Corl Street Elementary SchoolMrs. EssickRoom 25

Tour Room 25• Welcome!!! Please…

– Check out your child’s I Am poem 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. EssickRoom 25

Technology: LaptopsLaptops: Macbooks

IXL

GoogleDocs

Presentations

Research

Email

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

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

Daily Schedule8:50-9:30 Special (not on Tuesday, Thurs. it’s at 11:10)9:30-10:50 Math10:50-11:00 Snack 11:10-11:50 Unit Activities or Writer’s Workshop11:50-12:15 Recess12:25-1:00 Lunch12:50-2:30 Daily 3/Writer's Workshop2:30-2:45 Dismissal Activities

Specials ScheduleMonday8:50-9:30

Music

Wednesday8:50-9:30

Art

Thursday11:10-11:50

Library

Friday8:50-9:30

Physical Education

Units & Curriculum• September – November

– Japan– Air/Aviation

• December – February– Africa– Ecosystems

• March – June– Festival of the Arts– Energy and Electricity

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

and Handwriting• Math

– Math Expressions– Multiplication & Division

Facts• Social Studies

– Time, Space, Culture• Science

– Hands-on– Inquiry Based– Scientific Method

Math• Third year of the program, Math

Expressions• Mix of traditional and conceptual • TWO books: Homework and

Classwork• 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 Folder

– All homework should come home and return to school in Orange HW folder

• Assignment Book– Filled out everyday– 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

– Cursive• 3rd Grade: 2-3 times per week

– 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)– Yellow ticket goes home for parent recognition!– White 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! • 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 17th • Friday, October 18th

• 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…