Mrs. Connie, 3A
and
Mr. André 3B
About Mrs. Connie 3A
 I am from Ohio, USA.
 I received a Master´s in Education from the Kent
State University. My specialties are Math,
Science, and Literacy.
 This is my 6th year teaching 3rd grade. I have
been with PAS for 3 years.
 My husband, Eric Murray, and I have been
together for 11 years. Eric taught at Kent State
University and is currently doing research for his
PhD.
 In my spare time I like to cook, go for very long
walks, and ride my bike around the city.
About Mr. André 3B
 I am from Porto Alegre.
 I have a double-major degree in Languages
(Portuguese and English) from PUCRS. I’m
currently working on my Master’s in Educatiaon.
 This is my fifth year working for PAS. I have
participated in various PYP and Everyday Math
professional development sessions.
 Spending two years in London offered me an
insight into several aspects of both language and
culture.
 I am a computer and sci-fi enthusiast and love
going to the theater.
Curriculum
 Everyday Math Program
 Number and Numeration
 Data and Chance
 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
 Language Arts
 Guided Reading Program
 Spelling
 The Writing Process
 Words Their Way
PYP Units of Inquiry
 Family Histories
 Healthy Body Systems
 Communities
 Changing Earth
 The Power of Art
 Sharing the Planet - Water
Procedures in Place:
 Weekly planner- This is used for students to write in
their homework and special assignments. Please check
and initial this daily. This is often a method of
corresponding between teacher and parent. Please
feel free to leave messages in this planner.
 Homework packets- Students will receive homework
packets that will review and expand skills in Math,
Language Arts, and Inquiry. These will be handed out
on Fridays and will have a due date on the cover.
Typically they are due in one week.
 Check email- Most of the school correspondence
is sent via email or through the class website.
Please check this often. Also, please feel free to
email the teachers when necessary, as this is
often the fastest method of correspondence.
 Weekly reading practice- Student will often be
sent home with weekly reading books and poems.
Please send these back every day as these are
also used in class.
 Fridays are special days. Please look in your
child´s folder to view current work samples, and
related scheduling events.
Behavior Management 3B
 Point System – Every week students will have a
fresh start with 5 points. They keep these points
by following classroom rules and gain points as
they show effort. “Golden Rings” offer the class
the opportunity to obtain special rewards.
 As students fail to follow rules, they lose points
Behavior Management
 1. Student is given one verbal reminder. This is a great day!
 2. Students flips to the yellow area. This is still a good day.
 3. Student flips to the orange area at this time the student has a
conference with the teacher during recess (5-10 minutes).
 3. Student flips to the red area. At this time the student has a conference
with the teacher, and spends all of recess time in the classroom. Parents
are notified.
Library schedule:
3A
 Language Arts: Day F
 Portuguese: Day A
3B
 Language Arts: Day C
 Portuguese: Day B
Students will be encouraged to select books from
various genres. A record of their choices and
recommendations will be kept and shared.
Thank you for attending!
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