 3, 4, 5

Wed.1 2 3 4

Art Club 3** - Grades 3 & 4

Thursday1 2 3 4

Athletic Club Grades 4 and 5 - Ends@4:15Session 1 Soccer, maximum of 35 Students

Session 2 Floor Hockey, maximum of 35 Students

Session 3 Floor Hockey, maximum of 35 Students

Session 4 Mixed Games, maximum of 35 StudentsMonday1 2 3 4Meet sponsors at Gym doors Students will learn rules and strategies while building athletic skills, teamwork concepts, and good sportsmanship during competition.

Computer Club - Grades 3, 4, 5Monday1 2 3 4Computer Lab Students will engage in computer-based activities such as word processing, graphics, and internet research.

Drama Club Grade 3

Thursday1 2 3 4Room 230 Students will learn improvisation, work from short scripts, and film commercials.

Environmental Service Club Grades 3, 4, 5Monday1 2 3 4Room 171 Students will help make the school more environmentally aware through projects like recycling.

Fitness Club Grades 3, 4, 5

Wed.1 2 3 4Gym - Students will explore many different aspects of fitness like dance, aerobics, step aerobics, games, yoga, and weight training.

Mandarin Chinese Club** Grades 3, 4, 5Monday1 2 3 4

Library Classroom Students will explore Chinese holidays and celebrations, games and puzzles, calligraphy, favorite foods and treats, basic geography, martial arts and more.

Math Investigations Club Grades 3, 4, 5

Monday1 2 3 4Room 247 Students will explore number sense while playing games, solving problems, and mysteries.

Mystery Drama Club Grades 4, 5

Wed.1 2 3 4Room 230 Students will learn improvisation, work from short scripts, and film commercials.

Reading Olympics Grades 4, 5

Registration forms available at school

MondayAll Year - see info Room 165 Read and discuss great books in preparation for the county competition. Registration forms will be given out in homeroom.

School News Club Grades 3, 4, 5Wed.1 2 3 4Room 252 Students will learn to research stories, write copy and produce brief video news clips for student audience.

Science Club 1** - Grades 3, 4, 5Monday1 2 3 4Room 227 - Students will participate in hands-on activities to experience and learn science concepts.

Science Club 2** - Grades 3, 4, 5Tuesday1 2 3 4Room 235 - Students will participate in hands-on activities to experience and learn science concepts.

Writing Club Grades 3, 4, 5

Monday1 2 3 4Library For students who enjoy writing to enhance their creative writing skills and share their work with others.

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