corl street elementary school mrs. essick room 25
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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
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:
• Classroom Telephone Number: – (814) 272-8595
– Send me schedules for sporting events!! (or any extra-curricular activity)
Questions…