Corl Street Elementary SchoolMrs. EssickRoom 25

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)

– Roam the room and check things out!

Corl Street Elementary SchoolMrs. Essick and Miss Murray

Room 25

Technology: Laptops

IXL

Xtra Math

GoogleDocs

Typing Pal

Presentations

Research

Email

Laptops: Macbooks

Assessments

• MAP: Measure of Academic Progress– 3x a year–Math and Reading–Computer-based

• PSSAs–Given in April –Math, ELA (Reading and *Writing*) – Paper-based

Daily Schedule8:45-9:00 Morning Work

9:00-10:15 Math

10:15-10:25 Snack /Track

10:25-11:55 Daily 3/Writer’s Workshop

11:55-12:15 Recess

12:25-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:50 Unit Studies or Writer's Workshop

1:50-2:30 Special (not on Tues.)

2:30-2:45 Dismissal Activities

Specials ScheduleMonday1:50-2:30 Music

Wednesday1:50-2:30 Art

Thursday1:50-2:30 Library

Friday1:50-2:30 Physical Education

Units & Curriculum• September – November

– Native Americans– Nutrition/Astronomy

• December – February– Explorers– Astronomy/Simple

Machines• March – June

– Pennsylvania– Rocks and Minerals

• Language Arts:– Daily 3, Writer's Workshop

and Handwriting (Cursive!) and Typing

• Math– Math Expressions– Multiplication & Division

Facts (Xtra Math)• Social Studies

– Time, Space, Culture• Science

– Hands-on– Inquiry Based– Scientific Method

Math• Fourth 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)

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.

Homework• Homework Binder

– All homework should come home and return to school in their STAR Homework Binder *NEW*

• Assignment Book– Filled out everyday– PLEASE sign– Link on my website

• Late Homework– Must complete during

recess

• Typical Week’s Homework:– Spelling/Word Study

• Given Mondays, DUE FRIDAYS– Math

• 4 times per week– Reading

• 3rd Grade: 20 minutes every day

– Social Studies and/or Science• Occasionally

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• Please refer to the SCASD grade profile for details

about how letter grades are assigned

Family Journals• Sent home Friday• Students write a minimum of five sentences

about the week • Written in letter format- can be to anyone! • Person must write back• Anything can be added! This is a personal

collection of 3rd grade memories and a great way to communicate with others about what is happening in school!

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

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 Monday!

– Classroom Behavior System: Earn words as supplement

Snack Time• Options:

– Each student brings in own snack everyday– MUST BE:

• Peanut/Nut Free • Healthy

• Some good options:• Fruit• Granola Bars (check the label please!)• CHEESE and crackers• Cheese sticks

Parent Volunteers• Welcomed and appreciated throughout the

school year!• Will send emails when needed• *NEW* Please fill out Parent Volunteer Sheet

and hand-in!• Thanks in advance!

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

Parent / Student / TeacherGoal Setting Conferences

• Thursday, October 16th • Friday, October 17th

• Please sign-up for a morning or afternoon time preference (may also choose an alternate day/time)– I will do my best to accommodate your wishes! – Watch out for an email that will tell you your time

and date

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)

Questions…