1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Pride in Excellence

2. Meet Mrs. Moore Two children, Ben (15) and Nicholas (11).
Live in Macomb Township.
Love to read, and spend time with my family.
Graduated from Oakland University
Masters Degree from Oakland University in Reading and Language Arts.
17th year teaching in Rochester Community Schools.

4. A Day in the Life of Your Student

5. Morning Routine / Morning Meeting
Bell rings at 8:05… learning starts right away!!
Lunch count / announcements
Morning meeting starts at 8:25 to build teamwork and review behavior and curricular information

6. Daily Reading Starts at 8:30!
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

7. Word Study 10-12 spelling words every week to match a target skill
Based on Rochester Schools second grade spelling lists as well as researched based phonics skills.
Tested on Friday

8. Raz Kids
Online Reading Practice
Use daily at school
May use at home

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

10. Recess / Lunch 10:50-11:30

11. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics 4 Math boxes review skills
Mini-lesson / concept overview
4 math centers
Unit Assessments
Accessible online to families – Coming Soon!

12. Science, Social Studies & Health
Battle Creek Science units
Michigan Model for Health units
Social Studies Our Community

13. Healthy Snack Students may have a healthy snack
Encourage students to bring a water bottle – WATER ONLY in the classroom please!

14. FRIDAY No Specials today
MONDAY Music 12:05-12:35
Art 1:50-2:50
TUESDAY Chinese 10:15-10:45
Library 1:50-2:50
WEDNESDAY
Music / Gym 1:50-2:50
THURSDAY Gym 1:50-2:20
FRIDAY No Specials today

15. Homework Read a “just right” book each day – 20 minutes of reading
Spelling words practice (weekly)
Raz Kids Online
Everyday Math Online

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

18. Classroom Management Classroom economy
Students are paid for jobs and good choices
Students are debited for poor choices or missing homework
Students spend money at school store
Class can also earn tallies towards an afternoon pajama party, etc.
Hawk Hoorays

19. Your student’s birthday is a very special day
Your student’s birthday is a very special day! We would like to make it special at school by inviting them to bring a book from home for all their classmates to sign. (They will bring the book back home with them). We will sing Happy Birthday and allow your child to be our line leader and helper for their special day.
Please note that no food birthday treats will be permitted at Hamlin. If your child wishes to pass something out they may pass out a small item to classmates such as a pencil, eraser, sticker, etc...

20. Assessment
Trimester report cards
Sign up for Conferences in the back

21. Starring… Celebrity for a week Poster Pictures Share a book
“Show and Tell”
Students will be randomly selected for this

22. Field Trips Dinosaur Hill – September 27th
Downtown Rochester – May 23rd or May 28th
Theater Performance - TBD

23. Volunteers are Needed!
Volunteers help maximize efficiency and allow me to work with students in small groups
Afternoon volunteers needed for math rotations, and class store.
Prefer weekly or bi-weekly commitment
Beginning in October

24. Classroom Celebrations!
Halloween
Winter Centerpiece Making
Valentines
End of Year Grade Level Picnic

25. Other Items
Conference times
Classroom volunteers
Class Name Directory

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

27. Home / School Communication
is by far the most efficient method
Check Website
Monthly newsletter

28. Scholastic Book Club Order Online Earn Points For Classroom Library
Earn Free Books For Classroom Library
Class Code: HJL86

29. Questions?