Mrs. Maguire
Grade 3
Welcome to
OUR classroom!
Mission Statement
Rose Tree Elementary School is a safe,
nurturing, student-centered community. A
rigorous curriculum is provided in a supportive,
respectful and collaborative setting. We build
strong foundational skills for academic, social,
emotional and physical growth. We partner in
education with families to celebrate diversity,
foster life-long learning, and develop
responsible, global citizens.
Background
 Busy Family Life- Married with 3
Children: Samantha, 16; Sarah, 12;
Michael, 7
 B.S. Penn State/ M.S. Gratz College
 Joined the RTE team in 2007
 20+ years teaching experience
Sarah, Michael and Samantha
Communication
 Assignment Book/
Signed nightly by a parent!
 Assessments
 Parent Conferences
 Class Telephone (610) 627-7242
 Class Website- Homework
 Email: cmaguire@rtmsd.org
 Your email… Must be current
 Homeroom Parents: Mrs. Rossi and Mrs. Pompetti
 PTG
 HAC
Homework
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Averages 1hr./Night
Reading – 2 steps
Math
Word Study
SS/ Science (study guides)
Homework Passes ???
Posted daily on my classroom
website
Expected Behavior
 All students are expected to follow
the rules of our classroom and the
school.
 Red Light, Green Light… Phone Call!
 Homework Missing?
 Once or Twice- No big deal!
 Chronically- We will talk!
 Emergency- No problem!
Our Class Rules
 Be Ready!
 Be Respectful
 Be Responsible
 Persevere!
Responsive Classroom
 Morning Meeting
 Teachable Moments
 Social Skills Modeling and
Instruction
Reading/Language Arts
Standards-Based
Reader’s Workshop: Lucy Calkins
Skills
Independent Reading
Word Study
 Words Their Way: Word Study in
Action, Pearson Learning, 2012
 Guided Reading Novels
 Readers’ Response Journals
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Reading/Language Arts (cont.)
 Editing/proofreading skills
 Cursive Handwriting
 Read Aloud
 Curriculum Integration
Writing: Writer’s Workshop
 Books, Books, Books! Scholastic
Orders- Library Cards
 Mystery Readers
Math
 Standards-Based
 enVision Math 2.0(Common Core)
 Hands-on, active learning using
concrete manipulatives
 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
 Vocabulary
 Homework differences
Math (cont.)
 Daily practice of basic facts
 Tools for Success
 Computer Component
Social Studies
 Standards-Based
 Regions of Our Country, Social
Studies Alive!
- Geography
- Community
 Pennsylvania
- Government (local)
- Pennsylvania Overview
Social Studies (cont.)
 Occasional individual/group
projects and/or presentations
 Related Field Trips
Science
 Standards-Based
 4 Units
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Land and Water
Astronomy
Embryology
Magnetism and Electricity
*Health: Body Systems
 Hands-on Approach
Encore Schedule
12 Day Cycle:
 Days 2, 5, 8, 11 Gym
 Days 3, 7, 10 Art
 Days 4, 9, 12 Music
 Days 1, 6 Library
 Computers
Core Extension Time
 2:35-3:20 each day
 Pull-outs for services
 AGP, OT, PT, ELL, Speech, Guidance,
etc.
 Self-directed activities
 Kid Biz
 National Geographic Explorer
 Curricular Boosts
 Parent Helpers- Clearances Required!
Technology
 Whole class computer cart work
 research, enrichment, MS Office
 4 classroom computers
 district network connection
 http://www.rtmsd.org
 Individual/Cooperative learning
activities
 Used as a “tool” to enhance the
curriculum
 Digital Cameras, Distance Learning
Assessment
 Quizzes
 Tests
 Test folders will come home periodically.
Tests must be signed and returned.
 Daily Work
 accuracy, quality, completion
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Teacher Observation
Projects
Self/Group/Peer Assessment
Rubrics (clear expectations)
PSSA Testing
 Reading and Math State
Assessments based on PA
Common Core
 Testing Window is in March- April
MAP Testing and Dibels
 Testing for MAP is in the fall and
spring
 Looking for a year’s growth
during the school year
Dibels
 Test everyone in the fall, those not
benchmark in winter and spring
Class Trips
 Upper Providence Twp. Building
(govt.)
 Lankenau Hospital (body systems)
 Planetarium (solar system)
 Franklin Institute (magnetism,
electricity, body systems, etc.)
If you would like to chaperone, you
must have volunteer clearances.
Questions/ Concerns
We’re off to a
Great Start!