1. Welcome to Curriculum Night

2. Meet Mrs. Zagula Graduated from Oakland University
Student-taught at Delta Kelly
Two long-term substitute jobs at Hugger
Taught fifth at Hamlin first year with Mrs. Gress
Fourth year teaching second grade
Married June 15, 2013 to MR. Z!
Finished Masters degree from Marygrove College August 2013
Moved to Rochester May 2014
Enjoys music, photography, traveling, and being with friends and family

4. A Day in the Life of Your Student

5. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:05… learning starts right away!!
Lunch Count, Attendance by 8:15
Morning meeting to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information
Please assist in ensuring your student is at school and ready learn on time.

6. Reading Starts at 8:20!
Starts with a short mini-lesson to demonstrate a strategy
Students spend time reading to self, reading with someone, listening to reading, and working with words
Concluded with a share or review of the skill that was taught and fluency practice

7. Word Study
Spelling words each week to match targeted word patterns and district second grade word list
Spelling test is on Friday. Please study at home!
Tested in sentences

8. Snack Students may have FRUITS OR VEGETABLES
Encourage students to bring a water bottle to keep in their cubby

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

10. Recess / Lunch

11. Science, Social Studies & Health
New 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. Specials MONDAY Gym & Music TUESDAY Art & Chinese WEDNESDAY Library
THURSDAY No Specials
FRIDAY Gym & Music

14. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics 4 is new to our district this year.
Math boxes review skills
Mini-lesson / concept overview
4 math centers
Daily homework
Unit Assessments

15. Homework ALWAYS keep in homework folders
Read a “just right” homework book each day.
Math “Home Link” each day
It is important that homework be completed with assistance
Weekly Spelling Words

16. Friday Folders Comes home every Friday School Flyers
Completed school 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
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 in the back

20. Starring…
Celebrity for a week
Poster
Pictures
Art

21. Field Trips Dinosaur Hill- Oct. 7th Downtown Rochester Walk- May 12th
One Room School house- May 28th

22. Volunteers are Needed!
Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups
Volunteers are needed during reading centers in the morning
Class store (donations welcome!)

23. Other Items Conference times Compact Room parent(s) Parties
Math reference book reminder
Letter to child
Emergency Fan-Out

24. Lend a Hand
Donations to the classroom are always welcome and much appreciated!
Take a sticky note to sign up for donating that item!
Thank you!!!

25. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
Check Website
Monthly newsletter with curricular information

26. Questions?