As sugar and flour come together to make A wonderful cookie creation that you bake, Parents and teachers join as one To create an educated daughter or son. It takes lots of love, caring, and understanding, But an individual will emerge who is special notwithstanding. We will work together to help each child bloom, So they can grow and prosper in this room. So I share this little confection with you as I say, I am committed to helping your child grow each and every day. Yes, the road is long, but the journey has begun, As we strive to educate your daughter or your son.

Welcome to Curriculum Night

Meet Ms. Payne Graduated from Oakland University with my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood. Taught fourth grade last year at Hamlin 27th year teaching in RCS…26th at Hamlin Enjoys music, reading, traveling, and being with friends and family

A Day in the Life of Your Student

Morning Routine / Morning Meeting Bell rings at 8:09… learning starts right away!! Lunch count / announcements Morning meeting starts at 8:30 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information

Reading Workshop Starts with a short mini-lesson to demonstrate a strategy Students read “just right” books Independent conferences and/or small strategy groups Concluded with a share or review of the skill that was taught

Literacy Centers Guided reading with teacher Handwriting / seatwork Listening center Wall words center Computer center Writing center Science / Social Studies reinforcement

Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics Math boxes review skills Mini-lesson / concept overview 4 math centers “Home Links” sent home daily for homework

Recess / Lunch

Science, Social Studies & Health New Battle Creek Science units Healthy Living Social Studies- Our Community Eye Dissection

MONDAY Music 12:40-1:10 Gym 1:10-1:40 Specials MONDAY Music 12:40-1:10 Gym 1:10-1:40 TUESDAY Music  12:40-1:10 WEDNESDAY Art  12:40-1:40 THURSDAY Library  12:40-1:40 FRIDAY Gym  1:15-1:45

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

Homework Homework Note Read a “just right” book each day, initial reading log Math “Home Link” each day Spelling words / phonics practice (weekly) It is important that homework be completed with assistance

Homework Folders Comes home every day Newsletter Important school notes Completed morning work Center work Please return to school every day Reading Log Homework Folder Return each dayFolde day

Birthday Treats Any time! Individual portions Napkins

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

Field Trips Dinosaur Hill – May 15 or 16 Van Hoosen (Downtown Rochester) Theater Experience

Volunteers are Needed! Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups Volunteers are needed during literacy centers and math centers

Other Items Conference times Fan out Room parent(s) Math reference books

Home / School Communication E-mail is by far the most efficient method I check for forms and notes in all every day

Questions?