Mrs. Maguire Grade 3Welcome 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, 16; Sarah, 12; Michael, 7

B.S. Penn State/ M.S. Gratz College

Joined the RTE team in 2007

20+ years teaching experience

Sarah, Michael and Samantha

Communication

Assignment Book/ Signed nightly by a parent!

Assessments Parent Conferences Class Telephone (610) 627-7242 Class Website- Homework Email: cmaguire@rtmsd.org Your email… Must be current Homeroom Parents: Mrs. Rossi and Mrs. Pompetti

PTG HAC

Homework Averages 1hr./Night Reading – 2 steps Math Word Study SS/ Science (study guides) Homework Passes ??? Posted daily on my classroom

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!

Our Class Rules

Be Ready!

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Persevere!

Responsive Classroom

Morning Meeting Teachable Moments Social Skills Modeling and

Instruction

Reading/Language Arts Standards-Based Reader’s Workshop: Lucy Calkins Skills Independent Reading Word Study

Words Their Way: Word Study in Action, Pearson Learning, 2012

Guided Reading Novels Readers’ Response Journals

Reading/Language Arts

(cont.)

Editing/proofreading skills Cursive Handwriting Read Aloud

Curriculum IntegrationWriting: Writer’s Workshop

Books, Books, Books! Scholastic Orders- Library Cards

Mystery Readers

Math

Standards-Based enVision Math 2.0(Common Core) Hands-on, active learning using

concrete manipulatives Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Vocabulary Homework differences

Math (cont.)

Daily practice of basic facts Tools for Success Computer Component

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 2, 5, 8, 11 Gym Days 3, 7, 10 Art Days 4, 9, 12 Music Days 1, 6 Library Computers

Core Extension Time 2:35-3:20 each day Pull-outs for services

AGP, OT, PT, ELL, Speech, Guidance, etc. Self-directed activities

Kid Biz National Geographic Explorer Curricular Boosts

Parent Helpers- Clearances Required!

Technology Whole class computer cart work

research, enrichment, MS Office 4 classroom computers

district network connection http://www.rtmsd.org

Individual/Cooperative learning activities

Used as a “tool” to enhance the curriculum

Digital Cameras, Distance Learning

Assessment

Quizzes Tests

Test folders will come home periodically. Tests must be signed and returned.

Daily Work accuracy, quality, completion

Teacher Observation Projects Self/Group/Peer Assessment Rubrics (clear expectations)

PSSA Testing

Reading and Math State Assessments based on PA Common Core

Testing Window is in March- April

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) Planetarium (solar system) Franklin Institute (magnetism,

electricity, body systems, etc.) If you would like to chaperone, you

must have volunteer clearances.

Questions/ Concerns

We’re off to a Great Start!