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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Welcome to Curriculum Night!. Mrs. Farris’s Second Grade Class Glenridge Elementary. We’re Glad You’re Here!. How To Contact Me:. Phone: 314-854-6232 Email: erica_farris@clayton.k12.mo.us Come on in before or after school!  Class Website. About Me!. From Columbia, Missouri

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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mrs. Farris’s Second Grade Class Glenridge Elementary

  2. We’re Glad You’re Here!

  3. How To Contact Me: • Phone: 314-854-6232 • Email: erica_farris@clayton.k12.mo.us • Come on in before or after school!  • Class Website

  4. About Me! • From Columbia, Missouri • Graduated from Mizzou in 2003 with a degree in Textile and Apparel Management • Graduated from UMSL in 2006 with degree in elementary education. • Received my ESOL certification in 2008. • Experience: 2 years in Newport Beach, CA (combination 2nd & 3rd), 2 years in Pattonville (3rd grade) • Professional Development- Teachers College Writing Conference, Everyday math training, Foss science training

  5. Our Daily Schedule

  6. Classroom Expectations • Classroom Constitution • “Fix-It” Formula • High Expectations for Behavior • When expectations are not met…

  7. Other Important Issues • Absences • Snacks/Water (PEANUT FREE) • Homework Procedures • Take Home Folders • Book Orders

  8. Making Meaning • Reading Curriculum focusing on comprehension strategies in 2nd grade. • Inferences, Determining Importance, Visualizing, etc. • Read Alouds that engage students in rich discussions with partners and the group • Fosters “A Reading Life”

  9. Reading Workshop • Guided Reading/Strategy Groups • Shared Reading • Independent Reading

  10. Writing Workshop • Mini-Lessons • Student Conferences • Author Share/Celebration

  11. Language/Word Study • Spelling-Pretest on Monday, test on Friday for those who did not pass the pretest. Assess the transfer of spelling within daily writing. • We will start Next Week • Vocabulary-Imbedded within read alouds and guided reading. (Word Collector)

  12. Mathematics • Everyday Math Curriculum-Spiral curriculum that consistently revisits concepts and skills taught. • Skills and Concepts • FastMath to improve fact fluency • Added support through the Gifted and Math Specialist • www.everydaymathonline.com

  13. Plants and Animals (In the LAB!!!) Balance and Motion Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Government Physical Geography Economics Science Social Studies

  14. My Philosophy of Teaching • Educate the whole child • Students will be effective citizens • Determine the interests of students to motivate learning • Meet the needs of all learners through differentiation • Every child is capable of success • Good character is key!

  15. Before You Leave… • Please check the table by the green bulletin board for volunteer sign ups (yellow paper). • Sign up for your October conference on the table by the green bulletin board. • Write your child a quick note on the piece of stationary on his or her desk.

  16. Thank You Thank you for coming tonight! I look forward to a wonderful year working together!

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