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

6. Reading Journeys Program
2 main categories on report card: Reading and Language Arts
Reading: Comprehension and Vocabulary
Language Arts: Phonics, Grammar, and Spelling
Study Guides for tests – As needed or requested
Blue Folders: Spelling and Vocab lists; Reading/L.A. homework; Spelling Journal; Other relevant classwork
Reader’s Notebook packets due on day of test (Pages that need to be completed will be circled)
Websites: Think Central; Teacher Website (“Kahoot Ghost Mode”, “Reading and Language Arts”, “Spelling and Vocab Words”, “Websites”)
Leisure Reading Folder (calendar and reading log)
Blue folder

7. Math Pearson envision Nightly homework, including fact pages
Test at the end of each topic
Fact tests
Websites: ST Math, Xtra Math, Sumdog, Teacher Website; Pearson Website
Yellow folder

8. Science
Science Fusion (Text packets given to students and kept in Green Folder)
Study guides/flash cards completed in class (Knowledge of vocab is key)
Test at end of each unit (Grades are only on report card in 3rd and 4th quarters)
Websites: Think Central; Teacher Website (“Science”)
Green Folder (Text packets, flash cards, etc.)

9. Social Studies Harcourt
Study guides/flash cards completed in class (Knowledge of vocab is key)
Test at end of each unit (Grades are only on report card in 3rd and 4th quarters)
Websites: Teacher Website (“Social Studies”)
Green Folder (Notes, flash cards, etc.)

10. Homework Homework Folder (maroon) and Blue Folder
Weekly Newsletter given on first day of every week (Also posted on teacher website under “Homework”)
Should not exceed 30 minutes per night. Contact me if homework is too time-consuming.
Nearly every night except Fridays (Time given in class); Neat and on time
Homework is for practice, not for struggling; circle frustrating items to indicate
Assignments may vary from student to student

11. Assignment Book Filled in by students every morning and checked by me
Please initial or sign daily
Notes on behavior
Go home every night
Must have in school every day (Filling them in is part of morning routine)

12. Tests In “Return to School” side of homework folder.
Please sign and return all graded assignments. Will be returned at the end of each quarter.

13. Behavior/Discipline Behavior Chart (Nothing But Net, Brick, Foul Out)
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

14. Rewards Bucket Filler Tickets
Reading Log – Once filled, students can select a prize
Xtra Math – When students complete a section, they receive lunch in the classroom with a friend
Ball Net – Whole class reward
Japanese name tags

15. Snacks/Drinks/Sweatshirts/Birthdays
**Absolutely no nuts (especially peanuts) or coconuts
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
Keep extra sweater or sweatshirt in backpack
Students may bring in a birthday treat. No need to notify me. Just send in with student or drop off in office.

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

17. Absences/Appointments/Transportation Changes
If possible, call office by 9:00 am for absences
For early pick up, send in a note or Mrs. Levengood and me to ensure proper notification
In the case of a sudden transportation change in the middle of the day, please call the main office directly to ensure that the information is relayed in a timely manner.

18. 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)

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