Room Ten Has A

PURPLE PASSION
For Learning

Back To School Night

September 2, 2015

Welcome!
Room Ten
Mrs. Bratberg
dbratberg@wusd.org
wusd.org

About Me
Born in Manchester, N.H.
Also lived in New York, Ohio, Wisconsin,
Oklahoma
Beginning my 21th year teaching 2nd
grade, my favorite grade!
Married, with two daughters. Amanda
has her Masters in Communication and
Cassie has a degree in Graphic Arts.

Purplicious
Why?
I like the color purple.
It is calming.
People who like purple are
creative and imaginative.
Purple symbolizes high goals.

Overview
Curriculum
Beyond Curriculum
Special Projects
Nuts & Bolts
Field Trips & Presentations

Common Core in CA
Common curriculum goals in ELA and
Math across the US
ELA shift to evidence with more
nonfiction
Math shift to problem solving and
building on skills vs. spiral review

Beyond Curriculum

Critical thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking

Reading Goals
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
*Genres & our anthology/social studies
and science books.
*THE HOOK.4 second Pause/Praise/Prompt
*Just Right Books.5 fingers/retelling. 95%.
*20 + 5. Out loud please.

Reading Counts
Reading Counts is a computer program that
encourages students to read with comprehension.
They earn points, prizes and awards for passing a
book quiz on a school computer.
Each student has a personal goal of 100 points
with an 80% quiz success rate. The class goal is
4,000 points.
The school celebrates with a Reading Counts
Carnival in May.
Go to WUSD.org Windsor Creek-Reading Counts
to see if a book id part of Reading Counts.

Spelling
We will be using two spelling
lists. First are phonics based
spelling words that fit with our
anthology stories. The
emphasis is on the pattern.
Second, there are the 101 most
frequently written words. (see
list)The 101 words are your go
to resource
for
correction.
*Take Note:
Spelling
lists will go
home with the Friday homework. The
final test will be taken on Fridays.
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Three Types of Writing

Opinion Writing introduces the topic, states an opinion
supported by reasons, uses linking words (because,
and, also, etc.) and provides a concluding statement
Narrative Writing recounts a sequence of events,
including descriptive details, use time order words
(first, second, and last), and provides a sense of
closure.
Informative/explanatory texts recount facts and
provides a concluding statement.

Math with Bridges

Focus on four critical areas:
(1) Extending understanding of place value &
base-ten notation;
Bridges
(2) Building fluency with addition &
uses
subtraction within 100. Intro to 1,000.Problem
(3) Using standard units of
s/Invest
igameasure like centimeters- inches.
tions
(4) Describing and analyzing
and
two and three dimensional
Workpla
shapes.

Social Studies
The focus of Social Studies in 2nd
Grade includes the following reading
units of study:

Biographies: People who make

a difference (project)
Economics: From the Farm to the
table
Government

Science
Areas of study include:
Animals
Life Cycles
Simple Machines
Pushes/Pulls,
Magnets

Special Projects
Gingerbread house. December
Sing at the Windsor Tree Lighting
Ceremony. December
Biography Project. January.
Animal report. In class project.

Classroom
Expectations
Our classroom is a family. In our
family, we
have rules to help us get
along with each other. Our classRewards
rules
are:
*A healthy
*Follow directions quickly.
learning
environment
*Raise your hand for permission
*Verbal praise
to speak.
*Special Privileges
*Raise your hand for permission
to leave your seat.
*Treats-stickers
*Make smart choices.
*Keep your dear teacher happy.

Consequences may
include:
1st nonverbal cue.
2nd Make a Better Choice Stop
Sign
Fresh start three times a day.
3rd Time Out
4th Phone call to parent and/or
5th Pink slip, meeting, principal

Homework
Homework is sent every Friday. There is a
a suggested daily schedule, but it is flexible.
The most important part is to read twenty
minutes a night and record it on the Reading Log.
Parents are expected to check homework for
completeness and to sign the top agenda sheet.
Students earn Friday Club privilege if they turn
in their completed homework .

Specials Schedule
HEROS fundraiser for programs
Library Thursday 12:45-1:15
Computer Lab 2:00-2:30
Music TBA
PE TBA

Sharing is based on the Table Group location:

Monday Table 1
Tuesday Table 2
Wednesday Table 3
Thursday Table

Agenda
8:30 -10:10. English Language Arts. Including classroom
regrouping(see letter) and Accelerated English.
10:10-10:25 Recess
10:25-10:45 Snack. Read aloud story.
10:45-11:50 Math
11:50-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:50 D.E.A.R.
12:50-1:30 Writing in all subject areas.
1:30-2:15 Science or Social Studies
2:15-2:30. Class meeting. Share.

Celebrating
Birthdays

Your child will be recognized on

his/her birthday and is more than
welcome to bring in treats.
Please provide napkins, plates,
cups, and silverware if needed.
The last 15 minutes of the day is
the preferred time. Thanks.

Field Trips

Fire Department 10/28. Free walking trip.

Wells Fargo 11/4 $11.00 student & parents.
Discovery Center 12/2 $11 student. $5 adult.
Windsor Tree Lighting singing performance 12/3
Safari West 5/16 $20 student. $30 adult
TBA:
Windsor Library. Free walking trip.
Johnny Garlics. Free walking trip.
Bowling. Free walking trip.

Presentations at school

Rock Guy 10/14. $2.50. Includes a rock.

TBA:
Water Agency play.
Classroom Safari.
Bat Lady.
Snoopy history & comic strip drawing.

oom Ten Wish List

Pretzels or other recess snacks
Gift cards to Staples to cover ink for
my home printer or to purchase other
school supplies

Classroom
Volunteers

I look forward to parent volunteers in our

classroom. I would LOVE for you to come and
share your knowledge with the class or volunteer.
Please fill the blue school form. A TB test is also a
school requirement.
I will start volunteer hours within two weeks.
Thanks!

Thank you for taking the time out of

your busy schedule to attend this
Open House. I especially want to
thank you for having such a
WONDERFUL and precious child! I
truly love what I do and am looking
forward to a fabulous year!