Open House Slides Sept2 2014

Welcome to Parent Night!
Please put on your name tag. Then fo!ow the directions on

the pencil paper on your childs desk. Please make sure to
nish the drawing and letter before you depart tonight.
Monday, August 4, 14
Tonights Agenda
Who are Kristen and

Joanne? :)
Whos in our class?
Who else is teaching

my child?
How will my childs

individual needs be
met?
Whats my child going

to learn?
What are the special

events for this year?
How can I reach the

teachers?
~Na Makana~
Faith & Family
~Na Makana~
Faith & Family
WHO IS MRS. TIBBETTS?
Who is Mrs. Kuwada?
Learning Happens When...
Experiences are
challenging.
We A.C.T.!
The A.C.T. Statement:
Who are the Geckos
(a.k.a. the Moo)?
In their best
gecko faces...
The Moo
Y-Yip Az
The Moo
Bionicle Boy Jo Jo
The Moo
Wolverine
Chazy
The Moo
Aqua
Eddy
The Moo
Gabriellephant
Emmu
The Moo
Sabertooth Sag
The Moo
Skate Emi
The Moo
Hot Shot
Pinky
The Moo
Jewels Jas
The Moo
Kiki Tricky
The Moo
Mad Flower
The Moo
Nari Madi
The Moo
Naia Papaya
Whos working with
your Gecko?
Other Specialists for
Grade 2
Mr. Shklov
--PE
Grade 2
Dr. Drozd
--Music
Grade 2
Ms. Oda
--Art
Grade 2
Omizo Sensei
--Japanese
Grade 2
Mrs. Castillo
--Technology
Resource
Teacher
Grade 2
Mrs. McCool --
Counselor/SEL
Grade 2
Ms. Johnstone
Mrs. Kiessling
--Librarians
How will my childs
individual needs be met?
Differentiation: The
practice of making
lessons & activities
different for the
individual student
learner rather than
teaching to the
middle.
The Rule
of 80/20
Curriculum
&
Instruction
Getting it Right
The Zone:
What the child can
achieve with
assistance
Anxiety
Boredom
Level of
Challenge
Level of
Competence
Whats my Gecko learning?
LITERACY IS
LIKE A BRAID
OF
INTERWOVEN
THREADS...
Educational Background
My undergraduate degree
is in Elementary
Education from Florida
State University. Seven
years later I returned to
graduate school, earning
my rst masters degree in
Educational Leadership
from Northern Arizona
University. In summer
2010, I completed my
second masters degree in
Gifted Education from the
University of Nebraska.
I was born and raised in Winter Park,
Florida--a city melting into the
sprawling area of Orlando. I became
a Seminole at Florida State
University in 1989,
then married my
high school
sweetheart in 1993
to become an Air
Force wife. The
next twenty years
included moves for
our family around
the U.S. and
Pacic: Florida to
California to
Georgia to Florida to Arizona to
Okinawa, Japan to Alabama to
Nebraska to Hawaii. (whew!) These
geographical changes provided a life
education that I consider a complete
blessing. Professional highlights
included teaching students in grades
K-6 around the world, facilitating a
gifted multi-age
class for grades 3-5,
serving as a
Curriculum
Facilitator for
Dept. of Defense
Schools in
Okinawa, and
becoming part of
the Punahou
`Ohana. What a
gift to be able to
blend my prior teaching experiences
with my Geckos interests and needs
so we can enjoy a differentiated
learning environment together!
z
Worth Repeating...
z
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is
limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein.
A LITTLE ABOUT MRS. TIBBETTS
RO O M C - 3 : H O ME O F T H E G E C KO S
TIBBETTS TRIBUNE
V O L U M E 1 I S S U E 3
the
Geckos
are
great!
Communication:
Email ktibbetts@punahou.edu
School Phone: 944-5826
Classroom Phone: 945-1313. I will check my voicemail at the end of the day.
Please contact the Winne Ofce if you need me sooner or with any changes in
transportation.
My Personal Cell: 754-6198 (call or text)
The Daily 5
The Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Work with Words
Work on Writing
Reading
Reading
Guided Reading
Shared Reading
Modeled Reading
Independent Reading...
Reading
Guided Reading
Shared Reading
Modeled Reading
Independent Reading...
Readers Workshop/
Knighting!
Mapping our thinking...Guiding our writing.
Bubble Map
Use the bubble map to visualize a character in the story.
Title of Book: ______________________________________ Date:__________
WRITING REFLECTION
The Daily 5
The Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Work with Words
Work on Writing
WInnc Word WIzards
3nd Uradc \ords 1hcir \ay 1ournaI: Ouarlcr 1
Word Wizard Group:
Focus:
Name: _____________________________
#: ___________ Class: _______________
WRITERS WORKSHOP
Genres:
Personal Narratives
Fiction Stories
Persuasive Essays
Personal Letters
Poetry
Memoir
Math
Everyday
Math
Cathy
Fosnot
Read i t, Draw i t, Sol ve i t!
Groundworks Pre-algebraic
thinking
Dreambox/Xtra Math
Read
It!
Draw
It!
Solve
It!
Read
It!
Draw
It!
Solve
It!
Island Communities
How does WHERE we live inuence HOW we live?
My Island Home
-geography
-weather
-plants/animals
-economy
-immigration/culture
Islands Around the World
-geography
-weather
-plants/animals
-culture
-economics
-global sustainability
2nd Grade iPad Roll-Out
Week of Sept. 9
Usage Agreement:
iPad Promise
Purpose: Process
Documentation &
Curricular Support
Homework
GOALS:
Budgeting time: 30
minutes-ish
Developing personal
responsibility
Going beyond
Homework
Homework Packet for week of: __________________Due on: _______

Name:________________________________________________________

I. Reading Log: Please read for at least 10 minutes a night.
Iook 1iIIc(s)
oI
ninuIcs
Monday
1ucsday
Wcdncsday
1hursday
1O1^!
M!^!1!S
In the box below, please show HOW you added the minutes:
II. Reading Reection: I completed a thinking map and reading reection
for this week: _______ (Teacher initials: A reection was not assigned this week ______)

!arcnt's !nItIa!s: _________
III. Word Work: On the next two pages, please write your words two times
each in your nicest handwriting. (If you dont have 26 words, just ll in the
boxes needed.)
1
3
3
4
5
b
7
9
10
11
13
Homework
IV. Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe: Using the Tic-Tac-Toe board, select three
activities you would like to do. These activities must connect in a vertical,
horizontal or diagonal line. Draw an X on each box you chose, then use
the following sheet to show your work. If you select a non-written activity,
please write one sentence about your success.
Make a set of ashcards
with the spelling word on
one side and a picture
that shows the word
meaning on the other
side.
Write each word once.
Divide each word into
syllables using slashes.
Then write the total
number of syllables for
each word at the end of
the word.
Example:
GIB/BON (2)
Write all your words once
using your favorite pen.
Please number your
words.
Cut out letters from
magazines to spell at least
10 of your words.
Write each word making
the consonants blue and
the vowels red.
Remember your vowels are A, E,
I, O, U (and sometimes Y).
Write each word using
rainbow letters. Please
number your words.
See it, Say it, Spell it!
Please look at the word.
Say it aloud. Then spell
the word to your parent.
If you get a thumbs up,
then move onto the next
one! Write us a sentence
about how you did!
Crazy eights: Scramble
the letters for eight of
your words. Give the
puzzle to a friend in your
group to solve. Example:
E K G C O
___ ___ ___ ___ ___
(answer: gecko)
Write your words in
alphabetical (ABC) order.
V. Spelling Pre-test: Please have your parent give you a practice test the night
before your groups assessment. (If you dont have 26 words, just ll in the boxes
you need.) This week your test is on ________________________.
1 15
3 1b
3 17
4 1
5 19
b 30
7 31
33
9 33
10 34
11 35
13 3b
13
14
What else will the
Geckos do?
Ualakaa Hike: Wednesday, Sept. 11 @ 8:15-10:30. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, long lightweight pants and close-toed shoes
appropriate for hiking. Please bring a water bottle with a strap. This is an Outdoor
Ed. trip so no parents are needed.
Makiki Stream: Thursday, Sept. 19 @ 9:30-11:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, shorts and close-toed shoes that can get wet
and muddy (old sneakers, Crocs, etc.) Please bring a change of clothes and slippers
to school in a plastic bag. Also bring a water bottle with a strap. Parent volunteers
are welcome to meet us by the Academy pool to walk to Makiki.
Class Picnic: Wednesday, September 18 @ 9:00-1:00 at Bellows AFB. Students
should wear a bathing suit, sunscreen, cover-up/T-shirt/rash guard and slippers to
school. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes in a small bag. Students may
go home with parents from the picnic if desired. All families are invited. Please
remember to bring your base pass (provided by the Tibbetts). Please note: Backpacks
are not needed at school today unless your child needs it for after school activities.
Mission House Museum: Wednesday, Oct. 3 @ 8:40-11:00. Please wear a Punahou
T-shirt, shorts and footwear. Parent volunteers are welcome. There is an $8
admission fee for parent volunteers.
Fall Conferences: Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11. Our familys time is
__________________________________________________________________.
Hoomaluhia Hike: Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ 8:15-1:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt, a hat, shorts and close-toed shoes appropriate for
hiking. Please bring a water bottle with a strap and a change of clothes/slippers in
a plastic bag. This is an Outdoor Ed. trip so parents will not attend.
Pumpkin carving: Wednesday, Oct. 30 @ 8:15-9:45. Please plan to attend! Bring a
pumpkin and carving supplies if you volunteer. You will take home the pumpkin
that you create with your child!
Book Character Day: Thursday, Oct. 31. Students dress in book character
costume and give a book talk oral presentation. A creative visual should be
designed for this presentation.
Hanauma Bay: Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 8:15-12:00. Students need to wear sunscreen, a
Punahou T-shirt, a hat and sneakers appropriate for hiking. Please bring a home
Special Gecko Events
Mrs. Tibbetts 2nd Grade Geckos~2013-2014
lunch/drink for our picnic and a water bottle with a strap. Parent volunteers are
invited for our hike and picnic lunch. The admission fee for parents will be waived
if you show your Hawaii drivers license.
Culture Celebration Luncheon: Friday, Nov. 22 @ 10:45-11:45. All parents are
invited. Students will create/share a main dish or side dish that reects their family
ancestry.
Grade 2 Christmas Program: Our show for the parents is on December 13 @
1:00-2:00 but please arrive early for a seat! A reception following the program will
be on the Chapel lanai. Families are welcome to bring snacks or pupus to share.
Jingle Bell Run: December 20 @ 9:45-10:15. Holiday attire, bells and sneakers are
encouraged.
Holiday Party with Secret Santa gift exchange: Thursday, Dec. 19 @ 10:15-11:00.
Please make sure your wrapped gift comes to school no later than Dec. 13th.
Hawaiian Plantation Village: Tuesday, Jan. 7 @ 8:15-11:00. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt and sneakers. Please bring a water bottle with a strap.
Please bring a home lunch/drink to eat when we return to Punahou. Parent
volunteers are welcome. There is a small admission fee for parents (around $3).
Punahou Carnival!! Friday, Feb. 7 & Saturday, Feb. 8, @ 11:30-11:30 each day.
Come visit Mrs. T at the Sound Booth! Please remember about early dismissal on
Friday.
Valentines Day Party: Friday, Feb. 14 @ 1:00-2:00. Students are encouraged to
make a creative box to hold their Valentines. Cards/candy may be shared with all
classmates.
Academy of Arts Museum: Mid-Feb....exact date TBD. Parent volunteers are
welcome.
Girls Day Activities: Monday, Mar. 3 @ 1:15-2:15. Parents may volunteer to lead
games/crafts.
Makapuu Lighthouse Hike: Tuesday, Mar. 4 @ 8:15-11:15. Students need to wear
sunscreen, a Punahou T-shirt and sneakers appropriate for hiking. Please bring a
water bottle with a strap and a home lunch/drink to eat when we return to
Punahou. Parent volunteers are welcome to meet us at the entrance to the trail at
8:45.
Geckos Chapel: Tuesday, March 18 @ 8:15-9:00. Light refreshments to follow at
our classroom (9:00-9:30.) Families are welcome to bring snacks/pupus to share.
Tide Pools: Monday, Apr. 14 @ 8:15-11:00. Students need to wear sunscreen, a
Punahou T-shirt and sneakers that can get wet. Please bring a water bottle with a
strap. This is an Gates Science Center excursion so parents will not attend.
Sustainability Fair: Thursday, Apr. 17 @ 9:30-11:00. Five parent volunteers are
needed to take small groups around the fair. Students may bring $5.00 to spend.
K-2 May Day Program: Friday, May 2 @ 9:00-10:00. Reception to follow the
program on our classroom lanai. Families are invited to share a snack/pupu with
the class.
Mothers Day Tea: Friday, May 9 @ 8:30-9:45. All mothers should plan to attend
this very special event! No need to bring anything. :)
Honolulu Theater for Youth Play GRINDS: Wednesday, May 14 @ 9:50-11:45.
Students should wear their grade level T-shirt and footwear. Please bring a home
lunch/drink to eat when we return to Punahou. Only students and teachers will
attend.
Zoo Night: Tuesday, May 13 @ 4:45-7:45. Students should wear lightweight pants,
sneakers and 2nd grade T-shirt. Please pick up your child at 2/3 car line at 7:45.
Events & Excursions
Some nal details...
Volunteers Needed: Scholastic Coordinator and

Guest Speakers
Donations: 1! leftover veggies, 2! sh for

printing, 3! altar owers for chapel.
Bunny Sitting: please help one weekend.
Using class pictures: PFA guidance
Birthday Celebrations: suggestions...
The Winne O"ce: Absences, tardies, early pick#

up & changes in transportation
Our Class Picnic
PLEASE SIGN#UP on the Google docs

Partnering for Success
Email: ktibbetts@punahou.edu and jkuwada@punahou.edu
Winne O!ce: 944"5826
Classroom Phone: 945"1313
Kristens Cell Phone: 754"6198
And now, our FABULOUS Room Mothers...
Before you leave, please remember to:
1) Please draw a picture of yourself using the
legend & write a letter to your child.
2) Sign up for conferences & bunny sitting.
3) Return your Class Picnic food order &
payment to the Room Moms.
4) Please leave on the desk: Your drawing/
letter; homework packet; Word Wizard booklet;
Reading Workshop Journal; iPad Pledge.

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Welcome to Parent Night!

Please put on your name tag. Then fo!ow the directions on

Who are Kristen and

Whos in our class?

Who else is teaching

How will my childs

Whats my child going

What are the special

How can I reach the

Work with Words

Work with Words

Volunteers Needed: Scholastic Coordinator and

Donations: 1! leftover veggies, 2! sh for

Bunny Sitting: please help one weekend.

Using class pictures: PFA guidance

Birthday Celebrations: suggestions...

The Winne O"ce: Absences, tardies, early pick#

Our Class Picnic

PLEASE SIGN#UP on the Google docs

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