Welcome to Curriculum Night!
2015-2016
Presented by
Ms. Barney
Investigations
IN NUMBER, DATA, & SPACE
This is an application based math resource. It encourages students to think
creatively, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a deeper
understanding of the mathematical content.
Curriculum Units Covered:
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Counting, Coins, & Combinations
Shapes, Blocks, & Symmetry
Stickers, Number Strings, & Story Problems
Pockets, Teeth, & Favorite Things
How Many Floors? How Many Rooms?
How Many Tens? How Many Ones?
Parts of a Whole, Parts of a Group
Partners, Teams & Paper Clips
Measuring Length & Time
Additional Math Resources
Engage NY
• Common Core Lessons to
support deeper
understanding of
mathematical practices
Fosnot Series
• Supplemental Addition &
Subtraction Lessons
– Place Value
– Open Number Line
– Early Algebra
CGI:
Cognitive Guided
Instruction
• Learning through
problem solving
• Learning to solve
problems in multiple
ways
• Learning to communicate
ideas, strategies, &
solutions
Language Arts
Harcourt Trophies
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Vocabulary
Comprehension
Guided Comprehension
Independent Reading
Shared Reading
Flexible Groups
Spelling
Phonics
Reading Fluency
Writing
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Writing is D’Nealian Handwriting
Writer’s Workshop Approach
Six-Trait Writing (Daily Exercises)
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Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Conventions
Sentence Fluency
Additional Activities
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Read Aloud
Handwriting
Daily Language (Grammar) Common Core
Burst (phonics based)
Science
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Weather
Life Cycles
Human Body
Mini Science Inquiries
(Scientific Method)
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Purpose
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion
Social Studies
Harcourt’s People We Know
Strands Covered:
American & World History
Civics & Government (yearlong
research project)
Geography
Economics
Health
Harcourt Health & Fitness
Healthy behaviors & habits
Personal hygiene
Staying safe & well
Keeping fit & active
Technology
Within the classroom:
- 5 new Dell think pads + 2 laptops
- 1 desktop
-10 ipads
- SmartBoard
- Projector
- Document camera
In the computer lab:
- 30+ desktops
- Projector
- Document camera
- Laser printers (color and black & white)
Educational resources are available even at home! They can be
found on the Kyrene homepage under the Student tab or on our
class webpages.
Mariposa’s School-Wide PBIS Program
• What is PBIS?
– Positive Behavior Intervention System
– Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior
– Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate
student behaviors
– Creates a plan to address undesirable student
behaviors through teacher and administrative
interventions
– Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills
– Consistency throughout the school
• All staff expectations are the same, using the same
language and the same series of rewards and
consequences
BLAST
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Be Respectful
Lead with Integrity
Act Responsible
Safety Matters
Together We Achieve
BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives
Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!
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School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)
Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)
Principal’s Lunch
Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)
Lifeskills:
Lifelong Guidelines:
Trustworthiness
Truthfulness
Active Listening
No Put-Downs
Personal Best
Caring
Common Sense
Cooperation
Courage
Courtesy
Effort
Flexibility
Friendship
Initiative
Integrity
Organization
Patience
Perseverance
Pride
Problem Solving
Resourcefulness
Responsibility
Sense of Humor
Rules & Expectations
Positive Reinforcement
 Clip up
 Sticker Map
 Compliment Jar (class wide)
 Blast Coupons
 Homework Passes
 Desk Fairy
 Treats
 Class wide activities (CHAMELEON)
Consequences
 Behavior System (behavior clip up & clip down chart)
 Lifeskills Time Out
 Email/phone call/note home
 Child may miss special event(s) if disruptive behavior continues
Homework & Communication
Communication folder
 MUST be checked daily by teacher & parent(s)
 MUST be brought to school each day
 Remove papers daily
 Behavior calendar needs to be initialed by parent each day
Homework
 Grade level weekly menu
 Weekly reading—minimum of 60 minutes/week (weekends included!)
 3 Spelling practice activities weekly
 Additional practice will be assigned as needed
 Monthly projects are due the last Friday of each month.
 Homework/Project info available on class website.
Communication
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Emails
Phone calls
Notes home
Newsletter
Specials
45 minutes once a week of each of the following:
Monday Music – Mrs. Bull
Tuesday Library- Mrs. Berns
Wednesday P.E. – Mrs. Allen
Thursday Computer Lab
Friday Art-Mrs. O (guest teacher)
Individual class schedules are available online
Ways You Can Support
Your Child’s Learning
• Read with them at least 60 minutes every week
• Write, write, write… even if it’s only a few
sentences.
• Skip count (2’s, 5’s, 10’s)
• Sort & count money
• Practice addition & subtraction facts (flash cards
or www.dreambox.com)
• Telling time using an analog clock (not digital )
• Go over the homework with your child and have
them make corrections if mistakes were made.
• Practice using good manners & modeling Lifeskills
Thank You for Coming
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Note Card for Questions ?? I will not be conferencing one on one with
parents tonight.
Teacher Wishes (sticky notes on board)
Second Grade Book (pink)
Please take yellow D’Nealian Handwriting book home for practice. (if
given)
Mariposa Listserv/Mariposapto.org
Grading- use online system (Proficient, Developing, Area of concern)
Check out student work in the hallway!
I look forward to a very successful year with your children! Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or concerns.
Please report to the Library for a meeting with Mr. Fallgatter
at 7pm
wbarney@kyrene.org
480-541-3910