1) The document provides information for parents about the 2nd grade curriculum and volunteer opportunities at the school. It summarizes key aspects of the math, language arts, science, and social studies curriculum. 2) It outlines homework expectations and provides tips for communicating with teachers. Snacks and birthday celebrations are also addressed. 3) The document encourages parents to volunteer in the classroom, library, and on field trips and describes the registration process for volunteering.

1. KFWE
NEWS
2nd Grade Curriculum Night

2. BREAKING
NEWS!
2 Graders
nd
Are Growing Up
Quickly!

3. Independent and
Responsible Learners
• Children should bring their homework and yellow
folders daily.
• They should make sure they have lunches and
sweaters (if needed) before they leave home.
• They are becoming independent workers and
should be completing their assignments on time.

4. Homework
• Review sheets are designed to be completed
independently, in about 10 minutes.
• Please look over the review sheets to make
sure your child understood the directions and
completely finished the assignments.
• Children should read to an adult every night for
20 minutes and practice basic math facts.
• The optional challenge homework is a great
activity to do together!

5. Practice Math Facts

7. Practice Reading

8. O Chall
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work
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9. BREAKING
NEWS!
Lines of Communication
Are Up and Running!

10. Blog: “Adventures in 2nd Grade”
• Upcoming Events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Student-Friendly
Websites
• Other Important 2nd
Grade Information

14. Notes to Teachers
• Teachers are much more likely to
remember things that are written down.
• Changes in transportation plans MUST be
in writing. If we do not receive a note, we
will have to send your child home the
usual way.

15. KFWE Special Feature!

16. Snacks and Water
• Snacks should be healthy and easy to
clean up.
• Reasonable portions, please!
• Water bottles with pop/flip tops help
eliminate spills.

17. Birthdays
• Cookie cakes (pre-cut), cookies, or cupcakes
are welcome. Napkins and paper plates get extra credit!
• Please give advanced notice.
• Please save balloons, candles, juice,
and party favors for the REAL party . . .
AFTER school hours.
• Invitations handed out at school must
include everyone.

18. KFWE Special Feature!

21. Math Workshop
Warm-Up
Mini-Lesson
Guided & Independent Practice
Workstation 1 Workstation 2 Workstation 3 Workstation 4
Small Group Basic Skills like Puzzles, Mind Content-
Instruction by math facts or Benders Specific Games
Teacher Exemplars
Closure and Reflection
What did I learn today?
How can I use my new knowledge in my
life?
How did I participate with my group?

22. Math
Numerical Reasoning
148 = 1 hundred + 4 tens + 8 ones 1
25
+ 36
61
3 x 5 = 15 1/4
Algebraic Reasoning
9 + 7 = 16
7 + 9 = 16
Cars 1 2 3 4 5
16 – 7 = 9
Tires 4 8 12 16 20 16 – 9 = 7

23. Measurement Geometry
Probability Problem Solving
& Statistics

24. Jill went bug watching every day after school
for a week.
On Monday, she saw one bug.
On Tuesday, she saw two bugs.
On Wednesday, she saw three bugs.
If this pattern continues, how many bugs will
Jill see on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday?

25. “Novice”

26. “Apprentice”

27. “Practitioner”

28. “Expert”

30. Language Arts
Using a balanced literacy approach, we move
from direct teacher-led instruction to
independent application by the students.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Model Think Think Guided Independent
(Demonstration) Aloud Along Thinking Application
(Teacher) (Partner/ (Conference/
Small Group Small Group
Interaction) with Teacher)

31. Reader’s Workshop
• Students read a variety of genres, with
guidance at their instructional levels.
• Students summarize, interpret, and evaluate
text using numerous reading strategies (making
connections, using context clues, analyzing words
phonetically, etc.)
• Students learn to select appropriate books for
independent reading.

32. Writing
Spellin
g
Pattern Words Oddball Words
Traits of
Writing
Word Choice Ideas Voice
Sentence Fluency Organization Conventions
Writer’s
Workshop
Planning Drafting Editing Publishing

33. Spelling
• Words Their Way©
• Word Patterns
• Word Study Strategies (such as sorting)
• Improve Spelling, Reading and Writing
• Fast Word Recognition
• Application of Word Knowledge

34. Science
Matter & Energy Water and Weather
• Properties of Matter • Freshwater vs. Saltwater
• Changes Caused by • Water Cycle
Heating and Cooling • Temperature
• Light, Sound, and Heat • Weather
Force & Motion Habitats
• Experimenting w/Force • Attributes/Classification
• Balancing • Conservation
• Rotating • Life Cycles
• Patterns of Movement • Biomes

39. Social Studies
All American Kid
Citizenship, rules, laws, government, national symbols,
customs
Me and My World
Maps, globes, landforms
A Hero in Every Heart
Time lines, American history, American heroes
Show Me the Money
Needs/wants, producers/consumers, spending/saving

42. Volunteer Opportunities
• Guest Reader
• Science Labs
• Class Parties
• Library
• Carnival
• Field Trip
• Auction
To do any of these, you must re-register on the SBISD website every Fall.

43. Please come visit your
child’s classroom!
… and that’s the way it is for
the 2012-13 school year.
Thank you for coming and
have a good night!