Mrs. Giannandrea teaches 3rd grade at Hornung Elementary School. She has 15 years of teaching experience and a master's degree in computer technology education. Her daily schedule includes word work, math, social studies, reading workshop, writing workshop, science, cursive, keyboarding, and technology. Students use various curricula and online resources. Math uses the Everyday Mathematics curriculum and includes games. Social studies focuses on Michigan history. Reading and writing use workshop models. Science covers topics like force and motion through hands-on activities. Students have Chromebooks and Gmail accounts. The classroom has policies on supplies, snacks, celebrations, and newsletters. Parents can contact Mrs. Giannandrea by phone,

1. Mrs. Giannandrea’s 3rd Grade
Hornung Elementary School
Curriculum Night 2021

2. Hello!
• Mrs. Giannandrea (JON ON
DRAY UGH)
• 15th year teaching for
Brighton Area Schools
• Brighton Graduate
• Aric, Alex & Ella
• Grandson Wyatt – 2 ½
• Finished master’s degree in
Computer Tech Ed

3. Mrs. G

4. Daily Schedule

5. Word Work
• Wordsmith – CR Success Learning
• School-wide
• Monday – pretest, concept introduced, letter home with
word list
• Tuesday – Sort it activity in workbook
• Wednesday – related activities: games, workbook
assignments etc.
• Thursday – Study It: Review torn out of workbook and sent
home
• Friday – Assessment

6. Math Curriculum
• Everyday Mathematics Curriculum K-6
• Spiraled – see new concepts daily
• Games
• Online component – usernames & passwords
on the inside of agendas
• Homelink homework Tuesdays & Thursdays
• App games for devices
• Prodigy

7. Social Studies
• Our Michigan Adventure Text Book
• Geography, economy, history and government
• Michigan Native Americans
• Lansing Field Trip – May 3
• Project Based Activities

8. Reading Workshop
• Lucy Calkins Curriculum
• Anchor texts
• Reading Groups
• Biblionasium.com
• WIN Time
• Lexia

9. Writing Workshop
• Workshop format: mini-lesson, demonstration,
independent writing time to practice skill
• Writing process
• Google Docs for personal narratives and essays
• Website for non-fiction and research
• Published Book for realistic fiction stories
• Letter writing

10. Science
• Phenomenal Science Curriculum
• STEM based activities & inquiry learning
• Force & Motion
• Weather
• Animals & Habitats

11. Cursive & Keyboarding
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Workbooks
• Dance Mat Typing

12. Technology
• Chromebooks
• Website to enhance Curriculum:
http://mrsgiannandrea3.weebly.com
• STEAM (Media Center – Wednesday Mornings)
• Gmail Accounts
• Game based and project based learning
activities
– Kahoot, Prodigy, Storybird, SeeSaw, Google
Classroom

13. Classroom Policies
• Student Planners
• Snacks
• Water Bottles
• Headphones
• Birthday Celebrations
• Newsletters
• Classroom Parties?

14. Contacting Me
• Phone at school: 810-299-4450 ext.72106
• Email: giannaa@brightonk12.com
• Website:
http://mrsgiannandrea3.weebly.com