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Mrs. Cordiak

Kyrene del Cielo2015-2016

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,

attending Chandler Gilbert Community College, and Abbie sophomore at Corona.

• Taught 3rd grade for 14 years in Mesa, then stayed home to raise my children.

• This is my 6th year teaching 3rd grade at Cielo.• Love teaching!

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Teaching Philosophy

All students progressAll students have strengths

to build uponPartnership Learning should be fun

Key Teaching Strategies

Individual goals when appropriate

Flexible groupingsFind what works Making changes to

meet the needs of the group/individual

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Third Grade Arizona College and Career Ready Standards

Language Arts

Reading Writing

Listening/Speaking

Language

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read a 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

Reading-Students who are college and career ready will…..

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Reading

• Whole /Small Group

• Guided Reading• Independent

Reading• Variety of reading

materials

We will use non-fiction, fiction, poetry, folktales, and fables

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Third Grade Curriculum

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

Writing

What is Move on When Reading?• Arizona State statute requires screening of the reading ability of all

students in kindergarten through third grade.• The law, (A.R.S. 15-701) passed in 2010, states that when a third

grade student scores far below the third grade level on AzMerit, they will not be promoted to fourth grade.

• Requires additional instruction or retention for students who are not meeting minimum requirements by the end of third grade.

• Exempt students include:– ELL or LEP students who have received less than two years of English

Instruction.– Students with an IEP in Reading or Language and the student’s parent or

guardian agrees that promotion is appropriate.

What is the identification process and timeline?

– All students are screened using DIBELS by the end of August.

• Parents of students identified for intervention are contacted by their child’s teacher prior to Fall Parent-Teacher conferences.– A parent-teacher conference is requested by the school to create an

intervention plan.• Mid-year progress

– Students reading progress is closely monitored and check-in points are identified. Interventions are updated as needed.

• End of Year– Notification of 3rd grade promotion or retention occurs upon

receiving results of AzMerit.

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Writing

Id eas O rg an iza tion

V o ice

W o rd C h o ice

C o nve ntio ns S e n te n ce F lue n cy

S ix W rit in g T ra its

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

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Spelling Program

Harcourt Trophies Spelling ProgramClassroom pre-test on MondayChallenge Spelling words not part

of grade…earn Cordiak Cash.Test every Friday.

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• follow and give directions

• recount personal information, knowledge

• give opinion and critique information

• listen and respond orally

• participate in group discussions

• prepare and deliver information for variety of speaking purposes

Listening/Speaking

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Third Grade Curriculum and Common Core Standards

• Operations and Algebraic Thinking –

• Number and Operations in Base Ten- Adding and subtracting with regrouping,

• Number and Operations--Fractions

• Measurement and Data

• Geometry

• Mathematical Practices

Math

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

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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.

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

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Example: Several “Mathematical Practices” Learning Goals

• Make sense of problems and solve them.

• Attend to Precision.

• Construct arguments and critique reasoning of others.

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Manipulate numbers, use

strategies, and be

efficient!

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Third Grade Curriculum

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

Technology

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Science Units

• Rocks• Erosion And Weathering• Ecology• Plants• Light and Sound

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Social Studies

• Exploration of North America: Explorers

• American historical figures• Civil War• Greece and Rome • Government• Map skills

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Purpose of Homework

practice skills

demonstrate responsibility

develop study habits

share learning with family

Homework Expectations

Kyrene guidelines for third grade- 3 nights 20-40 minutes.

Student should complete homework

Parents should check homework

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Homework ScheduleMonday-Thursday:

• Read for 20 minutes every night. Child should fill out Reading Log, due Fridays!

• Assigned 1-3 tasks from homework study list, and #’s written in Weekly Planner.

• Worksheets assigned are due the next day.

• Parent signs each week that tasks were completed and reading was done with a good attitude and no whining!

One book report per quarter assigned.

There could be some other long term projects.

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Weekly PlannersBehavior Chart (clip chart) for the week is marked here.Weekly Behavior Report will be filled out each Friday by student, and I will initial and make any changes I deem appropriate. Please sign behavior report and take time to discuss how they marked their behavior.Graded papers come home on Monday from prior week.

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Behavior Management/PBIS• 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.

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Whoooo is showing Firebird Pride????

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PBIS continued 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.

**New fun! Students collect 10 Firebird Pride tickets and they earn a special “fun” activity!

Odds and EndsRewards:

- 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!)

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Odds and Ends

Book Clubsgreat selection, great price

On-line ordering – no checks accepted

Birthdays

No treats, please.

Child will receive a certificate and a bracelett, and we’ll sing “Happy Birthday.”

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Odds and Ends

• Monday- PE*

• Tuesday- Music• Wednesday –

Buddies& Library

• Thursday- Computer Lab

• Friday- Art*please help your child remember to wear tennis shoes.

Specials:

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Odds and Ends

Snacks

Children bring daily snack…healthy snacks only!

Water bottles are encouraged!

Accepting class donations.

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!

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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.

6 x 1 = 6 6 x 6 = 366 x 2 = 12 6 x 7 = 426 x 3 = 18 6 x 8 = 486 x 4 = 24 6 x 9 = 546 x 5 = 30 6 x 10 =60

One more time…mastery of multiplication facts is in the

curriculum! Practice, practice, practice at home!

Cielo’s Discovery Room

A place where kids can scientifically PLAY & explore during lunch recess.

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 Monday.

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. Please stop by the Discovery Room to see what it is all about!

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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!