Welcome to Open House!

1. Welcome to Open House!

2. Reading • Our Reading block is 45 minutes each day. • Novel studies used for reading activities and skill development. • We will encourage the students to use reading clues and text structure while they are reading.

3. Language Arts • We are continuing Writer’s Workshop this year. The students will be required to write for at least 45 uninterrupted minutes. • Book-It will be assigned every month. We will complete October’s project together. • Students will be required to read for at least 20 minutes. They will fill in a calendar for their reading. Please sign the calendar before your child hands it in to me.

4. Spelling • Lists formed primarily from the Scott Foresman reading series. • Please go to my website hamburgschools.org to view our spelling lists. • Homework for spelling is: • Monday – 3 times each • Tuesday – 2 workbook pages • Wednesday – spelling activity • Thursday – study • Friday – corrections five times each

5. NYS Tests • English Language Arts test – April 14th - April 16th(Make-up April 17th – April 21st) • There are three days of testing. • Day 1 Reading • Day 2 Reading/Writing • Day 3 Reading/Writing

6. Math • Math is taught for 60 minutes each day. That includes writing notes, hands-on activities and practicing the skill for the day. • The last 10 minutes of the class is used for starting on homework and individual questions/help. • Your child must know their math facts. This will help them be more successful • with their homework.

7. Math • Problem solving very important! During our math lesson, we solve at least 1 word problem each day. • Homework everyday except Friday. • Tests must be signed by parent (PS) and corrected. • C+R = correct and return • You will see this on homework. Your child must correct and return the paper the next day.

8. NYS Testing • Math test – April 22nd – April 24th(Make-up dates: April 27th – 29th) • Three days of testing • Day 1 - Multiple Choice • Day 2 – Word Problems • Day 3 – Word Problems

9. Science • Hands-on experiments • Students will work in small groups. • The notebook/folder is a source of material to study • Topics covered will include: Land & Water, Electrical Circuits, Crayfish, Plant Growth and Development

10. NYS Testing Science test • Performance test –May 20th – May 29th(It’s only one day!) • Written portion– June 1st(Make up June 2nd – June 3rd )

11. Social Studies • We will study New York State this year. • I will be asking students to bring in pictures of the different places we are studying. If your child would like share his/her pictures, please put them in an envelope labeled with his/her name.

12. Responsibility • Planners • Please check them daily. • They help you stay informed. • I check them each day to make sure they are correct. • Mrs. Brand’s Homework Bunch

13. Communication • Please use my website on there you will find: Spelling words, and helpful links. • If you would prefer to have me email you a Missing Homework notice, please let me know. Next week I will email you a bi-weekly newsletter. • Email: abrand@hamburgschools.org

14. Final Thought…

15. Please sign up for a Parent Teacher Conference!