Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night

1. Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night Bob Hogan – 3rd Grade LTS 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 (8/2013-1/2014); K-4 Intervention LTS (1/2014-6/2014)

2. Parent-Teacher Conference/Dads and Donuts Sign-up • Tentative and you may adjust if needed • Conferences flexible

3. Schedule

4. Math • Saxon Math Program • Assessments every 5 days (10) • Homework every day, usually not weekends • Emphasis on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • 5 Minute Challenge*

5. Reading • Journeys – Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt • Anthology, Leveled readers, phonics, grammar, and spelling • Weekly tests after each story • 6 themes, 5 stories each theme • Theme test after 5th story • Whole group and small group instruction • Reading Log* (Take home folder)

6. Language Arts • Part of reading series • Spelling, writing, phonics, and grammar • Spelling test for each story (Pre-test on first day of story)

7. Science • Science Fusion – Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt • Online leveled readers, lessons, and activities • Graded on report card in 3rd and 4th quarters • Tests at end of each chapter • Study guides completed together in class

8. Social Studies • Scott-Foresman • Same grading as Science • Tests at end of each chapter • Study guides completed together in class

9. Homework • Math every night except test days; front completed in class • Neat and on time • Please sign assignment book • Habitual missed assignments or signed forms results in loss of Hog-Yen or recess • Homework is for practice, not for struggling; circle frustrating items to indicate

10. Assignment Book/Homework Folder • All assignments written in assignment book; please sign bottom • Homework and papers to be signed placed in Return Side (Left – Leave at Home; Right – Return) • Notes on behavior (green, yellow, red face); No news=Good news • Go home every night, except weekends when no homework • Must have in school every day

11. Hog-Yen • 100 for every 10 books signed for on Book Log • 100 for 5 Minute Challenge (50, 100, 150, etc.) • Personal reward or class reward

12. Social Contract • Values and rules brainstormed and agreed upon by students (with guidance, of course) • Value: “We want a safe classroom.” • Rule: “We will keep our hands and feet to ourselves and remember we are inside.” • Democratic approach • Copy will go home; feedback welcome

13. Snacks/Drinks • Snack break every day • Nutritious, quick, and easy • Students may not share due to food allergies and medical issues • Water bottles encouraged; water only please; bring home every day

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

15. Communication • Newsletters • Questions, concerns, comments, feedback, etc. - Do not hesitate to contact me. I am always willing to listen. • Email – robhog@bhasd.org • School Phone – (610)682-5171 • Cell – (484)772-5573

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