Corl Street Elementary SchoolMrs. HayesRoom 24

Tour Room 24• 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!

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 and ELA – Paper-based

Assessments

• Universal Screening– 3x a year–Math (Computation and Reasoning)

–Reading (Comprehension and Fluency)

–Writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Informational)

– 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 -Reading

11:55-12:15 Recess

12:25-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:10 Dismissal Activities (Homework)

1:10-2:00 Unit Studies or Writer's Workshop

2:00-2:40 Special (not on Wed.)

Specials ScheduleMonday2:00-2:40

Physical Education

Tuesday11:15-11:55 Library

Thursday2:00-2:40 Art

Friday2:00-2:40 Music

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

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

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 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

• 3rd Grade: 20 minutes every day

– Social Studies and/or Science• Occasionally

* Case-by-case basis

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:

• Projects & Activities:– Assessed with rubrics that are specific to the

particular task• *NEW* Students will work towards exceeding,

meeting or working towards expectations

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

Behavioral Expectations

• Citizenship Skills– In room 24 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 Tuesday!

– Classroom Behavior System: Earn words as supplement

Snack Time• Options:

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

• 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• Please fill out Parent Volunteer Sheet and

hand-in!• *New* Classroom Parent Sign-Up• 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 22nd • Friday, October 23rd

• 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

Contacting Mrs. Hayes• E-mail:

– mth13@scasd.org

• School Telephone Number: – (814) 231-1185– Cell Phone– (570) 660-1663

(Please don’t call after 6:00 PM)

– Send me schedules for sporting events!! (or any extra-curricular activity)

Questions…