1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Creating a Culture of Thinking

2. Meet Mrs. Zagula Graduated from Oakland University Masters Degree from Marygrove College 7th year teaching in Rochester Community Schools Married to Mr. Z for 2 years Live in Rochester Hills Baby Z due November 14th

3. District Bond Video http://www.screencast.com/t/B96QedTj7gJ The passage of the bond will dramatically influence the whole district and Hamlin Specifically for us, improving the safety of the main entrance, improving parking, improving the playground, wireless, etc.

5. A Day in the Life of Your Student

6. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting Bell rings at 8:05… learning starts right away!! Lunch count / announcements

7. Daily Reading Starts at 8:20! Starts with a short mini-lesson to demonstrate a strategy Students spend time reading with me, listening to reading, working with words, and practicing handwriting Concluded with a share or review of the skill that was taught

8. Word Study 10-12 spelling words every week to match a target skill Based on Rochester Schools second grade spelling lists as well as research- based phonics skills Tested on Friday through dictated sentences

9. Writing Workshop Short mini-lesson to model / teach writing strategies Students write independently Teacher conferences and/or holds small strategy groups Concluded with review

10. Recess / Lunch

11. Science, Social Studies & Health Battle Creek Science units Healthy Living Social Studies- Our Community Parts of the Eye and how they work Parts of the Ear and how they work

12. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics 4 Math boxes review skills Mini-lesson / concept overview 4 math centers Daily homework Unit Assessments

13. Healthy Snack Students may have a healthy snack Encourage students to bring a water bottle

14. Specials MONDAY Gym TUESDAY Library WEDNESDAY Art THURSDAY Music, Gym & Chinese FRIDAY Music

15. Homework / Homework Folders Read a “just right” book each day Math “Home Link” each day Spelling words practice (weekly) It is important that homework be completed with assistance Homework folders go home and back to school each day Return notes in homework folders back to school ASAP

16. Friday Folders Comes home Friday Non-time sensitive notes Completed work Please empty and return to school on Monday

17. Classroom Management Classroom economy Students are paid for jobs and good choices Students are debited for poor choices or missing homework Students spend money at school store Class can also earn tallies towards an afternoon pajama party, etc. Hawk Hoorays

18. Your student’s birthday is a very special day! We would like to make it special at school by inviting them to bring a book from home for all their classmates to sign. (They will bring the book back home with them). We will sing Happy Birthday and allow your child to be our line leader and helper for their special day. Please note that no food birthday treats will be permitted at Hamlin. If your child wishes to pass something out they may pass out a small item to classmates such as a pencil, eraser, sticker, etc...

19. Assessment Conference Reports: Q1, Q3 Report Cards: Q2, Q4 Sign up for Conferences online

20. Star of the Week Poster Pictures Share a book “Show and Tell”

21. FIELD TRIPS Dinosaur Hill – October 6th Downtown Rochester – April 27th Stoney Creek Schoolhouse – May 20 th CLASS PARTIES Halloween – October 30 th Holiday Party – December 16 th Valentines – February 12th End of Year – June 15 th

22. Volunteers are Needed! Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups Volunteers needed for classroom economy and for centers. Prefer weekly or bi-weekly commitment Fan-Out Volunteer

23. Lend a Hand Donations to the classroom are always welcome and much appreciated! Take a sticky note and return send in donation with your child THANK YOU!!!

24. Scholastic Book Club Order your child’s books online from Scholastic.com to help us earn points to build our classroom library!

25. Home / School Communication E-mail is by far the most efficient method kzagula@rochester.k12.mi.us Check Website www.rochester.k12.mi.us Monthly newsletter

26. Questions?