My name is Dina Spataro. This is my 13th year teaching
elementary school. I started my teaching career in New York
where I am originally from. Most of my experience has been at
the primary level. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary
Education and a Master of Science in Technology. I trained and
studied at Columbia University Teachers’ College in NYC where I
received a certificate to implement Readers’/Writers’ Workshop.
7:30-8:00-Morning Work
8:00-9:00-Math
9:00-9:15-Snack
10:00-11:15-Reader’s Workshop
11:20-12:15-Lunch/Recess
12:30-1:10-Writer’s Workshop
1:15-2:05-HAWKS (Differentiated Instruction) S.S/Science
2:15pm-Pack up/Dismissal
Our grading policy is a follows for grades K-2…..
S- Satisfactory (80%-100%)
N- Needs Improvement (70%-79%)
U- Unsatisfactory (69% and below)
Each day your child will write his/her homework
assignment in their Homework Agenda. I want the
children to be responsible for knowing what the
assignment is each night. This is also a great way for
them to practice handwriting each day. Please help me
by reminding your child to work carefully and neatly.
A great way for us to communicate is through email.
Most days I am unable to check my messages during
the school day. If there is a change in
transportation please call the office as soon as
possible and they will notify me.
On Monday, your child will receive a weekly
newsletter. The newsletter contains important
information concerning activities and events that are
taking place in the classroom and at school. The
newsletter is also posted on my webpage for your
convenience.
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Robillard (Class Moms) will
contact you if volunteers are needed. If anyone is
interested in volunteering on a consistent basis to
help students with reading activities please let us
know.
Conferences will be scheduled after the first
quarter report card is sent home. I will send out a
Sign-Up Genius through email where you may
choose a convenient date and time.
If your child is out sick he/she must return to school
with an absence note. You can also submit the note
from the Woodland Heights website. The Student
Absence Excuse Form in under Quick Links. This is
super convenient!!!!
We have snack each day at 9:00am. Please remember
to pack a healthy snack for your child. At this time I
like to read a book from lots of different series. I
want the children to be exposed to a lot of reading
choices. Try to engage in conversation with your child
about the series book we are reading.
Our class goes to the cafeteria to eat lunch from
11:20am-11:45am. On Wednesdays, second grade is
permitted to buy ice cream. I am asking for your
cooperation in allowing your child to buy ice cream on
Wednesdays only. Thanks for your support!
The children will go outside to play from 11:50am12:15pm weather permitting. Please send your child
to school appropriately dressed for the weather.
Our school district has a Pacing Guide which is district
mandated. Each subject area is outlined and each
standard is listed when it will be taught. If you would
like a copy of the Pacing Guide please send me an email.
I will get it to you as soon as possible.
Letterland is our second grade spelling program.
The spelling principle is located at the bottom of
each lesson/unit. Most weeks we will focus on List
A and Tricky Words. Five diagnostic words will be
added to the weekly test. After the 1st quarter
has ended some students will have an accelerated
list.