Post on 13-Dec-2015
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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
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 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!
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
Reading/Language Arts
(cont.)
Editing/proofreading skills Cursive Handwriting Read Aloud
Curriculum IntegrationWriting: 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
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
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
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.