1. Miss Dzialo & Mrs. Hartman’s Class What does our day look like?

2. Our Classroom teachers and paraprofessionals Miss Dzialo Mrs. Hartman Mrs. Brogan Mrs. Smith Mrs. Carlisle

3. The Class Schedule  The schedule is posted each day. (Times are not indicated.)We review the schedule at morning meeting.  We work hard to stick to it! September 22, 2015 9-22-15 Morning Work Morning Meeting Math Snack & Bathroom Break Writing Workshop Recess Lunch Gym Reading Workshop Word Works Dismissal

4. Morning Work  Morning work is given each day to review both ELA & Math skills.  Your child may work on this independently or in a small group with Miss Dzialo…depending on the assignment and its difficulty.

5. Morning Meeting  This is a time to start our day with a warm greeting. We sing our greeting song, say good morning to each other and start the day with a smile.  We review our schedule for the day along with any questions the students may have regarding the activities for the day.  We’ll also discuss any upcoming events happening in our classroom and school.

6. Math  Pearson  Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Brogan & I group our math students homogeneously by ability.  Students who are on or above grade level in math stay in my class. They work at a pace appropriate to their abilities.  Students who have gaps or struggle in math will go to Mrs. Brogan’s class. Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Brogan & Mrs. Smith then break our students into smaller groups based on individual needs.

7. Writing Workshop  Writing Workshop is an important part of our curriculum framework.  It is aligned to the Common Core.  It consists of building connections, teaching points, small and independent work time as well as sharing our finished writing pieces.  We are working on small moments in personal narrative writing.

8. Snack & Bathroom Break  This is a time when your child may relax and have a mid-morning snack and take a bathroom break, if needed.  Students are expected to bring in their own snack. (Thank you to the parents who have been sending in classroom snacks! )  Morning work can be finished as well as any catch-up work.

9. Shared Reading  This is a time when student’s may listen to a chapter book, story book, or passage.  It is a time to model fluency, reading strategies (ie, mental images) as well as reading a book for enjoyment.

10. Recess  Hip hip horray! Let’s all go outside and play!

11. Lunch  Our lunch time is 12:20 – 12:50.  Parents are welcome to come in and enjoy lunch with their child!

12. Reading Workshop 10- 15 minutes Teacher Read Aloud & Mini- lesson 20-40minutes Guided Reading & Independent Reading. 10 MinutesClosing Meeting

13. Word Works  Students are divided into three groups with similar abilities  They will work with Mrs. K. Nassivera, Mrs. Brogan, or Miss Dzialo and Mrs. Hartman  They will be working on phonics skills using sorts, manipulating letters and chunks to make words

14. Dismissal  Agendas & homework: All homework is passed out to students & we check the agenda. Please sign each night to ensure your child’s homework is completed an any communication from school to home is viewed. If your child is struggling with his/her homework, please let us know. The agenda is a great tool!  Bus Dismissal: group 1 – 3:12 parent pick-ups – 3:25 group 2 – 3:25 group 3 – 3:35

15. Thank you for spending some time with us!