1. Corl Street Elementary School Mrs. Essick Room 25

2. Tour Room 25 Welcome!!! Please… – Check out your child’s I Am poem and Name Glyph 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!

3. Multi-Age: Benefits and How it looks in Room 25 Benefits  Academic  Social  Community Atmosphere How it Looks  4 th Graders = leaders and 3 rd Graders step-up to higher level of expectations  New Friends!  Math is grade-specific  Science and Social Studies are always the same  Language Arts is differentiated, as always

4. Technology: iPads Piloting the iPads IXL IXL GoogleDocs GoogleDocs Presentations Presentations Apps for extensions Apps for extensions Research Research

5. Assessments MAP: Measure of Academic Progress – 3x a year – Math and Reading – Computer-based PSSAs – Given in March – Math, Reading and *Writing* (pilot) – Paper-based

6. Daily Schedule 9:00-10:15Math (Friday: 9:30-10:30) 10:15-10:25Snack/Read Aloud 10:30-11:10Special 11:10-11:40Unit Activities 11:40-12:10Recess 12:15-12:50Lunch 12:50-2:30Daily 3/Writer's Workshop 2:30-2:45Dismissal Activities

7. Specials Schedule Monday 10:30-11:10 Physical Education Tuesday 10:10-10:50 Music Wednesday 10:30-11:10 Art Friday 10:30-11:10 Library

8. Units & Curriculum September – November – Native Americans – Nutrition/Astronomy December – February – Explorers – Simple Machines March – June – Pennsylvania – Rocks & Minerals 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

9. Math Second 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

10. 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.

11. 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 3 rd Grade: 20 minutes every day 4 th Grade: 30 minutes every day – Cursive 3 rd Grade: 2-3 times per week – Social Studies and/or Science Occasionally

12. 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

13. Family Journals Sent home Friday Students write a minimum of five sentences about the week (4 th graders write seven) Written in letter format- can be to anyone! Person must write back Anything can be added! This is a personal collection of 3 rd / 4 th grade memories and a great way to communicate with others about what is happening in school!

14. 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

15. Snack Time Options: – Each student brings in own snack everyday – MUST BE: Peanut/Nut Free (suggestions on website) Healthy Some good options: Fruit Granola Bars (check the label please!) CHEESE and crackers Cheese sticks

16. 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!

17. Scholastic Book Orders Order Online! Expect an e-mail with information about how to access catalogs –Create username and password –Enter class code –View Catalog –Choose books –Purchase!

18. Parent / Student / Teacher Goal Setting Conferences Thursday, October 18 th Friday, October 19 th 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

19. 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)

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