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Join us to explore Mrs. Farris’s second-grade class at Glenridge Elementary. Learn about our curriculum, contact details, daily schedule, and classroom expectations. Engage in reading, writing, math, and science activities. Discover our teaching philosophy of educating the whole child. Get involved by signing up for volunteer opportunities and parent-teacher conferences. Let’s make this school year a fantastic journey of learning and growth!
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Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mrs. Farris’s Second Grade Class Glenridge Elementary
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
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
Plants and Animals (In the LAB!!!) Balance and Motion Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Government Physical Geography Economics Science 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!