Welcome to Curriculum Night

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

A Day in the Life of Your Student

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.

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

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

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!

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

Recess / Lunch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Starring… Celebrity for a week Poster Pictures Art

Field Trips Downtown Rochester walk Dinosaur Hill One Room School house

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!)

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

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

Home / School Communication E-mail is by far the most efficient method Check Website Monday newsletter

Questions?