Transcript Thank you for attending Parent’s Night.

WELCOME TO PARENTS’ NIGHT!
 Thank
you for being here! You are helping
your child become a super Pfaff Puma!
 Please
sign up for a Fall conference,
volunteer opportunities, and enjoy a snack
at the back table.
 We
will begin in a few minutes.
WHO IS MRS. RADZAI?
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Graduate of Quakertown High School in
1985
Bloomsburg University Graduate
Pennridge School District Teacher for 12
years
Masters in school counseling from
Gwynedd Mercy College
Fifth year as a Quakertown Teacher
(Kindergarten and Third Grade)
Wife and a mother of two (Austin-16 and
Ally-10)
Owner of Putter, the most adorable
Beagle ever.
Most often found at children’s sporting
events
In my free time I enjoy reading, zumba
classes, and anything in the outdoors!
MY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
We take full pride in the Pfaff Pledge and the new Positive Behavior
Support (PBS) program in room 215. In fact, we use it for our class
rules as well. For the first few weeks, we have had individual
lessons on what the Pfaff Pledge looks like and sounds like using
PBS Matrix in various areas of the school, such as the classroom,
hallway, playground, cafeteria, and so forth. We expect all
classroom citizens to abide by the Pfaff Pledge at all times.
Students found following the Positive Behavior Support Matrix will
receive a “paw print” from any staff member. After collecting 25,
they can trade them for a “puma”. Students are trying to earn three
pumas to attend the first “mystery award assembly” in November.
The entire program runs on positive reinforcement. In the rare case
of students making a poor choice that is unsafe, bullying or not
easily redirected, they will have a consequence in the classroom
and/or parents will be contacted if warranted. Consequences include
loss of recess time or a contact home, either by note, email or phone.
OUR SCHEDULE
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9:10-9:30 Morning Mtg./Assignment
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9:30 – 9:45 Math
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9:45-10:15 Target Time
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10:15-11:00 Math
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11:00-11:45 Special
Day1= Art, Day 2= Music, Day3=Library, Day 4= Phys. Ed.
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11:55-12:25 Lunch
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12:25-12:50 Recess
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12:50-2:25 Reading/Writing Block (includes Guided
Reading)
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2:25- 2:40 Recess
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2:40-2:50 Wrap up RELA/Read aloud
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2:50-3:35 Science/Social Studies
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3:35 – Pack up – First Bell 3:40
THE THIRD GRADE READING
CURRICULUM
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Balanced Literacy
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Shared, Guided, Independent Reading
JOURNEYS – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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www.thinkcentral.com
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Provides Shared and Leveled ebooks
Extra practice pages for all targeted skills
Comprehension is the key to 3rd Grade
Making connections
 Asking questions
 Making inferences
 Visualizing
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Reading a variety of genres
Fiction, non-fiction, biographies
 Common Core Standards = 50% nonfiction reading
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READING ACTIVITIES
TO DO AT HOME:
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Have your child
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Summarize what was read
Tell the main idea of the passage/story
Describe the setting by drawing a picture
Identify the character’s or story’s main problem
Write a paragraph telling what the story means to you
Tell what the character’s point of view is
Compare characters in the story or to another story
Describe how the problem develops and is resolved
Describe the feelings of the characters
Describe how the character changes
Reread a part of the story with expression
Tell how the character changed from the beginning of the story to the end
Tell how you acted like the character in the story
Compare the setting of the story with where you live
Tell about something in your life that this book reminds you of
Make a list of questions to ask the author or a person described ion the passage
Describe how the author used character names to enhance the story
Compare this story to another story
Tell if you would recommend this story to someone else – tell why or why not
Tell how you would change the story
Tell what the author had to know to write the story
THE THIRD GRADE WRITING CURRICULUM
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JOURNEYS Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Students may also visit Spellingcity.com on my webpage for
extra practice!
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Word wall and personal spelling booklets
The QCSD Writing Rubric Domains
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Spelling, Grammar, Writing Process
Targeted skills every week
Three spelling practice pages will be assigned with every lesson.
Focus
Content
Organization
Style
Conventions
Types of Writing
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Narrative
Persuasive
Informational
THE THIRD GRADE MATH CURRICULUM
Everyday Math Program
 Will cover all of the Common Core math standards
 Has a hands-on approach
 Problem Solving & Basic Facts
 www.everydaymathonline.com
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Parents can find Family Letters (which contain answers to
Homelinks).
Parents can print copies of Homelinks.
Parents and students can revisit parts of the lesson covered in
class.
Students and parents can access the Student Reference Book.
Students can access online games to practice skills from class.
EXAMPLE OF MATH HOMELINK
Visit Student
Reference Book (SRB)
online as a resource.
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
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Rocks/Minerals/Landforms
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Chemical Testing
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Plant Growth and Development
SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
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Civics and Government
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Economics
PFAFF READING & MATH GOALS
Reading Goal:
They must meet this goal in order to
attend Beach Day at the end of the school year!!
25 Books Per Year
 A book is ‘appropriate’ if it is on your child’s
level!
 Book equivalencies:
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(approximately 50 pages =1 book, or 3 picture books
=1book)
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Reading Log is turned in at the conclusion of
each month and kept in homework binders.
**Please help your child add up their pages, divide by 50
and write the correct number of books for that month on
the bottom of their log, until they get the hang of it!!**
Math Goal
 Multiplication facts from 0-12
 45/50 facts in 4 minutes
(We will learn the 0 ,1, 2, 5, 10 and 11 facts first-Feel free to start
practicing now!)
ASSESSMENTS
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Formative Assessments
(Are all pieces of evidence toward meeting a learning target.)
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Projects
In Class Assignments
Reading Responses/Lesson tests
(Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)
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Writing Journals/Pieces
Reading & Math Benchmarks
(Beginning, Middle, and End of Year)
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Math, Science & SS Unit Tests
(Vocabulary cards and study sheets first!)
STANDARDS BASED GRADING &
REPORT CARDS
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All daily activities are focused on Common Core Standards.
These standards are broken down into many learning
targets. Students are assessed daily on their progress
towards demonstrating proficiency of these learning
targets.
Progress is reported to you formally 4 times a year. Parents
can also check progress 24/7 with their Powerschool log in
information. Indicators are updated at least one other time
in addition to the end of the marking period.
Please remember that the learning targets are year-long
goals and their indicators communicate their current
progress towards that goal.
STANDARDS BASED GRADING
INDICATORS
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4-Advanced – I know (can do) it well enough to extend the concepts,
and/or create products of greater originality or complexity. I
independently USE the knowledge and skills that were taught,
applying them to new situations and extending my learning beyond
what is required for proficiency.
3-Proficient - I know (can do) everything that was taught without
making mistakes. I have learned and can use all knowledge and
skills taught to complete a task independently that is similar in
difficulty and complexity to what we have practiced during class.
2-Developing Proficiency - I know (can do) all the easy parts, but I
don’t know (can’t do) the harder parts. For example, I may have
memorized the definition of simile. I can usually identify a simile in a
text, but I am unable to explain why it is an effective writing
technique for the author to have used. I (can do) it some of the time.
1-Beginning - With help, I know (can do) some of what was taught.
SBG IN THIRD GRADE
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SOME STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PROFICIENT AT SOME TASKS RIGHT AWAY.
* They are after all, learning new information and
practicing new skills.*
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SBG and Reading Below, On, or Above the Expected Guided Reading
Level at a Certain Time.
Writing Rubrics
Math Units Tests Include Advanced Problems for Each Learning Target.
Science and SS Tests Will Include Advanced Opportunities.
Tracking Sheets - (22 Math Learning Targets/29 RELA Learning
Targets)
*You may check your child’s grades on Power School after the first
marking period.*
There you will see all of your child’s learning targets as well.
CURRICULUM AND
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE
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QCSD’s curriculum is constantly evolving to remain
rigorous for student achievement.
Teachers use “Depth of Knowledge” when lesson planning,
creating activities and simply questioning students.
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Recall – students memorize, recite, simple answer point-blank
questions
Basic Application – perform procedures, conduct
investigations, demonstrate/explain
Strategic Thinking – analyze/investigate new information
and communicate understanding (be able to explain)
Extended Thinking – apply concepts, make connections and
critique, generate or create something new with your
knowledge.
Some recall and basic application might be necessary with
some learning targets, but should be expanded into the
strategic and extended thinking areas.
WHAT IS TARGET TIME?
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Target Time is a half hour of instructional support.
Some students receive instruction from our IST teacher,
the reading specialist, aides or other grade level
teachers.
It is an opportunity for the third grade team to create
differentiated groups to meet the diverse needs of our
students.
Your child will receive extra support, more practice, or
enrichment on a specified skill.
Groups can change daily and students could
be in a group for one or several days depending
on their need.
HOMEWORK
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Every student is expected to read 20 minutes a night, at least 5 times a week.
 Track your pages read on the monthly reading log and send back to school on the
last school day of the month.
Spelling – Students will usually bring home their Journeys Practice Workbook three
times during a lesson study. Each time they will have a one page assignment to
complete. Extra spelling practice can be found at www.spellingcity.com.
Additional homework – Math homelinks are assigned several times a week, however,
students should be practicing their addition, subtraction (and eventually multiplication
facts) nightly. Math homelinks are extensions or practice of learning targets covered in
class.
Students will receive an “OOPS” notice when homework is not turned in (beginning at
the end of September). This must be signed and returned with the completed work the
next school day.
WHAT ABOUT THE PSSAS?
What is the PSSA?
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Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
(i.e. Big state tests)
When are the tests?
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April 8-19, 2013
What do the PSSAs assess?
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Mathematics and reading achievement (in third grade)based
on academic standards
What are Common Core State Standards?
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http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards (Adopted by 46 states!)
Want more info?
Check out the Pennsylvania Department of Education website:
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/
COMMUNICATION METHODS
Calls, Emails, and Notes
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Excuse blanks after an absence
Parent Pick Up (please do not email or leave a
message, please send in a note or call the office)
The Radzai Review: Bi-weekly Newsletter
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Comes via email
Important dates/events/curriculum items
Homework Binder
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Keep and Return Pockets
Homework agenda/ Parent’s Signature Daily
Book log
Positive Behavior Support Matrix
Website (www.qcsd.org)
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Important Information, Websites, Newsletters
Mrs. Radzai's Website
OTHER INFO
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Birthdays
Only invitations that are given to the entire class
may go home from school.
 ***Please give at least 3 days notice for birthday
treats to be brought into school.***
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Parent Help – Security Clearances!!
Target time
 Guided Reading – Fluency practice
 Class Parties
 Field Trips
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QUESTIONS?
Did you sign up for a Fall conference at the back
table?
Please leave a note for your child!
Thank you for coming!
Mrs. Kelly Radzai
215-529-2898
[email protected]