1. Corl Street Elementary School Mrs. Essick Room 25

2. Tour Room 25 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. Corl Street Elementary School Mrs. Essick and Miss Cochrane Room 25

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

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

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

7. Daily Schedule 8:45-9:00Morning Work 9:00-10:15Math 10:15-10:25Snack /Track 10:25-11:55Daily 3/Reader’s Workshop 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 Tues.)

8. Specials Schedule Monday 2:00-2:40 Music Wednesday 2:00-2:40 Art Thursday 2:00-2:40 Library Friday 2:00-2:40 Physical Education

9. 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

10. 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: Daily (Xtramath)

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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: – Traditional grading scale, point value will vary Projects & Activities: – Assessed with rubrics that are specific to the particular task *NEW* Students will work towards exceeding, meeting or working towards expectations

14. 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!

15. Behavioral Expectations Citizenship Skills – In room 25 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

16. 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

17. Snack Time Options : – Each student brings in own snack everyday – Can leave a non-perishable snack in classroom and refill when needed – Chronic “Whoops” days will result in email request for contribution to class snack – MUST BE: Healthy Some good options: Fruit Granola Bars (check the label please!) CHEESE and crackers Cheese sticks

18. Parent Volunteers Welcomed and appreciated throughout the school year! Will send emails when needed *New* Need clearances (free if volunteer) Please visit the webpage for more informationwebpage Thanks in advance!

19. 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

20. 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

21. Contacting Mrs. Essick E-mail: – kaf32@scasd.org Classroom Telephone Number: – (814) 272-8595 – Send me schedules for sporting events!! (or any extra-curricular activity)

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23. Math Fifth year of the program, Math Expressions- using as a resource Mix of traditional and conceptual Switch for Math- well-constructed instructional groups Pre-assess prior to each unit Math Workshop to meet the needs of every learner Helping the students stay more organized Fact Fluency: Daily (Xtramath)

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25. 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* All Homework may be re-submitted Students can continue to re-submit until the day of the test (within reason of when it was given back to the child)