Mrs. Becerra’s Second Grade Class

Mini UN

Russia

Ireland

France

Poland

Italy

England

Wales

Native American

Norway

Denmark

African Heritage

Hungary

Scotland

Germany

America

International Families: Partners!!

Agenda

1.Note cardsTID BITS:

• Crayon note• Sign in Sheet• Field Trips• Conferences

2. Presentation

Your Child’s Teacher

Melissa 15th year of teaching1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th GradesMasters in

AdministrationPrincipal certificateMotivated & dedicatedOrganized, plan

oriented, yet flexible

Cleveland HeightsRunTennisSpinningFamilyDogCats

Absences

Mrs. Becerra**Mrs. Becerra’s Secret Life**

(See the “All About Mrs. Becerra” section of the website.)

Pop Quiz

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What a WONDERFUL team!!What a WONDERFUL team!!

3 teachers: Roughly 47 years of combined experience

Projects Some field trips Share lesson ideas Support Common Planning Time

Thursday afternoons

2nd Grade Team

Mrs. BecerraMrs. CarfagnaMr. Hill

Typical Second Grader

Needs security and structure

Doesn’t like to make mistakes or take risks

Likes teacher (adult) help Positive reinforcement Likes confined space Likes one-to-one conversation Likes to work in pairs Memorizations (songs,

codes, characters) Friendships shift

Fairness Communication important Closure Personal writings Transitional to correct

spelling Head on desk

ExpectationsGet a good night sleep.Come to school on time.Try your best.Focus, learn, and have fun.Bring a healthy snack and water bottle, if

desired.Complete weekly homework.Follow directions.Be respectful, responsible, and safe.

Three-Way StreetTeacher

Student

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Boulevard Initiatives

IBFocus on Transdisciplinary Skills

“I Can” statementsGoal SettingPALS

IB MISSION STATEMENT: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Attributes Attitudes

Key Concepts Inquiry-Based Integrated throughout the day

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Chinese Class

1 time per week55-minute sessionCultureBasic language

Action Cycle

Tanzania, AfricaJapanHaitiHurricane KatrinaBlanketsSoldiersAction Bulletin BoardDay-to-day actions

pencil

Global Connection

Tanzania ClassIB SchoolEmailProjectsLettersVideos

Wonder Wall

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DisciplineCLASSROOM: POWER Cards

-# of globes/frequent flier points

Praise Compliment Drops Popcorn Jar Drops in a Bucket Compliment Party

◦ Movie◦ Snack◦ Activity

SCHOOL-WIDE:

•Essential Agreements

•All classrooms

•All school areas

•Manners (Life Skill of the Week)

•Time Outs (in class & removal)

Essential Agreements

Essential AgreementsBe safe.Be respectful.Be responsible.

POWER CARD ResponsibilityRespectSafety

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Positive Reinforcement

Popcorn Jar & Drops

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class website.

Trigger Words

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Snack and Water

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CommunicationON GOING!Weekly newslettersMonthly CalendarsPOWER CalendarsE-mails:

becerra_m@shaker.orgNotesWebsite:

www.superbecerra.com Calls

School: 295-4020 Direct line and Voice

Mail: 295-4901Room Moms

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Report Cards & Conferences

Report Cards 3 trimesters

November 30th

March 8th

Last day of school June 13th

ConferencesTriangular conferences

Week of October 22nd Evening of October

23rd Oct. 25 and 26 Student attends Sign up

February 22nd If needed, or requested

Informal conferences as needed

Common Core Standards

State mandatedState testedAlignmentSee folder insert

Daily Schedule

See website

Deep curriculum in all content areas

Integration!!!!!!!

Morning Meeting

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of the class website.

Language Arts Reading

◦ Whole Group◦ Guided Reading Groups◦ DSA: Developmental Spelling

Analysis◦ Shared Reading◦ Read Aloud◦ Silent Reading◦ PALS◦ Raz-Kids

Writing/Handwriting◦ Stories◦ Spacing, lining, letter formation◦ Shared writing◦ Complete Sentences◦ Journals; lined paper◦ Books/portfolios◦ Cursive in January

Spelling◦ Developmentally appropriate◦ DSA◦ Individual bonus words

Speaking Listening

Assessments Running Records Retellings Writing prompts Common Spelling Words (3 times

a year) Phonetic dictation sentences MAP Reading CBM (3 times each year) DSA (3 times each year) MAZE (3 times each year) Sight Words (3 times each year) Packet Inserts Reading and Writing suggestions D ’Nealian writing style

DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

Word WorkData-driven20 features of Spelling, Sounds, PhonicsFlexible GroupsRecognize patterns, improve reading and

writingWord Work Test: 2 points for each word1 point for correct sort1 point for correct spellingCut words at home**See insert**www.spellingcity.com

Mathematics

“Everyday Mathematics” series

Whole Class and Small Group instruction

Spiral curriculum

Games and activities

Integrated in Morning Routine

Fact Groups, mid-October

PALS Math

Weekly: MCAP and MCOMP

Success Maker

DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION

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Individualized Instruction & Differentiation

Reading TeamsSpellingWriting Workshop (Individual Goals:

November)DSA (Word Work)Math Games & ActivitiesHomework

Homework

Weekly Packets Enhance learning

◦ Reinforcement of classroom lessons Independent level Spelling, Reading, Writing, Math:

individualized Best spelling (record words)

Point out / tally marks Underline or circle

Family responsibility 20-30 minutes each night Formula = 10 min. x grade level Reading each night Practice fact groups of the week (Oct.) Quiet atmosphere to work Due every Friday (or last day of week)

◦ Natural Consequence: Complete during recess/Choice Time

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Writing

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Technology

Smart Board --Classroom!Success Maker

Math Reading

Microsoft Power PointWebsite pages

www.superbecerra.comwww.spellingcity.comwww.raz-kids.com Microsoft WordInternet ResearchProjectorsAmplification systemwww.reminder101.com

Attendance / Lunch Count / SmartBoard

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H, H, H, and Bye!

HugHandshakeHigh fiveBye!

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Field Trips & Important Dates

Planetarium (Shaker High School) Thursday, 10/18 (Weather)

9:45-11:15

Monday, 2/25 (Gravity)

1:15-2:10

Science Lab (Woodbury) Friday, 11/2 (Weather)

12:15-1:45

Tuesday, 1/11 (Friction) 12:15-1:45

Friday, 5/3 (Forces ) 12:15-1:45

Art Museum Thursday, 11/29/12

12:00-2:00 Natural History Museum

o Thursday, 10/11, 9:40-2:00

Ziploc-like Baggies (sandwich and freezer)

Lysol WipesBaby WipesPlay DoughHand sanitizerBounty or Viva paper

towelsShaving creamShipping tape (clear)Decks of cards

Conclusion

Volunteers

Birthdays and “Spotlight of the Week”

Clipboards (Sing-In, Conferences, Parties, Field Trips)

Previous newsletter info. added

Questions (brief and general)—personal questions on index cards

Crayon Note

Don’t forget your folder. Token of Appreciation