• Toomer Elementary School Curriculum Night: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

    Welcome to Curriculum Night! This annual event happens soon after each new school year resumes. It’s designed to give you a peek into your child's school life and help you support their learning journey throughout the year. Here's everything you need to know about Curriculum Night, why it's worth attending, and how it can make a difference for your child.

     

    What is Curriculum Night?

    Curriculum Night is an open house where parents and caregivers get to visit the school, meet teachers, and learn about what your child will be doing in class this year. Here's what happens:

    - Teachers share what your child will be learning and how they'll be teaching it.

    - You'll hear about classroom routines and what’s expected from students.

    - You’ll get info on tests and how your child will be assessed.

     

    Why Attend Curriculum Night?

    Coming to Curriculum Night is important for many reasons:

    - Meet the Teachers: It's a great chance to meet your child's teacher and ask any questions you might have.

    - Learn About the Curriculum: Find out what your child will be learning and how you can help at home.

    - Understand Expectations: Get the lowdown on homework, tests, and what your child needs for school.

    - See the School: Check out your child's classroom and see where they spend their day.

    Can’t make it due to prior life commitments? It happens. Grade-level curriculum presentations will be sent out after Curriculum Night. 

     

    How Curriculum Night Helps Your Child

    By attending Curriculum Night, you're setting your child up for success. Here's how:

    - Home-School Connection: You’ll understand what’s happening at school, so you can support learning at home.

    - Open Communication: Meeting teachers early on helps keep the lines of communication open all year.

    - Get the Big Picture: Learn about the school’s approach to education and what makes it special.

    -Join our Community: Meeting other parents/caregivers will make you and your child feel connected to our larger Toomer community, who will be there to support you when needed.

     

    What to Expect: A Rough Agenda

    Here's what the evening will look like:

    - General Session: Everyone starts together at 6pm for a welcome and overview of the night. Specials (art, music, PE, mandarin, and media center) and gifted teachers will be introduced during the general session and available to answer individual questions from parents. 

    - Grade-Level Breakouts: After the general session, you'll head to your child(ren)'s classroom(s) for a more detailed look at their specific grade level(s). Teachers will have a small portfolio of work and your child(ren)’s MAP scores to hand out, so we encourage parents of multiple Toomer Cougars to stop by each of their classrooms, even if the stops are brief.

    - Child Care and Pizza: This is a parent-centric event – an opportunity to connect directly with instructional teams. There won’t be specific activities for kids at curriculum night, but kids are always welcome To make things easy, we’ve got child care and dinner covered. Pizza will be available in the cafeteria and child care will be provided by Global Tech in the gym.

     

    We hope to see you at Toomer Elementary School's Curriculum Night! It's a great opportunity to connect with the school community and get involved in your scholar's education.



    Questions Parents may want to ask at Curriculum Night:

    • What are the top one or two things I can do to support my child’s learning at home?

    • How will my child be assessed this year?

    • How can I best support you as a teacher?

    • Can you give me an example of what the IB framework looks like in your class? 

    • What is your preferred way to receive communication from me, and how should I expect to get updates from you?