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