1. Curriculum Night
Second Grade
Mrs. Milosovic

2. A little about me
I am married, have 2 children (Zack-6 and Zoey-3 ½) and I live in Manhattan.
I come from a family of teachers.
I am the youngest of 3 children.
We are huge Blackhawk and Cub fans.
This is my 11th year in the district and 10th year teaching.
I have taught 1st and 2nd grade.

3. Where can I see what my kids will be learning?
District office tab
Curriculum tab
ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents

4. Grading All three schools will report grades quarterly.
Grades are as follows:
1 (secure)
2 (developing)
3 (needs attention).
Outcome Assessments will be given in both ELA and MATH on a quarterly basis.
-Outcome Assessments determine how students
perform.
-Identify what targets need to be addressed.
-Allow parents to see student progress.

5. Homework Possible homework:
Math 2-3 times a week based on student needs
Reading Fluency Bag
Zearn
Various other activities

6. Eureka Math What is Eureka?
The Eureka Math resource was built around the core principle that students need to know more than just what works when solving a problem – they need to understand why it works.
Why Eureka?
Eureka has received high ratings from educators nationwide and school districts are seeing growth and impressive test scores after just one year of implementation.
Eureka with Growth Mindset
Students with a Growth Mindset aren’t afraid to make mistakes. Brain research shows that mistakes are good and help you to learn more. Kids with a Growth Mindset achieve more.

7. What will Eureka look like in the classroom?
Typically, there are 6 components to each lesson:
Fluency – Daily math fact practice which is used to maintain skills, prepare for the current lesson, and/or anticipate skills used in future lessons
Application Problem – Word problem which can lead into the concept development or review a concept from the previous day
Concept Development – Majority of the lesson which teaches a particular skill. Can include a variety of activities (whiteboards, manipulatives, partner work)
Problem Set – Independent practice to apply the skills taught from the concept development. Sometimes students will work on only a few problems
Debrief – Reflection after problem set to review as a whole class a few areas
Exit Ticket – Quick gauge of student understanding of the day’s skill

8. Eureka School/Home Connection
Problem Sets
Problem Sets can come home unfinished and that is okay. It is encouraged to review and complete the Problem Sets with your child at home.
Exit Tickets
Exit Tickets will be coming home frequently and it is encouraged to review the Exit Tickets with your child at home.
Assessments/Rubrics
Assessments can be informal observations, exit tickets, mid module assessments, and end of module assessments. Rubrics will be used to grade and inform you of your child’s progress on the mid module and end of module assessments.

9. Reading Common Core: ELA (English Language Arts) Reading Groups
Reading for Literature (fiction)
Reading for information (nonfiction)
Speaking and Listening
Writing (paragraph and response)
Reading Foundation (phonics, word work, vocabulary)
Language (grammar)
Reading Groups
Reading groups are based on the need to develop skills that we are working on from the common core standards. Groups may focus on decoding, fluency, comprehension, or specific standards. Books at the student’s level will be placed in the reading bag to go home.

10. Reading Workshop
Explicit instruction in reading skills and strategies through a daily mini lesson
Quality time spent practicing skills previously taught in lessons
Focused time spent in small group instruction
Students will be:
Independent reading while practicing strategies
Reading with a buddy to practice strategies
Writing in response to reading
Listening to reading

11. Writer’s Workshop
There will be mini lessons, small group strategy sessions, and one-on-one conferences
Students will be writing every day
Students will have goals to work towards
Students will be writing narratives, informational pieces, opinion pieces, science books, responses to reading, poetry, and more
“The intent of this series is to support students’ abilities to be strategic, metacognitive writers who use particular processes to achieve purposes as writers”. - Lucy Calkins

12. Word Study
Students will be using two approaches to studying words this year:
Words Their Way- A word study program that takes an active and hands-on approach to learning words. Students will be completing word sorts and looking at sounds, patterns, and meaning to acquire the recognition, spelling, and meaning of specific words.
Word Inquiry- Students will be engaged in learning the meaning and structure behind words and how they are related. Students will learn about prefixes, suffixes, spelling changes, spelling rules, word relative, and more .

13. Assessment
FASTBRIDGE is the district adopted assessment in ELA and Math.
FASTBRIDGE will be administered 3x per year in grades 1st and 2nd. Our first assessment window opens on August 28th.
FASTBRIDGE results will be used for third grade Advanced ELA placement (students must be in the 95%ile or above in their school).
Please contact Janet McClarence, Director of Curriculum & Instruction or Kirsten Frankovich, GP Principal with questions.

14. Science
Our science curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
The focus is on students DOING science.
Students will study earth science, physical science, life science, and engineering. (Some topics include volcanoes, weather, erosion, melting and freezing, solids and liquids, plants, habitats, tower building, bridge engineering, and Lego engineering).
Lots of great new resources for hands-on learning.
*Science will not be on the report card

15. Classroom rewards
Marble jar-students can earn marbles by working hard as a whole class (doing group work, individual work, walking quietly in the hallway, receiving compliments from other teachers, etc.) If the marble jar is filled, we will vote on a class party!
Raffle tickets-students can earn raffle tickets by working hard, following the rules, listening to directions, good behavior, etc.) Raffle bucket winners will be picked on Fridays and pick out of the treasure box!
Clip chart
Tiger Stripes

16. Class Schedule Schedule is inside your Curriculum Folder
Follow TIGER schedule:
T-Art
I-Music
G-Technology E
R-Library
*****We have PE daily from 2:15-2:45 in the Big Gym with Mrs. Cleveland.
*****2nd grade lunch is from 11:40-12:00 (Purple Lunchroom) and recess from 12:00-12:20 (Purple playground).

17. The GREEN folder will come home every night written in by student.
Take Home Folder
The GREEN folder will come home every night written in by student.
Folder is to be returned every day.
Put notes for me in this folder and I will do the same!!

18. Communication
blasts sent home periodically about classroom events, field trips, important notes, dates to remember, etc. ***Please let me know if you did not receive an blast last week or if you think your address that I have is incorrect.
A monthly newsletter will be sent home via about what will standards and concepts will be taught throughout the month as well as important dates to remember.
Classroom information can be found on my teacher web page on the district website.
Please feel free to , call, or send me a note if you have any questions or concerns. My is
Sign up to get text message reminders. (Remind 101)

19. Volunteering
Mystery Reader-sign up 1 time to read to the class (clue sheet sent to you the week before to fill out).
The Grand Prairie Library is ALWAYS looking for help!

20. Bus Reminders From the Office From the Bus Drivers
The busing information you received in the mail is where we will be sending your child after school.  If you have any changes, you MUST contact the office or send a note with your student.
From the Bus Drivers
Please have your children to their assigned bus stop 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time.
Please remember, cell phones are not allowed in school zones, unless being used in “hands free” mode.
Please do no attempt to pass a school bus from either direction when it has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended.

21. give. grant. grow.
MISSION: Raising funds throughout the year to fulfill teacher written grants for the classroom. Over $2 million granted to date.
GRANTED TO: Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory Creek
FUNDRAISERS: Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, Coin Drive, Frankfort Fall Fest BETA Tent
RECENT GRANTS:
SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea
Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs
Electronic Signage at Chelsea
Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie
Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE Equipment
Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek
For more information and volunteering opportunities visit

22. FSP
The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C. Our mission is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school through parent volunteer opportunities, student enrichment activities and family fun events.
Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the curriculum include:
Funding for field trips
Sponsoring special assembly programs
Providing scholarships
Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each school
Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programs
Each year we also hold FREE family fun events such as:
Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie
Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea
Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at
Like us on Facebook at
Contact us via at

23. Parties Three Parties Party Volunteers Fall- October 31
Winter- December 21
Valentine’s Day- February 14
Party Volunteers
1 Head Room Parent per party
4 Volunteers
No Siblings
No Food
Games/Activities must be preapproved by the teacher

24. Conference sign-up will take place through email
Conference sign-up will take place through . Sign in with your name and for communication.
Thank you for coming!