1. Welcome to Mrs. Mullet’s Curriculum Night!
Please write a note to your child on the stationary provided and leave it on their desk for a nice morning surprise!
Read the attendance policy and sign the sheet and leave on desk

2. All About Me Introduction and background Philosophy of teaching
Positive reinforcement
High Expectations
Reading is the CORE of
Eductaion
Community/Teamwork

3. Specialist Schedule All times are at 9:30
Monday: Library (remember books)
Tuesday and Thursday: P.E. (Wear the right clothes and shoes)
Wednesday and Friday: Music

4. Common Core
Our state, along with over 40 states in the US, have adopted the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
These standards ensure that ALL students learn the same core skills, content, and processes in each grade
To align with CCSS, Issaquah School District has been updating and making slight changes to curriculum presently adopted.

5. Literacy A balanced program of: Skill instruction Guided Reading
Shared Reading
Independent Reading
Read Aloud
Home Reading/Reading Log
Book Bags

6. Literacy, Continued
Lucy Calkins Curriculum and Writer’s Workshop (Genres covered: Narrative, Informational/Explanatory, Opinion, and Poetry)
Writing prompts
Journals
Letter writing
Sharing and Oral Presentations

7. Book Bags **First Check out: Thursday, October 6th What are they?
Themed literacy bags for continued reading support on the weekends with activities the whole family can enjoy!
Why?
We received a grant from the Issaquah Schools Foundation in 2010.
-- When?
Available for check out each Thursday and returned on Tuesday
-- Who?
All students are invited to participate but need to have a parent signature by September, 30th.
**First Check out: Thursday, October 6th

8. Eureka Math: A Story of Units
A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math
Developed specifically to meet the math standards adopted by our state
Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence
Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding
This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas

9. Eureka Math: A Story of Units
How Parents Can Help
Understand that students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future – focused math skills and real-world, challenging problems
Read the Parent Roadmap for your child’s grade level
At the beginning of each module, read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home
Recognize that Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students

10. Science and Health Units of Study: Inquiry, Systems, and Application
Changes in Ecosystems (with an emphasis on Wetlands)
Body Systems
Germs and Nutrition
The Sun’s Apparent Daily Motion (Shadows)
Force and Motion

11. Social Studies Communities Story Path Career Speakers Map and Globe
Skills
Scholastic News Magazine
Junior Achievement

12. Field Trips and Special Activities
Wetlands Walk- October 14th
The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Carco Theater): Jan. 26th at 1:00 PM
2nd Grade Music Performance: March 3 & 6:30
Science lessons by Science To Go:
Changes in Ecosystems
Force & Motion
Rick Hartman “Force and Motion”- May 17th from 9:30-11 AM (THANK YOU PTA)

13. Homework Policy Weekly homework will include:
Sharing (once every week)
Un-Homework choices:
Eureka Math worksheets, 2 days a week
Reading 15 minutes, 5 out of 7 days
Whole-child activities
Family involvement
Exercise activities

14. Behavior Policy
Basic Student Responsibilities & Class Rules (See Parent Survival Handbook)
Class Dojo and Brag Tags to reward positive classroom behavior
Soaring Eagle – Grade Level Goal
Parent Communication
Maple Hills Student/Parent Handbook (Please return signature page ASAP!)

15. Assessments and Grading
Math Module Tests
Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment (September and March)
Writing Post-unit Prompts
ITBS Testing (1/18-2/3)
CogAT testing
(March 7th-16th)
Portfolios: Classroom work will be kept here for the year
Grading
Standards-based:
1, 2, 3, or 4 for academics
Social skills:
Consistently
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Behavior Progress Report: Trimester 1 only
Report cards sent home 3 times a year:
Nov. 30th, March 16th, Last day

16. STUDENT-LED Conferences: December 7th & 8th
You must sign up for conferences ONLINE
The conferences will run from 8-3:30 each day, with a daily lunch break.
Your child IS invited to conferences this year!
The students will be presenting their portfolios to you, sharing their learning with pride!

17. Guidelines for a FOUR… What Exceptional IS NOT
Being fast, neat, or just accelerated
Just getting all the right answers
Persevering, staying on task, or following directions

18. Guidelines for a FOUR… What Exceptional IS
Consistently performing beyond expectations
Seeking opportunity to go further
Demonstrating depth of thought and application
Connecting knowledge or skill to another area
Applying knowledge for a new purpose
Analyzing concepts
Showing multiple applications and/or perspectives
Teaching others

19. Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering around the school:
Reading Coaches
Library check out
Misc. Events and Activities through PTA
Volunteers in the Classroom:
Celebrations and events
In class volunteers
Junior Achievement (March/April)
Please indicate whether you would be willing to share your with our Room Parent

20. Miscellaneous New Attendance Policy – sign and leave the sheet
Blog updated at least once a week
Website
Purple Folders need to be at school daily
Snacks-Please send a clean and healthy snack daily
Birthday Policy - No treats please
Lunch money- in an envelope with full name and lunch number
FERPA/Picture information: Cannot post student pictures from school functions on social media
Change of afternoon transportation: Contact office DIRECTLY, please!

21. Questions???