1. Welcome to OUR classroom!
Mrs. Maguire Grade 3
Welcome to OUR classroom!

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Communication Assignment Book Assessments Parent Conferences
Class Telephone (610)
Class Website
Homeroom Parents
PTG

5. Homework Averages 1hr./Night 100 Book Challenge – 2 steps Math
Word Study
SS/ Science (occasionally)
Homework Passes ???
Posted each night on website

6. 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!

7. Be Ready, Respectful and Responsible!
Responsive Classroom
Morning Meeting
Teachable Moments
Social Skills Modeling and Instruction
Positive Behavior System
Be Ready, Respectful and Responsible!

8. 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

9. 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

10. Math
Standards-Based
Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, Pearson Education, 2008
Hands-on, active learning using concrete manipulatives
Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
Vocabulary

11. Math (cont.) Daily homework Daily practice of basic facts
Tools for Success

12. Social Studies Standards-Based
Regions of Our Country, Social Studies Alive!
- Geography
- Community
Pennsylvania
- Government (local)
- Pennsylvania Overview

13. Social Studies (cont.)
Occasional individual/group projects and/or presentations
Related Field Trips

14. Science Standards-Based 4 Units Hands-on Approach Land and Water
Astronomy
Embryology
Magnetism and Electricity
Health: Body Systems
Hands-on Approach

15. 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

16. 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!!!

17. Technology Whole class computer lab research, enrichment, MS Office
4 classroom computers- MacBook Air
district network connection
Individual/Cooperative learning activities
Used as a “tool” to enhance the curriculum
iPad Carts

18. 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)

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. Questions/ Concerns

23. We’re off to a Great Start!