Welcome to OUR classroom! 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!

Be Ready, Respectful and Responsible! 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 Hands-on Approach 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 Daily Work 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

Questions/ Concerns

We’re off to a Great Start!