1. Countdown Grab a syllabus from Ms. M. on your way in!
One per child please.
Have a seat in any desk that looks comfortable.
Yes, I realize they’re all uncomfortable. 

2. Any Questions??
Feel free to jot any questions or comments down on a sticky and place them on the parking lot!
Please include contact information, so I can get in touch with you if it’s needed!

3. Ms. Mourdock’s AC Reading Class!
Welcome Parents!
Ms. Mourdock’s AC
Reading Class!

4. A little about me… McCleskey Middle School and Gifted Endorsement
HTMS Student
Kennesaw State University
2010
HTMS 2014!

5. Ms. Yura Kim Graduate from Walton HS Current senior at KSU
Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education
reading and language arts.
Student teaching at HTMS fall 2015

6. Be present and ready to learn.
Expectations
Be present and ready to learn.
Have a positive attitude to achieve your goals.
Use respectful language and tones.
Always put forth your best effort.
Follow teacher directions.

7. One more expectation…
READING!!!! 
I have challenged our students to read 150 minutes each week during the year.

8. How will my student be graded?
Summative (Essays/Projects/Tests)
35%
Tests, essays, projects
Formative (Quizzes/CW)
Reading Comprehension, Skill check,
Vocabulary
25%
Homework 5%
Primarily completion

9. How can YOU help your child prepare?
Table talks
Weekly (ish) table talk discussion prompts e- mailed out.
Encourage their reading habits and discussions
Be aware of help sessions
Reading and LA: Thursdays

10. Keeping In Touch Agenda for homework Blog for daily assignments
Reading and Writing with Huskies
Synergy for grades
me with any concerns

11. Any Questions??
Feel free to jot any questions or comments down on a sticky and place them on the parking lot!
Please include contact information, so I can get in touch with you if it’s needed!

12. If you wish to donate… I’m blown away by the generosity of my parents.
Take a sticky off the back sign!
All donations are greatly appreciated and used by the students (unless it’s chocolate)