Welcome to Tarwater

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Welcome toTarwaters 2ndGrade Curriculum Night
Mrs. Kyle
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2nd Grade special activities

• Patriotic Program
• Childs Play Visit
• Jr. Achievement
• Phoenix Zoo
• 2nd Grade Safari
• Shamrock Farms
• Cultural Celebrations
• 2nd Grade Math Club
• Art Masterpiece

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Tax Credit

• Up to a 400 Donation to Tarwaters 2nd Grade
• Full Tax Refund
• Used for special events and fieldtrips
• Some employers match donations
• Any relative in Arizona can donate to your child
  also!

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Classroom Management

• Reinforcement of Positive Behaviors
• Second Grade Team Solutions
• Administration Assistance

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Language Arts

• Reading
• Guided Reading Groups
• Literacy Centers/Literature Studies
• AR/Self Selected Literature

• Writing and Language
• Rebecca Sitton Core Words
• Six Traits Writing
• Language Skill Integration
• Mountain Language

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Accelerated Reader (AR)

• Reading Management System
• Book Links
• No Stress
• I want kids to LOVEReading!

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Math

• Bridges Math Lessons
• Excel Math-practice
• Work Places- Active Engagement

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Social Studies

• Units of Study

World Cultures and Traditions American
History US Symbols Geography

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Science

• Units of Study

Scientific Method Life Cycles Systems States of
Matter Weather Patterns
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Parent Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome in 2nd grade!

• Field Trips
• Art Masterpiece
• Jr. Achievement
• .and more!
• Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in
  the office-
• Dont forget to sign in!

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Art Masterpiece

• Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program that
  introduces students to artwork of a variety of
  famous artists. The students study elements of
  art and principles of design . The students then
  have an opportunity to create art pieces of their
  own.
• We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6
  lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.

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Junior Achievement

• Junior Achievement is an economics program run by
  parent volunteers. Students are introduced to a
  variety of age-appropriate economics concepts.
• Students enjoy the hands on activities planned by
  the creators of Junior Achievement!
• Volunteers will teach 5-6 lessons 3rd quarter and
  attend the Shamrock Farms field trip with us!
• All training and materials provided!

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Communication

• Classroom Newsletters via email
• Blue Toro Communication Folder
• Friday Communication Envelope- student work
• Phone Voice Mail after School Hours
• Quarterly Progress and Report Cards
• Email is the Best Way to Reach Me

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Homework

• Having problems? Let me know!
• Dont let it wreck your evening
• After 30 minutes
• A little note from you is so helpful!
• Read Daily
• Homework The purpose is practice and review!

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Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!