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Welcome toCurriculum Night!
Richard J. Lee Elementary2015-20162nd Grade
Agenda● Curriculum Content● Challenge Based Learning● Assessing Your Learner● Homework Practices● Spur Folder ● Technology● Conferences● Title I● Citizenship● Communication● Volunteering / Field Trips / After School Care and Clubs● Tardies / Absences● Celebrations
English Language Arts● Workshop Model● Balanced Literacy
○ Read Alouds○ Reading Comprehension○ Reading Skills and Strategies○ Word Study○ Independent Reading○ Writing○ Grammar
MathWorkshop Model● Number Sense (place value to 1,200, patterns in
numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division concepts)
● Money● Geometry● Measurement & Time● Data Analysis● Process Skills (problem solving)● Financial Literacy
What is the Workshop Model?
● 15 minute, skill focused minilesson● 20-30 minute work period
○ Conferences with learners, small group work, all learners working at their level
● 5-10 minute reflection and sharing out
Science● Science Safety ● Earth Science● Physical Science● Life Science● Nature of Science● Inquiry Based learning, using FOSS kits and
technology integration
Social Studies● Communities
○ Local● Citizenship● Geography & Map Skills● Government
○ Local● Economics (Basic)● Social Skills
Challenge Based Learning
Challenge Based Learning is a multidisciplinary approach that encourages learners to leverage technology used in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. It is a collaborative and hands on form of learning that encourages learners to ask good questions, develop deep subject area knowledge, identify and solve challenges, take action and share their experience. It is very aligned with the UbD model of planning.
Assessments/Report Cards
● K-3rd: Standards-based report cardsN/A → Not AssessedIPS→ Insufficient ProgressAS → Approaching StandardMS → Met Standard
Assessments● Forms of assessments include: observations,
portfolios, goal setting, rubrics, journals, presentations, performance tasks, etc.
Homework Practices
● Nightly Reading Log and Math Homework Mon. - Thurs.
● Math homework will reflect learning for the week
Technology ● All learners are provided Digital Citizenship Lessons
that are revisited throughout the year
● 4th-5th: 1:1 iPads
● K-3rd: Shared carts with MacBook Airs and iPads
● Technology does not replace the teacher. It supports the learning that is happening!
Conferences● Minimum of 2 parent conferences a year
○ Parents and learners meet with designer○ Review performance and discuss goals
● Fall Conference Date: October 9th
Title I
“The purpose of Title I, Part A is to ensure that all children, particularly low-achieving children in the highest poverty schools, have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.”
Public Law 107-110, Section 1001
Citizenship● School Wide Expectations
● Super Spurs- weekly trait focus
● LEEder of the Week
● Life Principle, LEEdership Quote, and Tip of the week on morning broadcast and reinforced in class
Communication● Daily Learner Reflections● Weekly newsletters emailed every Friday will include:
○ Curriculum content○ Important dates○ House information○ Citizenship lessons of the week
● Faculty Webpages
● Twitter: @RadkaLee
Volunteering● We WANT you inside Richard J. Lee Elementary!
● Submit a criminal background check EACH school year before volunteering on campus
● Check in through the office
● Must wear a visitor's pass
Field Trips● Minimum of two field experiences
○ One house, one grade
● Must be connected to curriculum
● PTO will help pay for transportation for the house field trip
● We want parents to chaperone!
After School Opportunities● Combination of free and “for-pay” experiences
Cub Scouts Girl ScoutsChess Club ChoirInstrumental Drama ClubTinker Club (K-2) Tinker Club (3-5)YMCA Math OlympiadLego DI (need parents to run)
Arrival / Dismissal● Map
● Crosswalks are open after drop off or pick up so that cars can unload learners
● No cell phones
● Only turn RIGHT into and out of our school during school hours
Tardies● Tardy Bell @ 7:50
● Learner should be in their seats by this time - not walking in the door
● Excessive tardies will be handled by the office
● Bus riders will not be marked tardy if the bus arrives late to school
Absences● Absences are unexcused until you turn in a handwritten note to the teacher
(must be within 3 days)
● Work will be provided when the learner returns to school, not prior to the absence
● Learners have one day for every day they are absent to make up work
● Planned travel should occur outside of the academic calendar year
● For planned absences or other questions:○ Dr. Herauf 214-496-7908 or [email protected]
Celebrations● Two class parties a year (Winter & Valentine)
● Birthdays○ Pass out snacks during last 5 minutes of lunch ○ There must be enough for the whole class (not
house)○ If distributing invitations at school, all
classmates must receive one
Snacks● Healthy snacks only
● Examples:○ fruit○ vegetables○ granola bars○ crackers
GTi Services● GTi Specialist: Ayesha Khan [email protected] ● Parent/Teacher Nomination● Universal screening is done at these grade levels:
○ K-1, 3, 5
*** If you would like more information about our services please attend ONE of the GT Curriculum nights:September 14: 6-7pm @ Lakeside
September 22: 6-7pm @ LeeSeptember 24: 6-7pm @ Wilson
Contact Information● Email: [email protected]
● Website: http://www.coppellisd.com/Domain/2649
● Conference Time: 12:00-1:00
● Twitter: @RadkaLee
Questions?
Scan the image to the left if you have questions. 2nd grade will discuss and send out an email ASAP to ensure consistency.
