Resources

Dear Families,

I am looking forward to a year of exciting learning and fun experiences with your child.

You are probably well aware that last year our school adopted the Common Core Math Modules. In my classroom, the children will be involved in many enjoyable Math activities. At times, your child might feel challenged. However, I am confident that your child will not only enjoy our Math period, but that he/she will achieve success. And of course, you play an important part in this success for your child in school.

Included in this letter is some information that I think will be helpful to you. Below you will also see a list of some easily accessible websites that you can visit that will help you with your child’s homework, and provide you with an outline of Second Grade expectations.

1.http://commoncore.org/parents (You can also view this information for parents on my teacher page)

2. www.pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583 (This site is a great resource for parents. It was created by parents and teachers)

3. www.cgcs.org/page/244 (Here you will find a parents “Road Map” which will provide guidance for you.)

4.www.engageny.org/parent-guides-to-the-common-core-standards (See attached below)

Parent Guides to the Common Core Standards

This is a series of materials, websites and guides aimed at helping parents navigate the Common Core Standards.

• Common Core Shifts for Students and Parents These practical guides (in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, and Haitian Creole) provide steps that parents can take to improve their child’s learning of the Common Core.

• A Parent's Guide to Common Core Learning The NYS PTA and NYSUT partnered to create this brochure to help parents understand the Common Core

• What Do Parents Need to Know? A series published by Education Northwest to keep regional stakeholders informed about the Common Core initiative.

• Parents’ Guide to Student Success The Parents’ Guide to Student Success was developed by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in response to the Common Core Standards. The National PTA® created the guides in English and Spanish for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics).

• Common Core for Families A website maintained by the New York City Department of Education that provides Common Core resources in several languages.

• A Parent’s Guide to the Common Core Standards A helpful article on Education.com that provides an explanation of the Common Core for parents.

• New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards The New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics include all of the national Common Core State Standards, in addition to the New York-recommended additions approved by the Board of Regents on January 10, 2011. New York State also added Prekindergarten standards.

• Parent Roadmaps to the Common Core Standards - Mathematics These roadmaps from the Council of the Great City Schools provide guidance to parents about what their child will learn in mathematics and how they can help support their child's learning in grades K-8.

I hope that you will find this information helpful, but please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or concerns that I can address.

Your support is greatly appreciated. Let’s work together to make this an outstanding year for your child!

Thanks,

Maryellen LeClerc