Welcome To Curriculum Night!Thank you for coming tonight. I know how busy the beginning of a new school year can be, so I really appreciate you taking the time to come and learn more about your hawks teacher, classroom, and what they will be learning about this year. Try to find your hawks desk based on the Draw Your Family worksheet on each of the desks. They also wrote you a note preparing you for the awesomeness that is Room 430.

1-517-706-4538adam.clements@okemosk12.netadam.clements@okemosschools.netwww.hiawatharoom430.weebly.com

There is so much great technology out there that helps us do the everyday a little bit easier, and every day it seems there is some new technology that promises to fixallof our problems. Well, I dont know if this will deliver on that, but I think it is a very useful tool it is calledRemind. It is a free texting service (standard messaging rates still apply for all messages received) that allows me to communicate quick reminders (one way) to room 430 families! It's very safe and easy to use.

What is ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMYoSLDTFTE

How do I sign up?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFihhkKqmp4

How do I sign up?Just grab your phone and text @room430 to 81010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs

Please pull out the sheet on your desk that is titled

Its OK to be AWESOME.

What does it mean to be an AWESOME student?Curious. They work beyond the minimum. Cooperative. Reliable."They are smart and pay attention to the teacher.""Has fun. Gains insight. Keeps an open mind to learning. Listens.""Caring. Wisdom.""Respectful of their teacher's time and knowledge. An awesome student listens.""Observant, curious, and focused.""A good listener. Creative. Willing to learn.""Good listener. Kind to everyone. Pays attention. Respectful. Learns new things. Knows it is okay to make mistakes.""Tries their best. Finishes what they start. Kind. A good listener. Knows it is okay to make mistakes.""Wants to learn and take chances. Listens. Knows it is okay to make mistakes.""Works hard. Tries their best. Is kind to others. Listens to others.""Learns new things. Listens. Tries their best.""Always tries their best. Is a good listener. A good teacher and role model to others.""Follows directions. Organized.""A good listener. Tries hard. Is prepared and admits when they are wrong or doesn't know something. They are also kind patient and approachable.""They are interested and love learning. Engaged, prepared, and hard working. They are a good listener and always try their best.""They try their best and they listen when others are speaking. They share their ideas with others and are respectful of other people's ideas. They remain curious.""They are a good listener, and study.""They work hard and love learning. They always try their best and are prepared.""They are ready to learn. They listen, are kind, and work together."

What does it mean to be an AWESOME student?Write it!

What does it mean to be an AWESOME student?

What does it mean to be an AWESOME teacher?"Creative. Empathetic. Organized. Energetic and passionate.""Helps kids learn how to listen.""Fun. Structured. Dependable. Prepared. Motivating. Open minded. Adaptable.""Is a great role model. Loving. Is patient and observant.""Enthusiastic about their work.""Recognizes the need of each student. Willing to inspire.""Understanding. Knowledgeable. Kind. Doesn't yell. Intelligent. Patient. Inspiring. Motivating.""They are kind and speak clearly. They know their students. They listen to their students. They are intelligent and patient. They inspire their students to be and do more.""They listen to the students. They are patient but expect respect and are flexible. They are engaging and create an exciting learning environment and are willing to inspire and motivate.""Listens. Flexible. Caring. Entertaining. Patient.""Caring. Listen. Patient. Motivating. Inspiring.""Listens. Patient. A good role model.""Listens to their students and explain work in a way that is easy to understand.""A good listener. Tires hard. Prepared. Admits when they are wrong or doesn't know something. Kind, patient, and approachable.""Knows their subject matter. Knows how to convey subjects in a way that students will understand. Is able to get the message across. Motivating and inspiring. "Understanding. Motivating. Caring. Has a sense of humor.""Uses positive reinforcement. Teaches and motivates.""Understands different learners and different ways of learning. Teachers in a way that is helpful to all different types of learners. Patient, enthusiastic, and motivating. They want to inspire.""Is always ready to instruct. Creative and tries new things. Listens to their students and is always prepared.

What does it mean to be an AWESOME teacher?Write it!

What does it mean to be an AWESOME teacher?

What does it mean to be an AWESOME Room 430 parent?"Loving. Encouraging. Patient. Resourceful. Fun. Listens. Empathetic.""Helpful. Is a good role model. Responsible.""Is dependable, adaptable, and patient. Is a good listener and involved/supportive of their child's learning.""Involved in their child's learning. Able to give tough love when needed.""Supportive. Helpful. Patient. Interested. Is involved with their student's learning process.""Patient. Reinforces the lessons that are taught at school.""Patient. Understanding. Motivating. Kind. Knowledgeable. Inspiring. Involved.""Involved. Understanding. Organized. Patient. Helpful. Encouraging. Comforting. Is a teacher.""Listens. Supports out of school learning for their child. Provides a loving and accepting home. Involved in their child's life in and out of school.""Supportive. Encouraging. Listens. Helpful. Cares.""Shares their time. Is supportive and patient. Encouraging.""Supportive. A good role model. Listens. Patient. Organized. On time. Communicates.""They check their child's work every day. Ask their child what they did in school and helps them continue the learning process at home.""Prepared. Knows what is expected and when. On time. A partner in their child's learning experience. A team player. Communicates.""Helps with homework. Ask about what their child is learning. Inspires their child to do their best. Helps them when they need it.""Patient. Is a good listener and a good role model. Helps out with problems. Motivates their child to complete their best work. Is loving and caring.""Helps in class when needed. Is a good listener and asks them about their day. Sets goals and helps them achieve them.""Communicates. Supportive. Engaged with their student's class work. Patient and involved.""Knows what is going on in the classroom. Volunteers when they are able. Is there for their child."

Write it!What does it mean to be an AWESOME Room 430 parent?

What does it mean to be an AWESOME Room 430 parent?

Who is this ?

Who is this ? I grew up in Midland, MI(Your hawks have told me that many of you have visited to play soccer tournaments at the soccer complex up there.)Had AWESOME teachers growing up(Now with technology like facebook, it has been incredible getting to reconnect with them and share my experiences very full circle.)4th Grade Mr. C (98-99)

Who is this ? I attended Michigan State University(Graduated with High Honors from the Honors College with a degree in Elementary Education with teaching majors in Math and Language Arts.)Had AWESOME time learning there(MSU gave me many great opportunities to learn about myself as a person and as a teacher.)

Who is this ? I was built for teaching.(I have the best and most supportive parents.)

Mom is a clinical social worker.

Dad is recently retired from Consumers Energy and is now full time Mr. Handyman.

Who is this ? I was built for teaching.(I also have the best and most supportive older brothers.)

Nick is my on-call tech support.

Chris reminds me to smile.

2011 2012Cumberland (Lansing)3rd GradeSummer 2012 Turfhall Primary (Cape Town SA)3rd Grade2012 - 2013Attwood Elementary (Lansing)5th GradeMy Experiences

My Experiences2013 - 2014Hiawatha Elementary School (Okemos)4th Grade2014 - 2015Hiawatha Elementary School (Okemos)4th Grade

The 4th Grade Dream TeamAdam Clements706-4538adam.clements@okemosk12.netKaren Casler706-4535karen.casler@okemosk12.net

Robb Shubel706-4530robb.shubel@okemosk12.net

Kori Cramer706-4549kori.cramer@okemosk12.net

Room 430 SubjectsEXPLORERS(Reading Strategies)(Writing)(Spelling / Vocab)(Math)(Social Studies)taught by Mr. C

(Science)taught by Mrs. Casler

Daily Schedule

School starts at 8:50.

Students are marked tardy at 9:00 and should check in at the office before coming down to Room 430.

Specials start at 9:00

P.E.hip-flexibilityshoe basket donations welcomed

ARTvoice level and effort

MusicHaunted Music Room (10/30)

Community Builder

Lift-Ups

Good News and Announcements

Daily Schedule

SNACK: Students may bring a healthy morning snack with them to eat during Morning Meeting.

Healthy Not Healthy

(Math)

Curriculum: Everyday Math Expect a study link (one sheet of homework usually 7-10 problems) almost every night.

The pace of EDM is very fast so getting behind can cause a lot of stress on students (and teachers).

Problem Solving Puzzle Challenges will be incorporated every few weeks.

Everyday Math Units at a Glance Unit 1 = Naming and Constructing Geometric FiguresUnit 2 = Using Numbers and Organizing DataUnit 3 = Multiplication / Division & Number SentencesUnit 4 = Decimals and Their May UsesUnit 5 = Big Numbers, Estimation, and ComputationUnit 6 = Division, Map Reference Frames, and AnglesUnit 7 = Fraction and Their Many Uses, and ProbabilityUnit 8 = Perimeter and AreaUnit 9 = Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesUnit 10 = Reflections and Symmetry

Important please read them with your hawk.

Can make a big impact during lessons. When students are exposed to vocabulary and concepts before direct instruction, their ability to process and understand improves greatly!

The website is also another great place to pre-view material. (More on this a bit later...)

Example problems and answers to study links are included as well as review games.

EDM Family Letters

Multiplication Math Facts - More and more accredited and peer reviewed research is coming out that shows a strong correlation between a strong foundation and automaticity of math facts and greater success in math.

How Can YOU Help Your Hawk WAYS TO HELP: - Flash Cards - A Fact In the Door and a Fact Out the Door - Multiplication iPad Games

(Reading Strategies)

Curriculum: Reading Street Expect a comprehension skill/strategy, spelling, or vocabulary review and practice sheet once or twice a week.

Reading Street emphasizes reading skills/strategies, vocabulary, word analysis, big ideas, and critical thinking.

Title Talks will be incorporated every month.

Reading Street at a Glance Reading Street SWYKAlmost every Friday (sometimes we take 2 weeks)

Assesses: - assigned vocabulary knowledge - word analysis (suffixes / related words) - comprehension of short selection

Use Reading Street online based software to complete assessments faster, immediate feedback, tracks patterns, practice for MEAP

Reading Street at a Glance Skills and StrategiesSequencingAuthors PurposeMain Ideas and DetailsSummarizeCharacter/Setting/PlotCause and EffectDrawing ConclusionsFact and OpinionInferringGraphic SourcesVisualize

Main SelectionsBecause of Winn-DixiePaul BunyanNavajo Code Talkers My Brother MartinOn the Banks of Plum CreekMoonwalkEye of the StormCoyote School NewsThe Man Who Named the Clouds

Reading Fluency It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out that the best way to become a better reader is to read more! I want your hawk to be excited about reading so as long as they are reading that works for me.

How Can YOU Help Your Hawk WAYS TO HELP: - Let them choose the books (book orders) - Regular Reading Routine - Reading to a neighbor or a friend

(Vocab / Spelling)

Curriculum: Reading Street Expect a comprehension skill/strategy, spelling, or vocabulary review and practice sheet almost every night.

The 20 word list is given out on Monday and the SWYK is on that Friday.

Spelling Scramblers: Interactive ways to study spelling words. (Optional) Make sure you sign the bottom slip.

(Writing)

Strong emphasis on conventions Guided practice with the writing process

TOPICS COVEREDPersuasive WritingRealistic FictionExpository TextPoetry

LUNCH

Students eat lunch from 11:50 12:30

4th graders keep their lunch in their lockers, and then when they are dismissed, grab it and head to the lunch room.

If you arrive after 9:00, students receive a FUN lunch: whole grain item, yogurt, and string cheese.

LUNCH

Pizza day is on Tuesdays.

Milk is offered with each meal.

You can add money to your childs meal account or check their balance online at www.sendmoneytoschool.com

RESET

This is how I explain it to the kids.

Have you ever played a video game and all of a sudden something goes wrong. The screen freezes, or it gets fuzzy. So the best way to fix it is to reset the game and start again. Well in learning, this can happen too. Sometimes we get too excited, or too frustrated, or too silly to keep learning. So we need to reset ourselves so that we can continue learning.

(Science)with Mrs. Casler

Hands on activitiesLab experiencesUnit Assessments

TOPICS COVEREDPlants and AnimalsEarths Changing SurfaceForce and MotionEnergy

MSU Children's Garden

Sponsored By

Dates: Sep. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 19

RECESS

Recess is everyday from 2:00 2:30

Students have almost earned their recess equipment! The paperclip chain has to get down to the floor. They earn a paperclip each time the freeze when they hear the freeze bell.

(Social Studies)with Mr. C

Hands on activitiesInteractive assignmentsIntegrating technology

TOPICS COVEREDEconomic Explorers (Economics)Community Explorers (Government)Earth Exploders (Geography)Time Traveling Explorers (History)

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

Every student has a classroom job.

At the end of the day, students take a few minutes to make sure their desk area is clean and organized, their table bucket and area is clean and organized, and the room is clean and organized.

Jobs switch every month-ish.

School ends at 3:50.

Students leave for the bus circle, sidewalks, or carline. They should be bringing home their planners and homework folder everyday!

Brain Break

Can you find a crown the letter L a Disney character a dinosaur some string a whistle a bone a piece of candy

Show RESPECTTake RESPONSIBILITY Act SAFELY

HAWKS

Every 4th grader is a part of the Hiawatha Leadership Club.There are 5 parts: - Recycling - WHIA Hawk Radio - Washing Lunch Trays - Gardening - Kindergarten BuddiesAt the end of the year, as a thank you for all the hard work they will have done, the 4th grade goes to a Lugnuts baseball game.

During recess, a group of 4 students will head to each pod and collect the paper and plastic that those classrooms are recycling.Recycling is collected every other week.Recycling comes up as a topic of discussion Science (plant unit) and in Social Studies (government and civic responsibility).

Each morning at about 8:55, two students will go down to the office to lead the school in the pledges.- Pledge of Allegiance - Hiawatha School PledgeOn Fridays, the two students will perform the WHIA Radio Show. They will need to write it by Wednesday of that week, and practice on Thursday to be ready to preform in on Friday morning.

Every afternoon, about 10 minutes before our lunch, two students will leave class early and head to the cafeteria to help clean off lunch trays.This is an important way to help reduce our usage of materials and reuse instead!Gloves and aprons are available to help keep them clean and dry while they work.

During the fall and spring seasons, once a week, the whole class will go outside and help weed the sidewalks that surround the school.During the winter season, each week a pair of students will water newly planted paper whites (small white flowers) that will be in the alcove window areas.This is an exciting new project for 4th grade and they are the first year to do it!

Each 4th grade class is matched up with a Kindergarten class. Within each paring, every 4th grader is paired up with a Kindergartner.Some kindergartners may need some extra help and will have two 4th grade partners.Some of the projects we will be doing this year include, Welcome to Hiawatha Kindergartners, Penguin Facts, Elephant Facts, KB Reading, K-Helpers.

Students get paid bi-weekly.Their behavior determines their paycheck.They pay taxes.They pay rent. (second semester)Students can earn bonuses and get fines.Room 430 store is open once a month.Auction is three times a year. (Room 430 is always looking for donations!) Classroom Economy

Classroom Economy

[$0 - $7] Clothespin ChartI strongly believe in helping students not only grow as learners but as people. Part of this development is understanding their feelings, being able to better examine their choices and behaviors, and reflect on how to always improve for next time.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$5 Ready To Learn

All students start each day with $5 hawk bucks.

It is expected that students come to school each day with a positive attitude and ready to learn and take positive risks. If they can do this consistently, their clip gets moved UP!

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$6 Working Hard

As students are working, if they are keeping a zero during silent work time, trying really hard on an assignment, or showing perseverance, focus, or a great effort they will be asked to move their clip UP.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$7 AWESOME

Students will be asked to move their clip all the way up to the top when they show a full days worth of consistent, effort and awesomeness!

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$5 Ready To Learn

The chart resets everyday and all students are moved back to $5.

If a student is showing a lack of focus, effort, and/or participation, or is simply not being respectful, responsible, or safe, their clip may be moved DOWN.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$4 First Warning

The student is asked to stop and slow down. He/She has just had a misstep and only needed a simple reminder to correct his/her behavior. He/She can easily turn it around.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$3 Second Warning

The student is asked to think about the choices he/she is making. Are they helping themselves or our Room 430 family be successful?

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$2 THINK SHEET

The student needs to carefully and deliberately reflect and introspect about his/her behaviors with a bit more focus and help. He/She will go to the think sheet or in the hallway to fill out a think sheet and we will talk about it at recess together.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$2

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$1 Restitution Letter

The student has had 3 chances to turn around his/her behavior. He/She has now really affected not only their ability to learn, their teachers ability to instruct, but also their classmates learning environment. He/She needs to take care of the situation and show responsibility for his/her actions. He/She will write a letter to whomever was affected by their actions about how they will make it up to them.

[$0 - $7] Clothespin Chart$0 Office & Parent Contact

The student has had a really rough day and I need to let Mr. Kinzer or their family at home know about it. These people will be able to continue to help him/her think about their choices and how they can make better ones.

HOMEWORK+- 0Student completed the assignment with thoughtfulness and quality.Student completed most of the assignment, but quality was lacking.Student showed little effort or quality in completing the assignment. Student made no effort on the assignment.

Birthday treats are a great way to celebrate your hawk turning 9 or 10. Room 430 loves to celebrate birthdays. If you would like to provide a treat for your hawk and his or her classmates, contact me two or three days before just to double check any details. Snacks can be delivered anytime during the day but 2:00 PM is perfect because that is when students go out for recess. In the morning before school is perfectly fine too. Please make sure it is easily served. (No cutting or prep necessary.) Some great ideas are cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts, etc. NO PEANUTS or NUTS please! Room 430 has many nut allergies this year and we want to make sure everyone stays safe and feels included. This year we have 26 students + 6 teachers = 32 treats.I want to bring in a special treat for my childs birthday. Is this okay? When should I do this and what is an okay snack to bring in?

That is very kind of you. I have spent a lot of time making sure Room 430 is an inviting, comfortable, and organized placed to learn. As your hawk is now in 4th grade, we really work to build their independence this year. 5th grade at Kinawa is a big change and we want to do our best to prepare them and help them be successful during the transition. So unfortunately there arent any volunteering spots open for everyday activities or centers.HOWEVER, we love volunteers for exploratory learning trips (aka: field trips) and can always use lots of help for the Halloween, Winter, and Valentines Day Celbrations. Volunteering options will be available this year online through www.signupgenius.com This is a really cool room! I want to be a student in Room 430! Can I come volunteer everyday?!

Absolutely! Aside from continually updating you on your hawks progress by communicating through newsletters, e-mails, remind, and visiting after school fall parent-teacher conferences will be on November 2nd, 3rd, and 5th. We will be able to talk about your students progress in his or her mathematical abilities, reading comprehension, and student skills like organization, and responsibility. Also, the spring conferences are student led. Please know that if you ever have any questions, comments, concerns, or compliments about your childs learning and progress my door is always open. Unless its 8:00 PM in which case I hope I am out of here by then this year!Im looking forward to talking with you later in the year about how my child is doing in your class. Will I have an opportunity to do that?

First, make sure the office is aware and that they know this is a week of excused absences. Second, come see me about a week before you plan on leaving. (The more reminders ahead of time the better!) I will gather all of the homework and lessons that your child will be missing and put them in a folder. He or she should TRY to do as much of it as they can and be ready to turn most of it in when they get back. If there are one or two concepts that are confusing and they cant quite seem to figure them out that is okay and I will help them when they get back.Lastly, if you are able, keep checking the website while you are gone to make sure you are away of any important reminders or updates.We are going to be taking a long vacation overseas this year and my child is going to miss a week of school. What do we need to do?

What does a week of 4th grade homework look like?

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayStudy Link

RS Review

Spelling Scrambler

20 min DEARStudy Link

20 min DEARStudy Link

RS Review

Study Vocab

20 min DEARStudy Link

20 min DEARStudy Link

RS SWYKorSpelling SWYK

20 min DEAR

This year your hawk was given a brand new 2015-2016 school year planner. We have built in a time during the end of our day to fill out our planner and we will be writing all the homework assignments that are due in it so they can remember when they get home. If they forget or need more detail, be sure to check out the Room 430 website and click on Daily Planner.Your hawk should be bringing their planner to and from school everyday! If they dont have it it could end up being a fine.. This helps to improve their responsibility skills.My child keeps bringing home a planner. What are they supposed to be doing with it?

Believe me I understand just how busy life can get! Missing a homework assignment is not the end of the world or your hawks 4th grade career. If they forgot it on the counter, or didnt have time to do it I ask that you just send me a quick e-mail to let me know and that they bring it in the next day. As an incentive to help build their responsibility skills, Room 430 has a Homework Club. If a student is able to turn in all their homework on-time they stay in the Homework Club. If at the end of the month they are still in the Homework Club they earn $50 hawk bucks! Everyone is welcomed back in to the Homework Club at the beginning of each new month.Some nights we get really busy! What happens if my child doesnt finish their homework?

Yes! 4th grade at Hiawatha has had a longstanding tradition of doing the Lighthouse Project. In March, students will be assigned their lighthouse. That is when phase one beings: the research. Phase two the building of the lighthouse is done at home and is not due until April. We will be sending home much more detailed instructions and directions as spring gets closer. It is a fun project and the kids learn a lot about a unique Michigan characteristic.I heard 4th graders do a lighthouse project. What is that all about?

Encampment is an awesome experience that your hawk will remember forever! We go to Encampment at Lake Lansing in May. Students will meet an American Indians, a Metis, and a Voyageur as they experience what it was like to live in Michigan in the early years.

We count heavily on our parent volunteers to help make Encampment a success so keep an eye out for e-mails as spring gets closer.Ive heard that 4th graders do Encampment? What is that?

2015-2016 Early Release Days:

September 30October 14November 11December 9January 13February 24March 23April 20May 18When are the 2-hour early release PLC days?School gets out at 1:50 on Early Release days.Child Care is available. Contact the office.

Room 430 Onlinehttp://hiawatharoom430.weebly.com

THANK YOU!

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