1. Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night
Bob Hogan – 3rd Grade, Room 205
English Teacher in Japan (7 Years), Daily sub (2011/2012), Short-term 6th Grade Math sub (2012); 5th Grade Science/Social Studies LTS (2012/2013); 1st Grade LTS (8/ /2014); K-4 Intervention LTS (1/2014-6/2014); 3rd Grade Long-term Sub (8/2014-/2015)

2. Parent-Teacher Conference/Dads and Donuts Sign-up
Tentative and you may adjust if needed
Conferences flexible (Tuesday morning not available due to meetings)

3. Daily Transportation Any changes from the past, notify the office
Unscheduled early dismissal bus changes

4. Schedule Day 1 – Gym (sneakers) Day 2 – Art Day 3 – Music (recorders)
Daily:
Writing
Whole Group Reading/L.A.
Recess
Math (part 1)
Lunch
Math (part 2)
Science/Social Studies
Small or Whole Group Reading
Special
Specials:
Day 1 – Gym (sneakers)
Day 2 – Art
Day 3 – Music (recorders)
Day 4 – Explore
Day 5 – Library (books)
Day 6 – Computer

5. Math enVision Math 2.0 (Pearson)
3 part lessons: Solve & Share, Visual Learning (Content, Guided Practice, Independent Practice), Centers
Assessments at the end of each topic
Homework every day, usually not weekends (1 page – 2 sides)
ST Math (Not required at home, but students will have access)
Yellow folder

6. Math Facts
Teacher Website
Extra Worksheets if needed

7. The Big Reading Transition…
Learn to read Read to learn

8. Reading Journeys – Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt
Comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, grammar, and spelling
Tests after each story (Comprehension and Vocab sections; Occasional Cold Reads)
Bring books home to reread story and vocab (Study Guides available)
Whole group and small group instruction
Rocking Reading Folder (Calendar)

9. Language Arts Part of reading series
Spelling, writing, phonics, and grammar
Reader’s Notebook Pack due on test days (pages that need to be done will be circled)
Spelling test for each story (Pre-test on first day of story) – Spelling/Vocab Journal
Blue Folder

10. Science Science Fusion – Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt
Online leveled readers, lessons, and activities
Graded on report card in 3rd and 4th quarters
Tests at end of each unit
Green Folder (Text packets, journals)
Study guides and flash cards completed together in class

11. Social Studies Harcourt Same grading as Science
Tests at end of each chapter
Communities; Map skills (directions, locations, etc.); Geography; Resources; Regions; Climate and weather; Effects of location on people; How history affects communities; Ancient civilizations, Cultures of the world, etc.
Green folder (Journal, Workbook pages, Flash cards)
Study guides and flash cards completed together in class

12. Homework Weekly Newsletter
Math every night except Fridays (Time given in class); Neat and on time
Read for 15 minutes a night (Minutes on calendar – Book It! and Phanatic for Reading)
Spelling and Vocab Journal: ABC Order, Sentences with words in context
Habitual missed assignments or signed forms results in loss of recess
Homework is for practice, not for struggling; circle frustrating items to indicate

13. Assignment Book/Homework Folder
All assignments written in assignment book; please sign bottom
Homework and papers to be signed
Notes on behavior
Go home every night
Must have in school every day (Filling them in is part of morning routine)

14. Teacher Website
Resources for Language Arts skills, Math skills (“Websites”)
Spelling and Vocab lists
Weekly Newsletters (“Homework”)
Kahoot! Ghost Mode

15. Snacks/Drinks Snack break every day Nutritious, quick, easy, not messy
Students may not share due to food allergies and medical issues
Water bottles encouraged; water only please; bring home every day

16. Japanese Enrichment, not replacement of daily subjects
Motivated? Let me know!

17. Communication Newsletters – First day of school week (teacher website)
Questions, concerns, comments, feedback, etc. - Do not hesitate to contact me. I am always open to ideas and concerns. –
School Phone – (610)
Cell – (484)

18. Behavior/Discipline Behavior Chart Goal Setting/Self-Monitoring
1 Foul Out – Discuss during recess and make a plan
2 Foul Outs – Discuss, make a plan, call home
3 Foul Outs – Meet with principal

19. Arigatou!!! Thank You!!!
It was a pleasure meeting you all and it is an honor to be working for you and your children.