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, 16; Sarah, 12; Michael, 7
B.S. Penn State/ M.S. Gratz College
Joined the RTE team in 2007
20+ years teaching experience

4. Sarah, Michael and Samantha

5. Communication Assignment Book/ Signed nightly by a parent! Assessments
Parent Conferences
Class Telephone (610)
Class Website- Homework
Your … Must be current
Homeroom Parents: Mrs. Rossi and Mrs. Pompetti
PTG
HAC

6. Homework Averages 1hr./Night Reading – 2 steps Math Word Study
SS/ Science (study guides)
Homework Passes ???
Posted daily on my classroom website

7. 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!

8. Our Class Rules
Be Ready!
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Persevere!

9. Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting Teachable Moments
Social Skills Modeling and Instruction

10. 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

11. 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

12. Math Standards-Based enVision Math 2.0(Common Core)
Hands-on, active learning using concrete manipulatives
Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
Vocabulary
Homework differences

13. Math (cont.) Daily practice of basic facts Tools for Success
Computer Component

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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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!

19. Technology Whole class computer cart work
research, enrichment, MS Office
4 classroom computers
district network connection
Individual/Cooperative learning activities
Used as a “tool” to enhance the curriculum
Digital Cameras, Distance Learning

20. 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)

21. PSSA Testing
Reading and Math State Assessments based on PA Common Core
Testing Window is in March- April

22. 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

23. 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.

24. Questions/ Concerns

25. We’re off to a Great Start!