1. Corl Street Elementary School Mrs. Hayes Room 24

2. Tour Room 24 Welcome!!! Please… – Check out your child’s note at his/her table and About Me poster in the hallway – Sign up for a conference preference and grab a Volunteer form (if you are interested) – Want to be the classroom parent for parties? Please sign up if you are interested (information on the sheet) – Roam the room and check things out!

3. Technology: Laptops IXL IXL Xtra Math Xtra Math GoogleDocs GoogleDocs Typing Pal Typing Pal Presentations Presentations Research Research Email Email Laptops: Macbooks

4. Assessments MAP: Measure of Academic Progress – 3x a year – Math and Reading – Computer-based PSSAs – Given in April – Math and ELA – Paper-based

5. Assessments Universal Screening – 3x a year – Math (Computation and Reasoning) – Reading (Comprehension and Fluency) – Writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Informational) – Paper Based

6. Daily Schedule 8:45-9:00Morning Work 9:00-10:15Math 10:15-10:25Snack /Track 10:25-11:55Daily -Reading 11:55-12:15Recess 12:25-1:00Lunch 1:00-1:10Dismissal Activities (Homework) 1:10-2:00Unit Studies or Writer's Workshop 2:00-2:40Special (not on Wed.)

7. Specials Schedule Monday 2:00-2:40 Physical Education Tuesday 11:15-11:55 Library Thursday 2:00-2:40 Art Friday 2:00-2:40 Music

8. Units & Curriculum September – November – Japan – Air and Aviation December – February – Africa – Ecosystems March – June – Festival of the Arts – Energy and Electricity Language Arts: – Daily 3, Writer's Workshop, Handwriting (Cursive!) and Typing Math – Math Expressions – Multiplication & Division Facts (Xtra Math) Social Studies – Time, Space, Culture Science – Hands-on – Inquiry Based – Scientific Method

9. Math Fifth year of the program, Math Expressions- using as a resource Mix of traditional and conceptual Switch for Math- well-constructed instructional groups Helping the students stay more organized Fact Fluency

10. IXL Great way for students to practice math facts! They LOVE it! Link is on my website – Bookmark it for easy sign-in (must use the SCASD sign-in) Students will be assigned a letter to work on and a skill Can be used in school, at home, at the library, etc.

11. Homework Homework Binder – All homework should come home and return to school in their STAR Homework Binder Assignment Book – Filled out everyday – PLEASE sign – Link on my website Late Homework – In an effort to teach responsibility, it must be completed during recess* Typical Week’s Homework: – Spelling/Word Study Given Mondays, DUE FRIDAYS – Math 4 times per week – Reading 3 rd Grade: 20 minutes every day – Social Studies and/or Science Occasionally * Case-by-case basis

12. Grading Homework Assignments: – ✓ +Submitted on time, well done, neat, complete, 90% correct – ✓ Handed in on time, complete, 80% correct – ✓ -Late, incomplete, or mostly incorrect Tests & Quizzes: Projects & Activities: – Assessed with rubrics that are specific to the particular task *NEW* Students will work towards exceeding, meeting or working towards expectations

13. Family Journals Sent home Friday Students write a minimum of five sentences about the week Written in letter format- can be to anyone! Person (or pet) must write back Anything can be added! This is a personal collection of 3 rd grade memories and a great way to communicate with others about what is happening in school!

14. Behavioral Expectations Citizenship Skills – In room 24 we will respect each other, care about each other, and resolve our conflicts. – Discussed what being a good citizen means Responsible Honest Fair Caring Respectful RESPECT – Ourselves, each other, classroom, school

15. P.A.W.S. Promote Kindness Act Responsibly Work Hard Show Respect – School Wide – Earn tickets in recognition of PAWSitive behavior (positive) – White ticket goes home for parent recognition! – Yellow gets collected, one “winner” each week – Tangible and intangible awards, announced over loudspeaker on Tuesday! – Classroom Behavior System: Earn words as supplement

16. Snack Time Options: – Each student brings in own snack everyday – MUST BE: Healthy Some good options: Fruit Granola Bars (check the label please!) CHEESE and crackers Cheese sticks

17. Parent Volunteers Welcomed and appreciated throughout the school year! Will send emails when needed Please fill out Parent Volunteer Sheet and hand-in! *New* Classroom Parent Sign-Up Thanks in advance!

18. Scholastic Book Orders Order Online! *Both classes* Check my e-mail with information about how to access catalogs –Create username and password –Enter class code –View Catalog –Choose books –Purchase! –Can still submit order form with money to me

19. Parent / Student / Teacher Goal Setting Conferences Thursday, October 22 nd Friday, October 23 rd Please sign-up for a morning or afternoon time preference – I will do my best to accommodate your wishes, but this is just a preference for an ideal world – Watch out for an email that will tell you your time and date

20. Contacting Mrs. Hayes E-mail: – mth13@scasd.orgmth13@scasd.org School Telephone Number: – (814) 231-1185 – Cell Phone – (570) 660-1663 (Please don’t call after 6:00 PM) – Send me schedules for sporting events!! (or any extra-curricular activity)

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