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Mrs. Podlaski Third Grade. Welcome, Parents!. Mission Statement.
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Mrs. PodlaskiThird Grade Welcome, Parents!
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 • Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA • B.S. in Elementary Education, Bloomsburg University • Joined the RTE team in 2000 (4th Grade) • M.S. in Education & Technology, Chestnut Hill College • Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program – England 07-08
Communication • Assignment/Agenda Book • Homework Hotline • Parent Conferences • November and March • Don’t forget to sign up! • Class Telephone (610) 627-7232 • Email: jpodlask@rtmsd.org • Homeroom Parents: Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Scanlon
Daily Schedule 8:45-9:00 – Students arrive 9:00-9:15 – Morning announcements 9:15-10:05 – Core Extension 10:05-11:55 – Language Arts 11:55-12:15 – Recess 12:15-12:40 – Lunch 12:40-12:50 – Read Aloud 12:50-1:40 – Encore 1:40-2:40 – Math 2:40-3:20 – Social Studies or Science
Language Arts • Horizons • Houghton Mifflin Reading Anthology, 2006 • Guided Reading Groups • Novels • Phonics - Project Read • Word Study – Words Their Way • 100 Book Challenge • 30 minutes (2 steps) nightly
Writing • Reading Responses • Editing/Proofreading Skills • Writer’s Workshop: Lucy CaulkinsUnits of Study for Teaching Writing • Writer’s Notebook
Math • Investigations in Number, Data, and Space • Pearson Education, 2008 • Hands-on, active learning using concrete manipulatives • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking • Vocabulary • Tools for Success • Basic Facts (+, -, x, ÷)
Science • Hands-on Approach • Electricity & Magnetism • The Solar System • Land & Water • The Human Body • Embryology
Social Studies • Social Studies Alive: Our Community And Beyond • Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2003 • Geography and Map Skills • Local Government • Economics • Introduction to Pennsylvania
Encore (aka “Specials”) • Each day from 12:50 - 1:40 • Physical Education – Mrs. Heiland • Art – Dr. Barney • Music – Mr. Sikorski • Library – Mrs. Stuart • Guidance – Mrs. McPheeters
Encore (aka “Specials”) • Day 1 - Art • Day 2 - Gym • Day 3 - Library • Day 4 - Music • Day 5 - Gym • Day 6 - Art • Day 7 - Music • Day 8 - Gym • Day 9 - Guidance • Day 10 - Art • Day 11 - Gym • Day 12 - Music
Homework • Averages 45 min. to 1 hr. nightly • Frustration/Major Difficulties • Please let me know! • 100 Book Challenge – 2 steps • Coming Soon: Kid Biz and Typing Pal • Homework Hotline: (610) 627-7200 x8732
Field Trips • We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year! • Upper Providence Township Building • Local Government Unit • Lankenau Hospital • Human Body Unit • Eastern University Planetarium • Solar System Unit • Franklin Institute • Magnetism & Electricity, Solar System, Human Body, and more!