Mrs. Cordiak

1. Mrs. Cordiak Kyrene del Cielo 2014-2015

2. Presentation Format • Tell you about myself • Teaching philosophy • Specific third grade goals • Odds and Ends • Questions

3. Who is Mrs. Cordiak??? • Grew up in Rhode Island and Ohio • Graduated from Bowling Green State University and got my Masters’ Degree from ASU • Married with 3 children (Nathan, “Senior” at ASU; Tanner, freshman at Chandler Gilbert Community College, and Abbie freshman at Corona. • Taught 3rd grade for 13 years in Mesa, then stayed home to raise my children. • This is my 5th year teaching 3rd grade at Cielo. • Love teaching!

4. Teaching Philosophy • All students progress • All students have strengths to build upon • Partnership • Learning should be fun

5. Key Teaching Strategies • Individual goals when appropriate • Flexible groupings • Find what works • Making changes to meet the needs of the group/individual

6. Third Grade Arizona College and Career Ready Standards Language Arts

7. Reading-Students who are college and career ready will….. • reada variety of genres for literary appreciation and content understanding, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, folktales, fables and myths • comprehend as well as critique • value evidence • increase understanding of phonics, vocabulary, and conventions of language • come to understand other perspectives and cultures • use technology and digital media to communicate

8. Reading Resources • Harcourt Reading Program • Approved Kyrene trade books • Cielo library • Classroom library

9. Reading • Whole /Small Group • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Variety of reading materials We will use non-fiction, fiction, poetry, folktales, and fables

10. Third Grade Curriculum Writing Children will • use the writing process • write in a variety of genres for different purposes and audiences • Opinion, narratives, informative/expository • use sources and references for informational writing

11. Writing

12. Major Writing Goals • Adding supporting details • Using rich language • Be able to write a solid paragraph, and then move into multiple paragraphs. • Editing and Revising

13. Spelling Program • Harcourt Trophies Spelling Program • Classroom pre-test on Monday • Challenge Spelling words not part of grade…earn Cordiak Cash. • Test every Friday.

14. Third Grade Curriculum and Common Core Standards Math • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Number and Operations--Fractions • Measurement and Data • Geometry • Mathematical Practices

15. Did I mention… the importance of your child FLUENTLY knowing his or her multiplication facts? Practice, practice, practice at home please! 8 X 7 = 56 6 X 4 = 24

16. Example: Key “Operations and Algebraic Thinking” Learning Goals • Multiplication and division, properties of multiplication, and the relationship between multiplication and division. • Multiply and divide fluently within 100. • Solve problems using the four operations and explain patterns.

17. Example: Key “Measurement and Data” Learning Goals • Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects. • Represent and interpret data. • Understand area and perimeter

18. Example: Several “Mathematical Practices” Learning Goals • Make sense of problems and solve them. • Attend to Precision. • Construct arguments and critique reasoning of others. Manipulate numbers, use strategies, and be efficient!

19. Third Grade Curriculum Technology • Develop essential technology skills • Perform basic computer operations • Develop keyboarding skills • Create documents with software applications • Use technology to demonstrate learning in other content areas • Use technology resources

20. New Assessments for 2014-2015 • The AIMS test, which is not aligned to the existing standards, was used for the last time in Spring 2014. • Arizona State Board of Education is devoted to the selection of a rigorous assessment to measure student learning and inform the State’s accountability measures. • The State Board of Education’s final selection and adoption of a new statewide English language arts and mathematics achievement assessment is expected to occur in early October, 2014. • This new statewide achievement assessment will be aligned to Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards and will be administered beginning in the spring of 2015. • Move on When Reading Law is still in effect….will give you more information as I get it.

21. Math Example (4th Grade)

22. Science Units • Rocks • Erosion And Weathering • Ecology • Plants • Light and Sound

23. Social Studies • Exploration of North America: Explorers • American historical figures • Civil War • Greece and Rome • Government • Map skills

24. practice skills demonstrate responsibility develop study habits share learning with family Purpose of Homework

25. Homework Expectations • Kyrene guidelines for third grade- 3 nights 20-40 minutes. • Student should complete homework • Parents should check homework

26. Homework Schedule Monday-Thursday: • Read for 20 minutes every night. Child should fill out Reading Log! • Assigned 1-3 tasks from homework study list. • Worksheets assigned are due the next day. • Parent signs each week that tasks were completed and reading was done. • One book report per quarter assigned. • There could be some other long term projects.

27. Whoooo is showing Firebird Pride???? Behavior Management/PBIS • PBIS=Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports • A school wide program to promote a positive environment with agreed upon rules. • Students receive a Firebird ticket when they are caught doing the right thing! • Clip chart is a classroom management system that promotes and encourages positive behavior..

28. Firebird Café Students earn Firebird tickets. They are entered into a monthly drawing, 2 are drawn per month. Usually a guest speaker, and lunch with Ms. Nicks. PBIS continued Students who receive a Firebird pride ticket will also hang a Firebird cut-out in the hallway across from Library.

29. Weekly Reports • Reflects the work from prior week. • Parents read, discuss, and sign every Monday • Returned every Tuesday • Check back side for Clip Chart behavior. • Graded papers come home on Monday from prior week.

30. Odds and Ends Rewards: - Cordiak Cash – Saving for their “Businesses” – Fun Friday! (study hall) -Apple punch cards…trip to treasure box when filled. (Donations for treasure box greatly appreciated!)

31. Book Clubs great selection, great price On-line ordering – no checks accepted Birthdays No treats, please. Child will receive a certificate and a pencil, and we’ll sing “Happy Birthday.” Odds and Ends

32. Monday- Computer Lab/Library Tuesday- Music Wednesday - Buddies Odds and Ends • Specials: • Thursday- PE * • Friday- Art • *please help your child remember to wear tennis shoes.

33. Snacks Children bring daily snack…healthy snacks only! Accepting class donations. Odds and Ends Donation Requests: * 6” Styrofoam balls (will need 13 total) *Model Magic clay Terra Cotta color. *2 liter soda bottles washed out (please save until I ask for them!

34. Questions • If you have a specific question about your child, use the index card to leave me a note. • I am always available by email.

35. One more time…mastery of multiplication facts is in the curriculum! Practice, practice, practice at home! 6 x 1 = 6 6 x 6 = 36 6 x 2 = 12 6 x 7 = 42 6 x 3 = 18 6 x 8 = 48 6 x 4 = 24 6 x 9 = 54 6 x 5 = 30 6 x 10 =60

36. Family/Teacher Communication E-mail at gcordiak@kyrene.org Voice mail 541-2522 Weekly progress reports Newsletters/or class emails as needed. 

37. Cielo’sDiscovery Room The DR desperately needs room Volunteers during lunch recess (11:15-12:45) Mon, Tue, Thurs, & Fri - No Science Background Needed!! Grandparents welcome!! Our Discovery Room Day is_______________. Kids of volunteers get a special pass to come when their parent/grandparent is volunteering. If an adult visits a child for lunch, they can both come to the DR. Sign up tonight on the sign up sheet OR take a volunteer form home and send it back in to your teacher. Contact Marni Anbar atmarnibo1@mac.comfor training Volunteer Training is Monday Aug 18 at 8am, 9:30 am, and 1:30 pm Wednesday Aug 20 at 8am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am; more as needed Aplacewhere kids canscientifically PLAY & explore during lunch recess. • Earth & Space • Physical Science • Life Science & Chemistry • Engineering/Invention • Astrobiology

38. Before you leave tonight… • Look around the class and in child’s desk. • Email me tonight (if you haven’t already done so) so you can be on the classroom distribution list! • Stop by Discovery Room to check it out. Thank you!