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

3. Planners Home-School Connection

4. Attendance

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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.**

13. Grading Policy

14. (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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY . . .
us . . .