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, 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 Integration Writing: 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 Hands-on Approach 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 Daily Work Teacher Observation Projects 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

If you would like to chaperone, you must have volunteer clearances. 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!