Ms.Lecatsas, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Schaeffer Mrs. Weidner REIFFTON SCHOOL TEAM C Ms.Lecatsas, Mr. McCracken, Mr. Schaeffer Mrs. Weidner and Mrs. Zielinski

Planners Home-School Connection

Attendance

Why Homework? Why Homework ? Reinforce or practice of skills learned Review of Skills Informal assessment tool Encourage Responsibility

Team C Schedule: 8:00-8:20AM Homeroom/ Mentor Time 8:20-8:50 AM ELA RtII/ Soar 9:20-10:30 AM Math 10:30-11:30 AM 11:30-11:45PM Recess 11:50-12:30 PM Special 12:40-1:10 PM Lunch 1:15-1:50 PM Science/ Soc. Studies 1:50-2:25 PM 2:25-2:35 PM Homeroom/ Homework Call/ Pack-up 2:35-3:05 PM Eagle Block 3:05 PM Dismissal

Communication Arts: Reading Reading & Writing Communication Arts: Reading At Home Reading Quarter 1 thru 4, there will be weekly comprehension sheets reinforcing the reading strategies taught in class. Guided Reading RtII Bi-weekly Spelling Lists Writing: Being a Writer Program Narrative/ Informational/ Persuasive Writing

Math Investigations is a complete mathematics program for grades K-5. Students using Investigations in Number, Data, and Space are expected to learn arithmetic, basic facts and much more. The focus of instruction is on mathematical thinking and reasoning. Students using the complete. Investigations curriculum develop an understanding of: number, operations, and early algebraic ideas geometry and measurement data analysis and probability patterns, functions, and the math of change, which provide foundations for algebra

SCIENCE Units of Study: Meteorology Embryology Variables Mixtures and Solutions Recycling Unit STUDENTS WILL BE GRADED ON: Chapter quizzes and tests Participation/ ability to work cooperatively Lab Sheets/ Experiments Completed homework assignments

Social Studies Map Skills Native Americans Colonization Colonial Life The American Revolution Layered text for each lesson Quiz on each lesson and Retake available

Extra help is available Students will have the opportunity to sign up for extra help in ANY of their subject areas It is their responsibility to sign up Each classroom will have a sign up sheet

Eagle Block   The Eagle Block was designed to provide students with opportunities for learning, socialization, inspiration, excitement, and remediation. Each student will have their own rotating schedule for the Eagle Block based on his/her personal needs and interests. Some examples of activities are running club, color me calm, chorus, and team building activities.  Create is a special designed for students to use their creative and critical thinking skills while incorporating technology into the curriculum.**

Grading Policy

(as per Reiffton Handbook available on Reiffton website) Student Dress Code Student Dress Code (as per Reiffton Handbook available on Reiffton website) ALL skirts/dresses/shorts/skorts must be finger-tip length or longer. Items that do not meet this qualification must come to the mid-thigh and be worn with opaque stockings, leggings or warm-up pants underneath. For the purpose of this code, mid-thigh is defined as half way between the inseam and the knee. Tube tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, camisoles, or other clothing which exposes bare midriffs are not permitted. All shirts/tops must have a sleeve delineated by a shoulder seam. Clothing that is excessively revealing is not permitted in school. Sleepwear, slippers, and clothing with excessive holes are not permitted. ALL PANTS must be worn at the waist and cover all under garments. Flip-flops are not permitted in school. Only sandals with an ankle strap are permitted. Decisions made by the school administration are final. Those found to be in violation of the school dress code will be removed from the school community setting until appropriate attire can be attained.

5th Grade Field Trip is Philadelphia Museum of Art May 2018 Reminder, if you want to be considered to be a chaperone, the office needs to have record of your clearances.

Birthday Policy *Change in District Policy* Students are no longer allowed to bring in a store bought snack. Treat must be purchased through food service.

COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY . . . www.etsd.k12.pa.us 610-779-7640 Email us . . . nllecatsas@myexeter.org pbmccracken@myexeter.org dmschaeffer@myexeter.org dhweidner@myexeter.org aczielinski@myexeter.org