1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Creating a Culture of Thinking

2. Meet Mrs. Moore Two children, Ben (12) and Nicholas (8).
Live in Macomb Township.
Love to read, and spend time with my family.
Graduated from Oakland University
Masters Degree from Oakland University in Reading and Language Arts.
14th year teaching in Rochester Community Schools.

3. District Bond Video http://www.screencast.com/t/B96QedTj7gJ
The passage of the bond will dramatically influence the whole district and Hamlin
Specifically for us, improving the safety of the main entrance, improving parking, improving the playground, wireless, etc.

5. A Day in the Life of Your Student

6. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:05… learning starts right away!!
Lunch count / announcements
Morning meeting starts at 8:15 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information

7. Daily 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

8. Word Study 10-12 spelling words every week to match a target skill
Based on Rochester Schools second grade spelling lists as well as researched based phonics skills.
Tested on Friday

9. Healthy Snack Students may have a healthy snack
Encourage students to bring a water bottle – WATER ONLY in the classroom please!

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

11. Recess / Lunch 11:00-11:40

12. Science, Social Studies & Health
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.

13. Specials MONDAY Art 1:50-2:50 TUESDAY Music / Gym 12:40-1:40 WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY Music 9:40
Gym 1:15
Chinese 1:50
FRIDAY Library 1:50-2:50

14. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics 4 Math boxes review skills
Mini-lesson / concept overview
4 math centers
Daily homework
Unit Assessments

15. Homework Read a “just right” book each day Math “Home Link” each day
Spelling words practice (weekly)
It is important that homework be completed with assistance

16. Daily Folders Comes home every day Important school notes
Completed work
Math homework
Please return to school everyday.

17. Classroom Management Classroom economy
Students are paid for jobs and good choices
Students are debited for poor choices or missing homework
Students spend money at school store
Class can also earn tallies towards an afternoon pajama party, etc.
Hawk Hoorays

18. Your student’s birthday is a very special day
Your student’s birthday is a very special day! We would like to make it special at school by inviting them to bring a book from home for all their classmates to sign. (They will bring the book back home with them). We will sing Happy Birthday and allow your child to be our line leader and helper for their special day.
Please note that no food birthday treats will be permitted at Hamlin. If your child wishes to pass something out they may pass out a small item to classmates such as a pencil, eraser, sticker, etc...

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

20. Starring… Celebrity for a week Poster Pictures Share a book
“Show and Tell”
Students will be randomly selected for this

21. Field Trips Dinosaur Hill – October 6th @ 9:30
Downtown Rochester – April 9:30
Stoney Creek Schoolhouse – May 18th

22. Volunteers are Needed!
Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups
Afternoon volunteers needed for math rotations, and class store.
Prefer weekly or bi-weekly commitment

23. Other Items Conference times Classroom volunteers Class Name Directory
Fan Out

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

25. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
Check Website
Monthly newsletter

26. Questions?