welcome to tarwater’s 2 nd grade curriculum night

Welcome to

Tarwater’s 2ndGrade

Curriculum Night

Mrs. Purtiman

2nd Grade special activities

Patriotic ProgramChild’s Play VisitJr. Achievement

Phoenix Zoo2nd Grade SafariShamrock Farms

Cultural CelebrationsArt Masterpiece

Classroom ManagementReinforcement of Positive

Behaviors Administration Assistance

Clip Chart

English Language Arts (ELA)

ReadingGuided Reading Groups

Literacy Centers Literature StudiesAR Self Selected Literature

HMH Journeys (online home access)

Writing and LanguageHMH JourneysThinking Maps

Accelerated Reader (AR)

• Reading Management System

• Book Links

• No Stress

• I want kids to LOVEReading!

• Online access from home

(Just for looking up books and your child’s reading record)

Math

Excel Math-practiceWork Places- Active Engagement

Social Studies Units of Study

*World Cultures and Traditions

*American History

*US Symbols

*Geography

Science Units of Study

Scientific MethodLife CyclesSystems

States of MatterWeather Patterns

Report Cards

AZCCRS

•New Report Card Formats

•Percent Mastery in Content Areas

•Infinite Campus

Parent Volunteers

*Field Trips*Art Masterpiece*Jr. Achievement

….and more!

*Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office-Don’t forget to sign in!

Volunteers are always welcome in 2nd grade!

Art Masterpiece• Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program

that introduces students to artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design . The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own.

• We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.

Junior Achievement

• Junior Achievement is an economics program run by parent volunteers. Students are introduced to a variety of age-appropriate economics concepts.

• Students enjoy the hands on activities planned by the creators of Junior Achievement!

• Volunteers will teach 5-6 lessons 3rd quarter and attend the Shamrock Farms field trip with us!

• All training and materials provided!

Supplies Needed

Our classroom is in need for the following supplies. Hand Sanitizer (small with pump) Markers (8-10 pack) Board/Card Games Minute Timers

Blue Toro Folder• Homework Side – stays in folder return daily

Reading Fluency Spelling Practice

Math ExcelAR Log

• Agenda/Behavior Report • Important Paperwork

Homework

• Having problems? Let me know!

• Don’t let it wreck your evening…

• After 30 minutes…

• A little note from you is so helpful!

• Read Daily• Homework: The purpose is practice and review!

Communication

• Classroom Newsletters via email• Blue Toro Communication Folder• Quarterly Progress and Report Cards• Email is the Best Way to Reach Me

Our goal as parents and teachers is to make learning fun!

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!