Welcome to Curriculum Night Creating a Culture of Thinking

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.

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.

A Day in the Life of Your Student

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

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

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

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

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

Recess / Lunch 11:00-11:40

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

Field Trips Dinosaur Hill – October 6th @ 9:30 Downtown Rochester – April 27th @ 9:30 Stoney Creek Schoolhouse – May 18th

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

Other Items Conference times Classroom volunteers Class Name Directory Fan Out

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

Home / School Communication E-mail is by far the most efficient method mmoore@rochester.k12.mi.us Check Website www.rochester.k12.mi.us Monthly newsletter

Questions?