Your Child is Gifted Bright Children Gifted Children
Your Child is Gifted. . . Bright Children Gifted Children Asks the questions Knows the answers Is highly curious Is interested Is mentally and physically involved Is attentive Has wild, silly ideas Has good ideas Plays around, yet tests well Works hard Discusses in detail, elaborates Answers the questions Beyond the group Top group Shows strong feelings and opinions Listens with interest Already knows Learns with ease 1 -2 repetitions for mastery 6 -8 repetitions Constructs abstractions Understands ideas Prefers adults Enjoys peers Draws inferences Grasps the meaning Initiates projects Completes assignments Is intense Is receptive Creates a new design Copies accurately Enjoys learning Enjoys school Manipulates information Absorbs information Inventor Technician Good guesser Good memorizer Thrives on complexity Enjoys straightforward, sequential presentation Pleased with own learning Highly self-critical Dweck
Welcome to Curriculum Night “Community and Collaboration” 2019 -2020
Introductions • Mrs. Megan Bush • Mrs. Kelly Heitic • Ms. Nicole Roselius • Dr. Tara Zichichi
A Day in the Life of a 2 nd Grader Daily Schedule 9: 00 -9: 40 Morning Work/Fundations (Homeroom teacher) 9: 40 -10: 40 Math (Weekly Rotations with all 4 teachers) 10: 40 -11: 00 Recess 11: 00 -11: 20 Read Aloud (2 groups with 2 teachers) 11: 20 -11: 50 Tribes (Daily Rotations) ● Social Emotional - Dr. Zichichi ● Research- Mrs. Heitic ● ELA - Ms. Roselius ● Writing- Mrs. Bush 12: 00 -12: 40 Lunch 12: 40 -1: 50 Integrated Studies (Rotations with all 4 teachers) 2: 00 -2: 40 Specials (Homeroom) 2: 40 -3: 10 Book Club (All 4 teachers, student choice) 3: 10 -3: 40 End of the Day routine (Homeroom)
Grading • Please check your child’s Infinite Campus portal for grades throughout the quarter. • We believe your child is the perfect version of themselves, and they are learning and growing. We believe we learn from our mistakes, so we are free to make them. • We are here to challenge gifted learners!
Purpose of Scales Why use learning goals and scales: • Student performance increases when learning goals are clear. • Monitoring progress through the use of specific scales enables students to self-reflect and take ownership of their learning. • Clear goals and scales are helpful for providing specific feedback. (https: //www. cusd 80. com/Page/40488) Our desire in 2 nd grade is to provide parents with the most accurate representation we can of their student's learning. Learning scales can help parents see a concrete progression of skills. We go over these scales with students prior to projects and assignments so they know what their goal is. Students are learning how to accept feedback and know that feedback is information. We want students to develop a growth mindset and understand that a 3 means they are still working towards meeting a learning target/goal, and that is okay. Students are learning that feedback is information that helps us learn and grow. We also want students to understand that while a 4 meets the learning target, we always encourage them to "strive for five" when thinking about their learning goals.
Academic Scales 3. OA. A Represent and Solve problems involving whole number multiplication and division Interpret products of whole numbers as the total number of objects in equal groups (e. g. , interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each). Interpret whole number quotients of whole numbers (e. g. , interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each group when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 groups, or as a number of groups when 56 objects are partitioned into equal groups of 8 objects each). Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities. Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 x__ = 48, 5 = __ ÷ 3, 6 x 6 = __ 3 OA. A. 1 3 OA. A. 2 3 OA. A. 3 3 OA. A. 4 3 OA. A. 1 Learning Target Scoring Guide 3 (Approaching the Learning Target) 4 (Meets the Learning Target) 5 (Extending the Learning Target) Student interprets products of whole numbers as the total number of objects in equal groups with prompting and support. Student interprets products of whole numbers as the total number of objects in equal groups, creates a mathematical model that represents the mathematical elements and the relationship among them, composes and decomposes mathematical ideas and notations into familiar relationships and consistently evaluates the reasonableness of his/her results.
Behaviors for Learning Scales 3 (Approaching the Learning Target) 4 (Meets the Learning Target) 5 (Extending the Learning Target) With prompting and support, Student: ● Actively listens and participates. ● Makes good use of time by working independently and/or cooperatively. ● Completes classwork as assigned. ● Practices self-discipline. Without teacher prompting and/or support most of the time, Student: ● Actively listens and participates. ● Makes good use of time by working independently and/or cooperatively. ● Completes classwork as assigned. ● Practices self-discipline. Without teacher prompting and/or support all of the time, Student: ● Actively listens and participates. ● Makes good use of time by working independently and/or cooperatively. ● Completes classwork as assigned. ● Practices self-discipline. Purpose for Behaviors of Learning Scales: • Students are still developing executive functioning skills, learning how to adapt to different environments, and collaborate with others. All of these behaviors have a direct impact on their academic and social emotional development.
KGA 7 C’s • Cogitate – The ability to generate many ideas as well as adding details and extending ideas • Collaborate – Sharing ideas, honoring perspectives of others • Communicate – Using “I” Messages, appropriate tone and word choice • Calculate – Includes effective planning and implementation • Craft – Working to develop attention to detail • Construct – Creating, building, composing • Connect – Making real world applications
Fixed Mind Set vs. Growth Mind Set Fixed Mind Set • Intelligence is a fixed trait • You need to look smart at all costs. • Effort is bad; it should come naturally. • Setbacks- blame others, hide mistakes; conceal deficiencies. Growth Mind Set • Intelligence is a quality that can be developed. • Learn at all costs • Effort is key; work hard. • Setbacks-Capitalization mistakes; confront deficiencies. Dweck, 2006 Dr. Beljan Psychological Services, 2014
Building Community and Collaboration Behavior Management Plan We will be implementing TRIBES to foster a positive, cohesive, safe and cooperative learning environment for your child. There are five main principles whose purpose it is to create a classroom community where each student is valued, respected and empowered. • Attentive Listening • Appreciation/ No PUT DOWNS • Right to Participate • Mutual Respect • Safety First
Keeping in Contact • Website - Weekly Blog • Facebook- KGA 2 nd Grade • Remind- code is @kga 2 n • Instagram- kga 2 nd
Communication Policy • Open communication is of utmost importance to us in our desire to build a collaborative partnership with parents. The best way to contact us is through email. However short concise emails will help us address your concern without taking away from our planning time for your child’s education. • We will respond to emails and phone calls as soon as possible. • We do NOT respond do emails after 4 p. m. on weekdays and we do NOT answer on the weekends. • Please email ALL four teachers, but you will only receive a response from one teacher, on behalf of the team.
Homework • Each quarter, students are assigned a long term, student choice project called You Be the Expert. These projects are aligned to our science and social studies standards. • They are designed to help students develop executive functioning skills and presentation skills. There will be progress check-ins that we record as their homework grades. • You Be the Expert check-ins are organized so that students can complete them during a homework time that works best for the student during the week. • Homework is a behavior for learning and does not impact a student’s academic grade.
You Be the Expert
How PARENTS can support Extended-Learning Opportunities through Curriculum-Supported Field Trips • For each trip, chaperones are randomly drawn in front of the 2 nd grade community. • Per district policy, only chosen chaperones are able to attend field trips. • Field trips for this year are to be determined. • Tax Credit Donations (in any increment, up to $400/married couple)
Volunteering Opportunities Include: ● Weekly Copies ● At-Home Prep (Scholastic Book Orders) ● Weekly Guest Reader ● Design Build Projects/Science Experiments ● Class Celebrations There will be a sign-up genius on our website. Per district policy siblings are not permitted on campus during the school day.
Birthday Policy • We enjoy celebrating with your child as they celebrate his/her birthday. If you would like to donate a classroom treat, please deliver those items to the front office. • We typically celebrate with our homeroom during our morning recess. • Treats must be store bought. • We are a nut free classroom.
Services Provided MRS. PAULA DESANTIS KGA COUNSELOR 480 -812 -6106 DESANTIS. PAULA@CUSD 80. COM Kindness Lessons (whole class) When to contact me Changes in your family circumstances (i. e. death, moving, illness, accident, addiction, divorce) Small groups (during If you have a question lunch) about supporting your child’s social and emotional well-being Individual support 504 support, any concerns or question about you students Kindness Kounts at KGA!
Thank you for attending Curriculum Night! We look forward to an amazing school year!
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