1. Welcome to Mrs. Henry’s Curriculum Night!

2. You learn to write better by reading
You learn to write better by reading. You learn to read better by writing. Reading and writing work together to improve your ability to think.

3. Reader’s Workshop Genre Studies on Historical Fiction and Biography
Author Study on Patricia Polacco
Science/Social Studies Units
Lots of daily reading time.
Focus on critical thinking and thoughtful responses.
Students need to be reading at home. Homework will include 30 minutes of reading, 4 nights per week.

4. WRITER’S WORKSHOP
Genre studies on Historical Narrative, Informational Feature Article, and Opinion Essay
Authentic use of the Writing Process
Use of technology
Research
Lots of writing will take place in all subject areas!!
Big focus on being specific and detailed.

5. Grammar & Word Study Figurative Language
Prefixes, suffixes & root words
Verb Tenses
Identifying synonyms, homophones,
antonyms, etc….
Vocabulary
Handwriting: Cursive

6. Fractions
Place Value and Base 10
2-digit multiplication
Long division (3-4 digits by one digit)
Measurement/conversions
Measuring and drawing angles
Problem solving
Very important to build speed and fluency in multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction facts, reflexmath.com is a great resource for practice.

7. Physical Science
Life Science
Earth & Space Science
Engineering and Technology
Scientific Method and Scientific inquiry
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

8. Social Studies Regions and land of Missouri State government
Exploration/settlement of Missouri
Westward expansion of U.S.
Missouri’s role in the Civil War
Contributions of Thomas Jefferson
Economics
Jefferson City trip-May

9. Homework Read 30 minutes 4 times a week Math fact practice
Weekly homework packet goes home on Mondays and due the next Monday
Unfinished work
Factors into overall reading & math grades
Planners signed nightly
Weekly Behavior Charts

10. Planners Planners filled out daily Parent signature each night
Help keep students organized and is a tool they will use throughout the rest of their school career.
Students receive a sticker
and BEST sticker each day
for signed planners.

11. Teacher Webpage https://www.bssd.net/Domain/2763 Class Handbook
Newsletters: Henry Happenings
Grading & Homework Policies

12. Technology All students have an Office 365 account.
Online version of Microsoft Office.
Gives them access to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc..
Allows them to share documents with me.
They can work at home and at school!!
VSE Symbaloo gives them quick easy route to all sites used at school or needed for homework.
Link to VSE Symbaloo can be found on my webpage under Student Technology Links.
Password page will be coming home soon.

13. Field Trips
Arts Partners Field Trip to Coterie Children’s Theatre – March
Jefferson City Capitol Tour – May
Must have turned in volunteer packet. Background check must be complete. If you want to know if you have been approved, contact the office.

14. Scholastic Book Orders
Sent home monthly
Books purchased earn bonus points for the classroom library.
Great opportunity to earn free books for our classroom library.
Online ordering earns our classroom free books.

15. We do not celebrate birthdays with food treats
We do not celebrate birthdays with food treats. If you choose, you may send in non-food treats such as pencils, erasers, sticker….
I recognize birthdays in class with a pencil, sticker and message!

16. PTA www.voyspearspta.com
Please remember to join PTA! They do many amazing things for our students!
Our goal is to get 100% membership for our classroom!
“Like” us on Facebook at Voy Spears Elementary PTA: learn about upcoming events and information.
Only $8.00 to join and it goes directly towards benefiting your child.
PTA FUNDRAISER/APEX Fun Run October

17. WHAT DOES YOUR SUPPORT FOR PTA DO?
Field trips for every grade
Teaching tools / supplies / aides not covered by school budget
Enrichment activities such as
Grandparents Day
Bingo for Books
Mornings with Mom, Donuts with Dad
Trunk or Treat
Field Day
Carnival and MORE!
Visit our Website
WHY JOIN THE PTA?
Membership is just $8 per child.
Our goal is for every student to be represented!
PTA’s budget for the year determined by membership and one fundraiser (APEX fun run in October).
The more members, the more support we can offer!
Variety of participation / volunteer options to fit any schedule!
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the school library. Not mandatory, but new ideas and voices are always welcome!
A Sign Up Genius link is sent out for volunteer opportunities. Link is also available at .

18. CONTACTING ME Email- hhenry@bssd.net
Phone- 10:10-11:00, or after school
In case of emergency call the office
Dismissal change- call the office, send note or (unless after noon)
Planner
Note

19. ANY QUESTIONS?