Charlotte Central School

Team Description

ARCHITECT Team Members: Ena Jesset, Kathy Lara and Leslie Thayer

The 3rd/4th grade team consists of 3 teachers and approximately 60 students. We are committed to developing a community of students who will work together to establish:

• A sense of belonging and responsibility to each other and to our own learning 
• Daily celebrations of self and each other‘s unique styles of learning
• An integrated approach to learning that is interdisciplinary, project oriented and driven by state and local standards and grade level expectations
• A continuous cycle of assessment and evaluation that informs the teaching and learning cycle

This year will be an opportunity for us to build the kinds of learning opportunities and interactions that will guide the third and fourth grade community. We look forward to the commitment of creating a focus that will provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences by collaborating with each other, the students, parents and administration. Teaching/Learning Tools: Developmentally appropriate academic skills using the following programs and focus:

• Math - Everyday Math , supplemental materials, and locally required portfolio pieces
• Spelling - Scholastic Word Study Program
• Reading - Balanced reading instruction including word study, guided and shared reading, genre based instruction, and the use of high quality literature and nonfiction texts through independent reading and small focused groups
• Writing - Teacher guided writing, independent writing, theme related extensions and locally required portfolio pieces
• Penmanship - Manuscript print and cursive