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Mrs. Maguire Grade 3. Welcome to OUR classroom!. Mission Statement.
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Mrs. Maguire Grade 3 Welcome to OUR classroom!
Mission Statement • Rose Tree Elementary School is a safe, nurturing, student-centered community. A rigorous curriculum is provided in a supportive, respectful and collaborative setting. We build strong foundational skills for academic, social, emotional and physical growth. We partner in education with families to celebrate diversity, foster life-long learning, and develop responsible, global citizens.
Background • Busy Family Life- Married with 3 Children: Samantha, 14; Sarah, 10; Michael, 5 • B.S. Penn State/ M.S. Gratz College • Joined the RTE team in 2007 • 20 years teaching experience
Communication • Assignment Book • Assessments • Parent Conferences • Class Telephone (610) 627-7242 • Class Website • Email: cmaguire@rtmsd.org • Homeroom Parents • PTG
Homework • Averages 1hr./Night • 100 Book Challenge – 2 steps • Math • Word Study • SS/ Science (occasionally) • Homework Passes ??? • Posted each night on website
Expected Behavior • All students are expected to follow the rules of our classroom and the school. • Red Light, Green Light… Phone Call! • Homework Missing? • Once or Twice- No big deal! • Chronically- We will talk! • Emergency- No problem!
Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting • Teachable Moments • Social Skills Modeling and Instruction • Positive Behavior System Be Ready, Respectful and Responsible!
Reading/Language Arts • Standards-Based • Balanced Literacy • Reader’s Workshop Video • 100 Book Challenge • Word Study • Words Their Way, Pearson Learning, 2008 • Project Read • Guided Reading Novels • Readers’ Response Journals
Reading/Language Arts(cont.) • Editing/proofreading skills • Cursive Handwriting • Read Aloud • Curriculum Integration • Writing: Writer’s Workshop (pilot) • Books, Books, Books! Scholastic Orders! • Mystery Readers
Math • Standards-Based • Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, Pearson Education, 2008 • Hands-on, active learning using concrete manipulatives • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking • Vocabulary
Math (cont.) • Daily homework • Daily practice of basic facts • Tools for Success
Social Studies • Standards-Based • Regions of Our Country, Social Studies Alive! - Geography - Community • Pennsylvania - Government (local) - Pennsylvania Overview
Social Studies(cont.) • Occasional individual/group projects and/or presentations • Related Field Trips
Science • Standards-Based • 4 Units • Land and Water • Astronomy • Embryology • Magnetism and Electricity • Health: Body Systems • Hands-on Approach
Encore Schedule • 12 Day Cycle • Days 1, 4, 7, 10: Gym • Days 5, 9, 12 - Art • Days 3, 6, 11- Music • Days 2, 8- Library/ Guidance • Computer Lab – TBD
Core Extension Time • 2:35-3:20 each day • Pull-outs for services • AGP, OT, PT, ESL, Speech, Guidance, etc. • Self-directed activities • Kid Biz • Time for Kids • Curricular Boosts • Parent Helpers!!!
Technology • Whole class computer lab • research, enrichment, MS Office • 4 classroom computers- MacBook Air • district network connection • http://www.rtmsd.org • Individual/Cooperative learning activities • Used as a “tool” to enhance the curriculum • iPad Carts
Assessment • Quizzes (announced and NOT) • Tests • essay questions • Daily Work • accuracy, quality, completion • Teacher Observation • Projects • Self/Group/Peer Assessment • Rubrics (clear expectations)
PSSA Testing • Reading and Math State Assessments • Testing Window is in March- early April- Do not plan vacations for this time. They will not be excused.
MAP Testing and Dibels • Testing for MAP is in the fall and spring • Looking for a year’s growth during the school year Dibels • Test everyone in the fall, those not benchmark in winter and spring
Class Trips • Upper Providence Twp. Building (govt.) • Lankenau Hospital (body systems) • Eastern Planetarium (solar system) • Franklin Institute (magnetism, electricity, body systems, etc.) • Bryn Mawr Film Institute • Seed to Snack