PLEASE DO NOW Please sign in at front

PLEASE DO NOW Please sign in at front table Please find your child’s seat at his/her desk (if you need to, you may sit at a U-table or hexagon table or pull over an extra chair) We will begin when most seats are filled

ND 2 WELCOME TO GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Mrs. Sandler and Miss Zucchetti 2012 -2013

Meet Mrs. Sandler Teaching for 6 years Grew up in Hillsborough, NJ Received my B. S. in Elementary and Special Education from Boston University Lives in Somerset, NJ with my husband, my 2 Newfoundlands (Casanova and Gulliver), and our cats Loves animals, traveling, reading, and doing crafts

Meet Miss Zucchetti Taught second grade at Orchard Hill during the previous school year Received my B. S. in Psychology and M. A. in Elementary and Special Education from The College of New Jersey Lives in Robbinsville, NJ Favorite place to travel is Bermuda Loves reading, scrapbooking, baking, and the beach

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Curriculum Behavior Management Classroom Procedures Specials/Schedule Snacks Drive Thru Parent/Teacher Communication

MATH CONCEPTS CONNECTED TO COMMON CORE CURRICULUM Addition and Subtraction Place Value Money and Time Geometry Number Stories (Word Problems) Patterns and Rules Fractions Measurement

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES ROTATION Science Units: Astronomy Solids and Liquids Social Studies Units: Civics (linked to responsive classroom) Geography History (American contributions) Civics (Map skills/community- Social Studies Alive)

READING Making Meaning Guided Reading Phonics studies Whole Class Read Alouds Buddy Reading Independent Reading Daily 5 (Centers)

WHAT WILL STUDENTS DO IN READING? Build a reading community Make connections, retell, learn story structure (setting, characters, etc. ) Visualize with narrative non-fiction, poetry, and fiction Inference with fiction (character traits, point of view) Question with fiction, compare/contrast with fairy tales Make connections with fiction narratives and non-fiction Question with expository, non-fiction, and fiction texts, find main idea Analyze text, features in non-fiction, poetry Retell, summarize non-fiction/fables/poetry Reflect on growth as a reader

HOW WILL STUDENTS PRACTICE READING INDEPENDENTLY? Book Boxes- These will house independent reading books. Students will pick books that are “just right” for them, based on our Shoes lesson. Every day they will have opportunities to read and practice using the strategies taught in class. Growing as a Reader Display- Students are encouraged to read as much as possible at home. Students will have opportunities to share favorite books at morning meeting and display completed books in our class “growing as a reader” display.

WRITING Writer’s Workshop Mini Lessons Conferencing Independent Writing Sharing and Feedback Publishing 6+1 Traits of Good Writing (ideas, sentence fluency, word choice, organization, voice, and conventions)

SOCIAL STUDIES Morning Meeting (Responsive Classroom) Basic Economics Cultural and Ethnical Diversity Character Education Fire Safety Geography US Contributions

WORD STUDY Weekly Word Lists Weekly Tests Phonics Spelling Differentiated Options for Learning

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Compliment Jar Mystery Walker Stickers as rewards Logical Consequences Relaxing Reef Praising Positive Behavior Individual Needs

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE (VARIES WITH DAY) Days 1, 3, 5 Days 2, 4, 6 9: 30 -9: 40 Unpack / Do Now 9: 30 -9: 40 Unpack /Do Now 9: 40 -10: 00 Morning Meeting 9: 40 -10: 20 Specials 10: 00 -11: 10 Math 10: 20 -11: 10 Morning Mtg. /Math 11: 15 -11: 35 Recess (East PG) 11: 35 -12: 00 Lunch 12: 00 -12: 40 Writing 12: 00 -12: 40 Math continued 12: 40 -2: 00 -2: 15 Literacy Snack/Lavatory 12: 40 -2: 00 Literacy 2: 00 -2: 15 Snack/Lavatory 2: 15 -2: 55 3: 00 -3: 30 Specials Science/SS 2: 15 -2: 55 Specials 3: 30 -3: 40 Closing Circle/Pack Up/Dismissal 3: 00 -3: 30 Writing 3: 30 -3: 50 Closing Circle/Pack Up/Dismissal

SPECIALS Day 1: P. E. Day 2: Music and Spanish Day 3: Art Day 4: Spanish and P. E. Day 5: Technology Day 6: Library and P. E. **Note: Please send sneakers on days 1, 4, & 6**

SNACK TIME Daily around 2: 00 -2: 15 Healthy snacks Bottled water

HOMEWORK Builds student responsibility Recorded in planner and stamped by teacher daily Parent Involvement is Key to Success

DRIVE THRU Our system to ensure homework is written in planner, forms/notes are turned in to the teachers, handouts go in the correct folders Students bring MOON Binder to the teacher for review each morning Efficient and allows for face-toface contact

MOON BINDERS My Own Organized Notebook Binders Students have tabbed sections to keep their materials organized and easily accessible Planner/Folder Reading Log (Optional) Spelling Homework Information MOON Binder Tools Schedule/Calendar

COMMUNICATION The best way to get in touch with us is email. We try to check our email daily before school, during specials, and after school. Please email us both with any questions, comments, or concerns msandler@mtsd. us (Mrs. Sandler) dzucchetti@mtsd. us (Miss Zucchetti)

BIRTHDAYS Send us a note a few days before Send in enough treats/snacks for everyone (22 students, 2 teachers, 2 TIAs) Send in something that will take 15 minutes or less to distribute and enjoy Send in any supplies/utensils needed for the treats

PARENT VOLUNTEERS Parents are always welcome to volunteer to help in the classroom! We will be sending home information about this shortly. Consider reading to the class, helping with the library, organizing materials, or preparing for events.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR Check planner and take-home folder daily and initial the planner Read aloud to your child often Discuss what your child is reading with him/her Carefully review all papers sent home Provide a consistent and quiet study/homework area Contact us whenever there is a concern or something great to share!

IN CLOSING… We are so excited to work together and have a successful year! Please review the email page on your child’s desk and make corrections as needed Please take a moment to write your child a letter to leave on his/her desk to read in the morning HOMEWORK for YOU: Hopes and Dreams Task