1. Ms. Hamilton’s Class

3. Procedures Attendance Birthdays
Attendance is taken daily at 9:10. If your child arrives after that, a late pass must be obtained at the office when he or she is signed in. Excuse notes are required for tardiness as well as absences.
Birthdays
No Food Policy
21 Students in Class
Decorate desk/ special chair/ sing/ class helper.
Notes
Place in blue Maureen M. Welch Folder. or a phone call works best.
Absent Notes can be sent in an and sent to Amy Shimborski (office)
Vacation
Work will be completed upon your return. If requested, a journal will be sent with the student. They will share their adventure when they return.

4. Procedures Mystery Reader Snack/ Lunch
- Pack “ONE” healthy snack each day and two drinks.
- Sept. Menu came home!
- Buying Lunch- ID CODES
Mystery Reader
The Mystery Reader sign up is on my Sign Up Genius. Will be ed to you later tonight!
What to bring:
2 picture books
3 Clues about yourself
* Highly Encouraged : )
Star of the Week
Starting the 25th there will be a Student Star each week. You will get a detailed letter and a small poster to decorate a few days prior. The routine is:
Monday- Poster Share
Tuesday- Pictures
Wednesday- Favorite Book Thursday- Show & Tell
Friday- Fame Day
Dismissal
Notes for Changes
Must call office if change is after 12:00
Bus Passes required for different bus.

5. Procedures Test’s Please sign and return all Math and Spelling tests.
No need to sign and return Spelling Pre-tests.

6. Report Cards Do not get them the first marking period.
Can be accessed through HAC.
Printed copy with be sent home at the end of the year.
4. Happy to set up a conference to discuss report cards.
5. Report Card Brochure on MMW Website

7. ** Should take about 10 minutes a night.**
Homework
** Should take about 10 minutes a night.**
Helps establish routine. Students will need guidance. Emphasize good work habits.
Math & Reading Every Night
Math books stay at home. Tear out assigned pages to return back to school
Students will write their assignments in homework book. Please initial HW Book every night.
Nightly Reading is encouraged!
**Math Reteaching Packets – Optional
** Please read every night.
HOMEWORK IS NEVER WORTH TEARS!

8. Students Arrive, Morning Work, Lunch Count, Attendance
Time
Activity
8:50
Students Arrive, Morning Work, Lunch Count, Attendance
9:20
Morning Meeting
9:45
ELA / Writing
10:30
Snack
10:40
Language Arts
11:40
Recess
12:10
Lunch
12:40
Read Aloud/ Copy Homework/ SSR
1:05
Math
2:00
Special
2:45
3:00
Science/Social Students
3:30
Pack Up & Closing Meeting

9. Specials Monday- Library Mrs. Ventresca Tuesday- Computer
2:00-2:40 p.m.
Monday- Library Mrs. Ventresca
Tuesday- Computer
Wednesday- Music Ms. Benedict
Thursday- PE Mr. Weaver
Friday- Art Mrs. Cole

10. Reading, English & Language Arts
RELA
Reading, English & Language Arts
Goals
Become competent readers, writers and thinkers.
Read independently.
Listen and speak competently, critically and creatively.
Research effectively (4th marking period).
Journeys
30 Topics
Thematic Hard Cover Books Stay at School
Whole Group Guided Reading
Model Fluency & Comprehension
Small Group Guided Reading
Decodable & Leveled Readers
Differentiated Literacy Centers
Sight Words * Words To Know Folder
Spelling Words *Work on in class!
Formal Tests & HW will begin in January
Think Central -Letter & Log in
Will be given at Nov. Conferences T

11. Goal: Take risks as writers and begin to write fluently.
Curriculum- Writing
Domains of Writing
1. Focus
2. Content
3. Organization
4. Style
5. Conventions (grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling)
Goal: Take risks as writers and begin to write fluently.
Handwriting
Focus on:
- appropriate letter formation (top to bottom)
- spacing between words
- appropriate letter sizes (attic, living room and basement)
- correct use of uppercase and lowercase letters.
At home, you can reinforce correct spelling in writing. Help your child to stretch words and hear as many sounds as possible.

12. Curriculum- Math Topics: PLEASE – Practice math facts! FIRST IN MATH!
Numbers to 12
Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Understanding Addition
Understanding Subtraction
Five and Ten Relationships
Addition Facts to 12
Subtraction Facts to 12
Geometry
Patters
Counting and Number Patterns to 100
Tens and Ones
Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100
Counting Money
Measurement
Time
Addition Facts to 18
Subtraction Facts to 18
Data and Graphs
Fractional Parts
Adding and Subtracting with Tens and Ones
PLEASE – Practice math facts!
FIRST IN MATH!
Pearson Log in - Nov. Conferences

13. *1 Day of the week will contain Differentiated Guided Math Centers
Curriculum- Math
Typical Routine :
Warm-Up/Review
Instruction
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Enrichment/Intervention
Follow Up Math Game
*1 Day of the week will contain Differentiated Guided Math Centers

14. Inquiry Based Approach and discovery learning
Curriculum- Science
Air and Weather
Organisms
Balance and Motion
Earth and Looking at the Sky
Inquiry Based Approach and discovery learning

15. Curriculum- Social Studies
About My World
Going to school
Good citizens
The world around us
All about people
Looking Back
Jobs people do
Seasons & Holidays

16. Responsive Classroom Positive Reinforcement: Communication:
C.A.R.E.S coins/ class bucket/ slip
Morning Meeting
Teacher’s helper, news for the day, special classes, school events, interactive question/activity.
Class Jobs
Helps develop classroom responsibility and routine.
Class Community Activities
Class Clip Chart
Communication:
* s/phone call
Homework Book - Color Yellow or Red
Chill Out Chair
* Apology in Action

17. Sign Ups! Mystery Reader 2. Volunteers 3.Conference Time * flexible*
Sign Up Genius
2. Volunteers
Literacy Centers & Computer Lab
3.Conference Time * flexible*
Sign Up coming around! Write down your date & time
I will a reminder of conference date and time

18. We are going to have a FABULOUS year!
Write your child a note!
It is the last page of your packet
You can leave it right on their desk : )

19. We are in need of 1 more HR parent!
P.T.O
JoAnn Rakowski
Merri Teitelman
Kristen Milewski
Homeroom Parents:
Lauren Canning
We are in need of 1 more HR parent!

20. P.T.O Collect contributions ($15) per student for classroom parties.
Save Around Coupon books (leave books on desk if not interested)
- If you want to purchase them, you can take them home
- The cost is $25. The envelopes go in the blue PTO box in the office or can get turned into the teacher.
Please update their information in MySchool Anywhere.
Four Classroom Parties
Halloween, Winter Holiday, Valentine's Day and End of the Year Party
Food will be provided for parties by PTO
Need Two Additional Parent Volunteers for each party!
Sign Up Genius – sent out 2 weeks prior to party for 2 volunteer sign ups.
Different parents sign up each time
You will need your clearances sent to CR Offices!