Mrs. Tami Cunningham

Email: cunninghamt1@parklandsd.org

Phone: 610-351-5900 ext. 27316

Mrs. Tami Cunningham Rm 316

Mrs. Kim Bruchak Rm 317

Mrs. Susan Petragnani Rm 319

Teachers in Second Grade

• Go Math- new math series• Problem Solving• Mathematical Communication• Numbers and Operations• Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Geometry• Measurement and Data• Addition and Subtraction Facts- Xtramath

(class code= sbw796aa)• Homework- 2 sided workbook page

• Lead 21 8 Units• Differentiated Readers • Flexible Groups • Centers

o Seat Work- practice phonics and comprehension skillso Study Station- practice vocabulary, phonics, writing, and

readingo Computer- Lead 21o Independent Reading- read books on reading levelo Teacher- meet with differentiated reading groups

• Homework: o Read for 15+ minutes (daily)

o Comprehension Strategy/Skill practice (Lead 21 day 3)

o Differentiated Reader (on-line, Lead 21 day 4 or 5)

• No pre or post-tests this year

• Looking for students to apply phonics/ word study skills in writing

• Homework:

o Phonics worksheet (Lead 21 day 1)

Social Studies: Scott Foresman- People and Places

•1- Where We Live

•2- Our Earth

•3- Working Together

•4- Our Country Today

•5- Our Country Long Ago

•6- People & Places in History

Science: Houghton-Mifflin- Discovery Works

• Forms, Sources, Conversions, and Transfer of Energy

• Earth Systems Theory

• Survival of Living Things

• Natural Resources

• Environmental Laws

Homework: * Monday through Thursday (Extra credit on Friday) * Initial Assignment Sheet Nightly * Use “Left at Home/Bring Right Back” Folder System * Encourage Student Responsibility * Communicate Problems with Assignments

Book Orders: 2 ways to order: * Order on-line (directions will be attached) - Class Code= GLQZN - The class receives a free book * Fill out order form - Please make checks payable to Scholastic Book Club - Place in an envelope with child’s name and label “Scholastic Books”

Monday: “Shining Moments” Presentation

* 3 items to share

* 4-6 pictures to display

* Fill out Fact Sheet

Friday: Guest Reader Read Aloud (3-3:15 pm)

* Star may invite a guest to read

The new STAR is picked on a Friday,

and their week will begin the following Monday.

1 daily healthy snack in afternoon

Birthday treats are permitted

21 students

Please, no snacks containing peanuts/nuts!

DAY 1: Library (return books each week)

DAY 2: Art (smock needed)

DAY 3: Gym (sneakers required)

DAY 4: Music

• Teacher Contact: 610-351-5900 ext. 27316 (between 8:20-8:35 A.M. and 3:40-4:00 P.M. for direct contact or leave a message during the day.)

• E-Mail: cunninghamt1@parklandsd.org

• In an emergency contact office: 610-351-5840

• Attendance Line: 610-351-5900 ext. 27711 (by 9:30A.M.) May also use Parkland app.

• Emergency School Closing: 790 AM radio TV Station 69

2015 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus

What is Bullying?

“Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.”

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AStart the bullying and take an active part

Take an activepart, but do not start the bullying

Support the bullying, but do not take an active part

Like the bullying, but do not display open support

Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it

Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student

Student Who Is Bullied

Students Who Bully

Followers

Supporters

Passive Supporters

DisengagedOnlookers

Possible Defenders

Defenders

TG, p. 24

©2015 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus

Watch what happens, don’t take a stand

What Roles Do Students Play In Bullying Situations?

Kernsville School Pledge

•We will not bully others.

•We will try to help students who are bullied.

•We will try to include students who are left out.

•If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

•We will not bully others.

•We will try to help students who are bullied.

•We will try to include students who are left out.

•If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

©2015 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus

•Proud Be part of the “PACK”!

•Accountable

•Careful

•Kind

• Prices: - Student Breakfast……………. $1.25 - Student Lunch………………… $2.45 - Milk …………………………….. $.50 - Apple & Eve Juices/ Capri Sun $0.60 - Orange Juice- Sun Cup 4 oz… $0.30 - Bottled Water 8 oz ……………. $0.50 - Snacks………………… $0.40 - $1.00

• Please write the following on the outside of envelope: - Student’s Name - Teacher’s Name - Amount of money/check being deposited (for more than one child, write all names on envelope and designate the amount for each child)• Checks made payable to: PSD Cafe Account• On-line Payment: www.myschoolbucks.com, go to

Parkland School District. Use student ID number or birthday. May also check balances and purchases.

• All blocks on accounts must be requested again.

Rapid communication service-sends 1,000’s of messages in minutes

Expect 3-4 voice messages/month from Principal regarding upcoming events/important reminders.

Will be used to communicate instructions in case of emergency.

Will call you around 5:30 AM to announce inclement weather delay or closure to the primary number on file only.

If school dismisses early for any unscheduled reason, will call all emergency numbers, send a text message and an email to all contacts on file.

We strongly encourage all parents to participate in this new notification system as opting out will not allow families to receive messages that will be communicated via the system in the event of a true emergency.

Changes to the information we have on file can be made any time by contacting the school building secretary.

• Quiet atmosphere for work• Help organize backpacks/ folders/ projects• Encourage daily reading• Write in a journal or diary• Early bedtime• Good breakfast/snacks• Establish a good routine

• Field Trip Chaperones (must have clearances)

• Special Projects (must have clearances)

• Donate Items:o tissueso sanitizero prize box items

• 1 room mom for the building

• Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month

• Website: www.KernsvillePTO.com

• Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO

• Contact: President@KernsvillePTO.com

• Classroom Coordinator: Classroomhelp@KernsvillePTO.com

STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARD

• Standards-based education is the learning, assessment, and reporting of student performance based on consistent and equitable measurements.

• Standards-based education provides the foundation for 21st century learning opportunities that prepare students for today, tomorrow and the future.

• Provides a fair and objective way to evaluate students based on what they have learned while providing the appropriate level of challenge and rigor.

• Gives teachers a powerful system for teaching.• Helps parents be knowledgeable participants in their

students' education.

What is Standards Based Education?

• An approach that compares students’ performances to the standards, rather than comparing them with other students.

• Teachers conduct informal and formal assessments on an ongoing basis and provide students with feedback.

• Assessments can include projects, reports, presentations, daily class work, classroom discussions, and pencil and paper tests and quizzes.

– With students who show understanding quickly, the teacher may increase the challenge by assigning a task that requires more complex thinking.

– If the student does not grasp the concept, the teacher will look for another way to present the skill or concept, and may provide the student with another way to show what they know.

STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT

• A committee revised the current elementary report card to reflect Standards Based Education. A parent advisory team also met 2 times to gather information and provide feedback.

• A standards-based report card lists the most important skills students should learn in each subject at a particular grade level.

• Instead of letter grades, students receive marks that show how well they have mastered the skills or standards.

• The marks might show whether the student is advanced, proficient, basic or below basic for each reporting standard.

STANDARDS BASED REPORTING

A QUICK INTRODUCTION:

Purpose Statement

NEW REPORT CARD: 2014-2015

Academic Reporting Scale

SBG Baking Analogy

One HOPPY Bunch