1. Welcome to Curriculum Night

2. Meet Ms. 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
Enjoys music, photography, traveling, and being with friends and family

3. A Day in the Life of Your Student

4. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:09… learning starts right away!!
Lunch Count, Attendance at 8:15
Morning meeting starts at 8:15 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information
Please assist in ensuring your student is at school and ready to learn by 8:15.

5. 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

6. Healthy Snack Students may have one healthy snack
Encourage students to bring a water bottle to keep in their cubby

7. Word Study
12 spelling words each week to match a targeted word study skill
Words will be differentiated as the year continues
Spelling test is on Friday. Please study at home!

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

9. Recess / Lunch

10. 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

11. FRIDAY No Specials Classroom Ecomony!
MONDAY Gym and Music
TUESDAY Art
WEDNESDAY Library
THURSDAY Gym and Music
FRIDAY No Specials Classroom Ecomony!

12. Math Workshop
Everyday Mathematics combined with Oakland Schools Common Core lessons
Math boxes review skills
Mini-lesson / concept overview
4 math centers
Daily homework
Quarterly assessments replacing the Unit tests

13. Math Reference Book Everyday Mathematics At home reference book
Sign up to check out a book for the school year

14. Homework ALWAYS keep in homework folders
Read a “just right” book each day and do reading response… starting soon! (green folder or composition book)
Math “Home Link” each day
It is important that homework be completed with assistance
Weekly Spelling Words

15. Friday Folders Comes home every Friday in homework bag School Flyers
Completed school work
Please return to school on Monday

16. Classroom Management Classroom economy
Students are paid for jobs and good choices
Students are debited for poor choices or missing homework
Students spend “Hawk cash” at school store
Marbles on desks
Class can also earn tallies towards an afternoon pajama party!

17. Birthday Treats 24-hour notice Individual portions Napkins
Store-bought
Listed ingredients

18. Assessment Conference Reports: Q1, Q3 Report Cards: Q2, Q4
Sign up for Conferences in the back

19. Starring…
Celebrity for a week
Poster
Pictures
Art

20. Field Trips Downtown Rochester walk Dinosaur Hill
One Room School house

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

22. Other Items Conference times Compact Room parent(s) Parties
Math reference book reminder

23. Lend a Hand
Donations to the classroom are always welcome and much appreciated!

24. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
Check Website
Monday newsletter

25. Questions?