1. As sugar and flour come together to make
A wonderful cookie creation that you bake,
Parents and teachers join as one
To create an educated daughter or son.
It takes lots of love, caring, and understanding,
But an individual will emerge who is special notwithstanding.
We will work together to help each child bloom,
So they can grow and prosper in this room.
So I share this little confection with you as I say,
I am committed to helping your child grow each and every day.
Yes, the road is long, but the journey has begun,
As we strive to educate your daughter or your son.

2. Welcome to Curriculum Night

3. Meet Ms. Payne
Graduated from Oakland University with my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood.
Taught fourth grade last year at Hamlin
27th year teaching in RCS…26th at Hamlin
Enjoys music, reading, traveling, and being with friends and family

4. A Day in the Life of Your Student

5. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:09… learning starts right away!!
Lunch count / announcements
Morning meeting starts at 8:30 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information

6. Reading Workshop
Starts with a short mini-lesson to demonstrate a strategy
Students read “just right” books
Independent conferences and/or small strategy groups
Concluded with a share or review of the skill that was taught

7. Literacy Centers Guided reading with teacher Handwriting / seatwork
Listening center
Wall words center
Computer center
Writing center
Science / Social Studies reinforcement

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

9. Recess / Lunch

10. Science, Social Studies & Health
New Battle Creek Science units
Healthy Living
Social Studies Our Community
Eye Dissection

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

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

13. Homework Homework Note
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

14. Homework Folders Comes home every day Newsletter
Important school notes
Completed morning work
Center work
Please return to school every day
Reading Log
Homework
Folder
Return each dayFolde day

15. Birthday Treats
Any time!
Individual portions
Napkins

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

17. Field Trips Dinosaur Hill – May 15 or 16
Van Hoosen (Downtown Rochester)
Theater Experience

18. Volunteers are Needed!
Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups
Volunteers are needed during literacy centers and math centers

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

20. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
I check for forms and notes in all every day

21. Questions?