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• 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

Our Daily Schedule8:40 – 8:50

Morning Work/Check-in

8:50-9:10 Making Meaning (vocabulary imbedded)

9:10– 10:10

Reading Workshop (Guided Reading, Strategy Groups, Independent Reading, Word Work)

10:10-11:10

Writing Workshop

11:10-11:50

Lunch/Recess

11:50– 1:10

Math

1:10-2:20 Science/Social Studies (D Day-Art)

2:20-3:20 Specials

3:20-3:30 Pack Up

3:30 Dismissal

Classroom Expectations

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

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

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”

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

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

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)

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

Science• Plants and

Animals (In the LAB!!!)• Balance and

Motion• Pebbles, Sand,

and Silt

• Government• Physical

Geography• Economics

Social Studies

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!

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.

Thank You

Thank you for coming tonight! I look

forward to a wonderful year working together!