3rd Grade Back-to-School Night September 21, 2016

Introductions Kelly Auxt – Classroom Teacher Elizabeth Haaser – Classroom Teacher Katherine Russell – Classroom Teacher; ITL Lauren Rifkin – Teacher of Record Colleen Taweel- Paraeducator Jessie Toth– Special Educator Christina Wanex- Classroom Teacher -Katie will kick off introductions; Give quick introduction of yourself, teaching background; tell parents about note to child

Educational Background Areas of Certification Our Team Resume Educational Background Susquehanna University, PA College of Optometry, Towson University, Frostburg State University, McDaniel College, Shepherd University, UMD; University of Delaware 6 Master’s Degrees 4 graduates of HCPSS Years of Experience 77! Areas of Certification Early Childhood, Elementary, P.E K-12, Special Education, Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities, Administrative 1 Certificate, Health Education Certificate K-12, Reading Accomplishments ECAC Conference Championships for Soccer; NCAA Scholar Athletes Written HCPSS curriculum; Presented and co facilitated professional development meetings for HCPSS; Performed as a dancer in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; Out of 800 applicants, 1 of 9 new hires in HCPSS; “Touchdown for Teachers” Award from the Baltimore Ravens; National Board Certification Hobbies/Interests Cooking, the outdoors, sports, antiquing, yoga, reading, exercising, playing board games, going to the beach; TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN! KATIE (let parents read to themselves; point out some)

Communication Agenda Books Friday Folders Progress Reports Report Cards Conferences Notes Email/Phone Canvas ELIZABETH

Daily Schedule 8:45-9:10 Arrival/Morning Work 9:10-10:25 Math 10:25-12:00 Language Arts (Snack at around 10:30) 12:00-1:00 Related Arts (P.E., Art, Technology, Music, Media) 1:00-2:00 Recess/Lunch 2:00-3:00 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health) 3:00 – 3:15 Stack and Pack 3:15-3:25 Dismissal ELIZABETH

Recess and Lunch Recess 1:00-1:30 Lunch 1:30- 2:00 Snack Reminder COLLEEN

Math Focus on procedural fluency, conceptual understanding and application/problem solving Students will learn a variety of strategies to demonstrate understanding (“Toolbox”) Homework most nights: - Worksheets to review instruction that day - Math Facts every Tuesday and Thursday - CC Review/half sheets KATIE

234 + 378= KATIE

54 X 32 KATIE

Math Topics Place Value Addition and Subtraction Concepts, Methods, and Strategies Multiplication and Division Concepts, Methods, and Strategies Fraction Concepts and Computation Geometry Customary and Metric Measurement Time Measurement and Computation Multi-Step Problem Solving Chrissy (1st 4)/ Kelly (last 4)

Language Arts 5 heterogeneous classes – smaller class size, more one-on-one instruction Fiction – realistic, fantasy, folktales, author study, poetry Nonfiction – biographies, expository/functional text, content-related reading Writing – realistic fiction, opinion letter, biography, procedural writing (how-to), poetry, research, writing about reading Independent Daily Reading (IDR) Vocabulary LAUREN

Building Vocabulary Word lists are organized through meaningful Greek and Latin roots or patterns Help students learn meanings of new words independently and make connections. 90% of English words of two or more syllables are of Greek or Latin origin Assessments students will be assessed on new vocabulary concepts on a bi-weekly basis no formal spelling tests LAUREN

trac/tract Building Vocabulary tractor attract extract traction contract subtract LAUREN pull, draw, drag

Lauren

Content Social Studies Science Health Language Arts Integration Unit 1 – Changing Communities Unit 2 – Mapping Our World Unit 3 – Money Matters Unit 4 – Project Citizen Science Based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) focuses on students applying knowledge of both science and engineering Unit 1 – Weather and Climate Unit 2 – Forces and Interactions Unit 3 – Plant and Animal Survival Unit 4 – Life Cycles and Traits Health Unit 1 –Social and Emotional Health Unit 2 – Safety, First Aid, & Injury Prevention Unit 3 – Disease Prevention/Control Unit 4 – Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Chrissy

Field Trips B&O Railroad, Baltimore Station- October 14th Wind for Change, Justin Berk Visit/Fundraiser- November 16th Baltimore Symphony Orchestra- February 9th Robinson Nature Center- May (Date TBD) Chrissy

MAP: Measures of Academic Progress Students will continue to take the MAP Assessments in Reading and Mathematics. Measures student growth, both during the school year and across multiple school years. Determines instructional strengths and needs, in conjunction with other measures. Provides academic performance information for parents. MAP is: Computer-adaptive Administered in Fall, Winter (selected students), and Spring Created by Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) KELLY

CogAT Test to determine readiness for GT in 4th grade Focus on computation, spatial reasoning, logic Given in December, results in Spring KATIE

PARCC State Assessment Administered in the Spring Performance Based Computer Based KELLY

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/47700 ELIZABETH http://tres.hcpss.org

Where to Find Resources Go to Team 3’s Canvas page Locate Quick Links at the bottom of the page Click on Family Resources General Curriculum Information and great resources for all subject areas! Community Resources Elizabeth

https://twitter.com/hcpss_tres https://twitter.com/TRESThirdGrade ELIZABETH https://twitter.com/TRESThirdGrade

Volunteer Opportunities KELLY http://signup.com/go/YGa1V8 Let your child’s teacher know if you’d like to be a room coordinator this year!

Thank you for coming! We look forward to a wonderful year with your children and building partnerships to help them succeed and grow! Don’t forget to write a special note to your child! Questions? KATIE THANK YOU FOR COMING and NOTE TO CHILD (index and pens on tables)