2. Welcome to Curriculum Night

3. Meet Mrs. Moore Two children, Ben (8) and Nicholas (4).
Live in Macomb Township.
Love to read, and have time with my family.
Graduated from Oakland University
Masters Degree from Oakland University in Reading and Language Arts.
Teaching in Rochester Schools for 9 years.

4. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:09… learning starts right away!!
Lunch count / announcements
Morning meeting starts at 8:25 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information

5. Daily Reading
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

6. Word Study
10 spelling words every two weeks, 6 core words and 4 phonics words supporting a target skill
Phonics study supporting weekly words

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

8. Math Reference Book Everyday Mathematics At home reference book
Sign up to check out a book for the school year

9. Recess / Lunch

10. Science, Social Studies & Health
New 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.

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

12. Healthy Snack Students may have a healthy snack
Encourage students to bring a water bottle

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

14. Homework 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

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

16. Classroom Management
Class can earn marbles for whole class celebration
Students will be recognized for good effort with Hawk Horrays!
Marbles on desks for reminders

17. Birthday Treats
24-hour notice
Individual portions
Napkins

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

19. Starring… Celebrity for a week Poster Pictures Share a book
“Show and Tell”

20. Field Trips Van Hoosen (Downtown Rochester) – October
Dinosaur Hill - May
Theater Experience - TBA

21. Volunteers are Needed!
Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups
Volunteers are needed during math centers
Prefer weekly or bi-weekly commitment
Class store (donations welcome!)

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

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

24. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
Check Website
Monday newsletter

25. Questions?