1. 3rd Grade Back-to-School Night September 21, 2016

2. 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

3. 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)

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. =
KATIE

9. 54 X 32
KATIE

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. Lauren

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

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

20. https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/47700
ELIZABETH

21. 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

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

23. Volunteer Opportunities
KELLY
Let your child’s teacher know if you’d like to be a room coordinator this year!

24. 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)